channel4uk--2020-07-10--FactCheck: questions remain over Zac Goldsmith’s taxpayer-funded letter to constituents

Zac Goldsmith has been found in breach of Parliamentary rules over a letter he sent to constituents using public funds in October last year .
The Conservative minister told the Parliamentary watchdog he had “ never made use of this facility before ” .
But last year , FactCheck reported how he sent an earlier letter on House of Commons notepaper , which is paid for by the taxpayer .
Now a Conservative peer , Lord Goldsmith was the MP for Richmond Park in October 2019 , when he wrote to local voters on House of Commons stationery praising the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ funding .
MPs are only allowed to write to constituents using stationery provided to them by the House of Commons if they stick to a strict set of rules .
A local resident who received the letter , which arrived in early November , complained to the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards , alleging that the letter was “ unfairly promoting the Conservative party in the run-up to an election ” .
The Commissioner ruled that the October 2019 letter “ could reasonably be characterised as party political ; promoting local and national Conservative @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on an issue of local interest shortly before an election.
” After receiving the Commissioner ’ s judgement , Lord Goldsmith said he “ sincerely regret [ s ] having fallen foul of the rules ” in respect of the October letter and apologised .
He has agreed to pay back £8,954 to the House of Commons .
Lord Goldsmith , now a Foreign Office minister , also told the watchdog twice that he had “ never ” used the “ facility ” before .
But back in June 2019 , FactCheck approached @ @ @ @ @ @ @ constituents , also unsolicited and written on House of Commons paper .
The letter detailed his efforts to persuade the then-chancellor to drop plans for cuts to national police budgets .
The MP also said that he had signed a joint letter calling for more support for police , hosted public meetings on crime , and had been liaising with councillors , the NHS and the police over plans for a local ambulance site .
We asked the then-MP whether the content of the June 2019 letter could be in breach of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ send “ newsletters ( including annual reports or general updates to constituents on a range of issues ) ” .
Lord Goldsmith has never provided us with a comment in respect of the July letter .
We understand that he did not consider it to be in breach of the rules .
This is a different rule to the one Lord Goldsmith was found to have breached when he sent the October 2019 letter .
In correspondence with the Parliamentary watchdog , Lord Goldsmith says twice that he had “ never ” used @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he means that he never sent unsolicited mail to constituents on House-provided stationery , he ’ s wrong .
FactCheck reported that he did just that in June 2019 .
We have not seen evidence that anyone complained to the Parliamentary Commissioner about the July 2019 letter and to our knowledge , it has not been investigated .
Lord Goldsmith was contacted for comment before this article was published .

by Patrick Worrall and Georgina Lee
Zac Goldsmith has been found in breach of Parliamentary rules over a letter he sent to constituents using public funds in October last year.
The Conservative minister told the Parliamentary watchdog he had “never made use of this facility before”.
But last year, FactCheck reported how he sent an earlier letter on House of Commons notepaper, which is paid for by the taxpayer.
The October letter
Now a Conservative peer, Lord Goldsmith was the MP for Richmond Park in October 2019, when he wrote to local voters on House of Commons stationery praising the government for announcing an increase in school funding.
MPs are only allowed to write to constituents using stationery provided to them by the House of Commons if they stick to a strict set of rules.
A local resident who received the letter, which arrived in early November, complained to the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards, alleging that the letter was “unfairly promoting the Conservative party in the run-up to an election”.
The Commissioner ruled that the October 2019 letter “could reasonably be characterised as party political; promoting local and national Conservative Party policy and highlighting your own work on an issue of local interest shortly before an election.”
After receiving the Commissioner’s judgement, Lord Goldsmith said he “sincerely regret[s] having fallen foul of the rules” in respect of the October letter and apologised. He has agreed to pay back £8,954 to the House of Commons.
Lord Goldsmith, now a Foreign Office minister, also told the watchdog twice that he had “never” used the “facility” before.
Earlier letter
But back in June 2019, FactCheck approached Lord Goldsmith about a different letter to constituents, also unsolicited and written on House of Commons paper.
The letter detailed his efforts to persuade the then-chancellor to drop plans for cuts to national police budgets. The MP also said that he had signed a joint letter calling for more support for police, hosted public meetings on crime, and had been liaising with councillors, the NHS and the police over plans for a local ambulance site.
We asked the then-MP whether the content of the June 2019 letter could be in breach of the rules that forbid using public funds to send “newsletters (including annual reports or general updates to constituents on a range of issues)”.
Lord Goldsmith has never provided us with a comment in respect of the July letter. We understand that he did not consider it to be in breach of the rules.
This is a different rule to the one Lord Goldsmith was found to have breached when he sent the October 2019 letter.
In correspondence with the Parliamentary watchdog, Lord Goldsmith says twice that he had “never” used the “facility” before. If he means that he never sent unsolicited mail to constituents on House-provided stationery, he’s wrong. FactCheck reported that he did just that in June 2019.
We have not seen evidence that anyone complained to the Parliamentary Commissioner about the July 2019 letter and to our knowledge, it has not been investigated.
Lord Goldsmith was contacted for comment before this article was published.


channel4uk--2020-07-10--Series 5, Episode 11: Werner Herzog

Series 5, Episode 11: Werner Herzog

He has produced , written and directed more than sixty feature and documentary films and published more than a dozen @ @ @ @ @ , Family Romance LLC , is a tragiccomedy shot like a documentary , which tells @ @ @ @ @ company that offers stand-ins for absent family and admirers .
Herzog talks to Krishnan about @ @ @ @ @ and fiction , history repeating itself and why he doesn ’ t watch many films @ @ @ @ @ and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts here .
Or on Spotify , Acast @ @ @ @ @ podcast apps .
So join us as we explore the big ideas changing the way @ @ @ @ @ live – and how much impact we can really have as individuals .
A filmed @ @ @ @ @ available on our Channel 4 News YouTube channel – hit subscribe to keep updated on @ @ @ @ @ published .

Werner Herzog is a world-renowned German film director, screenwriter, author, actor and opera director.
He has produced, written and directed more than sixty feature and documentary films and published more than a dozen books.
His latest film, Family Romance LLC, is a tragiccomedy shot like a documentary, which tells the story of a Tokyo company that offers stand-ins for absent family and admirers.
Herzog talks to Krishnan about drawing the lines between fact and fiction, history repeating itself and why he doesn’t watch many films.
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--2020-07-11--Black and Asian doctors more likely to face discrimination when raising concerns about PPE shortages

Black and Asian doctors more likely to face discrimination when raising concerns about PPE shortages, a new survey has shown

Since the early days of the pandemic , doctors from minority ethnic backgrounds have said they were being disproportionately affected @ @ @ @ @ Now , this programme can reveal new research that shows they are more likely to @ @ @ @ @ concerns about it .
Channel 4 News has seen the results of a survey conducted @ @ @ @ @ medics in particular are more likely to face discrimination .

Since the early days of the pandemic, doctors from minority ethnic backgrounds have said they were being disproportionately affected by shortages of PPE.
Now, this programme can reveal new research that shows they are more likely to be reprimanded when they raise concerns about it.
Channel 4 News has seen the results of a survey conducted last month which shows Muslim medics in particular are more likely to face discrimination.


channel4uk--2020-07-11--Steve Coogan warns if the government don’t help comedy venues, ‘We’ll find ourselves in ten years ti

Steve Coogan warns if the government don’t help comedy venues, ‘We’ll find ourselves in ten years time with nothing to laugh at’

A new campaign has been launched to protect the future of live comedy – after research showed more than three @ @ @ @ @ ’ ll be forced to close down within the next year .
More than half @ @ @ @ @ they ’ ll have to leave comedy altogether by early next year – unless live @ @ @ @ @ .
Campaigners want the comedy industry to be part of the Government ’ s emergency @ @ @ @ @ .
Earlier we spoke to the comedian and writer Steve Coogan .
We began by @ @ @ @ @ comedy should get a specific allocation of cash .

A new campaign has been launched to protect the future of live comedy – after research showed more than three quarters of venues fear they’ll be forced to close down within the next year.
More than half of performers are worried that they’ll have to leave comedy altogether by early next year – unless live performances are able to return.
Campaigners want the comedy industry to be part of the Government’s emergency funding schemes for the arts.
Earlier we spoke to the comedian and writer Steve Coogan. We began by asking him why he thought comedy should get a specific allocation of cash.


channel4uk--2020-07-11--Outdoor pools and theatres reopen in England

Go swimming , see a play – but do it outdoors… more of England ’ s lockdown measures are being @ @ @ @ @ open air pools and theatres to reopen , while amateur cricket games can resume too @ @ @ @ @ up to tourism for the first time – as part of a three week package @ @ @ @ @ there .
But even as England considers whether to make face coverings compulsory in shops @ @ @ @ @ ’ t convinced .

Go swimming, see a play – but do it outdoors… more of England’s lockdown measures are being eased this weekend – allowing open air pools and theatres to reopen, while amateur cricket games can resume too.
Wales is also opening up to tourism for the first time – as part of a three week package of measures to ease restrictions there.
But even as England considers whether to make face coverings compulsory in shops – Welsh leaders still aren’t convinced.


channel4uk--2020-07-11--Former world cup winner Jack Charlton has died aged 85

The world of football has lost one of the greats : just one of the tributes to Jack Charlton – @ @ @ @ @ the age of 85 .
The former Leeds defender was part of England ’ s @ @ @ @ @ – before turning his talents to management , leading the Republic of Ireland team to @ @ @

The world of football has lost one of the greats: just one of the tributes to Jack Charlton – who’s died at the age of 85.
The former Leeds defender was part of England’s 1966 world cup winning team – before turning his talents to management, leading the Republic of Ireland team to unprecedented success.


channel4uk--2020-07-11--’He did protect the President and now the President is protecting him’ – former Central Intelligence

’He did protect the President and now the President is protecting him’ – former Central Intelligence Agency officer Evan McMullin

We spoke to Evan McMullin – a former Central Intelligence Agency operations officer who ran as an independent during the @ @ @ @ @ .

We spoke to Evan McMullin – a former Central Intelligence Agency operations officer who ran as an independent during the 2016 United States presidential election.


channel4uk--2020-07-11--Critics accuse President Trump of abusing the law as he grants clemency to former advisor Roger Ston

Critics accuse President Trump of abusing the law as he grants clemency to former advisor Roger Stone

Critics have accused President Trump of abusing the rule of law – after he commuted the sentence of his friend @ @ @ @ @ he was due to serve a three and a half year term in jail .
@ @ @ @ @ overzealous prosecutors ” and claimed Mr Stone had been “ treated very unfairly ” when @ @ @ @ @ and making false statements , during the investigation into alleged Russian interference with Mr Trump @ @ @ @ @ .

