channel4uk--2020-05-27--Was Cummings’ trip to Barnard Castle ‘consistent’ with police guidelines?

Michael Gove has justified Dominic Cummings ’ trip to Barnard Castle by claiming it was “ consistent ” with police advice at the time .
Speaking on Sky News , Mr Gove said : “ It was part of the National Police Chief ’ s Council ’ s ( NPCC ) guidance that you could drive at that time in order to take exercise.
” But did the guidelines really say that ?
And was Mr Cummings ’ trip consistent with it ?
What were the guidelines at the time ?
The guidance that Mr Gove appears to be referring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ NPCC and the College of Policing , entitled : ‘ What constitutes a reasonable excuse to leave the place where you live ’ .
It said that police would allow people to drive in order to exercise .
The College of Policing told FactCheck that these guidelines were first published on April 9 – three days before Mr Cummings made his trip to Barnard Castle on April 12 .
So it ’ s true that it was relevant at the time in question .
However , most ordinary people would not have known @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because most of the media did not find out about it until later .
Most news outlets did not report the new guidance until April 16 , which was four days after Dominic Cummings travelled to Barnard Castle .
Of course , it is very likely that Mr Cummings knew about the new NPCC guidance before most people , because he is the prime minister ’ s most senior aide .
But it ’ s fair to say that the vast majority of people did not know about this at the time .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ that April 12 had among the lowest number of motor vehicle journeys by the UK population as a whole .
Was the trip ‘ consistent ’ with the guidance ?
Michael Gove suggested that Mr Cummings ’ trip to Barnard Castle was “ consistent ” with the NPCC guidance .
But was it ?
Mr Cummings described his trip , saying : “ We drove for roughly half an hour and ended up on the outskirts of Barnard Castle town .
We did not visit the castle .
We did not walk around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We parked by a river .
My wife and I discussed the situation .
We agreed that I could drive safely , we should turn around , go home .
I felt a bit sick .
We walked about ten to 15 metres from the car to the riverbank nearby .
We sat there for about 15 minutes .
We had no interactions with anybody .
I felt better .
We returned to the car.
” Based on this description , it appears that he drove for half an hour and rested for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would , of course , have been a return journey as well .
However , he only exercised by walking “ about ten to 15 metres ” .
So how does this compare to the NPCC guidance at the time ?
It ’ s true that “ driving to countryside and walking ” was listed as an excuse that was “ likely to be reasonable ” .
But the guidelines went on to say that this only applied when “ far more time is spent walking than driving ” .
It added : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only brief exercise , ” is “ not likely to be reasonable ” .
The guidance said : “ A very short period of ‘ exercise ’ to excuse a long period of inactivity may mean that the person is not engaged in ‘ exercise ’ but in fact something else.
” Therefore , Mr Cummings ’ account of his trip appears to be counter to what this particular guideline says is “ reasonable ” .
He hardly did any exercise – but still drove for a prolonged period , and sat on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It ’ s true to say that police guidelines at the time allowed people to drive to the country for a walk .
But although this guidance was technically in the public domain , it was not widely known and reported on until a few days later – after Mr Cummings ’ had already made his trip to Barnard Castle .
Furthermore , it does not appear that his trip was “ consistent ” with the NPCC guidelines anyway , because he drove “ for a prolonged period with only brief exercise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that this is not likely to be a reasonable excuse .
However , it ’ s worth remembering that citing the NPCC guidelines is only one of the defences that people have made of Dominic Cummings .

Michael Gove has justified Dominic Cummings’ trip to Barnard Castle by claiming it was “consistent” with police advice at the time.
Speaking on Sky News, Mr Gove said: “It was part of the National Police Chief’s Council’s (NPCC) guidance that you could drive at that time in order to take exercise.”
But did the guidelines really say that? And was Mr Cummings’ trip consistent with it?
What were the guidelines at the time?
The guidance that Mr Gove appears to be referring to is a document published by the NPCC and the College of Policing, entitled: ‘What constitutes a reasonable excuse to leave the place where you live’. It said that police would allow people to drive in order to exercise.
The College of Policing told FactCheck that these guidelines were first published on April 9 – three days before Mr Cummings made his trip to Barnard Castle on April 12. So it’s true that it was relevant at the time in question.
However, most ordinary people would not have known about the guidance at this point – because most of the media did not find out about it until later.
Most news outlets did not report the new guidance until April 16, which was four days after Dominic Cummings travelled to Barnard Castle.
Of course, it is very likely that Mr Cummings knew about the new NPCC guidance before most people, because he is the prime minister’s most senior aide. But it’s fair to say that the vast majority of people did not know about this at the time.
In fact, official transport data shows that April 12 had among the lowest number of motor vehicle journeys by the UK population as a whole.
Was the trip ‘consistent’ with the guidance?
Michael Gove suggested that Mr Cummings’ trip to Barnard Castle was “consistent” with the NPCC guidance. But was it?
Mr Cummings described his trip, saying: “We drove for roughly half an hour and ended up on the outskirts of Barnard Castle town. We did not visit the castle. We did not walk around the town.”
He continued: “We parked by a river. My wife and I discussed the situation. We agreed that I could drive safely, we should turn around, go home. I felt a bit sick. We walked about ten to 15 metres from the car to the riverbank nearby. We sat there for about 15 minutes. We had no interactions with anybody. I felt better. We returned to the car.”
Based on this description, it appears that he drove for half an hour and rested for a further fifteen minutes. Plus there would, of course, have been a return journey as well.
However, he only exercised by walking “about ten to 15 metres”.
So how does this compare to the NPCC guidance at the time?
It’s true that “driving to countryside and walking” was listed as an excuse that was “likely to be reasonable”.
But the guidelines went on to say that this only applied when “far more time is spent walking than driving”.
It added: “Driving for a prolonged period with only brief exercise,” is “not likely to be reasonable”.
The guidance said: “A very short period of ‘exercise’ to excuse a long period of inactivity may mean that the person is not engaged in ‘exercise’ but in fact something else.”
Therefore, Mr Cummings’ account of his trip appears to be counter to what this particular guideline says is “reasonable”. He hardly did any exercise – but still drove for a prolonged period, and sat on a riverbank for a further 15 minutes.
Verdict
It’s true to say that police guidelines at the time allowed people to drive to the country for a walk.
But although this guidance was technically in the public domain, it was not widely known and reported on until a few days later – after Mr Cummings’ had already made his trip to Barnard Castle.
Furthermore, it does not appear that his trip was “consistent” with the NPCC guidelines anyway, because he drove “for a prolonged period with only brief exercise”. The NPCC guidelines explicitly say that this is not likely to be a reasonable excuse.
However, it’s worth remembering that citing the NPCC guidelines is only one of the defences that people have made of Dominic Cummings.


channel4uk--2020-05-27--Latest COVID-19 science updates: care home residents with no symptoms, dementia genetics, and testin

Latest COVID-19 science updates: care home residents with no symptoms, dementia genetics, and testing positive after recovery

As the COVID-19 pandemic unfolds , scientists are rushing to carry out and publish research which will help us understand how the virus works , and how the disease it causes can be treated .
Each week , Channel 4 News will provide a summary of key research papers , studies or developments from the world of COVID-19 science .
Study find 60 percent of care home residents with coronavirus had no symptoms A preliminary study has found that 40 percent of residents from four London care homes were infected with coronavirus , and that 60 percent of those had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The public health investigation carried out by a collaboration of doctors , academic and Local Authority officials , published on Tuesday , found that 26 percent of the residents died between March and May – three times the rate in previous years .
All four homes had had coronavirus outbreaks .
In total , 313 residents and a random selection of staff were tested in the four homes .
Four per cent of the tested staff that had no symptoms tested positive for coronavirus .
Dr Michael Head , Senior Research Fellow in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who was not involved in the study , said : “ Alongside the death toll in the residents , it is important to note that across the four care homes covered , there were hundreds of staff , some of whom were agency staff and many of whom will work across more than one site .
There are huge implications for transmission between care homes ( and also hospitals ) , and the increased levels of employee sickness shows the difficulties in operating with safe levels of staffing.
” Study finds dementia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ risk in older people Scientists have found that older people with a genetic mutation associated with dementia were also more likely to die from coronavirus .
Previous research has identified that dementia is one of the most common underlying health conditions of patients dying from coronavirus in the UK .
But this study , published on Tuesday in The Journals of Gerontology : Series A , is the first to outline a possible genetic explanation for this observation .
The researchers from Exeter University used a genetic database of nearly half a million @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and 86 .
From this genetic bank , the team identified any patients with “ European ancestry ” who were tested for coronavirus in March and April .
They then looked at the patients ’ variations in a gene called ApoE , some types of which are associated with a high risk of dementia , and found that patients with the least common variant called e4e4 were more likely to have severe coronavirus.Importantly , the researchers pointed out that not all of these patients actually had a dementia diagnosis – suggesting that it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the increased virus risk , rather than dementia .
The gene variant plays a role in programming some of the body ’ s immune system , including inflammation production , which the study authors suggested could be how it influences coronavirus risk .
The exact mechanism is still unknown , however , as is any definitive causal link between the gene variant and coronavirus .
Experts not involved in the study said the genetic association with coronavirus appeared robust , but noted that the genetic variant identified was still relatively rare so is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people .
Study suggests people can test positive for coronavirus after recovery A study has found that some people are testing positive for coronavirus after they ’ ve recovered and been discharged from hospital .
The findings echo medical observations from around the world but don ’ t necessarily mean the virus is still transmissible after recovery .
Rather it says that virus genetic material can still be present after clinical recovery , which can give a positive result on a PCR test .
The study , published in the JAMA Open Network @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out of 60 still tested positive when swabbed for the virus after leaving hospital .
Experts commenting on the study said it highlights some of the difficulties around using testing to comprehensively understand virus dynamics across a population .
Last week ’ s update can be found here .

