channel4uk--2020-07-01--FactCheck: Johnson’s misleading figures on government ‘New Deal’

That was the claim from Boris Johnson in the Commons today .
On hearing the Prime Minister ’ s words , you might think that the government ’ s “ New Deal ” announced yesterday will pump £34bn into the NHS and £14bn more into schools .
But that ’ s not the case .
The schools pledge was first announced in August 2019 .
It ’ s how much budgets will rise over three years , though the figure doesn ’ t account for inflation or rising student numbers .
Meanwhile , the £34bn for the NHS was first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the planned increase in spending on the health service , this time over five years .
Again , it does not adjust for inflation ( once we do that , the figure is closer to £20bn ) .
Yesterday ’ s New Deal announcement contains “ Over £1bn to fund the first 50 projects of a new , ten-year school rebuilding programme , starting from 2020-21 ” and “ £1.5bn this year for hospital maintenance ” .
Rather less than the £14bn and £34bn Mr Johnson suggested in the Commons today .
What @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to £100bn ” ?
Again , that figure does not refer to yesterday ’ s New Deal : it was announced in the Conservatives ’ 2019 manifesto , which committed the money for “ roads , rail and other responsible , productive investment ” .
The New Deal does pledge some cash in these areas : “ £100m this year for 29 projects in our road network [ … ] Plus £10m for development work to unblock the Manchester rail bottleneck , which will begin this year.
” But nothing on the scale @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Mr Johnson made a similarly confusing assertion later in the same Commons session : He was responding to criticism from Labour leader , Keir Starmer , who had just told MPs : “ the Prime Minister ’ s announcement yesterday was investment equivalent to less than £100 per person across the United Kingdom , 0.2 per cent of GDP .
Not much of his announcement was new , and it certainly wasn ’ t much of a deal.
” Anyone listening to the exchange would assume that when Mr Johnson responded by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meant yesterday ’ s announcement .
But the Prime Minister failed to clarify that the New Deal announcement is worth £5bn , not £600bn as he suggests .
And as Mr Starmer alluded to in his comments , even that £5bn isn ’ t new money .
The government says the plan is to “ bring forward ” investments that were due to happen in the next few years – in the hopes of stimulating the economy this year as the country begins to recover from coronavirus .
So where ’ s the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Johnson is talking about the promise set out in the March Budget to raise capital investment to that amount over the five years of this Parliament .
A significant pledge , certainly – but not one the government made yesterday , despite what Mr Johnson ’ s comments in the House implied .

“That is why we are proceeding with the new deal, the fair deal for the British people, which will be not just massive investment in our national health service—£34 billion in our NHS—and £14 billion more into our schools but an investment in infrastructure going up to £100 billion.”
That was the claim from Boris Johnson in the Commons today.
On hearing the Prime Minister’s words, you might think that the government’s “New Deal” announced yesterday will pump £34bn into the NHS and £14bn more into schools.
But that’s not the case.
The schools pledge was first announced in August 2019. It’s how much budgets will rise over three years, though the figure doesn’t account for inflation or rising student numbers.
Meanwhile, the £34bn for the NHS was first promised in 2018. It refers to the planned increase in spending on the health service, this time over five years. Again, it does not adjust for inflation (once we do that, the figure is closer to £20bn).
Yesterday’s New Deal announcement contains “Over £1bn to fund the first 50 projects of a new, ten-year school rebuilding programme, starting from 2020-21” and “£1.5bn this year for hospital maintenance”. Rather less than the £14bn and £34bn Mr Johnson suggested in the Commons today.
What about “investment in infrastructure going up to £100bn”?
Again, that figure does not refer to yesterday’s New Deal: it was announced in the Conservatives’ 2019 manifesto, which committed the money for “roads, rail and other responsible, productive investment”.
The New Deal does pledge some cash in these areas: “£100m this year for 29 projects in our road network […] Plus £10m for development work to unblock the Manchester rail bottleneck, which will begin this year.” But nothing on the scale of the £100bn investment Mr Johnson suggests.
Mr Johnson made a similarly confusing assertion later in the same Commons session:
“Mr Speaker, let me just repeat and remind the House that overall, this package represents a £600bn package of investment in the UK economy.”
He was responding to criticism from Labour leader, Keir Starmer, who had just told MPs: “the Prime Minister’s announcement yesterday was investment equivalent to less than £100 per person across the United Kingdom, 0.2 per cent of GDP. Not much of his announcement was new, and it certainly wasn’t much of a deal.”
Anyone listening to the exchange would assume that when Mr Johnson responded by talking about “this package” he meant yesterday’s announcement. But the Prime Minister failed to clarify that the New Deal announcement is worth £5bn, not £600bn as he suggests.
And as Mr Starmer alluded to in his comments, even that £5bn isn’t new money. The government says the plan is to “bring forward” investments that were due to happen in the next few years – in the hopes of stimulating the economy this year as the country begins to recover from coronavirus.
So where’s the £600bn figure from?
It seems Mr Johnson is talking about the promise set out in the March Budget to raise capital investment to that amount over the five years of this Parliament. A significant pledge, certainly – but not one the government made yesterday, despite what Mr Johnson’s comments in the House implied.


channel4uk--2020-07-02--West Indies batsman Sir Everton Weekes dies aged 95

He had more than 4,000 test runs and 15 test centuries to his credit – the legendary West Indies batsman @ @ @ @ @ at the age of 95 .
The West Indies cricketing board said they were mourning @ @ @ @ @ .
Our sports reporter Jordan Jarrett Bryan looks back at his life .