Critics have accused President Trump of abusing the rule of law – after he commuted the sentence of his friend Roger Stone just days before he was due to serve a three and a half year term in jail.
The White House condemned “overzealous prosecutors” and claimed Mr Stone had been “treated very unfairly” when he was convicted of obstruction and making false statements, during the investigation into alleged Russian interference with Mr Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign.


channel4uk--2020-07-12--Inside an east London barber shop after eased lockdown restrictions

After months of letting our hair grow out – hairdressers and barber shops across England have been allowed to open @ @ @ @ @ in place .
And for many people the new rules couldn ’ t have come @ @ @ @ @ ve been down to one barber shop in east London – where staff and clients @ @ @ @ @ of restrictions .

After months of letting our hair grow out – hairdressers and barber shops across England have been allowed to open – with social distancing measures in place.
And for many people the new rules couldn’t have come soon enough.
We’ve been down to one barber shop in east London – where staff and clients are both celebrating the easing of restrictions.


channel4uk--2020-07-12--‘Deal or no deal, this spending is necessary’ – Kings College London’s Prof Anand Menon on UK-EU bor

‘Deal or no deal, this spending is necessary’ – Kings College London’s Prof Anand Menon on UK-EU border spending

Earlier we were joined by Anand Menon , who is a professor of politics and European affairs at Kings College @ @ @

We were joined by Anand Menon, who is a professor of politics and European affairs at Kings College, London.


channel4uk--2020-07-12--UK government pledges £700m to manage Britain’s borders after Brexit

The Government has announced it ’ s spending more than £700m on new infrastructure , staff and technology to manage @ @ @ @ @ the UK leaves the European union at the end of the year .
Ministers have @ @ @ @ @ for Brexit trade talks with Europe to be completed – while the transition period runs @ @ @ @ @ when any new deal will have to be in place .

The Government has announced it’s spending more than £700m on new infrastructure, staff and technology to manage Britain’s borders when the UK leaves the European union at the end of the year.
Ministers have effectively set a September deadline for Brexit trade talks with Europe to be completed – while the transition period runs out by 31 December – when any new deal will have to be in place.


channel4uk--2020-07-12--Thousands protest in the streets of Tel Aviv over the government’s response to the pandemic

The Israeli Prime Minister has promised financial help for people whose livelihoods have been devastated by coronavirus .
Yesterday thousands @ @ @ @ @ Tel Aviv to protest against his government ’ s handling of the pandemic .
Elsewhere @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus cases in India and Australia – as authorities around the world battle against the @ @ @ @ @

The Israeli Prime Minister has promised financial help for people whose livelihoods have been devastated by coronavirus.
Yesterday thousands took to the streets in Tel Aviv to protest against his government’s handling of the pandemic.
Elsewhere there have been increases in coronavirus cases in India and Australia – as authorities around the world battle against the spread of the disease.


channel4uk--2020-07-12--Donald Trump wears a face mask for the first time in public – as Florida confirms 15,000 new cases o

Donald Trump wears a face mask for the first time in public – as Florida confirms 15,000 new cases of coronavirus

Florida has confirmed more than 15,000 new cases of coronavirus – the state ’ s biggest daily increase since the @ @ @ @ @ continuing to soar in large parts of the United States – with a growing number @ @ @ @ @ compulsory in public places .
Even President Trump wore a face mask in public for @ @ @ @ @ a visit to a military hospital – declaring “ I ’ ve never been against @ @ @ @ @ is not alone – there ’ s been a record increase in global cases too @ @ @ @ @ in 24 hours .

Florida has confirmed more than 15,000 new cases of coronavirus – the state’s biggest daily increase since the pandemic began.
Infections are continuing to soar in large parts of the United States – with a growing number of governors making face coverings compulsory in public places.
Even President Trump wore a face mask in public for the first time, on a visit to a military hospital – declaring “I’ve never been against masks”.
And America is not alone – there’s been a record increase in global cases too – up more than 230,000 in 24 hours.


channel4uk--2020-07-13--Manchester City overturn two-season European ban

Manchester City football club have had their two-season European ban overturned – imposed after UEFA found that they broke financial @ @ @ @ @ club had been found to have disguised millions of pounds in funds from their Abu @ @ @ @ @ – which they have always vigorously denied .
But although the Court of Arbitration for @ @ @ @ @ to cooperate with the investigation , they were not guilty of the allegations against them @

Manchester City football club have had their two-season European ban overturned – imposed after UEFA found that they broke financial fair play rules.
The club had been found to have disguised millions of pounds in funds from their Abu Dhabi owners as sponsorship deals – which they have always vigorously denied.
But although the Court of Arbitration for Sport said City had failed to cooperate with the investigation, they were not guilty of the allegations against them.


channel4uk--2020-07-13--Bollywood’s Bachchan family test positive for Covid-19 – as cases surge in India

India ’ s surge in coronavirus cases shows no sign of abating with yet another record number of infections .
@ @ @ @ @ of one of Bollywood ’ s most famous families – as the actor Amitabh Bachchan @ @ @ @ @ in law and their eight-year-old daughter all tested positive for the disease at the weekend @ @ @ @ @ an outpouring of support from fans across the country .

India’s surge in coronavirus cases shows no sign of abating with yet another record number of infections.
Among them – three generations of one of Bollywood’s most famous families – as the actor Amitabh Bachchan, his son and daughter in law and their eight-year-old daughter all tested positive for the disease at the weekend.
There’s been an outpouring of support from fans across the country.


channel4uk--2020-07-13--‘Perhaps we’re not going to be producing long-term antibody responses that would prevent infection’

‘Perhaps we’re not going to be producing long-term antibody responses that would prevent infection’ – Dr Katie Doores, King’s College London

We spoke to Dr Katie Doores , from King ’ s College London , who is the lead author of @ @ @ @ @ antibodies and how long any kind of immunity might last .
The research suggests that @ @ @ @ @ only be immune for a few months .
We began by asking her if the @ @ @ @ @ and whether we would ever be rid of it .

We spoke to Dr Katie Doores, from King’s College London, who is the lead author of a new report on coronavirus antibodies and how long any kind of immunity might last.
The research suggests that people who have recovered may only be immune for a few months.
We began by asking her if the virus would become endemic – and whether we would ever be rid of it.


channel4uk--2020-07-13--Epstein accusers’ lawyer says Prince Andrew should answer questions ‘in person’

The British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell is due in court in New York tomorrow , where she faces charges of luring @ @ @ @ @ her former boyfriend Jeffrey Epstein .
Her lawyers are asking for bail – claiming she @ @ @ @ @ contracting coronavirus if she is kept in detention .
Gloria Allred is a lawyer for @ @ @ @ @ accusers – and she has called on Prince Andrew to “ step up ” and @ @ @ @ @ might know about Epstein .
She spoke to Channel 4 News from LA .

The British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell is due in court in New York tomorrow, where she faces charges of luring and grooming underage girls for her former boyfriend Jeffrey Epstein.
Her lawyers are asking for bail – claiming she’s at risk of contracting coronavirus if she is kept in detention.
Gloria Allred is a lawyer for 17 of Epstein’s accusers – and she has called on Prince Andrew to “step up” and tell the FBI anything he might know about Epstein. She spoke to Channel 4 News from LA.


channel4uk--2020-07-13--Johnson considers compulsory face coverings in shops in England

Boris Johnson has said he is looking at making face masks compulsory inside England ’ s shops – with an @ @ @ @ @ as tomorrow .
Labour has been urging the government to come up with clear guidance @ @ @ @ @ .
In the last 24 hours – the official number of UK coronavirus deaths has @ @ @ @ @ total of 44,830 – the figure tends to be lower on a Monday due to @ @ @ @ @ the weekend but it ’ s still the lowest Monday increase since mid-March .
The @ @ @ @ @ around 100 virus outbreaks a week were being tackled by targeted action : one cluster @ @ @ @ @ Herefordshire where 200 workers have been put into isolation after 74 people tested positive .

Boris Johnson has said he is looking at making face masks compulsory inside England’s shops – with an announcement to come as early as tomorrow.
Labour has been urging the government to come up with clear guidance after mixed messages from ministers.
In the last 24 hours – the official number of UK coronavirus deaths has risen by 11 to a total of 44,830 – the figure tends to be lower on a Monday due to delays in reporting deaths over the weekend but it’s still the lowest Monday increase since mid-March.
The Health Secretary Matt Hancock said around 100 virus outbreaks a week were being tackled by targeted action: one cluster is on a farm in Herefordshire where 200 workers have been put into isolation after 74 people tested positive.


channel4uk--2020-07-13--Poland’s Duda narrowly re-elected as president

Poland ’ s conservative president Andrzej Duda has narrowly won the presidential run-off election – after his liberal challenger Rafal @ @ @ @ @ the president ’ s office has limited powers , the result will be a boost @ @ @ @ @ populist party , which ran a politically divisive campaign promoting family values at the expense @ @ @ @ @ is likely to continue its controversial overhaul of the judiciary – which the EU says @ @ @ @ @ law .

Poland’s conservative president Andrzej Duda has narrowly won the presidential run-off election – after his liberal challenger Rafal Trzaskowski conceded defeat.
Although the president’s office has limited powers, the result will be a boost for the country’s populist party, which ran a politically divisive campaign promoting family values at the expense of LGBT rights – and is likely to continue its controversial overhaul of the judiciary – which the EU says has undermined the rule of law.


channel4uk--2020-07-13--Post-Brexit customs clearance centre for lorries planned in Kent

With more on the industry ’ s reaction to the new border plans being put in place our political correspondent @ @ @ @ @ .

With more on the industry’s reaction to the new border plans being put in place our political correspondent Liz Bates reports from Dover.


channel4uk--2020-07-13--Government unveils post-Brexit borders and immigration plans

Branded as the “ UK ’ s new start ” with glossy online adverts , the government has unveiled its @ @ @ @ @ s borders and immigration once the Brexit transition finishes at the end of the year @ @ @ @ @ dozen inland border control sites to keep lorry queues away from ports .
And the @ @ @ @ @ of its points-based immigration system .
But critics have complained that social care workers have @ @ @ @ @ healthcare visas .