As the COVID-19 pandemic unfolds, scientists are rushing to carry out and publish research which will help us understand how the virus works, and how the disease it causes can be treated.
Each week, Channel 4 News will provide a summary of key research papers, studies or developments from the world of COVID-19 science.
Study find 60 percent of care home residents with coronavirus had no symptoms
A preliminary study has found that 40 percent of residents from four London care homes were infected with coronavirus, and that 60 percent of those had no or “atypical” symptoms.
The public health investigation carried out by a collaboration of doctors, academic and Local Authority officials, published on Tuesday, found that 26 percent of the residents died between March and May – three times the rate in previous years. All four homes had had coronavirus outbreaks.
In total, 313 residents and a random selection of staff were tested in the four homes. Four per cent of the tested staff that had no symptoms tested positive for coronavirus.
Dr Michael Head, Senior Research Fellow in Global Health at the University of Southampton, who was not involved in the study, said: “Alongside the death toll in the residents, it is important to note that across the four care homes covered, there were hundreds of staff, some of whom were agency staff and many of whom will work across more than one site. There are huge implications for transmission between care homes (and also hospitals), and the increased levels of employee sickness shows the difficulties in operating with safe levels of staffing.”
Study finds dementia gene may be linked with increased coronavirus risk in older people
Scientists have found that older people with a genetic mutation associated with dementia were also more likely to die from coronavirus.
Previous research has identified that dementia is one of the most common underlying health conditions of patients dying from coronavirus in the UK. But this study, published on Tuesday in The Journals of Gerontology: Series A , is the first to outline a possible genetic explanation for this observation.
The researchers from Exeter University used a genetic database of nearly half a million people from the UK aged between 48 and 86. From this genetic bank, the team identified any patients with “European ancestry” who were tested for coronavirus in March and April.
They then looked at the patients’ variations in a gene called ApoE, some types of which are associated with a high risk of dementia, and found that patients with the least common variant called e4e4 were more likely to have severe coronavirus.Importantly, the researchers pointed out that not all of these patients actually had a dementia diagnosis – suggesting that it was the gene variant itself which brought the increased virus risk, rather than dementia.
The gene variant plays a role in programming some of the body’s immune system, including inflammation production, which the study authors suggested could be how it influences coronavirus risk. The exact mechanism is still unknown, however, as is any definitive causal link between the gene variant and coronavirus.
Experts not involved in the study said the genetic association with coronavirus appeared robust, but noted that the genetic variant identified was still relatively rare so is unlikely to impact a large number of people.
Study suggests people can test positive for coronavirus after recovery
A study has found that some people are testing positive for coronavirus after they’ve recovered and been discharged from hospital.
The findings echo medical observations from around the world but don’t necessarily mean the virus is still transmissible after recovery. Rather it says that virus genetic material can still be present after clinical recovery, which can give a positive result on a PCR test.
The study, published in the JAMA Open Network on Friday, found that 10 patients out of 60 still tested positive when swabbed for the virus after leaving hospital.
Experts commenting on the study said it highlights some of the difficulties around using testing to comprehensively understand virus dynamics across a population.
Last week’s update can be found here.


channel4uk--2020-05-28--UK applauds key workers in final Clap for Carers

Tonight marks the final clap for carers – the community moment thanking key workers started ten weeks ago , and @ @ @ @ @ , it ’ s coming to an end .
But as we stop applauding our @ @ @ @ @ these healthcare workers are making a silent protest outside Downing Street – to honour their @ @ @ @ @ the pandemic .
So first we open with their silence – before going around the @ @ @ @ @ for all those essential workers who have worked throughout to keep us all going .

Tonight marks the final clap for carers – the community moment thanking key workers started ten weeks ago, and now with lockdown rules easing, it’s coming to an end. But as we stop applauding our carers nationally each week – these healthcare workers are making a silent protest outside Downing Street – to honour their colleagues who have died during the pandemic. So first we open with their silence – before going around the country for one more clap for all those essential workers who have worked throughout to keep us all going.


channel4uk--2020-05-28--Calls for key workers to be paid ‘real living wage’

They ’ ve been described as the heroes of the pandemic – facing the risk of catching the virus as @ @ @ @ @ vulnerable citizens .
But for many in the care sector , minimum wage jobs make @ @ @ @ @ or not .
As the nation prepares to applaud their efforts for the final time @ @ @ @ @ been launched which aims to ensure key workers at least get paid the “ real @ @ @ @ @ is set by an independent body .

They’ve been described as the heroes of the pandemic – facing the risk of catching the virus as they care for our most vulnerable citizens. But for many in the care sector, minimum wage jobs make life a struggle, pandemic or not.
As the nation prepares to applaud their efforts for the final time tonight, a campaign has been launched which aims to ensure key workers at least get paid the “real living wage”, which is set by an independent body.


channel4uk--2020-05-28--WHO declares Central and South America as new epicenter of coronavirus pandemic

The World Health Organization declared this week that the central and south America have emerged as the new epicenter of @ @ @ @ @ Europe and the US in daily infections .
Brazil ’ s daily death rate became @ @ @ @ @ on Monday with warnings the country ’ s death toll could climb significantly .
Our @ @ @ @ @ in Sao Paulo .
Plus , a film by our Latin America Correspondent Guillermo Galdos @

The World Health Organization declared this week that the central and south America have emerged as the new epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic – passing Europe and the US in daily infections. Brazil’s daily death rate became the highest in the world on Monday with warnings the country’s death toll could climb significantly. Our international editor Lindsey Hilsum is in Sao Paulo.
Plus, a film by our Latin America Correspondent Guillermo Galdos.


channel4uk--2020-05-28--Tear gas fired at protesters in Minneapolis after death of George Floyd in police custody

There ’ s been a second night of violent protests in the US city of Minneapolis in response to the @ @ @ @ @ a black man .
George Floyd died after a white police officer knelt on his @ @ @ @ @ his struggle to breath caught on camera by an onlooker .
The four officers involved @ @ @ @ @ sacked and the mayor of Minneapolis has called for calm .
But as our Washington @ @ @ @ @ the protests are now spreading to other cities too .

There’s been a second night of violent protests in the US city of Minneapolis in response to the death in police custody of a black man. George Floyd died after a white police officer knelt on his neck during an arrest, his struggle to breath caught on camera by an onlooker.
The four officers involved in the incident have been sacked and the mayor of Minneapolis has called for calm. But as our Washington Correspondent Siobhan Kennedy reports, the protests are now spreading to other cities too.


channel4uk--2020-05-28--China’s parliament approves controversial Hong Kong security law

The British government has expressed its deep concern over the endorsement of a new security law for Hong Kong by @ @ @ @ @ s Assembly in Beijing .
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said if China implements the law @ @ @ @ @ will change the visa status of over 300,000 people with British National Overseas passports , @ @ @ @ @ the UK for up to 12 months , and possibly seek citizenship here .

The British government has expressed its deep concern over the endorsement of a new security law for Hong Kong by the Chinese National People’s Assembly in Beijing.
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said if China implements the law in Hong Kong, Britain will change the visa status of over 300,000 people with British National Overseas passports, allowing them to come to the UK for up to 12 months, and possibly seek citizenship here.


channel4uk--2020-05-28--‘The rules have to be the same for everybody and if there is a breach of trust it will collapse and

‘The rules have to be the same for everybody and if there is a breach of trust it will collapse and will not work’ – Prof Peter Piot

I have been speaking to Professor Peter Piot , the director of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine @ @ @ @ @ the UK has one of the highest death rates , I have been speaking to @ @ @ @ @ director of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine .
His career has been @ @ @ @ @ viruses including Ebola and Aids .
He contracted Covid-19 in March and was hospitalised and @ @ @ @ @ .
I began by asking him why it is that the death rates here in @ @ @ @ @

I have been speaking to Professor Peter Piot, the director of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.
As it emerges that the UK has one of the highest death rates, I have been speaking to Professor Peter Piot, the director of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.
His career has been devoted to understanding and combating viruses including Ebola and Aids. He contracted Covid-19 in March and was hospitalised and is now recovering at home.
I began by asking him why it is that the death rates here in Britain are so bad.


channel4uk--2020-05-28--Cummings ‘unquestionably broke the law’ says shadow attorney general

WHO declares Central and South America as new epicenter of coronavirus pandemic

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channel4uk--2020-05-28--No further police action over Dominic Cummings’ drive to Barnard Castle during lockdown

No further police action over Dominic Cummings ’ drive to Barnard Castle during lockdown So how is the news that @ @ @ @ @ further action against Mr Cummings going down in Barnard Castle , the town he said @ @ @ @ @ test his eyesight ?

No further police action over Dominic Cummings’ drive to Barnard Castle during lockdown
Ciaran Jenkins Data Correspondent and Presenter
So how is the news that there is to be no further action against Mr Cummings going down in Barnard Castle, the town he said he drove to merely to test his eyesight?


channel4uk--2020-05-28--‘A very small percentage of the country have been exposed to this virus so far and the outbreak has

‘A very small percentage of the country have been exposed to this virus so far and the outbreak has a long way to go if it’s not contained quickly’- Prof Devi Sridhar

Earlier I spoke to Professor of Global Public Health , Devi Sridhar – I began by asking whether the prime @ @ @ @ @ are being met .

Earlier I spoke to Professor of Global Public Health, Devi Sridhar – I began by asking whether the prime minister’s five tests are being met.


channel4uk--2020-05-28--PM: Groups of six can meet outdoors in England from 1 June

Millions of families and friends kept apart by the lockdown will be able to meet again from Monday .
Boris @ @ @ @ @ the rules for England would be “ a long awaited joyful moment for many ” @ @ @ @ @ also faced more questions about Dominic Cummings after Durham Police said he might have committed @ @ @ @ @ of lockdown rules by taking a 50 mile drive to test his eyesight .
Mr @ @ @ @ @ draw a line under the matter .