He had more than 4,000 test runs and 15 test centuries to his credit – the legendary West Indies batsman Sir Everton Weekes has died at the age of 95.
The West Indies cricketing board said they were mourning the loss of an icon. Our sports reporter Jordan Jarrett Bryan looks back at his life.


channel4uk--2020-07-02--Funeral held for Ethiopian singer Hachalu Hundessa as more than 80 die in unrest sparked by his deat

Funeral held for Ethiopian singer Hachalu Hundessa as more than 80 die in unrest sparked by his death

The funeral has been held for the popular Ethiopian singer Hachalu Hundessa – who was shot dead earlier this week @ @ @ @ @ .
More than 80 people have now died in unrest sparked by his death , @ @ @ @ @ under arrest , the army deployed on the streets and the internet cut off .
@ @ @ @ @ supporter of the rights of the Oromo people – Ethiopia ’ s largest ethnic group @

The funeral has been held for the popular Ethiopian singer Hachalu Hundessa – who was shot dead earlier this week in the capital Addis Ababa. More than 80 people have now died in unrest sparked by his death, with dozens of opposition supporters under arrest, the army deployed on the streets and the internet cut off. Hundessa had been a prominent supporter of the rights of the Oromo people – Ethiopia’s largest ethnic group.


channel4uk--2020-07-02--Sinn Fein rejects calls for NI deputy first minister to stand down over funeral attendance

Sinn Fein has rejected calls from the Democratic Unionist Party for Michelle O ’ Neill to step aside as Northern @ @ @ @ @ after she attended an IRA funeral which brought hundreds of people out onto the streets @ @ @ @ @ insisted she had acted within coronavirus guidelines .

Sinn Fein has rejected calls from the Democratic Unionist Party for Michelle O’Neill to step aside as Northern Ireland deputy first minister – after she attended an IRA funeral which brought hundreds of people out onto the streets. Ms O’Neill insisted she had acted within coronavirus guidelines.


channel4uk--2020-07-02--China threatens UK with retaliation after it offers Hong Kong residents right to settle

China has threatened the UK with retaliation after it offered three million Hong Kong residents the right to settle in @ @ @ @ @ over the sweeping new anti-sedition law imposed on the territory by Beijing .
Human rights @ @ @ @ @ will be used to round up pro-democracy protesters – and say Hongkongers should be able @ @ @ @ @ But China has condemned what it called foreign meddling in Hong Kong ’ s affairs @

China has threatened the UK with retaliation after it offered three million Hong Kong residents the right to settle in Britain – amid growing outrage over the sweeping new anti-sedition law imposed on the territory by Beijing.
Human rights activists fear the new legislation will be used to round up pro-democracy protesters – and say Hongkongers should be able to seek refuge abroad. But China has condemned what it called foreign meddling in Hong Kong’s affairs.


channel4uk--2020-07-02--President Trump was ‘abusive’ to Theresa May, says veteran reporter Carl Bernstein

Amid the latest criticism of President Trump ’ s handling of the Russia Taliban allegations – the veteran Watergate reporter @ @ @ @ @ could be the most damning indictment yet of the President .
Based on reports of @ @ @ @ @ it claims that Mr Trump verbally abused other heads of state , was consistently unprepared @ @ @ @ @ and was easily manipulated by figures like Russia ’ s President Putin .
The calls @ @ @ @ @ led some former senior administration figures to call Mr Trump delusional and a potential danger @ @ @ @

Amid the latest criticism of President Trump’s handling of the Russia Taliban allegations – the veteran Watergate reporter Carl Bernstein has delivered what could be the most damning indictment yet of the President.
Based on reports of highly classified phone calls – it claims that Mr Trump verbally abused other heads of state, was consistently unprepared to discuss serious issues – and was easily manipulated by figures like Russia’s President Putin. The calls, says Mr Bernstein, led some former senior administration figures to call Mr Trump delusional and a potential danger to national security.


channel4uk--2020-07-02--Russia backs reforms to keep President Putin in power until 2036

In Russia – nearly 78 percent of voters have handed President Putin the right to stay in power until the @ @ @ @ @ proposal allowing him to stand for another two terms had already been approved by the @ @ @ @ @ figures called the vote a constitutional coup , with numerous reports of multiple voting – @ @ @ @ @ focus on other constitutional changes , including boosts to pensions and the minimum wage .

In Russia – nearly 78 percent of voters have handed President Putin the right to stay in power until the age of 83. The proposal allowing him to stand for another two terms had already been approved by the Russian parliament.
But opposition figures called the vote a constitutional coup, with numerous reports of multiple voting – while state media preferred to focus on other constitutional changes, including boosts to pensions and the minimum wage.


channel4uk--2020-07-02--‘The police are currently winning and this is only the start – we are coming for more of you’ – NCA

‘The police are currently winning and this is only the start – we are coming for more of you’ – NCA director of investigations’ message to criminals

The investigation was led in the UK by the National Crime Agency – and its Director of Investigations Nikki Holland @

The investigation was led in the UK by the National Crime Agency – and its Director of Investigations Nikki Holland.


channel4uk--2020-07-02--Hundreds arrested as police crack phone messaging service used by organised criminals

“ We have been able to hit the most senior levels of organised crime where it hurts most – getting @ @ @ @ @ cash , stopping their distribution networks in a way that I have literally never seen @ @ @ @ @ s most senior police officer Dame Cressida Dick was hailing a major success today – @ @ @ @ @ cracked the encryption of a mobile phone messaging service used by tens of thousands of @ @ @

“We have been able to hit the most senior levels of organised crime where it hurts most – getting people arrested, seizing their cash, stopping their distribution networks in a way that I have literally never seen before.”
The UK’s most senior police officer Dame Cressida Dick was hailing a major success today – after a European investigation team cracked the encryption of a mobile phone messaging service used by tens of thousands of organised criminals.


channel4uk--2020-07-02--Scotland makes face masks compulsory in shops and England prepares for weekend of lockdown easing

The decline in the number of people testing positive for coronavirus is leveling off , according to new figures by @ @ @ @ @ – raising questions about what could happen when lockdown measures start being eased .
In @ @ @ @ @ be mandatory in shops later this month .
In England , concerns are especially acute @ @ @ @ @ where the number of cases is among the five highest in the country , though @ @ @ @ @ a local lockdown is in force .

The decline in the number of people testing positive for coronavirus is leveling off, according to new figures by the Office for National Statistics – raising questions about what could happen when lockdown measures start being eased. In Scotland, face covering will be mandatory in shops later this month.
In England, concerns are especially acute in places like Rochdale – where the number of cases is among the five highest in the country, though still well behind Leicester where a local lockdown is in force.


channel4uk--2020-07-02--Half of school leaders have not received promised laptops for disadvantaged children, survey shows

Come September when schools in England are expected to fully open , just two confirmed coronavirus cases could see an @ @ @ @ @ But if they have to close , or if there ’ s a local lockdown @ @ @ @ @ told to have good quality teaching online .
The government says it ’ s dispatched @ @ @ @ @ needed for the most disadvantaged students to learn at home .
But an exclusive survey @ @ @ @ @ nearly half of school leaders say they still haven ’ t got them .
Plus @ @ @ @ @ is expected to publish a list of more than 70 countries which Britons can travel @ @ @ @ @ when they get back .