Branded as the “UK’s new start” with glossy online adverts, the government has unveiled its plans for the country’s borders and immigration once the Brexit transition finishes at the end of the year.
There will be a dozen inland border control sites to keep lorry queues away from ports.
And the Home Office has confirmed details of its points-based immigration system.
But critics have complained that social care workers have been excluded from the new healthcare visas.


channel4uk--2020-07-13--‘Figures recorded not true reflection of scale of problem’ – modern slavery lawyer Philippa Southwel

‘Figures recorded not true reflection of scale of problem’ – modern slavery lawyer Philippa Southwell

We were joined by Philippa Southwell , is a human trafficking and modern slavery lawyer and the Managing Director of @ @ @ @ @ Gary Anderson , a former police inspector who has worked in the Trident Unit of @ @ @ @

We were joined by Philippa Southwell, is a human trafficking and modern slavery lawyer and the Managing Director of Southwell and Partners, and Gary Anderson, a former police inspector who has worked in the Trident Unit of the Metropolitan Police.


channel4uk--2020-07-13--Majority of UK modern slavery victims are children, report says

Modern slavery often conjures up visions of people brought from abroad in the backs of lorries , the fastest-growing group @ @ @ @ @ the majority of them children .
But a new report warns that the government system @ @ @ @ @ providing help and support is not working , leaving many at real risk of harm @ @ @ @ @ Office announced it is to radically reform the way it deals with such victims .
@ @ @ @ @ Jackie Long has been speaking to families whose lives have been devastated by this often @ @ @

Modern slavery often conjures up visions of people brought from abroad in the backs of lorries, the fastest-growing group of victims is British – the majority of them children.
But a new report warns that the government system for identifying them and then providing help and support is not working, leaving many at real risk of harm.
Today, the Home Office announced it is to radically reform the way it deals with such victims.
Our Social Affairs Editor, Jackie Long has been speaking to families whose lives have been devastated by this often hidden crime.


channel4uk--2020-07-14--Environment Agency sets out long-term plan for making at-risk areas in England more flood resilient

The severe floods that hit parts of the country in February this year devastated many communities .
People lost their @ @ @ @ @ their livelihoods .
Today , the Environment Agency set out its long-term plan for making @ @ @ @ @ flood resilient , as extreme weather becomes increasingly common .
But , as well as @ @ @ @ @ places a greater emphasis on natural flood management .

The severe floods that hit parts of the country in February this year devastated many communities.
People lost their homes and in some cases their livelihoods.
Today, the Environment Agency set out its long-term plan for making at-risk areas in England more flood resilient, as extreme weather becomes increasingly common.
But, as well as building defences, the strategy places a greater emphasis on natural flood management.


channel4uk--2020-07-14--Ghislaine Maxwell appears via video link at New York court

Ghislaine Maxwell , long-time friend of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein , has appeared by video link at a New @ @ @ @ @ will decide whether she stays behind bars before going on trial on charges of trafficking @ @ @ @

Ghislaine Maxwell, long-time friend of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, has appeared by video link at a New York court.
The hearing will decide whether she stays behind bars before going on trial on charges of trafficking minors for Epstein.
Kate Fisher reports from New York.


channel4uk--2020-07-14--Charities launch virus appeal for people in refugee camps

Aid agencies are warning that COVID-19 could soon cause humanitarian disasters in the world ’ s most fragile states .
@ @ @ @ @ healthcare mean death rates from the virus are likely to be much higher in overcrowded @ @ @ @ @ such as Yemen , Syria and Somalia .
Today an alliance of 14 British charities @ @ @ @ @ providing millions of the world ’ s most vulnerable people with basics like soap and @ @ @ @ @ the spread of the virus .

Aid agencies are warning that COVID-19 could soon cause humanitarian disasters in the world’s most fragile states.
Malnutrition and a lack of healthcare mean death rates from the virus are likely to be much higher in overcrowded refugee camps and war-torn countries such as Yemen, Syria and Somalia.
Today an alliance of 14 British charities launched an appeal aimed at providing millions of the world’s most vulnerable people with basics like soap and clean water to help limit the spread of the virus.


channel4uk--2020-07-14--‘British companies or individuals in China could be targeted’ after Huawei decision – Steve Tsang, S

‘British companies or individuals in China could be targeted’ after Huawei decision – Steve Tsang, SOAS

We spoke to the Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee , Tom Tugendhat – and Steve Tsang , director of @ @ @ @ @ School of Oriental and African studies in London .
China had warned of ‘ serious @ @ @ @ @ pulled out of Huawei , and we started by asking Mr Tsang how seriously the @ @ @ @ @ .

We spoke to the Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee, Tom Tugendhat – and Steve Tsang, director of the China Institute at the School of Oriental and African studies in London.
China had warned of ‘serious consequences’ if the UK pulled out of Huawei, and we started by asking Mr Tsang how seriously the government should take that threat.


channel4uk--2020-07-14--Huawei to be stripped from UK 5G network by 2027

The Government has announced it does not trust the Chinese telecoms company Huawei to make equipment for Britain ’ s @ @ @ @ @ banned UK telecoms companies from buying new kit from Huawei and told them to strip @ @ @ @ @ over the next seven years .
The move will cost billions and delay the roll @ @ @ @ @ faster mobile data system by up to three years .
It is a sharp u-turn @ @ @ @ @ six months ago to let Huawei make up to a third of the 5G network @ @ @ @ @ to the UK said the decision was disappointing and wrong .

The Government has announced it does not trust the Chinese telecoms company Huawei to make equipment for Britain’s 5G network.
It has banned UK telecoms companies from buying new kit from Huawei and told them to strip it from their 5G network over the next seven years.
The move will cost billions and delay the roll out of the new and faster mobile data system by up to three years.
It is a sharp u-turn from the decision announced just six months ago to let Huawei make up to a third of the 5G network.
China’s Ambassador to the UK said the decision was disappointing and wrong.


channel4uk--2020-07-14--‘Face masks will reassure people’: Businesswoman Laura Tenison

We spoke to Laura Tenison , who is the Chief Executive of the baby clothing retailer Jojo Maman Bébé , @ @ @ @ @ stores across the UK .
We began by asking her how her business is doing @

We spoke to Laura Tenison, who is the Chief Executive of the baby clothing retailer Jojo Maman Bébé, which has more than 90 stores across the UK.
We began by asking her how her business is doing.


channel4uk--2020-07-14--‘If ministers wait on tables without wearing masks… it undermines compliance’ – Prof of Psychology,

‘If ministers wait on tables without wearing masks… it undermines compliance’ – Prof of Psychology, Stephen Reicher

We were joined by Professor Stephen Reicher – a behavioural scientist who is one of the experts who fed into @ @ @ @ @ advisory group SAGE that designed the lockdown guidelines .

We were joined by Professor Stephen Reicher – a behavioural scientist who is one of the experts who fed into the government’s scientific advisory group SAGE that designed the lockdown guidelines.


channel4uk--2020-07-14--How face coverings policy was received at Westminster

The Scottish Government announced it would be making face coverings compulsory nearly two weeks ago – and it became law @ @ @ @ @ has it taken longer to get to that point in Westminster ?

The Scottish Government announced it would be making face coverings compulsory nearly two weeks ago – and it became law last Friday, so why has it taken longer to get to that point in Westminster?


channel4uk--2020-07-14--‘UK has had two once in a lifetime shocks in slightly over a decade – OBR’s Robert Chote

The collapse in economic output could mean the government has to borrow a startling £372 billion pounds this year – @ @ @ @ @ unveiled today by the independent economics watchdog , the Office for Budget Responsibility .
Amazingly @ @ @ @ @ central scenario rather than their worst case .
We spoke to the head of the @ @ @ @ @ and asked him how bad the outlook is .

The collapse in economic output could mean the government has to borrow a startling £372 billion pounds this year – that’s one scenario unveiled today by the independent economics watchdog, the Office for Budget Responsibility.
Amazingly, that’s their central scenario rather than their worst case.
We spoke to the head of the OBR, Robert Chote, and asked him how bad the outlook is.


channel4uk--2020-07-14--Face coverings in shops to be made compulsory in England

With the economy taking a battering , the government is desperate to get us back into shops and spending again @ @ @ @ @ today ’ s announcement that face coverings will become mandatory in shops in England from @ @ @ @ @ secretary said it would “ increase confidence in people to shop ” .
And as @ @ @ @ @ reminder that the virus is still with us , tonight Blackburn has announced new measures @ @ @ @ @ in cases .

With the economy taking a battering, the government is desperate to get us back into shops and spending again.
That would have informed today’s announcement that face coverings will become mandatory in shops in England from 24 July.
The health secretary said it would “increase confidence in people to shop”.
And as if we needed a further reminder that the virus is still with us, tonight Blackburn has announced new measures in reaction to an increase in cases.


channel4uk--2020-07-14--Post-lockdown UK economy not bouncing back as quickly as hoped

The great hope was that the massive economic downturn brought about by the virus would be temporary .
That once @ @ @ @ @ we would all start spending again .
But the latest monthly GDP figures were way @ @ @ @ @ hoped for .
While the drop in GDP during the lockdown was the largest in @ @ @ @ @ in May was just 1.8 per cent .

The great hope was that the massive economic downturn brought about by the virus would be temporary.
That once the lockdown was eased, we would all start spending again.
But the latest monthly GDP figures were way short of the bounce back hoped for.
While the drop in GDP during the lockdown was the largest in 300 years, the uptick in May was just 1.8 per cent.


channel4uk--2020-07-15--Statue of slaver Edward Colston unofficially replaced with sculpture of Black Lives Matter protester

A statue of a woman making the black power salute has appeared on the plinth where Bristol slaver Edward Colston @ @ @ @ @ Quinn secretly created a sculpture of protester Jen Reid , who was at the protest @ @ @ @ @ statue pulled down and thrown in Bristol Harbour .
A photo of Ms Reid stood @ @ @ @ @ making the black power salute then went viral .
The team installed the new sculpture @ @ @ @ @ the morning .
“ I raised my hands for George Floyd .
I raised my @ @ @ @ @ who ’ ve died at the hands of the police for being black .
To @ @ @ @ @ don ’ t matter that we do matter , ” Jen Reid told Channel 4 @ @ @ @ @ s making a stand for my mother , for black women like me , for @ @ @ @ @ feel proud of , for them to have a sense of belonging .
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A statue of a woman making the black power salute has appeared on the plinth where Bristol slaver Edward Colston once stood.
Artist Marc Quinn secretly created a sculpture of protester Jen Reid, who was at the protest which saw Colston’s statue pulled down and thrown in Bristol Harbour.
A photo of Ms Reid stood on top of the plinth making the black power salute then went viral.
The team installed the new sculpture during the early hours of the morning.
“I raised my hands for George Floyd. I raised my hands for all the people who’ve died at the hands of the police for being black. To show people who think we don’t matter that we do matter,” Jen Reid told Channel 4 News.
“It’s making a stand for my mother, for black women like me, for my daughter and something to feel proud of, for them to have a sense of belonging.”


channel4uk--2020-07-15--Uyghurs bussed across China for forced labour in factories – new footage