Millions of families and friends kept apart by the lockdown will be able to meet again from Monday. Boris Johnson said the change in the rules for England would be “a long awaited joyful moment for many”.
But the Prime Minister also faced more questions about Dominic Cummings after Durham Police said he might have committed a “minor breach” of lockdown rules by taking a 50 mile drive to test his eyesight. Mr Johnson said he wanted to draw a line under the matter.


channel4uk--2020-05-28--Chief Coroner guidance ‘could frustrate investigations’ into frontline workers’ deaths from Covid-19

Across England and Wales bereaved families are seeking answers about why their relatives have died of Covid-19 .
As this @ @ @ @ @ has been controversy over the accurate recording of cause of death in many coronavirus cases @ @ @ @ @ that guidance issued by the Chief Coroner as the pandemic began is likely to “ @ @ @ @ @ ” the investigations into those deaths because it advised that inquests are not the place @ @ @ @ @ , the adequate provision of PPE .

Across England and Wales bereaved families are seeking answers about why their relatives have died of Covid-19. As this programme has reported previously there has been controversy over the accurate recording of cause of death in many coronavirus cases.
Now there are allegations that guidance issued by the Chief Coroner as the pandemic began is likely to “stymie, limit and frustrate” the investigations into those deaths because it advised that inquests are not the place to discuss, for example, the adequate provision of PPE.


channel4uk--2020-05-28--How will ‘social bubbles’ work?

How will ‘social bubbles’ work?

Lockdown is expected to be eased in June across the UK .
But strict rules will still continue .
The Scottish government has already announced a new strategy of “ social bubbles ” – allowing you to mix with more people .
And it ’ s likely that similar policies will be introduced in England , Wales and Northern Ireland .
At the moment , lockdown rules vary slightly between the different countries that make up the UK .
But , on the whole , you are only allowed to have close contact with people in your own household .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ already in “ bubbles ” – inside our own households .
But this new policy will allow us to expand those bubbles , by pairing up with another household .
For instance , you might choose to couple-up with a friend or relative who lives nearby – meaning you can socialise with them .
But crucially , neither household is allowed to introduce anyone else into the bubble .
In Scotland , the new rules say you can only meet outside – in groups of no more than eight .
And it ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in other parts of the UK as well .
At first – even when meeting outside – bubbles will be limited to just two households .
But eventually the government might allow people to expend their bubbles even more .
For instance , two bubbles might join together to make a group of four households .
It is not yet clear exactly how this strategy will be enforced , but the strategy has already been in place for some time in other countries – including New Zealand and the island of Guernsey , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ How are bubbles being used in Guernsey ?
FactCheck spoke to Guernsey ’ s Director of Public Health , Dr Nicola Brink , who said bubbles were only introduced after an “ amazingly successful ” track and trace strategy on the island .
She explained : “ What people were missing in lockdown was social connectivity .
So the challenge for us was how do we increase people ’ s connectivity without causing a resurgence of infections .
So we started with this bubble concept.
” In Guernsey , social bubbles are not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said there has been “ high degrees of community compliance ” .
“ The first thing was to have one other bubble – a double bubble , ” she said .
“ But it has to be a reciprocal arrangement .
You can ’ t have one household bubbling with another household who are trying to bubble with someone else.
” “ It enabled the island to move into greater social interaction .
It helped people psychologically ; it helped with their general health and wellbeing .
And I think here you have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want to prevent transmission of the virus… you also have to consider the wider health and wellbeing.
” There is also an element of trust involved : you have to be confident that other people in your bubble are sticking to the rules and advice .
Things like social distancing and hand washing are still extremely important – especially when people are outside their own household .
And Dr Brink said it ’ s advisable not to meet people in your bubble “ even if you ’ re a little bit ill ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ re not sure if it ’ s hay-fever or something else , stay away.
” However , it ’ s worth bearing in mind that life in Guernsey is completely different to much of the UK , so it ’ s unlikely the bubble strategy will play out in exactly the same way .
For one thing , commuters don ’ t need to contend with crowded trains and tubes , and the island ’ s small population means that society is far more homogeneous and interconnected .
In parts of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ keep bubbles tightly sealed .
Dr Brink said : “ An island jurisdiction is different – there ’ s no doubt about it… It ’ s a very agile way of working.
” She added : “ At the moment it ’ s serving us well .
But I wouldn ’ t presume to say that we ’ ve got something that would translate to somewhere else.
” This is one of the main ways in which the UK ’ s strategy may differ from Guernsey ’ s .
In Guernsey , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – so it ’ s up to vulnerable people to decide for themselves if they want to take part .
Dr Brink said : “ For some people , they might be 80 , but seeing their grandchildren is so important to them .
So what we ’ re saying is , if you ’ re in a risk group or you ’ re an older person , have a chat with your GP .
We want to try and make it personalised and right for each individual .
“ Some people have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like to bubble up ; others have had concerns.
” But she explained : “ We don ’ t know how long this is going to go on – so to say to a grandmother ‘ you can ’ t see your grandchild for six months , ’ for some people that ’ s going to be very difficult.
” However , the Scottish government has already said that vulnerable people should not join bubbles .
It said people in the “ shielded ” group , who are at the highest risk from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to continue to observe the additional restrictions currently in place ” .
It adds : “ Special consideration will also be given to those who are not shielding but are at heightened risk , for instance people over 70 , pregnant women , and people with certain medical conditions.
” For those who are allowed to form a bubble , it will be up to individuals to find a pairing that they feel comfortable with – or to stay isolated if they prefer .
For instance , a household where people are working @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up with a household that commutes to work on the underground .
It ’ s also worth remembering that the rules about social bubbles could vary between England , Wales , Scotland and Northern Ireland .

Lockdown is expected to be eased in June across the UK. But strict rules will still continue.
The Scottish government has already announced a new strategy of “social bubbles” – allowing you to mix with more people. And it’s likely that similar policies will be introduced in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
What is a bubble?
At the moment, lockdown rules vary slightly between the different countries that make up the UK.
But, on the whole, you are only allowed to have close contact with people in your own household.
In effect, this means we are already in “bubbles” – inside our own households. But this new policy will allow us to expand those bubbles, by pairing up with another household.
For instance, you might choose to couple-up with a friend or relative who lives nearby – meaning you can socialise with them.
But crucially, neither household is allowed to introduce anyone else into the bubble.
In Scotland, the new rules say you can only meet outside – in groups of no more than eight. And it’s likely that similar rules will apply in other parts of the UK as well.
At first – even when meeting outside – bubbles will be limited to just two households. But eventually the government might allow people to expend their bubbles even more. For instance, two bubbles might join together to make a group of four households.
It is not yet clear exactly how this strategy will be enforced, but the strategy has already been in place for some time in other countries – including New Zealand and the island of Guernsey, which is a British Crown Dependency.
How are bubbles being used in Guernsey?
FactCheck spoke to Guernsey’s Director of Public Health, Dr Nicola Brink, who said bubbles were only introduced after an “amazingly successful” track and trace strategy on the island.
She explained: “What people were missing in lockdown was social connectivity. So the challenge for us was how do we increase people’s connectivity without causing a resurgence of infections. So we started with this bubble concept.”
In Guernsey, social bubbles are not enforced by law, but Dr Brink said there has been “high degrees of community compliance”.
“The first thing was to have one other bubble – a double bubble,” she said. “But it has to be a reciprocal arrangement. You can’t have one household bubbling with another household who are trying to bubble with someone else.”
“It enabled the island to move into greater social interaction. It helped people psychologically; it helped with their general health and wellbeing. And I think here you have to balance not only the very narrow want to prevent transmission of the virus… you also have to consider the wider health and wellbeing.”
There is also an element of trust involved: you have to be confident that other people in your bubble are sticking to the rules and advice. Things like social distancing and hand washing are still extremely important – especially when people are outside their own household.
And Dr Brink said it’s advisable not to meet people in your bubble “even if you’re a little bit ill”. She said: “If you’re not sure if it’s hay-fever or something else, stay away.”
However, it’s worth bearing in mind that life in Guernsey is completely different to much of the UK, so it’s unlikely the bubble strategy will play out in exactly the same way. For one thing, commuters don’t need to contend with crowded trains and tubes, and the island’s small population means that society is far more homogeneous and interconnected.
In parts of the UK, it may be harder to keep bubbles tightly sealed. Dr Brink said: “An island jurisdiction is different – there’s no doubt about it… It’s a very agile way of working.”
She added: “At the moment it’s serving us well. But I wouldn’t presume to say that we’ve got something that would translate to somewhere else.”
How about vulnerable people?
This is one of the main ways in which the UK’s strategy may differ from Guernsey’s .
In Guernsey, the bubble strategy is based on personal choices – so it’s up to vulnerable people to decide for themselves if they want to take part.
Dr Brink said: “For some people, they might be 80, but seeing their grandchildren is so important to them. So what we’re saying is, if you’re in a risk group or you’re an older person, have a chat with your GP. We want to try and make it personalised and right for each individual.
“Some people have been quite happy that they’d like to bubble up; others have had concerns.” But she explained: “We don’t know how long this is going to go on – so to say to a grandmother ‘you can’t see your grandchild for six months,’ for some people that’s going to be very difficult.”
However, the Scottish government has already said that vulnerable people should not join bubbles.
It said people in the “shielded” group, who are at the highest risk from the virus, are being “asked to continue to observe the additional restrictions currently in place”.
It adds: “Special consideration will also be given to those who are not shielding but are at heightened risk, for instance people over 70, pregnant women, and people with certain medical conditions.”
For those who are allowed to form a bubble, it will be up to individuals to find a pairing that they feel comfortable with – or to stay isolated if they prefer. For instance, a household where people are working from home may not feel comfortable pairing up with a household that commutes to work on the underground.
It’s also worth remembering that the rules about social bubbles could vary between England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.


channel4uk--2020-05-29--Bolsonaro’s Brazil becomes coronavirus hotspot

The Brazilian President is struggling to explain why his country is fast becoming one of the worst casualties of the @ @ @ @ @ no greater admirer of Donald Trump than the Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro .
In fact @ @ @ @ @ as Trump of the Tropics .
And like Trump , the Brazilian President is struggling @ @ @ @ @ is fast becoming one of the worst casualties of the virus .
Yesterday – and @ @ @ @ @ a row – more than 1,000 people died .
The total number of deaths is @ @ @ @ @ are fears that the region ’ s largest country could see 100,000 more deaths by @ @

The Brazilian President is struggling to explain why his country is fast becoming one of the worst casualties of the virus.
There is perhaps no greater admirer of Donald Trump than the Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro.
In fact he is often referred to as Trump of the Tropics.
And like Trump, the Brazilian President is struggling to explain why his country is fast becoming one of the worst casualties of the virus.
Yesterday – and for the third day in a row – more than 1,000 people died.
The total number of deaths is nearly 27,000, and there are fears that the region’s largest country could see 100,000 more deaths by August.


channel4uk--2020-05-29--Birds of prey become victims of crime

Birds of prey become victims of crime

They ’ re some of the most magnificent birds seen in British skies but birds of prey , like the @ @ @ @ @ the victims of crime – shot and poisoned in some cases to the brink of @ @ @ @ @ one village have had enough , as the grouse shooting industry finds itself under pressure @ @ @ @ @ .
And a warning there are distressing images of dead animals throughout this report .