Come September when schools in England are expected to fully open, just two confirmed coronavirus cases could see an entire site close again. But if they have to close, or if there’s a local lockdown – schools are also being told to have good quality teaching online. The government says it’s dispatched the vast majority of laptops needed for the most disadvantaged students to learn at home. But an exclusive survey for this programme reveals that nearly half of school leaders say they still haven’t got them.
Plus, In Westminster the government is expected to publish a list of more than 70 countries which Britons can travel to without needing to quarantine when they get back.


channel4uk--2020-07-02--FactCheck: Johnson not telling the whole story on Leicester testing

That was Boris Johnson ’ s claim yesterday in the Commons .
But what the Prime Minister didn ’ t mention was that it was ten days after 8 June before even one additional testing site was opened in Leicester .
And it was 21 days before a total of four new centres had opened in the city .
This week , Leicester became the first city in the UK to return to lockdown after local infections surged .
The Labour leader Keir Starmer challenged the Prime Minister yesterday on the government ’ s handling of the incident : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ June , the Health Secretary said , ‘ There ’ s an outbreak of covid-19 right now in parts of Leicester ’ , yet it was only on Monday evening this week that the Government introduced restrictions .
That is a delay of 11 days , during which the virus was spreading in Leicester .
Why were the Government so slow to act ?
” Mr Johnson replied : “ Well , actually , the Government first took notice and acted on what was going on in Leicester on 8 June , because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ issue there .
We sent mobile testing units—four more mobile testing units—shortly thereafter.
” “ We engaged actively with the authorities in Leicester , with public health in Leicester and with everybody responsible in Leicester in the way that we have done with other areas that have had similar issues , ” Mr Johnson added .
When were the additional testing units opened ?
There were coronavirus testing units in Leicester before this recent outbreak began .
But Mr Johnson was talking about new units set up “ shortly ” after 8 June @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spoke to Leicester City Council about exactly when the additional centres were established .
A spokesperson confirmed that it wasn ’ t until 18 June that a new testing site was set up ( in the Evington area of the city ) .
Further sites were set up in Spinney Hill Park on 21 June , Victoria Park on 27 June , and two more mobile units opened in the week commencing 29 June .
That means it was 21 days after 8 June before four extra testing sites were set up in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the fourth one opened , the city had gone back into lockdown .
The Council confirmed that two more are expected to open tomorrow ( Friday 3 July ) .
The Department of Health were contacted for comment .
Boris Johnson said yesterday that the government opened four new mobile testing sites in Leicester “ shortly ” after 8 June .
Leicester City Council have confirmed to FactCheck that it was ten days after that date before the first new site was established , and 21 days before four additional units were opened @ @ @ @ @ @ @ set up ( this week ) , the city had gone into lockdown .

“The government first took notice and acted on what was going on in Leicester on 8 June, because we could see that there was an issue there. We sent mobile testing units—four more mobile testing units—shortly thereafter.”
That was Boris Johnson’s claim yesterday in the Commons.
But what the Prime Minister didn’t mention was that it was ten days after 8 June before even one additional testing site was opened in Leicester. And it was 21 days before a total of four new centres had opened in the city.
The background
This week, Leicester became the first city in the UK to return to lockdown after local infections surged.
The Labour leader Keir Starmer challenged the Prime Minister yesterday on the government’s handling of the incident: “At the daily press conference on 18 June, the Health Secretary said, ‘There’s an outbreak of covid-19 right now in parts of Leicester’, yet it was only on Monday evening this week that the Government introduced restrictions. That is a delay of 11 days, during which the virus was spreading in Leicester. Why were the Government so slow to act?”
Mr Johnson replied: “Well, actually, the Government first took notice and acted on what was going on in Leicester on 8 June, because we could see that there was an issue there. We sent mobile testing units—four more mobile testing units—shortly thereafter.”
“We engaged actively with the authorities in Leicester, with public health in Leicester and with everybody responsible in Leicester in the way that we have done with other areas that have had similar issues,” Mr Johnson added.
When were the additional testing units opened?
There were coronavirus testing units in Leicester before this recent outbreak began. But Mr Johnson was talking about new units set up “shortly” after 8 June in response to the flare-up.
FactCheck spoke to Leicester City Council about exactly when the additional centres were established.
A spokesperson confirmed that it wasn’t until 18 June that a new testing site was set up (in the Evington area of the city). Further sites were set up in Spinney Hill Park on 21 June, Victoria Park on 27 June, and two more mobile units opened in the week commencing 29 June.
That means it was 21 days after 8 June before four extra testing sites were set up in Leicester. Indeed, by the time the fourth one opened, the city had gone back into lockdown.
The Council confirmed that two more are expected to open tomorrow (Friday 3 July).
The Department of Health were contacted for comment.
FactCheck verdict
Boris Johnson said yesterday that the government opened four new mobile testing sites in Leicester “shortly” after 8 June.
Leicester City Council have confirmed to FactCheck that it was ten days after that date before the first new site was established, and 21 days before four additional units were opened.
By the time the fourth was set up (this week), the city had gone into lockdown.


channel4uk--2020-07-03--How Rock Against Racism brought together Britons of all ethnic backgrounds

It was a reaction against the National Front – the 1970s forerunner of today ’ s far right .
Rock @ @ @ @ @ country to a sound track of punk and reggae – bringing together Britons of all @ @ @ @ @ a world being forced again to reckon with racial injustice , a new documentary White @ @ @ @ @ to bring us an extraordinary insight into the movement .
We spoke to the director @ @ @ @ @ Shah and the former member of Steel Pulse who played at Rock against Racism – @ @ @ @ @ by asking him about the overwhelmingly white crowd at Rock Against Racism .