The US State Department announced new sanctions today on some employees of Chinese tech companies , including Huawei , for @ @ @ @ @ abuses in the Xinjiang region ; home to the country ’ s persecuted Uyghur community @ @ @ @ @ footage has emerged showing Uyghur people being bussed out of their region to work as @ @ @ @ @ the country , a new phase in China ’ s campaign to forcibly assimilate its @ @ @

The US State Department announced new sanctions today on some employees of Chinese tech companies, including Huawei, for their involvement in human rights abuses in the Xinjiang region; home to the country’s persecuted Uyghur community.
This comes as new footage has emerged showing Uyghur people being bussed out of their region to work as forced labour in factories across the country, a new phase in China’s campaign to forcibly assimilate its Muslim minority.


channel4uk--2020-07-15--We need to be ‘rethinking our approach to migration’ and seeing migrants as a benefit – Prof Molly S

We need to be ‘rethinking our approach to migration’ and seeing migrants as a benefit – Prof Molly Scott Cato

We talk to the author of the report on fertility , Christopher Murray , who is Professor of Global Health @ @ @ @ @ , and Molly Scott Cato , Professor of Economics at Roehampton University and a former @ @ @ @

We talk to the author of the report on fertility, Christopher Murray, who is Professor of Global Health at the University of Washington, and Molly Scott Cato, Professor of Economics at Roehampton University and a former Green Party MEP.


channel4uk--2020-07-15--Fall in fertility rates could see some countries’ populations halve, says report

The world ’ s population is set to shrink at a rapid rate after the first half of this century @ @ @ @ @ many countries in the developed world .
The populations of dozens of nations , including @ @ @ @ @ , are set to halve by 2100 , with an equally dramatic fall in the @ @ @ @ @ will have profound implications for issues like migration and economic growth .

The world’s population is set to shrink at a rapid rate after the first half of this century, with huge implications for many countries in the developed world.
The populations of dozens of nations, including Japan, Spain and Italy, are set to halve by 2100, with an equally dramatic fall in the working age population.
That will have profound implications for issues like migration and economic growth.


channel4uk--2020-07-15--Florida: daily coronavirus deaths hit record levels

It ’ s been a day of bleak figures across much of the United States , which has reported 65,000 @ @ @ @ @ many hospital ICU departments close to full capacity .
In Florida , more than 130 @ @ @ @ @ daily figure so far .
Yet the Disney World theme park in Orlando has re-opened @ @ @ @ @

It’s been a day of bleak figures across much of the United States, which has reported 65,000 new coronavirus cases, with many hospital ICU departments close to full capacity.
In Florida, more than 130 people died, its worst daily figure so far. Yet the Disney World theme park in Orlando has re-opened to visitors this week.


channel4uk--2020-07-15--New measures imposed in Blackburn amid ‘rising tide’ of coronavirus cases

New measures have been imposed in Blackburn with Darwen , after the area ’ s public health chief warned it @ @ @ @ @ tide ” of coronavirus cases .
For the next month , residents are being told @ @ @ @ @ all public spaces , including workplaces , along with stricter limits on the number of @ @ @ @ @ different household .
It ’ s an effort to bring the cases under control and @ @ @ @ @

New measures have been imposed in Blackburn with Darwen, after the area’s public health chief warned it was facing a “rising tide” of coronavirus cases.
For the next month, residents are being told to wear face coverings in all public spaces, including workplaces, along with stricter limits on the number of people who can visit a different household.
It’s an effort to bring the cases under control and avoid a local lockdown.


channel4uk--2020-07-15--Sunak warns ‘tough choices ahead’ for economy, over taxes and spending

‘ Tough choices ’ lie ahead , the Chancellor Rishi Sunak has warned , as the economy continues to count @ @ @ @ @ pandemic .
But he wouldn ’ t reveal which taxes would have to go up @ @ @ @ @ be spending cuts , despite Boris Johnson ’ s promise of no more austerity .
@ @ @ @ @ announced today are 573 at Buzz Bingo , 520 at the BBC , and 180 @ @ @ @ @ was as £4.1 billion in VAT cuts came into force across the hospitality sector , @ @ @ @ @ hit by the crisis .

‘Tough choices’ lie ahead, the Chancellor Rishi Sunak has warned, as the economy continues to count the cost of the coronavirus pandemic.
But he wouldn’t reveal which taxes would have to go up, or whether there would be spending cuts, despite Boris Johnson’s promise of no more austerity.
Among the major job cuts announced today are 573 at Buzz Bingo, 520 at the BBC, and 180 at the Guardian.
This was as £4.1 billion in VAT cuts came into force across the hospitality sector, which has been especially hard hit by the crisis.


channel4uk--2020-07-15--Coronavirus inquiry ’needs to happen immediately’ to learn lessons – Tory MP Tobias Ellwood

We spoke to Tobias Ellwood , who chairs the Defence Select Committee , and began by asking if he was @ @ @ @ @ had acknowledged that there would be an independent inquiry .

We spoke to Tobias Ellwood, who chairs the Defence Select Committee, and began by asking if he was happy that the Prime Minister had acknowledged that there would be an independent inquiry.


channel4uk--2020-07-15--Grayling fails to win vote to chair Commons committee, despite PM’s backing

The former Cabinet minister Chris Grayling has failed to win a vote to chair an influential Commons committee , despite @ @ @ @ @ choice for the role .

The former Cabinet minister Chris Grayling has failed to win a vote to chair an influential Commons committee, despite being Boris Johnson’s choice for the role.


channel4uk--2020-07-15--Johnson pledges independent coronavirus inquiry

Boris Johnson has promised an independent inquiry into the way the government has handled the coronavirus outbreak , saying it @ @ @ @ @ future ” without giving any details .
And there was no word on whether any @ @ @ @ @ public .
Campaigners say such a process is crucial to reflect on what went wrong @ @ @ @ @ a tragedy happening again on a similar or greater scale .
One Conservative MP tells @ @ @ @ @ time to waste .

Boris Johnson has promised an independent inquiry into the way the government has handled the coronavirus outbreak, saying it would be “in the future” without giving any details.
And there was no word on whether any hearings would be held in public. Campaigners say such a process is crucial to reflect on what went wrong, and to prevent such a tragedy happening again on a similar or greater scale.
One Conservative MP tells us there’s no time to waste.


channel4uk--2020-07-15--Concerns mount about impact of lockdown on some schoolchildren

As Scotland embarks on its most significant easing of lockdown measures yet , Nicola Sturgeon confirmed there have been no @ @ @ @ @ for a week .
But as the country begins opening up , including plans to @ @ @ @ @ in August , there are deep concerns about the impact that lockdown has had on @ @ @ @ @ over the past few months .

As Scotland embarks on its most significant easing of lockdown measures yet, Nicola Sturgeon confirmed there have been no deaths among coronavirus patients there for a week.
But as the country begins opening up, including plans to reopen schools to all pupils in August, there are deep concerns about the impact that lockdown has had on some children’s education over the past few months.


channel4uk--2020-07-16--US blocks imports of gloves by Top Glove after Channel 4 News investigation found workers were being

US blocks imports of gloves by Top Glove after Channel 4 News investigation found workers were being exploited

Share prices have crashed in Malaysia ’ s Top Glove company – which makes PPE for a number of countries @ @ @ @ @ month this programme exposed claims of shocking working conditions for migrant workers there .
The @ @ @ @ @ of gloves made by the company in Malaysia saying it had evidence of “ forced @ @ @ @ @ of Health told us it would be raising the issue with NHS suppliers who source @ @ @ @

Share prices have crashed in Malaysia’s Top Glove company – which makes PPE for a number of countries including the UK.
Last month this programme exposed claims of shocking working conditions for migrant workers there.
The United States blocked the importation of gloves made by the company in Malaysia saying it had evidence of “forced labour”.
The Department of Health told us it would be raising the issue with NHS suppliers who source PPE in Malaysia.


channel4uk--2020-07-16--Inside the criminal justice system with the Secret Barrister

It ’ s rare to get a peek behind the scenes of courtrooms and the people working in them .
@ @ @ @ @ the anonymous author known as the Secret Barrister has painted a picture of a criminal @ @ @ @ @ Wales on its knees , while keeping their identity totally secret , even their gender @ @ @ @ @ to bring their insights out of the shadows – examining real cases that reveal the @ @ @ @ @ the justice system .
Delays , cuts and creaking infrastructure , all made worse by @ @ @ @ @ the first in our series , the Secret Barrister examines the story of a victim @ @ @ @ @ been left with life-long injuries .
Yet the accused were never tried .
Filmed before @ @ @ @ @ disguised the Secret Barrister ’ s identity and the piece has been voiced by an @ @

It’s rare to get a peek behind the scenes of courtrooms and the people working in them.
In a tell-all book, the anonymous author known as the Secret Barrister has painted a picture of a criminal justice system in England and Wales on its knees, while keeping their identity totally secret, even their gender.
Now we have attempted to bring their insights out of the shadows – examining real cases that reveal the problems at the heart of the justice system.
Delays, cuts and creaking infrastructure, all made worse by the crippling pandemic.
In the first in our series, the Secret Barrister examines the story of a victim of assault, who has been left with life-long injuries. Yet the accused were never tried.
Filmed before the pandemic, we have disguised the Secret Barrister’s identity and the piece has been voiced by an actor.
Camera Op: Jay Dacey and Scottie McKinnon
Editor: Gary Beelders
Online Editor: Mat Welham
Producer/Director: Sara Moralioglu


channel4uk--2020-07-16--Rape victims suffer ‘over-intrusive’ investigation of phone messages, says Dame Vera Baird – Victims

Rape victims suffer ‘over-intrusive’ investigation of phone messages, says Dame Vera Baird – Victims’ Commissioner for England and Wales

We spoke to Dame Vera Baird , the Victims ’ Commissioner for England and Wales , and asked her what @ @ @ @ @ forms is going to make to rape victims .

We spoke to Dame Vera Baird, the Victims’ Commissioner for England and Wales, and asked her what difference the withdrawal of controversial forms is going to make to rape victims.


channel4uk--2020-07-16--‘Digital strip search’ forms withdrawn by police forces in England and Wales

Police forces in England and Wales are to replace controversial consent forms for rape complainants referred to as “ digital @ @ @ @ @ move follows a ruling by the information watchdog that “ excessive amounts of personal data @ @ @ @ @ reasonable grounds .