They’re some of the most magnificent birds seen in British skies but birds of prey, like the hen harrier, are increasingly the victims of crime – shot and poisoned in some cases to the brink of extinction.
But residents in one village have had enough, as the grouse shooting industry finds itself under pressure to stamp out illegal killings.
And a warning there are distressing images of dead animals throughout this report.


channel4uk--2020-05-29--BAME people more likely to be fined under virus laws, says Liberty

The issue of police stopping and searching people during the lockdown has raised concerns .
The civil rights group Liberty @ @ @ @ @ ethnic minority backgrounds are 54 per cent more likely to be fined under coronavirus laws @ @ @ @ @ , there ’ s been a spike in Stop and Searches in the first month @ @ @

The issue of police stopping and searching people during the lockdown has raised concerns.
The civil rights group Liberty says people from black and ethnic minority backgrounds are 54 per cent more likely to be fined under coronavirus laws.
And, in London, there’s been a spike in Stop and Searches in the first month of lockdown.


channel4uk--2020-05-29--‘Trump confusing everybody about what America stands for and what our role is’ – Madeleine Albright

We ’ re joined from Washington DC by Madeleine Albright – who was US Secretary of State during President Clinton @ @ @ @ @ – and the first woman to have that role .
She ’ s just published @ @ @ @ @ “ Hell and Other Destinations ” .
Alongside writing she also teaches international statecraft , @ @ @ @ @ of a nation and – perhaps most relevant to now – how to navigate a @ @

We’re joined from Washington DC by Madeleine Albright – who was US Secretary of State during President Clinton’s time in office – and the first woman to have that role.
She’s just published a volume of memoirs called “Hell and Other Destinations”. Alongside writing she also teaches international statecraft, how to advance the interests of a nation and – perhaps most relevant to now – how to navigate a crisis.


channel4uk--2020-05-29--‘40,000 excess deaths could have been avoided if government had acted responsibly’ – Prof Sir David

‘40,000 excess deaths could have been avoided if government had acted responsibly’ – Prof Sir David King

We speak to Sir David King – a former government Chief Scientific Adviser .
He leads a group of scientists @ @ @ @ @ of the government ’ s approach to combating the virus .
We begin by asking @ @ @ @ @ of the lockdown will have on fears of a second wave .

We speak to Sir David King – a former government Chief Scientific Adviser.
He leads a group of scientists who’ve been critical of the government’s approach to combating the virus.
We begin by asking him what impact the easing of the lockdown will have on fears of a second wave.


channel4uk--2020-05-29--Leading scientists fear easing lockdown too soon could lead to second wave of infections

With England still seeing thousands of Covid infections a day , leading scientists are concerned that relaxing the lockdown rules @ @ @ @ @ and may lead to a second wave of infections .
Charities have also written to @ @ @ @ @ the most vulnerable who have been shielding since the lockdown began need more guidance .

With England still seeing thousands of Covid infections a day, leading scientists are concerned that relaxing the lockdown rules too soon is risky – and may lead to a second wave of infections.
Charities have also written to the government to warn that the most vulnerable who have been shielding since the lockdown began need more guidance.


channel4uk--2020-05-29--Lockdown to be eased in Wales from Monday

On March 23rd the Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the country would be going into lockdown .
Initially it was @ @ @ @ @ weeks .
Now , more than nine weeks later , plans for easing the restrictions @ @ @ @ @ vary across the nations .
In Scotland , groups of up to eight people from @ @ @ @ @ meet up outdoors .
In Northern Ireland , up to six people can meet outdoors @ @ @ @ @ until Monday – that ’ s when up to six people from different households can @ @ @ @ @ .
In Wales , from Monday two households will be able to meet outdoors , @ @ @ @ @ .
However they should not travel more than five miles from home to do so @ @ @ @ @ groups must maintain social distancing and remain 2 metres apart .

On March 23rd the Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the country would be going into lockdown.
Initially it was meant to last just three weeks. Now, more than nine weeks later, plans for easing the restrictions have been announced and they vary across the nations.
In Scotland, groups of up to eight people from two different households can now meet up outdoors.
In Northern Ireland, up to six people can meet outdoors.
England has to wait until Monday – that’s when up to six people from different households can meet in gardens or parks.
In Wales, from Monday two households will be able to meet outdoors, with no limit on numbers.
However they should not travel more than five miles from home to do so. In all cases, groups must maintain social distancing and remain 2 metres apart.


channel4uk--2020-05-29--Employers told they will have to contribute more to staff furlough scheme

The government could be paying the wages of millions of workers for months to come .
The Chancellor announced he @ @ @ @ @ Retention Scheme until the end of October , but employers will be expected to contribute @ @ @ @ @ sectors like hospitality , are warning that the multi-billion pound package is not enough – @ @ @ @ @ choice between sacking staff or going to the wall .

The government could be paying the wages of millions of workers for months to come.
The Chancellor announced he’s extending the Job Retention Scheme until the end of October, but employers will be expected to contribute more.
Some, in sectors like hospitality, are warning that the multi-billion pound package is not enough – and that they face a choice between sacking staff or going to the wall.


channel4uk--2020-05-29--‘Tackle this systemic, deep-rooted racism in our institutions’ –  former US prosecutor Chiraag Bains

Tackle this systemic , deep-rooted racism in our institutions ’ – former US prosecutor Chiraag Bains on Minneapolis protests Earlier @ @ @ @ @ Bains , who served in the US Justice Department where he investigated police misconduct .

‘Tackle this systemic, deep-rooted racism in our institutions’ – former US prosecutor Chiraag Bains on Minneapolis protests
Matt Frei Europe Editor and Presenter
Earlier we were joined by Chiraag Bains, who served in the US Justice Department where he investigated police misconduct.


channel4uk--2020-05-29--Trump lashes out at Minneapolis protesters after police station torched

It was an 18 second video that lit the touchpaper on an old American divide .
The clip of a @ @ @ @ @ the ground by a policeman sparked rioting and looting in the city where it happened @ @ @ @ @ .
Then Donald Trump waded in with a message on social media .
Twitter has @ @ @ @ @ American President ’ s tweet has breached their guidelines on glorifying violence .
This has @ @ @ @ @ ’ s new found war with what was once his favourite social media platform – @ @ @ @ @ far more serious and seemingly incurable issue of police violence against unarmed black men in @ @ @ @ @ Warning : this report contains distressing images of the incident .

It was an 18 second video that lit the touchpaper on an old American divide.
The clip of a black man being held on the ground by a policeman sparked rioting and looting in the city where it happened, Minneapolis, and beyond.
The man, George Floyd, later died.
Then Donald Trump waded in with a message on social media.
Twitter has hidden his post saying the American President’s tweet has breached their guidelines on glorifying violence.
This has upped the ante in Trump’s new found war with what was once his favourite social media platform – causing a distraction from the far more serious and seemingly incurable issue of police violence against unarmed black men in America and the response.
Warning: this report contains distressing images of the incident.


channel4uk--2020-05-29--Series 5, Episode 2: Deborah Frances-White

Deborah Frances-White is a comedian , author and screenwriter .
She ’ s probably best known for ‘ The Guilty @ @ @ @ @ a hugely successful podcast and brand .
She talks to Krishnan about facing up to @ @ @ @ @ lessons she ’ s learnt from living with a Syrian refugee and why she ’ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t work .
You can listen to and subscribe to the podcast on Apple @ @ @ @ @ Spotify , Acast , CastBox and other good podcast apps .
So join us as @ @ @ @ @ changing the way we think , act and live – and how much impact we @ @ @ @ @ .
A filmed version of each interview is available on our Channel 4 News YouTube @ @ @ @ @ keep updated on when a new episode is published .

Deborah Frances-White is a comedian, author and screenwriter. She’s probably best known for ‘The Guilty Feminist’, which is a hugely successful podcast and brand.
She talks to Krishnan about facing up to your own privileges, the lessons she’s learnt from living with a Syrian refugee and why she’s glad her IVF didn’t work.
Listen and subscribe
You can listen to and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts here.
Or on Spotify, Acast, CastBox and other good podcast apps.
So join us as we explore the big ideas changing the way we think, act and live – and how much impact we can really have as individuals.
A filmed version of each interview is available on our Channel 4 News YouTube channel – hit subscribe to keep updated on when a new episode is published.


channel4uk--2020-05-30--Back to work: the view from the train

Back to work: the view from the train

As the lockdown is eased across the country , albeit at different rates , people are returning to work .
@ @ @ @ @ ’ s already been a rise in tube usage .
We went to some of @ @ @ @ @ to meet the people taking essential – and some not so essential – trips , @ @ @ @ @ they feel about using public transport at the moment .