It was a reaction against the National Front – the 1970s forerunner of today’s far right. Rock Against Racism concerts swept the country to a sound track of punk and reggae – bringing together Britons of all ethnic backgrounds.
Today in a world being forced again to reckon with racial injustice, a new documentary White Riot has scoured the archive to bring us an extraordinary insight into the movement.
We spoke to the director of White Riot, Rubika Shah and the former member of Steel Pulse who played at Rock against Racism – Mykaell Riley.
We began by asking him about the overwhelmingly white crowd at Rock Against Racism.


channel4uk--2020-07-03--Concerns raised over Glasgow asylum seekers accommodation

A week after the Glasgow knife attack – where six people were injured – the police officer who was stabbed @ @ @ @ @ , although four other men are still being treated .
The attacker , who was @ @ @ @ @ was one of more than 300 asylum seekers in Glasgow who were moved into hotels @ @ @ @ @ began .
A practice which was concerning campaigners and some asylum seekers long before the @ @

A week after the Glasgow knife attack – where six people were injured – the police officer who was stabbed has been released from hospital, although four other men are still being treated.
The attacker, who was shot dead by police – was one of more than 300 asylum seekers in Glasgow who were moved into hotels around the city as lockdown began. A practice which was concerning campaigners and some asylum seekers long before the attack.


channel4uk--2020-07-03--Children’s Commissioner for England fears most high-risk pupils could be lost to education for good

If we don ’ t get this right , there will be a generation of children locked out of the @ @ @ @ @ .
As much of the attention around returning to school centres on the practicalities of @ @ @ @ @ ’ s Commissioner for England has told this programme there needs to be a razor-like @ @ @ @ @ pupils or they could be lost to education for good .
She ’ s warning @ @ @ @ @ if there isn ’ t enough support for really vulnerable children , for whom lockdown @ @ @ @ @ a time of safety at home .

If we don’t get this right, there will be a generation of children locked out of the classroom and drawn into danger.
As much of the attention around returning to school centres on the practicalities of social distancing, the Children’s Commissioner for England has told this programme there needs to be a razor-like focus on the most high-risk pupils or they could be lost to education for good.
She’s warning of a spike in exclusions if there isn’t enough support for really vulnerable children, for whom lockdown may have been anything but a time of safety at home.


channel4uk--2020-07-03--Epstein ex-girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell charged in US

The ex-girlfriend of convicted paedophile Jeffery Epstein , Ghislaine Maxwell , has now been charged in the United States after @ @ @ @ @ .
She ’ s accused of grooming under-age girls for abuse by Epstein .
Since @ @ @ @ @ been growing on her friend Prince Andrew to co-operate with the FBI investigatio

The ex-girlfriend of convicted paedophile Jeffery Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, has now been charged in the United States after her arrest by the FBI.
She’s accused of grooming under-age girls for abuse by Epstein. Since that arrest, pressure has been growing on her friend Prince Andrew to co-operate with the FBI investigatio


channel4uk--2020-07-03--US virus cases pass 50,000 a day ahead of July 4 holiday

Coronavirus cases are surging in the United States , with another grim record set , more than 50,000 new cases @ @ @ @ @ Among the areas seeing a rapid increase are huge states like Texas and Florida , @ @ @ @ @ economies early and wearing a face mask in public was shunned .
Health officials have @ @ @ @ @ home during the weekend ’ s 4th July holiday , but President Trump is going @ @ @ @ @ at Mount Rushmore tonight , the first one in a decade .

Coronavirus cases are surging in the United States, with another grim record set, more than 50,000 new cases in a single day.
Among the areas seeing a rapid increase are huge states like Texas and Florida, often places which unlocked their economies early and wearing a face mask in public was shunned.
Health officials have pleaded with people to stay home during the weekend’s 4th July holiday, but President Trump is going ahead with a firework show at Mount Rushmore tonight, the first one in a decade.


channel4uk--2020-07-03--More police deployed in lockdown Leicester than on New Year’s Eve

One city where lockdown restrictions won ’ t be eased yet is Leicester , where police say they ’ ve @ @ @ @ @ streets than during a typical New Year ’ s Eve .
But the Leicestershire force @ @ @ @ @ powers to enforce the measures today , four days after the local lockdown was announced @ @ @ @ @ border of the lockdown area .

One city where lockdown restrictions won’t be eased yet is Leicester, where police say they’ve deployed more officers on the streets than during a typical New Year’s Eve.
But the Leicestershire force has only been given new powers to enforce the measures today, four days after the local lockdown was announced.
We are on the border of the lockdown area.


channel4uk--2020-07-03--Pubs and restaurants in Northern Ireland reopen with restrictions

In Northern Ireland , pubs , hotels and restaurants reopened their doors today , although there are big changes , @ @ @ @ @ PPE ) for staff , restrictions on serving alcohol indoors , and no standing at @ @ @

In Northern Ireland, pubs, hotels and restaurants reopened their doors today, although there are big changes, including personal protective equipment (PPE) for staff, restrictions on serving alcohol indoors, and no standing at the bar.


channel4uk--2020-07-03--‘For certain restaurants there has to be a stimulus package from the government’ – chef Angela Hartn

‘For certain restaurants there has to be a stimulus package from the government’ – chef Angela Hartnett

As the government ’ s Chief Scientific Adviser warned , this is absolutely not a “ risk-free ” next step @ @ @ @ @ why social distancing remains critical .
We spoke to the chef Angela Hartnett at one @ @ @ @ @ Bridge , which is due to open to customers later this month .

As the government’s Chief Scientific Adviser warned, this is absolutely not a “risk-free” next step – and that’s why social distancing remains critical.
We spoke to the chef Angela Hartnett at one of her restaurants in London Bridge, which is due to open to customers later this month.


channel4uk--2020-07-03--Johnson says ‘not out of woods yet’ as pubs and restaurants in England prepare to reopen

“ We are not out of the woods yet.
” That is the message from the Prime Minister ahead of @ @ @ @ @ bars and restaurants in England will be allowed to reopen tomorrow .
There will still @ @ @ @ @ maintain social distancing , and the rules vary across the nations .
Today Northern Irish @ @ @ @ @ , but you can only have a drink inside if you are eating a meal @ @ @ @ @ venues with outside space will be allowed to open and indoor venues will reopen on @ @ @ @ @ people work in the hospitality industry in Wales – where pubs and restaurants with outdoor @ @ @ @ @ July , as long as the number of cases of Covid 19 is continuing to @ @ @ @ @ a stark warning from the Chief Medical Officer – if people and businesses don ’ @ @ @ @ @ rules , there ’ s a real risk of a second wave .
We have @ @ @ @ @ out how they feel about this gradual opening up .