Police forces in England and Wales are to replace controversial consent forms for rape complainants referred to as “digital strip searches”.
The move follows a ruling by the information watchdog that “excessive amounts of personal data” were often extracted without reasonable grounds.


channel4uk--2020-07-16--Shamima Begum can return to UK to fight decision to remove her British citizenship

Shamima Begum , who was one of three east London schoolgirls who fled to Syria to join the extremist Islamic @ @ @ @ @ has won a legal battle to be allowed to come home to challenge the government @ @ @ @ @ her of her British citizenship .
The Home Office described the ruling as very disappointing @ @ @ @ @ appeal .
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Shamima Begum, who was one of three east London schoolgirls who fled to Syria to join the extremist Islamic State group in 2015, has won a legal battle to be allowed to come home to challenge the government’s decision to strip her of her British citizenship.
The Home Office described the ruling as very disappointing and is seeking permission to appeal. .


channel4uk--2020-07-16--Paid employment in UK fell by 649,000 since lockdown

Despite the furlough scheme – paid employment in the UK has fallen by almost 650,000 since the start of the @ @ @ @ @ the steepest fall in the number of hours worked since records began .
More and @ @ @ @ @ to shed thousands of jobs .
While in another example today , British Gas owners @ @ @ @ @ have to accept new working conditions , including an end to extra overtime pay or @ @ @ @ @

Despite the furlough scheme – paid employment in the UK has fallen by almost 650,000 since the start of the pandemic in March – with the steepest fall in the number of hours worked since records began.
More and more companies are outlining plans to shed thousands of jobs.
While in another example today, British Gas owners Centrica told staff they would have to accept new working conditions, including an end to extra overtime pay or risk losing their jobs.


channel4uk--2020-07-16--Starting lockdown earlier would have made ‘quite a big difference’ says SAGE scientist

We were joined by John Edmunds , an epidemiologist from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine , and @ @ @ @ @ group , which advises the government on the pandemic .

We were joined by John Edmunds, an epidemiologist from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, and a member of the SAGE group, which advises the government on the pandemic.


channel4uk--2020-07-16--Leicester lockdown restrictions to be partially eased

The decision to partially lift Leicester ’ s lockdown along geographical lines has caused anger among some of the city @ @ @ @

The decision to partially lift Leicester’s lockdown along geographical lines has caused anger among some of the city’s communities.


channel4uk--2020-07-16--UK’s chief scientific adviser says coronavirus outcome has ‘not been good in the UK’

It is clear that the outcome of the pandemic so far has not been good in the UK , the @ @ @ @ @ adviser has admitted .
Sir Patrick Vallance also told MPs that he and his scientific @ @ @ @ @ to lock down the country a week before they actually did and that different waves @ @ @ @ @ to be around for a number of years .
In the last 24 hours the @ @ @ @ @ has risen by 66 – to a total of 45,119 .
The Health Secretary Matt @ @ @ @ @ restrictions would have to remain in force in Leicester – although the infection rate is @ @ @ @ @ still remained far above the national average .

It is clear that the outcome of the pandemic so far has not been good in the UK, the government’s chief scientific adviser has admitted.
Sir Patrick Vallance also told MPs that he and his scientific colleagues had advised the government to lock down the country a week before they actually did and that different waves of the virus were likely to be around for a number of years.
In the last 24 hours the official number of UK deaths has risen by 66 – to a total of 45,119.
The Health Secretary Matt Hancock said most local lockdown restrictions would have to remain in force in Leicester – although the infection rate is slowing, he said it still remained far above the national average.


channel4uk--2020-07-16--‘This report is more than about elections it is about the threat from Russia generally’ – Dominic Gr

‘This report is more than about elections it is about the threat from Russia generally’ – Dominic Grieve

We spoke to Dominic Grieve , the former chair of the Intelligence and Security Committee .
We began by asking @ @ @ @ @ – and how plausible it was that the Russians were targeting vaccine laboratories ?

We spoke to Dominic Grieve, the former chair of the Intelligence and Security Committee.
We began by asking him if he was alarmed – and how plausible it was that the Russians were targeting vaccine laboratories?


channel4uk--2020-07-16--‘Every’ country is spying on vaccine trials, says Bellingcat investigator

We spoke to Christo Grozev from Bellingcat , a research organisation that monitors Russian involvement in the affairs of other @ @

We spoke to Christo Grozev from Bellingcat, a research organisation that monitors Russian involvement in the affairs of other countries.


channel4uk--2020-07-16--Russia accused of trying to steal UK coronavirus vaccine research

Russian spies have been targeting organisations which are trying to develop a coronavirus vaccine in an effort to steal their @ @ @ @ @ services in the UK , the United States and Canada .
Russia insists it had @ @ @ @ @ to do with it .
At the same time , the Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab @ @ @ @ @ ’ almost certainly tried to interfere in the UK ’ s 2019 general election .

Russian spies have been targeting organisations which are trying to develop a coronavirus vaccine in an effort to steal their research, according to security services in the UK, the United States and Canada.
Russia insists it had “nothing at all” to do with it.
At the same time, the Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has said ‘Russian actors’ almost certainly tried to interfere in the UK’s 2019 general election.


channel4uk--2020-07-17--Met’s former head of diversity says it’s ‘worrying’ officers are in state of readiness to use force

Met’s former head of diversity says it’s ‘worrying’ officers are in state of readiness to use force to deal with black people

We ’ re joined by Victor Olisa , the Metropolitan police ’ s former head of diversity , and head @ @ @ @ @

We’re joined by Victor Olisa, the Metropolitan police’s former head of diversity, and head of policing in Tottenham.


channel4uk--2020-07-17--UK policeman kneels on neck of black man in London eight weeks after killing of George Floyd in US

A police officer has been suspended and another placed on restricted duties , after video footage emerged showing a man @ @ @ @ @ as he shouted : ‘ Get off my neck ’ .
The incident happened yesterday @ @ @ @ @ , after police were called to reports of a fight .
Although it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ the moments beforehand , the Met ’ s deputy commissioner has tonight described the footage @ @ @ @ @ .
Warning : this report contains disturbing images from the start

A police officer has been suspended and another placed on restricted duties, after video footage emerged showing a man being detained on the ground as he shouted: ‘Get off my neck’.
The incident happened yesterday evening, in north London, after police were called to reports of a fight.
Although it’s not clear what happened in the moments beforehand, the Met’s deputy commissioner has tonight described the footage as “extremely disturbing”.
Warning: this report contains disturbing images from the start


channel4uk--2020-07-17--Capt Tom Moore becomes Sir Tom after being knighted by Queen

As if a royal wedding wasn ’ t enough for one day , the Queen also carried out a unique @ @ @ @ @ knighthood to the NHS fundraising hero , Captain Sir Tom Moore .
The 100-year-old Second @ @ @ @ @ by his family at the ceremony in Windsor Castle ’ s quadrangle – honoured for @ @ @ @ @ NHS charities by walking laps of his garden .
He called it an “ absolutely @ @

As if a royal wedding wasn’t enough for one day, the Queen also carried out a unique private ceremony to grant a knighthood to the NHS fundraising hero, Captain Sir Tom Moore.
The 100-year-old Second World War veteran was joined by his family at the ceremony in Windsor Castle’s quadrangle – honoured for raising almost £33 million for NHS charities by walking laps of his garden. He called it an “absolutely magnificent da


channel4uk--2020-07-17--BA retires 747 fleet amid coronavirus downturn

The Boeing 747 was once known as the Queen of the Skies .
But now British Airways , which operated @ @ @ @ @ fleet of the 747-400 jets , is retiring them with immediate effect .
The firm @ @ @ @ @ to take the planes out of service was due to the downturn in travel caused @ @ @ @ @ especially transatlantic trips .
Thousands of BA pilots and crew are already facing redundancy as @ @ @ @ @

The Boeing 747 was once known as the Queen of the Skies. But now British Airways, which operated the world’s biggest fleet of the 747-400 jets, is retiring them with immediate effect.
The firm told staff that the decision to take the planes out of service was due to the downturn in travel caused by the Coronavirus pandemic – especially transatlantic trips. Thousands of BA pilots and crew are already facing redundancy as the airline slashes costs.


channel4uk--2020-07-17--‘Legal aid has moved fundamentally from what was first intended’ – solicitor Laura Janes

What happens when you can not pay legal bills ?
We ’ re joined by criminal defence lawyer Luke Gittos @ @ @ @ @ ’ s chair of the Legal Action Group .

What happens when you cannot pay legal bills?
We’re joined by criminal defence lawyer Luke Gittos, and Laura Janes who’s chair of the Legal Action Group.


channel4uk--2020-07-17--The Secret Barrister: is it only the rich who can afford to defend themselves?

For years – via Twitter , and now a tell-all book – an anonymous author known as the ‘ Secret @ @ @ @ @ picture of a criminal justice system on its knees .
They have kept their identity @ @ @ @ @ totally secret – while giving us a rare peek behind the scenes of courtrooms in @ @ @ @ @ , in their second film for Channel 4 News , they tell us the price @ @ @ @ @ only the rich can afford a defence .
Filmed before the pandemic , we disguise @ @ @ @ @ identity and have not used their real voice .

For years – via Twitter, and now a tell-all book – an anonymous author known as the ‘Secret Barrister’ has painted a picture of a criminal justice system on its knees.
They have kept their identity, even their gender, totally secret – while giving us a rare peek behind the scenes of courtrooms in England and Wales.
Tonight, in their second film for Channel 4 News, they tell us the price of justice and ask whether only the rich can afford a defence.
Filmed before the pandemic, we disguise the Secret Barrister’s identity and have not used their real voice.
Camera Op: Jay Dacey
Editor: Gary Beelders
Online: Matt Welham
Producer/Director: Sara Moralioglu


channel4uk--2020-07-17--Florida enduring worst ongoing coronavirus outbreak in US

Another grim record has been broken for the eleventh time in a month : the US has seen its biggest @ @ @ @ @ yet , with 75,600 infections .
Florida now has the country ’ s worst ongoing @ @ @ @ @ there in the last 24 hours .
And this just weeks after the state ’ @ @ @ @ @ success in handling the pandemic .

Another grim record has been broken for the eleventh time in a month: the US has seen its biggest daily rise in coronavirus cases yet, with 75,600 infections.
Florida now has the country’s worst ongoing outbreak – 156 people died there in the last 24 hours. And this just weeks after the state’s governor boasted about his success in handling the pandemic.


channel4uk--2020-07-17--If you open prematurely people will not have the confidence to go out, says behavioural scientist St

If you open prematurely people will not have the confidence to go out, says behavioural scientist Stephen Reicher

We ’ re joined by Professor Stephen Reicher , a behavioural scientist .
He ’ s one of the experts @ @ @ @ @ that designed the lockdown guidelines .

We’re joined by Professor Stephen Reicher, a behavioural scientist. He’s one of the experts who fed into the group that designed the lockdown guidelines.


channel4uk--2020-07-17--UK government advisers warn of coronavirus second wave

In England , from August 1st , you ’ ll be able to go to a bowling alley , a @ @ @ @ @ done and go to an indoor theatre performance – the latest steps in Boris Johnson @ @ @ @ @ .