As the lockdown is eased across the country, albeit at different rates, people are returning to work.
Transport for London says there’s already been a rise in tube usage.
We went to some of London’s transport hubs to meet the people taking essential – and some not so essential – trips, and we asked passengers how they feel about using public transport at the moment.


channel4uk--2020-05-30--Government and advisers clash over lockdown easing

Britain is at ‘ a very dangerous moment ’ according to the Deputy Chief Medical Officer Jonathan Van Tam who @ @ @ @ @ the lockdown must go ‘ painstakingly ’ slowly .
His comments come as a growing @ @ @ @ @ .
Members of the government ’ s own scientific advisory committee have said they believe @ @ @ @ @ be changed yet .
But as the sun baked the beaches today people were venturing @ @

Britain is at ‘a very dangerous moment’ according to the Deputy Chief Medical Officer Jonathan Van Tam who today said the easing of the lockdown must go ‘painstakingly’ slowly.
His comments come as a growing divide between the scientists emerged. Members of the government’s own scientific advisory committee have said they believe lockdown rules shouldn’t be changed yet.
But as the sun baked the beaches today people were venturing out.


channel4uk--2020-05-30--Sweeping cuts possible as local councils struggle under coronavirus cost

Councils in England are in danger of being forced to make sweeping cuts if they don ’ t get more @ @ @ @ @ Local Government Association .
Councils in England are in danger of being forced to make @ @ @ @ @ ’ t get more cash , according to the Local Government Association .
The first @ @ @ @ @ since the Coronavirus crisis struck in March shows the three point two billion pounds given @ @ @ @ @ to cope with the pandemic has run out – and they say they ’ ll @ @ @ @ @ get to the end of the financial year .

Councils in England are in danger of being forced to make sweeping cuts if they don’t get more cash, according to the Local Government Association.
Councils in England are in danger of being forced to make sweeping cuts if they don’t get more cash, according to the Local Government Association.
The first full look at council finances since the Coronavirus crisis struck in March shows the three point two billion pounds given to them by the government to cope with the pandemic has run out – and they say they’ll need almost double that to get to the end of the financial year.


channel4uk--2020-05-30--America ablaze as George Floyd protests spread across the country

A teenager has been killed and dozens of protesters have been arrested .
American cities have been set ablaze by @ @ @ @ @ the death of an unarmed black man whilst in police custody .
George Floyd ’ @ @ @ @ @ Minneapolis was captured on camera and his pleas of ‘ I can ’ t breathe @ @ @ @ @ cry for those who ’ ve taken to the streets .

A teenager has been killed and dozens of protesters have been arrested.
American cities have been set ablaze by rioting and looting sparked by the death of an unarmed black man whilst in police custody.
George Floyd’s encounter with police in Minneapolis was captured on camera and his pleas of ‘I can’t breathe’ have become the rallying cry for those who’ve taken to the streets.
Police brutality against black people is America’s deepest faultline.


channel4uk--2020-05-30--NAACP division boss on the Floyd protests

Tiffany Loftin is the Director of the Youth College Division of the NAACP which is an American civil rights organisation @ @ @ @ @ News from Washington .

NAACP division boss on the Floyd protests
Matt Frei Europe Editor and Presenter
Tiffany Loftin is the Director of the Youth College Division of the NAACP which is an American civil rights organisation. She speaks to Channel News from Washington.


channel4uk--2020-05-30--Ending the shut down in Virginia, USA

Ending the shut down in Virginia, USA

All of America ’ s 50 states are lifting lockdown restrictions – but many public health officials are warning that @ @ @ @ @ Economic necessity and anti-shutdown protests forced the hands of governors and local officials .
Kate @ @ @ @ @ the state of Virigina .

All of America’s 50 states are lifting lockdown restrictions – but many public health officials are warning that it is too soon.
Economic necessity and anti-shutdown protests forced the hands of governors and local officials.
Kate Fisher has this report from the state of Virigina.


channel4uk--2020-05-30--What is street harassment and why is it still happening in lockdown?

The UK has been in lockdown for over two months , but social distancing measures haven ’ t stopped street @ @ @ @ @ has found that 1 in 5 girls aged between 14 and 21 have experienced some @ @ @ @ @ lockdown .
But why is it happening at all and how can we stop it @ @ @ @ @ share their experiences of street harassment , including insults , racial slurs and physical advances @ @ @ @ @ where we can go from here .

The UK has been in lockdown for over two months, but social distancing measures haven’t stopped street harassment.
A recent survey has found that 1 in 5 girls aged between 14 and 21 have experienced some form of street harassment during lockdown.
But why is it happening at all and how can we stop it? We asked people to share their experiences of street harassment, including insults, racial slurs and physical advances and we try to understand where we can go from here.


channel4uk--2020-05-31--First space mission by private company arrives at International Space Station

As the first private rocket makes it to the International Space Station – is space now open for business ?
@ @ @ @ @ Dragon capsule – supplied and operated by Elon Musk ’ s private SpaceX company – @ @ @

As the first private rocket makes it to the International Space Station – is space now open for business?
260 miles above Earth the Dragon capsule – supplied and operated by Elon Musk’s private SpaceX company – has docked.


channel4uk--2020-05-31--UK prepares for softening of lockdown restrictions from tomorrow

England will ease its lockdown a little further from tomorrow , allowing groups of up to six people to meet @ @ @ @ @ do so outside and stay two metres apart .
Vulnerable people in both England and @ @ @ @ @ to stay at home , will now be able to meet someone from another household @ @ @ @ @ .
The government concedes the changes come at a ‘ sensitive moment ’ , amid @ @ @ @ @ it may be too soon to loosen more lockdown measures .

England will ease its lockdown a little further from tomorrow, allowing groups of up to six people to meet – so long as they do so outside and stay two metres apart.
Vulnerable people in both England and Wales, advised so far to stay at home, will now be able to meet someone from another household, but again socially distanced.
The government concedes the changes come at a ‘sensitive moment’, amid warnings from some scientists that it may be too soon to loosen more lockdown measures.


channel4uk--2020-05-31--Brazil coronavirus deaths fourth highest in world

In Brazil , the number of coronavirus fatalities has risen by almost 1,000 in a day bringing the total number @ @ @ @ @ .
In Brazil , the number of coronavirus fatalities has risen by almost 1,000 in @ @ @ @ @ number of deaths to nearly 29,000 .
Despite this President Bolsonaro has argued the economic @ @ @ @ @ worse than the outbreak itself .

In Brazil, the number of coronavirus fatalities has risen by almost 1,000 in a day bringing the total number of deaths to nearly 29,000.
In Brazil, the number of coronavirus fatalities has risen by almost 1,000 in a day bringing the total number of deaths to nearly 29,000.
Despite this President Bolsonaro has argued the economic fallout of the lockdown is worse than the outbreak itself.


channel4uk--2020-05-31--George Floyd protests spread across the world

America has ‘ reached boiling point ’ .
Those are the words of the people on the streets of Minneapolis @ @ @ @ @ Floyd at the hands of a white police officer .
The fury and frustration has @ @ @ @ @ and looting across the country despite curfews and the National Guard on the streets .
@ @ @ @ @ can not allow the mobs to dominate .

America has ‘reached boiling point’. Those are the words of the people on the streets of Minneapolis protesting the killing of George Floyd at the hands of a white police officer.
The fury and frustration has seen another night of clashes and looting across the country despite curfews and the National Guard on the streets. President Trump has said he cannot allow the mobs to dominate.


channel4uk--2020-05-31--George Floyd death has triggered ‘release of decades worth of frustrations’ – Washington Post column

George Floyd death has triggered ‘release of decades worth of frustrations’ – Washington Post columnist Jonathan Capehart

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channel4uk--2020-06-01--Classical music concerts without audiences streamed live

Like all the UK ’ s concert halls , London ’ s famous classical music venue The Wigmore Hall has @ @ @ @ @ .
But today the award-winning pianist Stephen Hough was allowed in to lift the lockdown @ @ @ @ @ series of live concerts .
There was no audience in the building but there were @ @ @ @ @ his Bach and Schuman recital which was streamed live on the internet .

Like all the UK’s concert halls, London’s famous classical music venue The Wigmore Hall has been firmly closed during pandemic.
But today the award-winning pianist Stephen Hough was allowed in to lift the lockdown in the first of a series of live concerts.
There was no audience in the building but there were plenty of eager ears for his Bach and Schuman recital which was streamed live on the internet.


channel4uk--2020-06-01--May 2020 sunniest month on record

May 2020 sunniest month on record

The Met Office has just confirmed that last month was not just the sunniest May on record , it was @ @ @ @ @ .
The UK was treated to 266 hours of sunshine last month – the driest @ @ @ @ @ .
Our Chief Correspondent Alex Thomson joins us from the Dorset coast .

The Met Office has just confirmed that last month was not just the sunniest May on record, it was the sunniest month on record.
The UK was treated to 266 hours of sunshine last month – the driest May on record in England.
Our Chief Correspondent Alex Thomson joins us from the Dorset coast.


channel4uk--2020-06-01--London Mayor calls for extension to Brexit transition phase

The Mayor of London has written to the Prime Minister asking for an extension to the Brexit transition phase , @ @ @ @ @ at the end of the year .
Sadiq Khan and many business leaders are worried @ @ @ @ @ have a devastating impact on an economy already battered by Covid-19 .
The mood music @ @ @ @ @ EU is worse than ever , with the new round of talks due to resume @ @

The Mayor of London has written to the Prime Minister asking for an extension to the Brexit transition phase, which is due to finish at the end of the year.
Sadiq Khan and many business leaders are worried that a no-deal Brexit will have a devastating impact on an economy already battered by Covid-19.
The mood music between the UK and the EU is worse than ever, with the new round of talks due to resume tomorrow.


channel4uk--2020-06-01--Gravediggers in Brazil cannot keep up with Covid-19 deaths as virus spreads in favelas

An escalating death toll and soaring infection rates have made Brazil one of the most virus-affected countries in the world @ @ @ @ @ Bolsonaro was out and about yesterday without a mask , hugging supporters , despite the @ @ @

An escalating death toll and soaring infection rates have made Brazil one of the most virus-affected countries in the world.
Its populist president Jair Bolsonaro was out and about yesterday without a mask, hugging supporters, despite the rising numbers.


channel4uk--2020-06-01--Some vulnerable people can go outside for first time in 10 weeks

People in England and Wales who have been forced to shield themselves from any social contact because of medical conditions @ @ @ @ @ outdoors again today , ten weeks after the lockdown began .
The group of just @ @ @ @ @ organ transplant recipients , people with specific cancers and severe respiratory conditions .
But many @ @ @ @ @ change of advice from the government , amid concerns from some scientists that ministers are @ @ @ @ @ the lock down .