“We are not out of the woods yet.”
That is the message from the Prime Minister ahead of the moment when pubs, bars and restaurants in England will be allowed to reopen tomorrow.
There will still be restrictions to ensure people maintain social distancing, and the rules vary across the nations.
Today Northern Irish pubs and bars are opening, but you can only have a drink inside if you are eating a meal. From Monday, Scottish venues with outside space will be allowed to open and indoor venues will reopen on 15 July.
Nearly 70,000 people work in the hospitality industry in Wales – where pubs and restaurants with outdoor space can open from 13 July, as long as the number of cases of Covid 19 is continuing to fall.
Tonight there was a stark warning from the Chief Medical Officer – if people and businesses don’t stick to social distancing rules, there’s a real risk of a second wave.
We have been to Stratford-upon-Avon to find out how they feel about this gradual opening up.


channel4uk--2020-07-03--Scotland and Wales governments call UK air-bridge plans ‘shambolic’

“ Utterly shambolic ” – the leaders of Scotland and Wales have delivered a blistering verdict on the way the @ @ @ @ @ rules for those travelling abroad .
First there was a hastily imposed 14-day quarantine .
@ @ @ @ @ later , the government has published a list of 73 countries and territories which , @ @ @ @ @ exempt .
The Welsh First Minister called it a clear case of announcing a decision @ @ @ @ @ details later .

“Utterly shambolic” – the leaders of Scotland and Wales have delivered a blistering verdict on the way the UK government has handled the rules for those travelling abroad.
First there was a hastily imposed 14-day quarantine. Now less than a month later, the government has published a list of 73 countries and territories which, from 10 July, are exempt.
The Welsh First Minister called it a clear case of announcing a decision first and making up the details later.
We report from Gatwick.


channel4uk--2020-07-03--Series 5, Episode 10: Amrou Al-Kadhi

Series 5, Episode 10: Amrou Al-Kadhi

Amrou Al-Kadhi , also known as Glamrou is a writer , drag performer , filmmaker and author .
Their memoir , ‘ Life as a Unicorn : A Journey from Shame to Pride and Everything in Between ’ is out now .
In this special episode , we return to a conversation we first had with Glamrou back in February when they talked to Krishnan about their challenge to merge their queerness with their Islamic heritage , going to Eton and getting into drag .
And we catch up with them again to hear about how lockdown has affected them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on transgender people and Black Lives Matter .
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 @

Amrou Al-Kadhi, also known as Glamrou is a writer, drag performer, filmmaker and author. Their memoir, ‘Life as a Unicorn: A Journey from Shame to Pride and Everything in Between’ is out now.
In this special episode, we return to a conversation we first had with Glamrou back in February when they talked to Krishnan about their challenge to merge their queerness with their Islamic heritage, going to Eton and getting into drag.
And we catch up with them again to hear about how lockdown has affected them and their reaction to the growing debate on transgender people and Black Lives Matter.
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--2020-07-04--How the Covid-19 pandemic gave a Thai monkey population newfound freedom

While Britain wonders if today ’ s loosening of the lockdown will lead to feral fisticuffs on a grand scale @ @ @ @ @ vicious locals have had the run of the city throughout the pandemic .
The lack @ @ @ @ @ resident macaque monkeys new found freedom – bringing challenges for the city ’ s human @ @ @

While Britain wonders if today’s loosening of the lockdown will lead to feral fisticuffs on a grand scale, in Thailand gangs of vicious locals have had the run of the city throughout the pandemic.
The lack of visitors has given the resident macaque monkeys new found freedom – bringing challenges for the city’s human residents too.


channel4uk--2020-07-04--‘We’ve got to police with respect, we’ve got to police with empathy and understanding’ – Sayce Holme

‘We’ve got to police with respect, we’ve got to police with empathy and understanding’ – Sayce Holmes-Lewis on lockdown crackdown

So as the lifting of lockdown steps up a gear in England , can police enforce the many new regulations @ @ @ @ @ ?
Joining me now is former Metropolitan police superintendent Leroy Logan , and Sayce Holmes-Lewis @ @ @ @ @ Mentivity , a mentoring charity for young people which also trains police to work more @ @ @ @ @

So as the lifting of lockdown steps up a gear in England, can police enforce the many new regulations without disorder being the result?
Joining me now is former Metropolitan police superintendent Leroy Logan, and Sayce Holmes-Lewis, the Chief Executive of Mentivity, a mentoring charity for young people which also trains police to work more effectively with black communities.


channel4uk--2020-07-04--Are police targeting some communities more than others in lockdown?

Seven police officers have been injured while trying to break-up an unlicensed music event in west London .
Bottles were @ @ @ @ @ tried to disperse crowds in White City last night .
The police had promised to @ @ @ @ @ ignored rules on social distancing .
But are they targeting some communities and not others @

Seven police officers have been injured while trying to break-up an unlicensed music event in west London.
Bottles were thrown at officers as they tried to disperse crowds in White City last night.
The police had promised to crackdown on illegal parties that ignored rules on social distancing.
But are they targeting some communities and not others?


channel4uk--2020-07-04--Pubs, restaurants, hair salons reopen as lockdown eases in England

A lot is changing today with the lockdown easing in England .
English pubs and restaurants can host customers indoors @ @ @ @ @ from tables rather than at the bar .
Hairdressers have reopened but queuing will have @ @ @ @ @ Cinemas are allowed to reopen but many chains are opening gradually .
Places of worship @ @ @ @ @ centres can reopen .
People will be allowed to stay in hotels and campsites .
@ @ @ @ @ 30 people are allowed .
People from two separate households can now meet indoors .