In England, from August 1st, you’ll be able to go to a bowling alley, a casino, get your eyebrows done and go to an indoor theatre performance – the latest steps in Boris Johnson’s Covid recovery plan.


channel4uk--2020-07-17--Rochdale introduces restrictions to combat coronavirus

The Prime Minister said local authorities in England would be given new powers to enforce new restrictions , to control @ @ @ @ @ Today Rochdale introduced a series of measures , similar to those which Blackburn brought in @ @ @ @ @ try and avoid a local lockdown .

The Prime Minister said local authorities in England would be given new powers to enforce new restrictions, to control outbreaks in their areas.
Today Rochdale introduced a series of measures, similar to those which Blackburn brought in earlier this week, to try and avoid a local lockdown.


channel4uk--2020-07-17--Coronavirus: UK PM ‘hoping for return to normality’ by Christmas

Boris Johnson has told employers in England that it ’ s up to them to tell staff whether to come @ @ @ @ @ ending the advice not to use public transport .
It ’ s all part of @ @ @ @ @ to return England to “ some sort of normality ” by Christmas .
But unions @ @ @ @ @ the buck ” to employers , while his own experts are taking a far more @ @ @ @ @ to work .

Boris Johnson has told employers in England that it’s up to them to tell staff whether to come back to work – while ending the advice not to use public transport.
It’s all part of Mr Johnson’s aim to return England to “some sort of normality” by Christmas.
But unions accused him of “passing the buck” to employers, while his own experts are taking a far more cautious view on any return to work.


channel4uk--2020-07-17--Series 5, Episode 12: Nick Mohammed

Series 5, Episode 12: Nick Mohammed

Nick Mohammed is an actor , comedian and writer .
His most recent work is the workplace sitcom ‘ Intelligence @ @ @ @ @ , also starring David Schwimmer from Friends .
He talks to Krishnan about bringing back @ @ @ @ @ his worries for the live-comedy scene and how to navigate the grey area between comedy @ @ @ @ @ listen to and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts here .
Or on Spotify @ @ @ @ @ other good podcast apps .
So join us as we explore the big ideas changing @ @ @ @ @ act and live – and how much impact we can really have as individuals .
@ @ @ @ @ interview is available on our Channel 4 News YouTube channel – hit subscribe to keep @ @ @ @ @ episode is published .

Nick Mohammed is an actor, comedian and writer. His most recent work is the workplace sitcom ‘Intelligence’, based in GCHQ, also starring David Schwimmer from Friends.
He talks to Krishnan about bringing back the traditional British sitcom, his worries for the live-comedy scene and how to navigate the grey area between comedy and offence.
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--2020-07-18--Lianne La Havas on performing to an empty London venue

Live gigs are the bread and butter of most musicians but with empty stages and festivals cancelled , the music @ @ @ @ @ Despite the Government ’ s one and a half billion pound arts support package , @ @ @ @ @ to be lost .
Venues and artists are trying to innovate .
Singer-songwriter Lianne La @ @ @ @ @ her new album but in this strange new world she ’ s performing at an @ @ @ @ @ Round House with her fans watching remotely .
Krishnan went to meet her just before @ @ @

Live gigs are the bread and butter of most musicians but with empty stages and festivals cancelled, the music industry is in trouble. Despite the Government’s one and a half billion pound arts support package, thousands of jobs are likely to be lost. Venues and artists are trying to innovate.
Singer-songwriter Lianne La Havas should have been touring her new album but in this strange new world she’s performing at an empty London venue, the Round House with her fans watching remotely. Krishnan went to meet her just before the gig.


channel4uk--2020-07-18--“A whack-a-mole local lockdown creates a lot of uncertainty and instability” – Professor Devi Sridha

“A whack-a-mole local lockdown creates a lot of uncertainty and instability” – Professor Devi Sridhar

Earlier Krishnan spoke to Professor Devi Sridhar who is chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh and @ @ @ @ @ she thinks local lockdowns are the best way to control the virus .

Earlier Krishnan spoke to Professor Devi Sridhar who is chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh and he began by asking if she thinks local lockdowns are the best way to control the virus.


channel4uk--2020-07-18--More local authorities on government’s ‘watch list’ introduce own coronavirus measures

Councils in England have been given extra powers to close shops and cancel events in a bid to control outbreaks @ @ @ @ @ as more local authorities on the government ’ s ‘ watch list ’ introduce their @ @ @ @ @ number of UK deaths has risen by 40 in 24 hours bringing the total number @ @ @ @ @ with a review ordered into the way deaths with Covid-19 are recorded- how accurate are @ @ @ @ @ of England correspondent Clare Fallon is in Nelson in Pendle this evening – this area @ @ @ @ @ second highest number of new cases in England last week .

Councils in England have been given extra powers to close shops and cancel events in a bid to control outbreaks of coronavirus. It comes as more local authorities on the government’s ‘watch list’ introduce their own measures.
The official number of UK deaths has risen by 40 in 24 hours bringing the total number of deaths to 45,273 but with a review ordered into the way deaths with Covid-19 are recorded- how accurate are these figures?
Our North of England correspondent Clare Fallon is in Nelson in Pendle this evening – this area in east Lancashire had the second highest number of new cases in England last week.


channel4uk--2020-07-18--“John Lewis’ body shows the violence of white supremacy” – Professor Eddie Glaude

Joining Krishnan from New Jersey is Professor Eddie Glaude who is chair of the Department of African American Studies at @ @ @

Joining Krishnan from New Jersey is Professor Eddie Glaude who is chair of the Department of African American Studies at Princeton University.


channel4uk--2020-07-18--US Civil Rights Leader John Lewis dies

US Civil Rights Leader John Lewis dies

He entered the civil rights fray as a 20 year old from rural Alabama .
He leaves at the age @ @ @ @ @ , having helped transform his nation and win rights for those left out of the @ @ @ @ @ Lewis was the last surviving speaker from the 1963 March on Washington – the event @ @ @ @ @ King saying “ I have a dream ” .
But John Lewis told the same @ @ @ @ @ America , wake up .
For we can not stop and we will not and @ @ @ @ @ .

He entered the civil rights fray as a 20 year old from rural Alabama. He leaves at the age of 80, an icon, having helped transform his nation and win rights for those left out of the American dream. Congressman John Lewis was the last surviving speaker from the 1963
March on Washington – the event most famous for Martin Luther King saying “I have a dream”. But John Lewis told the same crowd : “Wake up America, wake up. For we cannot stop and we will not and cannot be patient”.


channel4uk--2020-07-19--Why Black Americans are deciding to resettle in Africa

The government of Ghana began intensively lobbying Black Americans to resettle in Africa last year , and now , in @ @ @ @ @ ’ s death in the US , the country ’ s tourism minister has stepped @ @ @ @ @ Osman has the stories of some African Americans who ’ ve already made the move @

The government of Ghana began intensively lobbying Black Americans to resettle in Africa last year, and now, in the wake of George Floyd’s death in the US, the country’s tourism minister has stepped up the campaign.
Jamal Osman has the stories of some African Americans who’ve already made the move.


channel4uk--2020-07-19--Oregon files lawsuit against federal government over detaining protestors

The US state of Oregon has filed a lawsuit against the federal government , accusing it of unlawfully detaining protesters @ @ @ @ @ deployed to Portland over the last week .
President Trump defended the actions in an @ @ @ @ @ On the day when the US death toll from coronavirus topped 140 thousand Trump insisted @ @ @ @ @ cases was simply because the US testing program was better than those in other countries @ @ @ @ @ long-time ally Roger Stone – whose prison sentence Trump commuted last week – used a @ @ @ @ @ a black radio host which is included in Symeon Brown ’ s report .

The US state of Oregon has filed a lawsuit against the federal government, accusing it of unlawfully detaining protesters, after Federal agents were deployed to Portland over the last week. President Trump defended the actions in an interview on Fox News.
On the day when the US death toll from coronavirus topped 140 thousand Trump insisted that that the surge in cases was simply because the US testing program was better than those in other countries. All this as his long-time ally Roger Stone – whose prison sentence Trump commuted last week – used a racial slur while speaking to a black radio host which is included in Symeon Brown’s report.


channel4uk--2020-07-19--UK government accuses China of ‘gross human rights abuses’

The government has accused China of ‘ gross human rights abuses ’ against the Muslim Uighur population and promised ‘ @ @ @ @ @ state , to be announced tomorrow .
The Foreign Secretary said the UK had to @ @ @ @ @ over it ’ s treatment of the Uighur people , including reports of the forced @ @ @ @ @ Chinese ambassador today said sterilisation was not party policy but he couldn ’ t deny @ @ @ @ @ over China ’ s human rights record are threatening to turn into a trade war @

The government has accused China of ‘gross human rights abuses’ against the Muslim Uighur population and promised ‘measures’ against the Communist state, to be announced tomorrow.
The Foreign Secretary said the UK had to ‘call out’ China over it’s treatment of the Uighur people, including reports of the forced sterilisation of women.
The Chinese ambassador today said sterilisation was not party policy but he couldn’t deny it never happened. Tensions over China’s human rights record are threatening to turn into a trade war.


channel4uk--2020-07-19--‘You can’t possibly rule out that we might need a second national lockdown’ – Andy Burnham

Krishnan spoke to the mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham , he ’ s been pushing to get access to @ @ @ @ @ began by asking him why he believes the national test and trace system is not @ @

Krishnan spoke to the mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham, he’s been pushing to get access to named patient data.
He began by asking him why he believes the national test and trace system is not enough.


channel4uk--2020-07-19--World sees largest daily increase in coronavirus cases

The world has seen the largest increase in a day in coronavirus cases with over a quarter of a million @ @ @ @ @ , the number of deaths added was relatively low at 27 .
As Boris Johnson @ @ @ @ @ want to impose a second national lockdown , comparing it to a ‘ nuclear deterrent @ @ @ @ @ almost inevitable .
But is our national test and trace system up to it ?