People in England and Wales who have been forced to shield themselves from any social contact because of medical conditions were told they could go outdoors again today, ten weeks after the lockdown began.
The group of just over 2 million people includes organ transplant recipients, people with specific cancers and severe respiratory conditions.
But many remain worried about the sudden change of advice from the government, amid concerns from some scientists that ministers are moving too quickly in easing the lock down.


channel4uk--2020-06-01--Back to school for some children in England

After weeks of lessons at home , the school doors opened again for children in Reception , Year 1 and @ @ @ @ @ estimates suggest only half of schools actually reopened , with many saying they were not @ @ @ @ @ do so .
And schools in Scotland , Wales and Northern Ireland have all kept @ @ @ @ @

After weeks of lessons at home, the school doors opened again for children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 6.
But early estimates suggest only half of schools actually reopened, with many saying they were not convinced it was safe to do so.
And schools in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have all kept their doors firmly shut.


channel4uk--2020-06-01--New Covid infections ‘represent huge burden of potential disease at later point’ – UCL’s Prof Deenan

New Covid infections ‘represent huge burden of potential disease at later point’ – UCL’s Prof Deenan Pillay

We ’ re joined by Professor of Virology Deenan Pillay , who sits on the independent group launched as an @ @ @ @ @ s Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies .

We’re joined by Professor of Virology Deenan Pillay, who sits on the independent group launched as an alternative to the government’s Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies.


channel4uk--2020-06-01--‘People are hurting and we need our government to be accountable’ – Representative Charles Booker

Joining me is Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee who is one of the longest-serving members of Congress from Houston , where @ @ @ @ @ And Kentucky House Representative Charles Booker who is one of the state ’ s youngest @ @ @ @ @ for the US Senate in 2020 – both are democrats .

Joining me is Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee who is one of the longest-serving members of Congress from Houston, where George Floyd grew up.
And Kentucky House Representative Charles Booker who is one of the state’s youngest black lawmakers and is running for the US Senate in 2020 – both are democrats.


channel4uk--2020-06-01--Unrest in US cities provides sobering history lesson

The pictures we are seeing are America in 2020 .
But they are also America 1968 , after Martin Luther @ @ @ @ @ The pictures we are seeing are America in 2020 .
But they are also America @ @ @ @ @ King Jr was assassinated .
And America in 1992 , when LA burned in the @ @ @ @ @ beaten .
History in short is repeating itself .
And generations of black Americans know @ @ @ @ @ , frustration , and exhaustion , as Symeon Brown explains .

The pictures we are seeing are America in 2020. But they are also America 1968, after Martin Luther King Jr was assassinated.
The pictures we are seeing are America in 2020. But they are also America 1968, after Martin Luther King Jr was assassinated.
And America in 1992, when LA burned in the riots after Rodney King was beaten. History in short is repeating itself.
And generations of black Americans know these feelings – of outrage, frustration, and exhaustion, as Symeon Brown explains.


channel4uk--2020-06-01--Trump calls for crackdown as disorder spreads across US after George Floyd death

Donald Trump has insisted that state governors must crack down harder and “ dominate and arrest ” protestors to regain @ @ @ @ @ cities across the US .
In a leaked conference call to the governors , the @ @ @ @ @ “ weak ” for their handling of the crisis , in the wake of the @ @ @ @ @ man in Minneapolis by a police officer last week , which has convulsed the country @ @ @ @ @ over the killing .

Warning: this video contains disturbing footage.
Donald Trump has insisted that state governors must crack down harder and “dominate and arrest” protestors to regain control of the demonstrations engulfing cities across the US.
In a leaked conference call to the governors, the President told them they were “weak” for their handling of the crisis, in the wake of the killing of an unarmed black man in Minneapolis by a police officer last week, which has convulsed the country in an outpouring of rage over the killing.


channel4uk--2020-06-02--Britain’s history of racial inequality: After George Floyd’s death in the US how will the UK respond

Britain’s history of racial inequality: After George Floyd’s death in the US how will the UK respond?

“ It happens here too ” – the words of one of the Black British protestors who was out on @ @ @ @ @ the protests across the United States over the death of George Floyd .
“ It @ @ @ @ @ the words of one of the Black British protestors who was out on the streets @ @ @ @ @ across the United States over the death of George Floyd .
And in practically every @ @ @ @ @ job and health inequality to law and order – discrimination is not that different on @ @ @ @ @ .
To discuss all these issues and more – earlier Cathy Newman was joined by @ @ @ @ @ , the author of ‘ Think Like A White Man ’ , Nels Abbey – @ @ @ @ @ Streatham , Bell Ribeiro-Addy .

“It happens here too” – the words of one of the Black British protestors who was out on the streets in support of the protests across the United States over the death of George Floyd.
“It happens here too” – the words of one of the Black British protestors who was out on the streets in support of the protests across the United States over the death of George Floyd.
And in practically every aspect of life – from job and health inequality to law and order – discrimination is not that different on this side of the Atlantic.
To discuss all these issues and more – earlier Cathy Newman was joined by the comedian, Dane Baptiste, the author of ‘Think Like A White Man’, Nels Abbey – and the Labour MP for Streatham, Bell Ribeiro-Addy.


channel4uk--2020-06-02--Could BAME medics help change attitudes to immigration?

The author and journalist Sathnam Sanghera has been meeting those on the frontline to ask whether their sacrifices might help @ @ @ @ @ to immigration in the future .
For many communities , medicine is a generational career @ @ @ @ @ the NHS medical workforce come from minorities .
And whilst people took to their doorsteps @ @ @ @ @ NHS heroes , Britain ’ s attitude towards immigration has been less warm .
The @ @ @ @ @ has been meeting those on the frontline to ask whether their sacrifices might help change @ @ @ @ @ immigration in the future .

The author and journalist Sathnam Sanghera has been meeting those on the frontline to ask whether their sacrifices might help change Britain’s attitudes to immigration in the future.
For many communities, medicine is a generational career – 44 per cent of the NHS medical workforce come from minorities.
And whilst people took to their doorsteps every Thursday to clap our NHS heroes, Britain’s attitude towards immigration has been less warm.
The author and journalist Sathnam Sanghera has been meeting those on the frontline to ask whether their sacrifices might help change Britain’s attitudes to immigration in the future.


channel4uk--2020-06-02--MP reject plan to continue remote voting

MPs have rejected a move to allow remote voting to continue in the House of Commons – despite protests from @ @ @ @ @ physically unable to get to Westminster .
Members had to wait in queues several hundred @ @ @ @ @ cast their vote – some calling the chaotic scenes “ completely unsafe ” .
While @ @ @ @ @ be right to disenfranchise members because of their health or family circumstances .

MPs have rejected a move to allow remote voting to continue in the House of Commons – despite protests from MPs who are shielding or physically unable to get to Westminster.
Members had to wait in queues several hundred metres long in order to cast their vote – some calling the chaotic scenes “completely unsafe”.
While others said it could not be right to disenfranchise members because of their health or family circumstances.


channel4uk--2020-06-02--England’s track and trace system ‘not fit for purpose yet’ says UCL professor

Earlier we were joined by Anthony Costello , Professor of Global Health at University College London , to discuss the @ @ @ @ @ which this programme has seen .
He ’ s a former director at the World @ @ @ @ @ of the Independent Sage group of scientific advisers .

Earlier we were joined by Anthony Costello, Professor of Global Health at University College London, to discuss the NHS track and trace data which this programme has seen.
He’s a former director at the World Health Organisation and a member of the Independent Sage group of scientific advisers.


channel4uk--2020-06-02--Revealed: Covid test and trace data in England leaked to Channel 4 News

We were always told that one of the keys to lifting the lockdown was having an effective test and trace @ @ @ @ @ lockdown has now been eased , so is test and trace up and running ?
@ @ @ @ @ was “ working well ” .
But this programme has exclusively seen a leaked copy @ @ @ @ @ was operating in its first few days .
It shows less than half the contacts @ @ @ @ @ trace by those who had tested positive had actually been reached by contact tracers .

We were always told that one of the keys to lifting the lockdown was having an effective test and trace operation in place.
The lockdown has now been eased, so is test and trace up and running? Matt Hancock said today it was “working well”.
But this programme has exclusively seen a leaked copy of data showing how it was operating in its first few days.
It shows less than half the contacts reported to NHS Test and trace by those who had tested positive had actually been reached by contact tracers.


channel4uk--2020-06-02--Risk of dying from Covid-19 higher for ethnic minorities

Here after a month of waiting – a new report by Public Health England has found that people of black @ @ @ @ @ a significantly higher risk of dying from Covid-19 than any other ethnic group .
The @ @ @ @ @ the pandemic had exposed “ huge disparities in the health of our nation ” – @ @ @ @ @ always been clear and what ’ s needed is action .