A lot is changing today with the lockdown easing in England.
English pubs and restaurants can host customers indoors but orders should be made from tables rather than at the bar.
Hairdressers have reopened but queuing will have to take place outside.
Childrens’ playgrounds and outdoor gyms have reopened.
Cinemas are allowed to reopen but many chains are opening gradually.
Places of worship, bingo halls and community centres can reopen.
People will be allowed to stay in hotels and campsites.
Wedding ceremonies of up to 30 people are allowed.
People from two separate households can now meet indoors.


channel4uk--2020-07-05--The kids and teens marching for Black Lives Matter

While Donald Trump has renewed his attacks on anti-racism protests , the demonstrations have continued .
One of the striking @ @ @ @ @ Matter marchers is how overwhelmingly young they are .
And in some cases , very @ @ @ @ @ joined in after watching protests on TV and online and they have conversations with each @ @ @ @ @ when it comes to race .
So we spoke to some children in Washington DC @ @ @ @ @ on the protests , policing and whether we may see lasting change any time soon @

While Donald Trump has renewed his attacks on anti-racism protests, the demonstrations have continued.
One of the striking things about the Black Lives Matter marchers is how overwhelmingly young they are.
And in some cases, very young indeed.
Children have joined in after watching protests on TV and online and they have conversations with each other about what they experience when it comes to race.
So we spoke to some children in Washington DC to find out their views on the protests, policing and whether we may see lasting change any time soon.


channel4uk--2020-07-05--‘It’s okay for us to be appreciated by clapping… but they need to be doing more than that’ – Francis

‘It’s okay for us to be appreciated by clapping… but they need to be doing more than that’ – Francis Fernando on NHS funding

I am joined by Dr Matthew Morgan , an intensive care consultant from Cardiff and Francis Fernando who is former @ @ @ @ @ Association UK who has worked in the NHS for over 20 years .

I am joined by Dr Matthew Morgan, an intensive care consultant from Cardiff and Francis Fernando who is former vice-president of the Filipino Nurses Association UK who has worked in the NHS for over 20 years.


channel4uk--2020-07-05--England’s relaxed lockdown divides nation after revellers celebrate ‘Super Saturday’

The relaxing of lockdown has gone very differently across the UK .
Pubs only reopened in England and Northern Ireland @ @ @ @ @ wait .
And while some went out with friends to celebrate , many normally busy @ @ @ @ @ Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the majority “ acted responsibly ” but the head of @ @ @ @ @ was “ crystal clear ” that it showed drunk people can not socially distance .
@ @ @ @ @ for loosening the lockdown on a Saturday but the mass breakouts of bacchanalian brawling didn @ @ @ @

The relaxing of lockdown has gone very differently across the UK. Pubs only reopened in England and Northern Ireland while Scotland and Wales must wait. And while some went out with friends to celebrate, many normally busy areas were quiet.
The Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the majority “acted responsibly” but the head of the Police Federation said it was “crystal clear” that it showed drunk people cannot socially distance.
The government had been criticised for loosening the lockdown on a Saturday but the mass breakouts of bacchanalian brawling didn’t materialise.


channel4uk--2020-07-05--Kanye announces 2020 presidential bid

Kanye announces 2020 presidential bid

He ’ s been a vocal supporter of Donald Trump for years .
But now the hip hop superstar Kanye @ @ @ @ @ stand against him in November ’ s presidential election .
He isn ’ t lacking @ @ @ @ @ He has 29 million twitter followers and his wife Kim Kardashian has 65 million and @ @ @ @ @ the backing of billionnaire Elon Musk .
But with nominations already closed in many states @ @ @ @ @ to the front runners is he ?

He’s been a vocal supporter of Donald Trump for years.
But now the hip hop superstar Kanye West has announced he will stand against him in November’s presidential election.
He isn’t lacking in social media muscle. He has 29 million twitter followers and his wife Kim Kardashian has 65 million and he’s already got the backing of billionnaire Elon Musk.
But with nominations already closed in many states, how serious a threat to the front runners is he?


channel4uk--2020-07-05--Nationwide ‘Clap for Carers’ to mark 72nd anniversary of the NHS

NHS leaders have said they need more money to prevent hospitals becoming over stretched in the event of a second @ @ @ @ @ Their pleas came on a day which marks the 72nd birthday of the NHS .
@ @ @ @ @ in just a few minutes by people once again taking part in a clap for @ @ @ @ @ nation creates another noisy thank you , are ministers hearing warnings about resources ?

NHS leaders have said they need more money to prevent hospitals becoming over stretched in the event of a second surge in the coronavirus.
Their pleas came on a day which marks the 72nd birthday of the NHS.
That anniversary will be marked in just a few minutes by people once again taking part in a clap for carers.
But while the nation creates another noisy thank you, are ministers hearing warnings about resources?


channel4uk--2020-07-06--Team GB sprinter considers stop and search legal action, as scenes of ‘driving while black’ spread a

Team GB sprinter considers stop and search legal action, as scenes of ‘driving while black’ spread across social media

The Metropolitan Police have urged the Team GB sprinter Bianca Williams and her partner to get in touch – and @ @ @ @ @ were stopped and searched while driving in west London .
The couple claim they were @ @ @ @ @ the police say each stop is made on its own merits , they are confident @ @ @ @ @ but want to consider what they could have done differently .
This programme has also @ @ @ @ @ made a voluntary referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct – following a separate @ @ @ @ @ worker accusing the same unit of racial profiling .

The Metropolitan Police have urged the Team GB sprinter Bianca Williams and her partner to get in touch – and discuss an incident where they were stopped and searched while driving in west London.
The couple claim they were racially profiled – and while the police say each stop is made on its own merits, they are confident there were no misconduct issues but want to consider what they could have done differently.
This programme has also learnt that the Met have made a voluntary referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct – following a separate complaint by a 21-year-old key worker accusing the same unit of racial profiling.


channel4uk--2020-07-06--‘There needs to be acknowledgement there is racial discrimination within criminal justice system’ –

‘There needs to be acknowledgement there is racial discrimination within criminal justice system’ – barrister Abimbola Johnson

Victor Olisa , the Metropolitan Police ’ s former head of diversity , and a former borough commander in Tottenham @ @ @ @ @ Surrey and the barrister Abimbola Johnson was in South London .

Victor Olisa, the Metropolitan Police’s former head of diversity, and a former borough commander in Tottenham joined us from Godalming in Surrey and the barrister Abimbola Johnson was in South London.


channel4uk--2020-07-06--National Crime Agency launches investigation into Leicester’s textile industry over exploitation all

National Crime Agency launches investigation into Leicester’s textile industry over exploitation allegations

The National Crime Agency has launched an investigation into Leicester ’ s textile industry over allegations of exploitation – while @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s investigating one of its suppliers in the city – saying they will @ @ @ @ @ , and end relationships with anyone found to be flagrantly flouting the law .
One @ @ @ @ @ does pay workers a living wage , has told this programme that we as consumers @ @ @ @ @ to think about where the clothes we buy actually come from .