The world has seen the largest increase in a day in coronavirus cases with over a quarter of a million recorded.
The World Health Organisation estimates deaths now top 600,000.
Here in Britain, the number of deaths added was relatively low at 27.
As Boris Johnson says he doesn’t want to impose a second national lockdown, comparing it to a ‘nuclear deterrent’ , local lockdowns seem almost inevitable. But is our national test and trace system up to it?


channel4uk--2020-07-20--‘I only put on the internet what I want on the internet’ – social media star star Ben Phillips

We spoke to Ben Phillips , one of the UK ’ s biggest social media stars .
Every week millions @ @ @ @ @ like his content , which largely features the light-hearted pranking of his younger brother , @ @

We spoke to Ben Phillips, one of the UK’s biggest social media stars.
Every week millions of TikTok followers view and like his content, which largely features the light-hearted pranking of his younger brother, Elliot.


channel4uk--2020-07-20--Tory MPs call for TikTok app to be banned over China ties

Some leading Tory MPs are calling for the highly popular social media app TikTok to be banned because of its @ @ @ @ @ ’ s owned by the Beijing based company ByteDance – although today its head of @ @ @ @ @ wasn ’ t even available in China and all its data was stored in the @ @ @ @ @ app has been downloaded two billion times – so what do the young people who @ @ @ @ @ it think about the prospect of a TikTok ban ?

Some leading Tory MPs are calling for the highly popular social media app TikTok to be banned because of its ties to China.
It’s owned by the Beijing based company ByteDance – although today its head of European public policy insisted it wasn’t even available in China and all its data was stored in the United States.
The video-sharing app has been downloaded two billion times – so what do the young people who spend so much time on it think about the prospect of a TikTok ban?


channel4uk--2020-07-20--Rewilding Scotland: Residents plan to raise millions to turn grouse moor into nature reserve

You could call it a highly ambitious grassroots project – a group of Scottish villagers in Dumfries and Galloway is @ @ @ @ @ six million pounds to turn the UK ’ s most famous grouse moor into a @ @ @ @ @ reserve .
The land currently belongs to the Duke of Buccleuch , the second largest @ @ @ @ @ This scheme has revealed how far the vestiges of feudal land ownership are still very @ @ @ @

You could call it a highly ambitious grassroots project – a group of Scottish villagers in Dumfries and Galloway is hoping to raise more than six million pounds to turn the UK’s most famous grouse moor into a new ten thousand acre nature reserve.
The land currently belongs to the Duke of Buccleuch, the second largest private landowner in Britain.
This scheme has revealed how far the vestiges of feudal land ownership are still very much alive today.


channel4uk--2020-07-20--High Court test case to decide if UK businesses can claim billions of lost lockdown income

The High Court has begun hearing a test case which will decide whether UK businesses can claim billions of pounds @ @ @ @ @ lockdown .
Thousands of companies have taken out what are known as Business Interruption policies @ @ @ @ @ refusing to pay out , arguing that their policies do not cover a government-imposed shutdown @ @ @ @ @ bringing the case on behalf of claimants – hoping to clear up the confusion quickly @ @ @ @ @ go under .

The High Court has begun hearing a test case which will decide whether UK businesses can claim billions of pounds for lost income during the lockdown.
Thousands of companies have taken out what are known as Business Interruption policies, but some insurers are refusing to pay out, arguing that their policies do not cover a government-imposed shutdown.
The city regulator is bringing the case on behalf of claimants – hoping to clear up the confusion quickly, before any more businesses go under.


channel4uk--2020-07-20--Amber Heard denies she was violent to ex-husband Johnny Depp

Warning : There is flash photography in this report .
Amber Heard has denied she was violent towards her ex-husband @ @ @ @ @ would “ try to defend ” herself when he “ got serious ” – and @ @ @ @ @ her former husband threatened to kill her a number of times .
Giving evidence at @ @ @ @ @ , Amber Heard claimed that Mr Depp was abusive towards her throughout their relationship .
@ @ @ @ @ – and has brought a libel case against the Sun newspaper over an article referring @ @ @ @ @ wife beater ” .

Warning: There is flash photography in this report.
Amber Heard has denied she was violent towards her ex-husband Johnny Depp – insisting she would “try to defend” herself when he “got serious” – and when, she claimed, her former husband threatened to kill her a number of times.
Giving evidence at the High Court in London, Amber Heard claimed that Mr Depp was abusive towards her throughout their relationship.
Mr Depp has denied this – and has brought a libel case against the Sun newspaper over an article referring to him as a “wife beater”.


channel4uk--2020-07-20--‘In  philosophical sense, if cold war has to happen, let it be’ – academic Victor Gao

We spoke to Victor Gao , a Chinese international relations expert , and began by asking him for his reaction @ @ @ @ @ UK has suspended its extradition treaty with Hong Kong .

We spoke to Victor Gao, a Chinese international relations expert, and began by asking him for his reaction to the news that the UK has suspended its extradition treaty with Hong Kong.


channel4uk--2020-07-20--Fears for UK economy if relations with China deteriorate further

Power , transport , water – China has been buying its way into key parts of the UK economy for @ @ @ @ @ become a major market for UK exporters .
So how serious could the consequences be @ @ @ @ @ countries deteriorate still further , at a time when the British economy is already heading @ @ @ @ @

Power, transport, water – China has been buying its way into key parts of the UK economy for years.
It has also become a major market for UK exporters.
So how serious could the consequences be if relations between the two countries deteriorate still further, at a time when the British economy is already heading into a deep recession.


channel4uk--2020-07-20--China warns UK of ‘resolute response’

China warns UK of ‘resolute response’

Canada and Australia have already suspended their extradition agreements with Hong Kong – and both countries have been on the @ @ @ @ @ s diplomatic wrath .
Beijing had already warned the UK to tread carefully , promising @ @ @ @ @ .

Canada and Australia have already suspended their extradition agreements with Hong Kong – and both countries have been on the receiving end of China’s diplomatic wrath.
Beijing had already warned the UK to tread carefully, promising a “resolute response”.


channel4uk--2020-07-20--UK suspends extradition treaty with Hong Kong and imposes arms embargo

The UK has suspended its extradition treaty with Hong Kong “ immediately and indefinitely ” – amid the growing tension @ @ @ @ @ law imposed by China .
The Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab also imposed an arms embargo @ @ @ @ @ he had “ grave concerns ” about human rights abuses against minority Uyghur Muslims in @ @ @ @ @ .
But the move could risk further damage to the UK ’ s relations with @ @

The UK has suspended its extradition treaty with Hong Kong “immediately and indefinitely” – amid the growing tension over the controversial national security law imposed by China.
The Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab also imposed an arms embargo on the territory, saying he had “grave concerns” about human rights abuses against minority Uyghur Muslims in China’s Xinjiang province.
But the move could risk further damage to the UK’s relations with Beijing.


channel4uk--2020-07-20--Coronavirus outbreak at NHS England test-and-trace call centre in Lanarkshire

A coronavirus outbreak is also being investigated at a call centre in north Lanarkshire , which is used to handle @ @ @ @ @ NHS England .
Scotland ’ s Deputy First Minister said the site had been closed @ @ @ @ @ ” was underway .

A coronavirus outbreak is also being investigated at a call centre in north Lanarkshire, which is used to handle test and trace calls for NHS England.
Scotland’s Deputy First Minister said the site had been closed and “extensive contact tracing” was underway.


channel4uk--2020-07-20--Blackburn coronavirus spike causing most concern

According to Public Health England , the number of UK coronavirus deaths has risen by 11 in the last 24 @ @ @ @ @ 45,312 , while there have been no new deaths recorded in Scotland , Northern Ireland @ @ @ @ @ of confirmed Covid cases in the UK remains low but there continues to be local @ @ @ @ @ most concern at the moment is in Blackburn .

According to Public Health England, the number of UK coronavirus deaths has risen by 11 in the last 24 hours to a total of 45,312, while there have been no new deaths recorded in Scotland, Northern Ireland or Wales.
The number of confirmed Covid cases in the UK remains low but there continues to be local spikes, the one causing most concern at the moment is in Blackburn.


channel4uk--2020-07-20--‘We’re seeing exactly what we expected, we didn’t have any unpleasant surprises’ – Prof Sarah Gilber

‘We’re seeing exactly what we expected, we didn’t have any unpleasant surprises’ – Prof Sarah Gilbert on Oxford vaccine trial

We spoke to Professor Sarah Gilbert , head of the team working on that vaccine at the University of Oxford @ @ @ @ @ exactly this means in scientific terms .

We spoke to Professor Sarah Gilbert, head of the team working on that vaccine at the University of Oxford and began by asking what exactly this means in scientific terms.


channel4uk--2020-07-20--Oxford coronavirus vaccine triggers immune response and appears safe

There is a long way still to go – but the early results hold great promise .
Phase one of @ @ @ @ @ vaccine trials shows it appears to be safe and generates a strong immune response .
@ @ @ @ @ larger trials to find out how it could provide protection from the virus .
The @ @ @ @ @ million doses – as well as securing deals with other vaccine trials in development in @ @ @ @

There is a long way still to go – but the early results hold great promise.
Phase one of Oxford University’s coronavirus vaccine trials shows it appears to be safe and generates a strong immune response.
The next step involves much larger trials to find out how it could provide protection from the virus.
The government has already bought 100 million doses – as well as securing deals with other vaccine trials in development in France and Germany.


channel4uk--2020-07-21--Hundreds line streets for Jack Charlton’s funeral in his home town

As a player he won the game ’ s greatest prize , and as a manager made an entire country @ @ @ @ @ .
Big in both stature and personality , Jack Charlton won the World Cup playing @ @ @ @ @ Republic of Ireland team .
Today hundreds lined the streets for his funeral .

As a player he won the game’s greatest prize, and as a manager made an entire country fall in love with football.
Big in both stature and personality, Jack Charlton won the World Cup playing for England and coached the Republic of Ireland team.
Today hundreds lined the streets for his funeral.


channel4uk--2020-07-21--Netanyahu facing protests over corruption charges and coronavirus response

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing continued protests over charges of corruption and unease at his handling of the @ @ @ @ @ leader denies the charges but in recent weeks a sharp rise in cases and booming @ @ @ @ @ calling for him to be removed .

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing continued protests over charges of corruption and unease at his handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
The embattled leader denies the charges but in recent weeks a sharp rise in cases and booming unemployment have energised the protests calling for him to be removed.


channel4uk--2020-07-21--Sunak to carry out major review of public spending

The government is continuing to borrow tens of billions of pounds – another 35 billion in June alone – as @ @ @ @ @ with our public finances .
The big question is whether this massive increase in the @ @ @ @ @ spending cuts and tax rises in the future .
Today the Chancellor said he will @ @ @ @ @ of public spending and reveal his plans this Autumn .