Here after a month of waiting – a new report by Public Health England has found that people of black and Asian origin are at a significantly higher risk of dying from Covid-19 than any other ethnic group.
The Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the pandemic had exposed “huge disparities in the health of our nation” – but critics say this has always been clear and what’s needed is action.
Our home affairs correspondent Darshna Soni reports.


channel4uk--2020-06-02--Trump praises ‘overwhelming force’ to restore order

Greeted by protest signs and a rebuke from the Archdiocese President Trump visited the Saint John Paul II shrine in @ @ @ @ @ to deploy the military to quash a week of unrest and protests over the death @ @ @ @ @ those appealing for calm was former Vice President Joe Biden , speaking in Philadelphia , @ @ @ @ @ up call for the nation and declared that “ no president should quiet our voice @ @ @ @ @ Snow was joined from Arlington Virginia by Paris Dennard , a Conservative commentator who ’ @ @ @ @ @ Bush in the White house , and has been named the spokesperson for Black Voices @ @ @ @ @ re-election campaign .
And from Washington DC , the lawyer Roy Austin , who was @ @ @ @ @ the US Department of Justice under President Obama .
He later worked at the White @ @

Greeted by protest signs and a rebuke from the Archdiocese President Trump visited the Saint John Paul II shrine in Washington DC today after threatening to deploy the military to quash a week of unrest and protests over the death of George Floyd.
Among those appealing for calm was former Vice President Joe Biden, speaking in Philadelphia, who called it a wake up call for the nation and declared that “no president should quiet our voice”.
And earlier Jon Snow was joined from Arlington Virginia by Paris Dennard, a Conservative commentator who’s worked for George W Bush in the White house, and has been named the spokesperson for Black Voices for Trump for the 2020 re-election campaign.
And from Washington DC, the lawyer Roy Austin, who was Deputy Assistant Attorney General at the US Department of Justice under President Obama. He later worked at the White House.


channel4uk--2020-06-03--‘I still feel persecuted and discriminated against and I am tired of it’ – Poet Benjamin Zephaniah

We speak to the poet Benjamin Zephaniah , known for his anthology , ‘ Too Black Too Strong ’ , @ @ @ @ @ Rudyard Kipling ’ s empire-era poem , ‘ If ’ , entitled ‘ What if @ @ @

We speak to the poet Benjamin Zephaniah, known for his anthology, ‘Too Black Too Strong’, and for his response to Rudyard Kipling’s empire-era poem, ‘If’, entitled ‘What if?’.


channel4uk--2020-06-03--Still fighting to change system, 40 years after Manchester riots

They might be almost 4,000 miles apart , but the feelings of anger , alienation and inequality being felt in @ @ @ @ @ the streets of Manchester .
Almost 40 years after riots in the city highlighted deep-rooted @ @ @ @ @ some say that not enough has changed .
We have been to meet some of @ @ @ @ @ re still fighting to change the system .

They might be almost 4,000 miles apart, but the feelings of anger, alienation and inequality being felt in Minneapolis are being echoed on the streets of Manchester.
Almost 40 years after riots in the city highlighted deep-rooted social and economic injustices, some say that not enough has changed.
We have been to meet some of those who say they’re still fighting to change the system.


channel4uk--2020-06-03--Senator says three ex-officers to be charged in Floyd case

In the last hour , Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar has said the state ’ s attorney general will bring an @ @ @ @ @ against one former police officer over the killing of George Floyd , and will file @ @ @ @ @ .

In the last hour, Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar has said the state’s attorney general will bring an elevated charge of second-degree murder against one former police officer over the killing of George Floyd, and will file charges against three other ex-officers.


channel4uk--2020-06-03--Doctors fear silent Covid disaster in Yemen

The UN is warning that the international community is in a race against time to save Yemen , ravaged by @ @ @ @ @ war , now also seeing some of the highest mortality rates because of Covid-19 .
@ @ @ @ @ port city of Aden , an enclave run by a separatist group called the Southern @ @ @ @ @ says 17 per cent of those infected there are dying , and doctors warn a @ @ @ @ @ the community .

The UN is warning that the international community is in a race against time to save Yemen, ravaged by years of man-made famine and war, now also seeing some of the highest mortality rates because of Covid-19.
Tonight we report from the port city of Aden, an enclave run by a separatist group called the Southern Transitional Council.
The UN says 17 per cent of those infected there are dying, and doctors warn a silent disaster is unfolding in the community.
Filmed by Iona Craig, produced by Andy Lee


channel4uk--2020-06-03--Jeremy Hunt: Government’s lack of data on covid testing ‘suggests they are not yet confident it is h

Jeremy Hunt : Government ’ s lack of data on covid testing ‘ suggests they are not yet confident it @ @ @ @ @ We spoke to the Health Committee chair Jeremy Hunt and began by asking whether he @ @ @ @ @ the death rate was coming down .

Jeremy Hunt: Government’s lack of data on covid testing ‘suggests they are not yet confident it is happening fast enough’
Jackie Long Social Affairs Editor and Presenter
We spoke to the Health Committee chair Jeremy Hunt and began by asking whether he was worried about how slowly the death rate was coming down.


channel4uk--2020-06-03--NHS test and trace chief under fire for failing to provide data

The NHS test and trace chief , Baroness Dido Harding , has been giving evidence to MPs on the Commons @ @ @ @ @ The NHS test and trace chief , Baroness Dido Harding , has been giving evidence @ @ @ @ @ Health Select Committee today , but she would not give any details on how many @ @ @ @ @ how quickly test results are being turned around .

The NHS test and trace chief, Baroness Dido Harding, has been giving evidence to MPs on the Commons Health Select Committee today.
The NHS test and trace chief, Baroness Dido Harding, has been giving evidence to MPs on the Commons Health Select Committee today, but she would not give any details on how many people have been contacted or how quickly test results are being turned around.


channel4uk--2020-06-03--14-day quarantine for people arriving into UK

There ’ s been mounting opposition from MPs and the airline industry to the government ’ s plans to quarantine @ @ @ @ @ There ’ s been mounting opposition from MPs and the airline industry to the government @ @ @ @ @ travellers to the UK .
The former international trade secretary Liam Fox said it would @ @ @ @ @ isolation ” , while others called it a “ very blunt tool ” which effectively @ @ @ @ @ The Home Secretary insisted she had no intention to destroy any sectors of the economy @

There’s been mounting opposition from MPs and the airline industry to the government’s plans to quarantine travellers to the UK.
There’s been mounting opposition from MPs and the airline industry to the government’s plans to quarantine travellers to the UK.
The former international trade secretary Liam Fox said it would lead to “unnecessary economic isolation”, while others called it a “very blunt tool” which effectively grounded the aviation industry. The Home Secretary insisted she had no intention to destroy any sectors of the economy.


channel4uk--2020-06-03--Starmer challenges Johnson on speed of Covid test results

The government needs to get a grip on the coronavirus crisis , Sir Keir Starmer has warned , as he @ @ @ @ @ Prime Minister ’ s Questions over testing , statistics and public trust .
Challenged over @ @ @ @ @ world-beating ” test and trace programme , Mr Johnson promised results would be turned around @ @ @ @ @ end of June .
In a change of heart , he said MPs who were @ @ @ @ @ to Westminster could vote by proxy rather than in person .

The government needs to get a grip on the coronavirus crisis, Sir Keir Starmer has warned, as he clashed with Boris Johnson at Prime Minister’s Questions over testing, statistics and public trust. Challenged over his claims of a “world-beating” test and trace programme, Mr Johnson promised results would be turned around within 24 hours by the end of June. In a change of heart, he said MPs who were shielding or unable to get to Westminster could vote by proxy rather than in person.


channel4uk--2020-06-03--Republicans should ‘stop pandering to racism’ says former party strategist

Jeremy Hunt : Government ’ s lack of data on covid testing ‘ suggests they are not yet confident it @ @ @ @ @

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channel4uk--2020-06-03--Thousands join Black Lives Matter protest in London over George Floyd death

Thousands of people have marched through central London as a show of solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement .
@ @ @ @ @ through central London as a show of solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement .
@ @ @ @ @ not be silent ” and “ I can ’ t breathe ” , as they @ @ @ @ @ Whitehall .
Organisers appealed for people to spread out , as the sheer size of @ @ @ @ @ almost impossible .

Thousands of people have marched through central London as a show of solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement.
Thousands of people have marched through central London as a show of solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement.
They chanted “we will not be silent” and “I can’t breathe”, as they marched from Hyde Park towards Whitehall.
Organisers appealed for people to spread out, as the sheer size of the crowds made social distancing almost impossible.


channel4uk--2020-06-03--Floyd family lawyer calls for all police officers present at his killing to be charged

The lawyer for George Floyd ’ s family has called for all of the police officers who were present at @ @ @ @ @ , and for the former officer who has already been charged to face an upgraded @ @ @ @ @ Tens of thousands of people joined peaceful protests again today across the United States , @ @ @ @ @ on the streets .

The lawyer for George Floyd’s family has called for all of the police officers who were present at his killing to be charged, and for the former officer who has already been charged to face an upgraded count of first-degree murder.
Tens of thousands of people joined peaceful protests again today across the United States, many defying curfews to stay on the streets.


channel4uk--2020-06-03--Latest COVID-19 science updates: face masks and coronavirus impact on the brain

As the COVID-19 pandemic unfolds , scientists are rushing to carry out and publish research which will help us understand how the virus works , and how the disease it causes can be treated .
Each week , Channel 4 News will provide a summary of key research papers , studies or developments from the world of COVID-19 science .
A study published in The Lancet has found that transmission of coronavirus is greatly reduced by using special respirator masks instead of cotton surgical masks .
Using disposable surgical masks may reduce risk of infection , the study published on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as the N95 are likely to be much more effective in healthcare settings .
The review paper looked at findings from 172 studies in 16 countries .
In addition to the face mask research , it found that coronavirus infection is greatly reduced when physical distancing of more than one metre is introduced , and that the infection risk halves for each further metre of physical distancing .
The research also suggested that use of protective eyewear could greatly reduce infection risk .
But for all these three protective measures – face masks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the authors said more robust research is needed .
In particular they noted the lack of randomised control studies , which are the most reliable type of clinical scientific research .
Most existing research in this area is observational .
Professor Trish Greenhalgh from the University of Oxford , who was not involved in the study , pointed out that the research did not look at how face masks protect people other than the wearer , and that members of the public should still wear cotton or cloth masks to protect others .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the brain , which can lead to symptoms ranging from loss of smell to a stroke , may come from direct invasion of the virus into the brain ’ s neural cells .
Neurological impacts of the virus have been widely reported , but it ’ s still not clear whether effects on the brain come from psychological stress , medication or some other indirect cause .
This research , published on Friday in Jama Neurology , has suggested that the expression of a specific protein called ACE2 in the brain could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ via the central nervous system .
Previous research has shown that common symptoms for COVID-19 , as well as the other well known coronavirus SARS and MERS , include confusion , depression , anxiety , and impaired memory .
Understanding what causes these symptoms is key to understanding how to treat them , the authors said .
Dr Michael Zandi , a neurologist at UCL who wasn ’ t involved in the study , said : “ What remains to be seen is to what extent [ neurological ] symptoms are due to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or secondary effects including inflammation in the brain triggered by the immune system ’ s response to the virus and , in others , stroke due to blood becoming more likely to clot , for example.
” Last week ’ s update can be found here .