What price for fast fashion?
The National Crime Agency has launched an investigation into Leicester’s textile industry over allegations of exploitation – while the fashion firm Boohoo says it’s investigating one of its suppliers in the city – saying they will take a zero tolerance approach, and end relationships with anyone found to be flagrantly flouting the law.
One ethical clothes company, which does pay workers a living wage, has told this programme that we as consumers also have a responsibility, to think about where the clothes we buy actually come from.


channel4uk--2020-07-06--Grenfell inquiry resumes, but families unable to attend because of social distancing

The public inquiry into the Grenfell tower disaster has resumed its hearings – but hundreds of survivors and bereaved families @ @ @ @ @ attend because of social distancing rules .
Three years on from the tragedy , some @ @ @ @ @ ’ t being heard .

The public inquiry into the Grenfell tower disaster has resumed its hearings – but hundreds of survivors and bereaved families will not be able to attend because of social distancing rules.
Three years on from the tragedy, some feel that their voices aren’t being heard.


channel4uk--2020-07-06--Prosecutors request Friday court appearance for Ghislaine Maxwell

The British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell , who was arrested last week over the Jeffrey Epstein scandal has been moved to @ @ @ @ @ is expected to appear in court later this week .
She ’ s been indicted @ @ @ @ @ , including to entice girls as young as 14 to be sexually abused by Epstein @ @ @ @ @ wrongdoing .

The British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell, who was arrested last week over the Jeffrey Epstein scandal has been moved to detention in New York and is expected to appear in court later this week.
She’s been indicted on a series of charges, including to entice girls as young as 14 to be sexually abused by Epstein and has previously denied any wrongdoing.


channel4uk--2020-07-06--‘To bring pandemic under control globally, we need fair system for global allocation of vaccine’ – C

‘To bring pandemic under control globally, we need fair system for global allocation of vaccine’ – CEPI’s Dr Richard Hatchett

We were joined by Dr Richard Hatchett , who heads CEPI – an organisation which coordinates and finances the development @ @ @ @ @ also advised both the Bush and Obama White Houses and worked for the agency which @ @ @ @ @

We were joined by Dr Richard Hatchett, who heads CEPI – an organisation which coordinates and finances the development of vaccines.
He has also advised both the Bush and Obama White Houses and worked for the agency which protects Americans against pandemics.


channel4uk--2020-07-06--Pubs and cafes with outside tables allowed to reopen in Scotland

In Scotland , First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has urged the public to behave responsibly as pubs and cafes were allowed @ @ @ @ @ the first time – as the country continues its tentative opening up .
But with @ @ @ @ @ to the Scottish economy – and uncertainty over when international travellers will be able to @ @ @ @ @ Scotland Correspondent Ciaran Jenkins has been speaking to businesses desperate to get up and running @ @

In Scotland, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has urged the public to behave responsibly as pubs and cafes were allowed to have customers outside for the first time – as the country continues its tentative opening up.
But with tourism worth billions of pounds to the Scottish economy – and uncertainty over when international travellers will be able to return without quarantining.
Our Scotland Correspondent Ciaran Jenkins has been speaking to businesses desperate to get up and running again.


channel4uk--2020-07-06--‘The economics of social distancing still only allows us to operate with a 30% capacity’ – Young Vic

‘The economics of social distancing still only allows us to operate with a 30% capacity’ – Young Vic’s Kwame Kwei-Armah

We spoke to the artistic director of London ’ s Young Vic theatre Kwame Kwei-Armah .
We began by asking @ @ @ @ @ theatre had lost because of the lockdown .

We spoke to the artistic director of London’s Young Vic theatre Kwame Kwei-Armah.
We began by asking him how much money the theatre had lost because of the lockdown.


channel4uk--2020-07-06--Arts sector given £1.5 billion support package by UK government

The government is handing more than £1.5 billion in emergency funds to major arts venues , like theatres , galleries @ @ @ @ @ effort to shore up their future .
The Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden said the cash @ @ @ @ @ the National Gallery and the Royal Albert Hall – as well as local venues which @ @ @ @ @ brink of collapse .
But he admitted not every job was going to be protected @ @ @ @ @ be unlikely to open for indoor performances any time soon .

The government is handing more than £1.5 billion in emergency funds to major arts venues, like theatres, galleries and museums – in an effort to shore up their future.
The Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden said the cash would help major institutions like the National Gallery and the Royal Albert Hall – as well as local venues which lockdown has brought to the brink of collapse.
But he admitted not every job was going to be protected, warning that theatres would be unlikely to open for indoor performances any time soon.


channel4uk--2020-07-06--Raab unveils UK sanctions against human rights abusers

The government has announced a new regime of sanctions for individuals accused of gross human rights abuses .
Our foreign @ @ @ @ @ reports from outside the Foreign Office .

The government has announced a new regime of sanctions for individuals accused of gross human rights abuses.
Our foreign affairs correspondent Jonathan Rugman, reports from outside the Foreign Office.


channel4uk--2020-07-06--‘Without global pressure China will always be authoritarian’ – Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Nath

‘Without global pressure China will always be authoritarian’ – Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Nathan Law

We spoke to the pro-democracy activist and former Hong Kong lawmaker , Nathan Law .
He has previously served time @ @ @ @ @ in protests in Hong Kong – and after China imposed the sweeping controversial security law @ @ @ @ @ city .
We asked if he thinks he will ever return to Hong Kong .

We spoke to the pro-democracy activist and former Hong Kong lawmaker, Nathan Law.
He has previously served time in prison for his role in protests in Hong Kong – and after China imposed the sweeping controversial security law last week he fled the city.
We asked if he thinks he will ever return to Hong Kong.


channel4uk--2020-07-06--China accuses UK of ‘gross interference’ over Hong Kong

Ban the Chinese tech giant Huawei from the UK ’ s 5G network and there will be consequences , Beijing @ @ @ @ @ – declaring “ you can not have a golden era if you treat China as @ @ @ @ @ between the two countries have already hit a new low over Hong Kong – with @ @ @ @ @ gross interference ” in its affairs .
Today China used its new national security law @ @ @ @ @ the power to search private properties without a warrant .