The government is continuing to borrow tens of billions of pounds – another 35 billion in June alone – as the coronavirus lockdown plays havoc with our public finances.
The big question is whether this massive increase in the deficit will inevitably mean more spending cuts and tax rises in the future.
Today the Chancellor said he will carry out a big review of public spending and reveal his plans this Autumn.


channel4uk--2020-07-21--UK reviewing export licences for riot equipment sent to US

Channel 4 News has learned that export licences for riot equipment to the US are being reassessed after violent clashes @ @ @ @ @ .
Licences , which may include items such as tear gas and rubber bullets , @ @ @ @ @ In the UK , a student is threatening to take the government to court , @ @ @ @ @ tools of repression .
A Department for International Trade spokesperson said that “ the Government @ @ @ @ @ and assesses all export licences in accordance with strict licensing criteria .
We will not @ @ @ @ @ to do so would be inconsistent with these criteria .
”

Channel 4 News has learned that export licences for riot equipment to the US are being reassessed after violent clashes during Black Lives Matter protests.
Licences, which may include items such as tear gas and rubber bullets, are now under review.
In the UK, a student is threatening to take the government to court, arguing this equipment amounts to tools of repression.
A Department for International Trade spokesperson said that “the Government takes its export responsibilities seriously and assesses all export licences in accordance with strict licensing criteria. We will not issue any export licences where to do so would be inconsistent with these criteria.”


channel4uk--2020-07-21--‘We were never given any evidence that anything the Russians had done had affected any election resu

‘We were never given any evidence that anything the Russians had done had affected any election results in this country’: former Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt

We spoke to the former Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt about both the growing diplomatic tension with China and the report @ @ @ @ @ politics .
However , we started on coronavirus because Mr Hunt is now Chair of @ @ @ @ @ Select Committee , which was taking evidence today from both government scientists and those outside @ @ @ @ @ critical .
The Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty had insisted that the right things had @ @ @ @ @ especially the decision on March 12th – later overturned – to stop testing for infection @ @ @ @ @ Mr Hunt – who was Health Secretary before going to the Foreign Office – agree @ @ @ @ @ or those scientists who say it was an avoidable mistake ?

We spoke to the former Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt about both the growing diplomatic tension with China and the report into Russian interference in British politics.
However, we started on coronavirus because Mr Hunt is now Chair of the Health and Social Care Select Committee, which was taking evidence today from both government scientists and those outside the committee who are more critical.
The Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty had insisted that the right things had been done early on, especially the decision on March 12th – later overturned – to stop testing for infection in the community.
Did Mr Hunt – who was Health Secretary before going to the Foreign Office – agree with the Chief Medical Officer or those scientists who say it was an avoidable mistake?


channel4uk--2020-07-21--China see US and UK policy as ‘illegal interference’ – Hudson Institute’s Dr Michael Pillsbury

As tensions rise between Washington and Beijing , we spoke to Dr Michael Pillsbury , Director of the Center on @ @ @ @ @ Institute .
He has also served as an informal adviser to the White House on @ @ @ @ @ author of ‘ The Hundred-year Marathon : China ’ s Secret Strategy to Replace America @ @ @ @ @ .

As tensions rise between Washington and Beijing, we spoke to Dr Michael Pillsbury, Director of the Center on Chinese Strategy at the Hudson Institute.
He has also served as an informal adviser to the White House on China, and is the author of ‘The Hundred-year Marathon: China’s Secret Strategy to Replace America As the Global Superpower’.


channel4uk--2020-07-21--‘Continuing to fight for freedom in Hong Kong is always risking our life by Beijing’ – HK activist J

‘Continuing to fight for freedom in Hong Kong is always risking our life by Beijing’ – HK activist Joshua Wong

We spoke to the pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong from Hong Kong , where he is facing increased pressure after Beijing @ @ @ @ @ the territory .
We asked about his decision to stand in Hong Kong ’ s @ @ @

We spoke to the pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong from Hong Kong, where he is facing increased pressure after Beijing approved new security laws for the territory.
We asked about his decision to stand in Hong Kong’s legislative elections.


channel4uk--2020-07-21--Pompeo’s visit to UK after it agreed to exclude Huawei from 5G

The US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was in London today with Chinese rather than Russian interference at the top @ @ @ @ @ congratulated Boris Johnson on banning the Chinese firm Huawei from the UK ’ s future @ @ @ @ @ Pompeo accused China of covering up the coronavirus outbreak , of bullying India in the @ @ @ @ @ territorial claims at sea .
And he called for a global coalition against the Communist @ @

The US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was in London today with Chinese rather than Russian interference at the top of his agenda.
He congratulated Boris Johnson on banning the Chinese firm Huawei from the UK’s future 5G phone network.
Mr Pompeo accused China of covering up the coronavirus outbreak, of bullying India in the Himalayas, of making illegal territorial claims at sea.
And he called for a global coalition against the Communist state.


channel4uk--2020-07-21--MPs urge UK government to combat misleading and harmful online content

Today ’ s Russia report has coincided with a separate investigation by MPs which says the government must urgently bring @ @ @ @ @ with misleading and harmful content online .

Today’s Russia report has coincided with a separate investigation by MPs which says the government must urgently bring in new laws to deal with misleading and harmful content online.


channel4uk--2020-07-21--‘Inquiry was about Russia’s threat to UK in widest sense, of which there is plenty of evidence’ – fo

‘Inquiry was about Russia’s threat to UK in widest sense, of which there is plenty of evidence’ – former ISC chair Dominic Grieve

Dominic Grieve was chair of the Intelligence and Security Committee when the Russia report was written .

Dominic Grieve was chair of the Intelligence and Security Committee when the Russia report was written.


channel4uk--2020-07-21--Report says UK ‘actively avoided’ investigating alleged Russian interference in British politics

No one is protecting Britain ’ s democratic processes from interference by the Russian state .
That ’ s the @ @ @ @ @ Parliamentary committee that oversees the work of Britain ’ s spy agencies .
Their judgment @ @ @ @ @ report on Russia ’ s attempts to influence elections in Britain .
The committee accused @ @ @ @ @ that Russia tried to interfere in both the Scottish and Brexit referendums .
And they @ @ @ @ @ wealthy Russian elite on the UK ’ s public life was now a ” new @ @ @

No one is protecting Britain’s democratic processes from interference by the Russian state.
That’s the verdict of MPs on the Parliamentary committee that oversees the work of Britain’s spy agencies.
Their judgment was revealed in a long-awaited report on Russia’s attempts to influence elections in Britain.
The committee accused the government of ignoring claims that Russia tried to interfere in both the Scottish and Brexit referendums.
And they said the influence of a wealthy Russian elite on the UK’s public life was now a ” new normal”.


channel4uk--2020-07-22--Heard says Depp threw bottles ‘like grenades’ at her

Warning : There is flash photography at the beginning of this report .
It ’ s been another dramatic day @ @ @ @ @ Johnny Depp tries to sue The Sun after the newspaper described him as a “ @ @ @ @ @ article in 2018 followed allegations of domestic violence from his ex-wife Amber Heard .
For @ @ @ @ @ former partner took the stand , accusing Depp in one incident of throwing around 30 @ @ @ @ @ grenades .

Warning: There is flash photography at the beginning of this report.
It’s been another dramatic day at the High Court as Johnny Depp tries to sue The Sun after the newspaper described him as a “wife beater”.
The article in 2018 followed allegations of domestic violence from his ex-wife Amber Heard.
For the third day, his former partner took the stand, accusing Depp in one incident of throwing around 30 bottles at her, like grenades.


channel4uk--2020-07-22--Johnson accused of post-Brexit attack on devolution

The Welsh First Minister said it would be “ bleaker not better ” .
The SNP ’ s Westminster leader @ @ @ @ @ attack on devolution ” .
But Boris Johnson has defended a planned new law which @ @ @ @ @ prevents barriers between trade within the UK , as new rules on food and environmental @ @ @ @ @ Brexit .
Our Scotland Correspondent Ciaran Jenkins reports ahead of the Prime Minister ’ s @ @ @ @ @ .

The Welsh First Minister said it would be “bleaker not better”.
The SNP’s Westminster leader said it was an “attack on devolution”.
But Boris Johnson has defended a planned new law which he says protects jobs and prevents barriers between trade within the UK, as new rules on food and environmental standards are drawn up after Brexit.
Our Scotland Correspondent Ciaran Jenkins reports ahead of the Prime Minister’s expected trip to Scotland tomorrow.


channel4uk--2020-07-22--Immunity ‘loophole’ used by suspect in Harry Dunn death scrapped

The family of Harry Dunn , the teenager killed in August last year , have welcomed news that the US @ @ @ @ @ close a loophole giving diplomatic immunity to family members of US staff at a Northamptonshire @ @ @ @ @ , the woman alleged to have killed the teenager last summer , is still not @ @ @ @ @ UK .

The family of Harry Dunn, the teenager killed in August last year, have welcomed news that the US and UK have agreed to close a loophole giving diplomatic immunity to family members of US staff at a Northamptonshire airbase.
But Anne Sacoolas, the woman alleged to have killed the teenager last summer, is still not expected to return to the UK.


channel4uk--2020-07-22--Witness in Malta journalist murder trial found with knife wounds

In Malta , there has been a new twist in the trial of the men accused of murdering investigative journalist @ @ @ @ @ key witness is in a critical condition in hospital after being found at home late @ @ @ @ @ .
Melvin Theuma , a former taxi driver , was granted a presidential pardon and @ @ @ @ @ about the car bomb murder which led to the arrest of the top Maltese businessman @ @ @ @ @ that Theuma , who should have appeared in court today , had tried to take @ @ @ @

In Malta, there has been a new twist in the trial of the men accused of murdering investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.
A key witness is in a critical condition in hospital after being found at home late last night with knife injuries.
Melvin Theuma, a former taxi driver, was granted a presidential pardon and a round-the-clock guard for evidence about the car bomb murder which led to the arrest of the top Maltese businessman Yorgen Fenech.
Police said that Theuma, who should have appeared in court today, had tried to take his own life.


channel4uk--2020-07-22--Meet the woman who spent 112 days in ICU with Covid-19

The UK has recorded 79 deaths with coronavirus today , taking the total number of deaths to 45,501 .
One @ @ @ @ @ alive is Marilyn Duncan .
The last thing she remembers is having a cold , @ @ @ @ @ she was waking from a coma more than two months later surrounded by doctors in @ @ @ @ @ is thought to be one of the longest-ever patients to be treated in an intensive @ @ @ @ @ .
Our health and social care editor Victoria Macdonald went to see her on the @ @ @ @ @ the ICU unit at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals Trust in south London .

The UK has recorded 79 deaths with coronavirus today, taking the total number of deaths to 45,501.
One of those lucky to be alive is Marilyn Duncan.
The last thing she remembers is having a cold, the next thing she knew she was waking from a coma more than two months later surrounded by doctors in PPE.
At 38-years-old she is thought to be one of the longest-ever patients to be treated in an intensive care unit after contracting Covid-19.
Our health and social care editor Victoria Macdonald went to see her on the day she was finally leaving the ICU unit at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals Trust in south London.