As the COVID-19 pandemic unfolds, scientists are rushing to carry out and publish research which will help us understand how the virus works, and how the disease it causes can be treated.
Each week, Channel 4 News will provide a summary of key research papers, studies or developments from the world of COVID-19 science.
Study finds respirator face masks more effective than surgical masks
A study published in The Lancet has found that transmission of coronavirus is greatly reduced by using special respirator masks instead of cotton surgical masks.
Using disposable surgical masks may reduce risk of infection, the study published on Monday said, but respirator masks such as the N95 are likely to be much more effective in healthcare settings.
The review paper looked at findings from 172 studies in 16 countries. In addition to the face mask research, it found that coronavirus infection is greatly reduced when physical distancing of more than one metre is introduced, and that the infection risk halves for each further metre of physical distancing.
The research also suggested that use of protective eyewear could greatly reduce infection risk.
But for all these three protective measures – face masks, physical distancing and eye protection – the authors said more robust research is needed. In particular they noted the lack of randomised control studies, which are the most reliable type of clinical scientific research. Most existing research in this area is observational.
Professor Trish Greenhalgh from the University of Oxford, who was not involved in the study, pointed out that the research did not look at how face masks protect people other than the wearer, and that members of the public should still wear cotton or cloth masks to protect others.
Study suggests coronavirus may impact the brain directly
Research has suggested that impacts of coronavirus on the brain, which can lead to symptoms ranging from loss of smell to a stroke, may come from direct invasion of the virus into the brain’s neural cells.
Neurological impacts of the virus have been widely reported, but it’s still not clear whether effects on the brain come from psychological stress, medication or some other indirect cause.
This research, published on Friday in Jama Neurology, has suggested that the expression of a specific protein called ACE2 in the brain could mean that coronavirus can infect cells there via the central nervous system.
Previous research has shown that common symptoms for COVID-19, as well as the other well known coronavirus SARS and MERS, include confusion, depression, anxiety, and impaired memory.
Understanding what causes these symptoms is key to understanding how to treat them, the authors said.
Dr Michael Zandi, a neurologist at UCL who wasn’t involved in the study, said: “What remains to be seen is to what extent [neurological] symptoms are due to viral infection of the brain itself, or secondary effects including inflammation in the brain triggered by the immune system’s response to the virus and, in others, stroke due to blood becoming more likely to clot, for example.”
Last week’s update can be found here.


channel4uk--2020-06-04--Thousands defy ban to attend Tiananmen Square anniversary vigil in Hong Kong

Thousands of people defied a police ban to stage a candlelit vigil in Hong Kong , marking the 31st anniversary @ @ @ @ @ in Tiananmen Square .
It ’ s the first time the annual vigil has been @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus restrictions .
But earlier – politicians approved a controversial measure making it illegal to @ @ @ @ @ anthem – amid moves by Beijing to draw up a new security law for Hong @ @ @ @ @ protestors out onto the streets .

Thousands of people defied a police ban to stage a candlelit vigil in Hong Kong, marking the 31st anniversary of China’s crackdown in Tiananmen Square.
It’s the first time the annual vigil has been banned – ostensibly due to coronavirus restrictions.
But earlier – politicians approved a controversial measure making it illegal to insult China’s national anthem – amid moves by Beijing to draw up a new security law for Hong Kong which has already brought protestors out onto the streets.
Our foreign affairs correspondent Jonathan Miller reports.


channel4uk--2020-06-04--Economist Stephanie Kelton on US unemployment crisis: ‘The only game in town is the federal governme

Economist Stephanie Kelton on US unemployment crisis: ‘The only game in town is the federal government’

Joining me now from the US is the economic historian and author , Niall Ferguson , a senior fellow at @ @ @ @ @ University – and Stephanie Kelton , a professor of economics at Stony Brook University who @ @ @ @ @ candidate Bernie Sanders – as well as the progressive Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez .
She ’ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s campaign .

Joining me now from the US is the economic historian and author, Niall Ferguson, a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University – and Stephanie Kelton, a professor of economics at Stony Brook University who’s advised Democrat presidential candidate Bernie Sanders – as well as the progressive Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. She’s now advising Joe Biden’s campaign.


channel4uk--2020-06-04--Belgium has highest mortality rate per capita from coronavirus in the world

What ’ s the country with the worst per capita death rate from coronavirus in the world ?
Based on @ @ @ @ @ appears to be Belgium .
Some say officials here have overestimated the number of deaths @ @ @ @ @ ’ s calculated – including suspected Covid cases which may not have been tested .
@ @ @ @ @ died in Belgium – which makes it by any reckoning the country ’ s deadliest @ @ @ @ @ the Second World War .
But now the country is hoping to open back up @ @ @ @ @

What’s the country with the worst per capita death rate from coronavirus in the world? Based on the figures alone – it appears to be Belgium.
Some say officials here have overestimated the number of deaths because of the way it’s calculated – including suspected Covid cases which may not have been tested.
More than 9,500 people have died in Belgium – which makes it by any reckoning the country’s deadliest period since the height of the Second World War.
But now the country is hoping to open back up and reboot its economy.


channel4uk--2020-06-04--Tough choices for politicians over country’s finances due to coronavirus

As we begin to emerge slowly and nervously from lockdown , many people are asking whether this moment of collective @ @ @ @ @ for national renewal .
But the collapse in economic output has torn through the country @ @ @ @ @ choices loom .
Choices which could set the tone of our politics and society for @ @ @ @ @ .
So which way should we jump ?

As we begin to emerge slowly and nervously from lockdown, many people are asking whether this moment of collective trauma could become an opportunity for national renewal.
But the collapse in economic output has torn through the country’s finances.
Tough choices loom. Choices which could set the tone of our politics and society for the next decade at least. So which way should we jump?
Here’s our business and global trade correspondent Paul McNamara.


channel4uk--2020-06-04--Government rejects claims ‘systemic injustice’ is behind BAME Covid-19 deaths

The government has rejected claims that ‘ systemic injustice ’ is behind the disproportionate risk of dying from coronavirus faced @ @ @ @ @ .
Equalities Minister Kemi Badenoch said moves were underway to find out why the risks @ @ @ @ @ higher than others – but insisted she wanted any government action to be driven by @ @ @ @ @ against the backdrop of continuing Black Lives Matter protests – as several thousand people turned @ @ @ @ @ .

The government has rejected claims that ‘systemic injustice’ is behind the disproportionate risk of dying from coronavirus faced by people from BAME backgrounds.
Equalities Minister Kemi Badenoch said moves were underway to find out why the risks for some ethnic groups were higher than others – but insisted she wanted any government action to be driven by evidence.
She was speaking against the backdrop of continuing Black Lives Matter protests – as several thousand people turned out in central Birmingham today.
Our home affairs correspondent Darshna Soni reports.


channel4uk--2020-06-04--Hundreds attend tribute to George Floyd at Minneapolis memorial

The memorial service for George Floyd has just got underway in Minneapolis with hundreds of people attending .
Three former @ @ @ @ @ yesterday over his killing are due to appear in court facing counts of aiding and @ @ @ @ @ Mr Floyd ’ s family lawyers said the service would be a plea to America @ @ @ @ @ that his death should not be in vain .

The memorial service for George Floyd has just got underway in Minneapolis with hundreds of people attending.
Three former police officers who were charged yesterday over his killing are due to appear in court facing counts of aiding and abetting murder.
One of Mr Floyd’s family lawyers said the service would be a plea to America and a plea for justice that his death should not be in vain.


channel4uk--2020-06-04--‘There was a great promise that change would be made and it has not come to fruition when it comes t

There was a great promise that change would be made and it has not come to fruition when it comes @ @ @ @ @ US Army Commander We ’ re joined by retired Lieutenant General Russel Honore , who @ @ @ @ @ Guard troops in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina and has served as a deputy on @ @ @ @ @ .

‘There was a great promise that change would be made and it has not come to fruition when it comes to justice‘ – retired US Army Commander
We’re joined by retired Lieutenant General Russel Honore, who was in charge of National Guard troops in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina and has served as a deputy on the US National Security Council.


channel4uk--2020-06-04--Madeleine McCann ‘assumed dead’ by German prosecutors

It is almost exactly 13 years since Madeleine McCann went missing in the Portuguese resort of Praia da Luz .
@ @ @ @ @ the Portuguese police , numerous appeals for witnesses and global media coverage – today German @ @ @ @ @ is dead .
Announcing a murder investigation , they said the main suspect is a @ @ @ @ @ behind bars .
The Metropolitan Police has joined German and Portuguese counterparts to appeal for @ @ @ @ @ reports .

It is almost exactly 13 years since Madeleine McCann went missing in the Portuguese resort of Praia da Luz.
After a bungled investigation by the Portuguese police, numerous appeals for witnesses and global media coverage – today German prosecutors said they assume she is dead.
Announcing a murder investigation, they said the main suspect is a convicted paedophile who is currently behind bars.
The Metropolitan Police has joined German and Portuguese counterparts to appeal for witnesses – as Minnie Stephenson reports.


channel4uk--2020-06-04--Wearing face masks will be compulsory on public transport in England

Wearing a face covering will become compulsory on public transport in England from 15 June – the date when more @ @ @ @ @ be eased .
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said as more people go back to work @ @ @ @ @ , face coverings would help protect fellow passengers – and fines could be imposed for @ @ @ @ @ In Scotland , Nicola Sturgeon said she was considering making face coverings mandatory on transport @ @ @ @

Wearing a face covering will become compulsory on public transport in England from 15 June – the date when more lockdown restrictions are due to be eased.
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said as more people go back to work and non-essential shops start opening, face coverings would help protect fellow passengers – and fines could be imposed for anyone failing to comply.
In Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon said she was considering making face coverings mandatory on transport and in shops.
Our health and social care editor Victoria Macdonald reports.


channel4uk--2020-06-04--New mask rules ‘offer clarity’ although science ‘isn’t very clear’ – epidemiology professor

Economist Stephanie Kelton on US unemployment crisis : ‘ The only game in town is the federal government ’