Ban the Chinese tech giant Huawei from the UK’s 5G network and there will be consequences, Beijing’s ambassador has warned – declaring “you cannot have a golden era if you treat China as an enemy”.
Relations between the two countries have already hit a new low over Hong Kong – with China accusing Britain of “gross interference” in its affairs.
Today China used its new national security law to give Hong Kong police the power to search private properties without a warrant.


channel4uk--2020-07-07--FactCheck: no evidence for Johnson claim that care homes failed to follow Covid procedures

Representatives of the care homes sector have reacted angrily to comments made by Boris Johnson in a broadcast interview on a visit to Goole on Monday .
The Prime Minister said : “ We discovered too many care homes didn ’ t really follow the procedures in the way that they could have , but we ’ re learning lessons the whole time .
“ One of the most important things is to fund them properly , so we ’ re putting another £600m into Covid-compliant care homes .
But we ’ ll also be looking at ways to make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , is properly organised and supported.
” Organisations representing care homes have variously called his remarks “ inaccurate ” , “ insulting ” and “ cowardly ” .
The Prime Minister ’ s official spokesman has since clarified that “ the Prime Minister was pointing out that nobody knew what the correct procedures were because the extent of asymptomatic transmission was not known at the time.
” This sounds rather different to the words he used in the original interview , but Mr Johnson has declined to retract his original words or apologise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ government has not offered any evidence to back up the initial claim that care homes “ didn ’ t really follow the procedures in the way they could have ” .
It ’ s not clear if any hard data actually exists on whether care homes have been following government guidance on controlling the coronavirus in England .
The Care Quality Commission , the main body that inspects and regulates care homes here , told FactCheck they have done some inspections during the lockdown period and have “ taken action in response to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ figures relating to compliance with guidelines .
Kate Terroni , Chief Inspector of Adult Social Care at the CQC , told us : “ The vast majority of care homes have been doing an absolutely fantastic job of keeping people safe .
“ During this crisis , our inspectors have contacted more than 80 per cent of all providers – over 20,000 care homes – to offer support , advice and guidance , including help accessing PPE and advice on infection control .
“ We reduced the number of physical inspections in order @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in and out of care homes , but we ’ ve continued to inspect where we have serious concerns about care and have conducted nearly 50 inspections during lock down .
“ In some of these cases we ’ ve taken action in response to poor care , but we have also seen lots of examples of staff going to extraordinary lengths to protect the people in their care.
” People who represent the care homes sector have offered a number of criticisms of how the Covid-19 crisis was handled .
While we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ yet , or seek to apportion blame , we can note that there is a factual basis to some of these complaints .
It ’ s right to say that UK government guidance published in February did not warn visitors to stay away and stated that it was “ very unlikely ” that care home residents would become infected .
The guidance was issued on February 25 and was only withdrawn and updated on March 13 .
But minutes from the government ’ s SAGE advisory committee show that ministers were already being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ probability that there is already sustained transmission in the UK ” as early as February 10 .
It ’ s also true to say that significant numbers of patients were transferred from hospitals to care homes without being tested for the coronavirus .
There was a drive to free up hospital beds in March and April , but people could be transferred to care homes without being tested until April 15 , when the government launched its adult social care action plan .
More than 25,000 people were discharged from hospitals into care @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , when the rules changed .
We don ’ t know how many of these people had coronavirus .
NHS Providers says a “ small number of asymptomatic patients ” may have been transferred before “ this was quickly identified as an issue and appropriate arrangements were put in place ” .
The action plan also said that from April 15 all care home residents showing symptoms of Covid-19 should be tested , not just the first five people .

Representatives of the care homes sector have reacted angrily to comments made by Boris Johnson in a broadcast interview on a visit to Goole on Monday.
The Prime Minister said: “We discovered too many care homes didn’t really follow the procedures in the way that they could have, but we’re learning lessons the whole time.
“One of the most important things is to fund them properly, so we’re putting another £600m into Covid-compliant care homes. But we’ll also be looking at ways to make sure the care sector, long term, is properly organised and supported.”
Organisations representing care homes have variously called his remarks “inaccurate”, “insulting” and “cowardly”.
No evidence offered
The Prime Minister’s official spokesman has since clarified that “the Prime Minister was pointing out that nobody knew what the correct procedures were because the extent of asymptomatic transmission was not known at the time.”
This sounds rather different to the words he used in the original interview, but Mr Johnson has declined to retract his original words or apologise for them.
Not surprisingly, the government has not offered any evidence to back up the initial claim that care homes “didn’t really follow the procedures in the way they could have”.
Lack of data
It’s not clear if any hard data actually exists on whether care homes have been following government guidance on controlling the coronavirus in England.
The Care Quality Commission, the main body that inspects and regulates care homes here, told FactCheck they have done some inspections during the lockdown period and have “taken action in response to poor care” but did not supply figures relating to compliance with guidelines.
Kate Terroni, Chief Inspector of Adult Social Care at the CQC, told us: “The vast majority of care homes have been doing an absolutely fantastic job of keeping people safe.
“During this crisis, our inspectors have contacted more than 80 per cent of all providers – over 20,000 care homes – to offer support, advice and guidance, including help accessing PPE and advice on infection control.
“We reduced the number of physical inspections in order to limit the number of people going in and out of care homes, but we’ve continued to inspect where we have serious concerns about care and have conducted nearly 50 inspections during lock down.
“In some of these cases we’ve taken action in response to poor care, but we have also seen lots of examples of staff going to extraordinary lengths to protect the people in their care.”
Criticism from care homes
People who represent the care homes sector have offered a number of criticisms of how the Covid-19 crisis was handled.
While we can’t say definitively what happened yet, or seek to apportion blame, we can note that there is a factual basis to some of these complaints.
Government guidance
It’s right to say that UK government guidance published in February did not warn visitors to stay away and stated that it was “very unlikely” that care home residents would become infected.
The guidance was issued on February 25 and was only withdrawn and updated on March 13.
But minutes from the government’s SAGE advisory committee show that ministers were already being warned that “it is a realistic probability that there is already sustained transmission in the UK” as early as February 10.
Lack of testing
It’s also true to say that significant numbers of patients were transferred from hospitals to care homes without being tested for the coronavirus.
There was a drive to free up hospital beds in March and April, but people could be transferred to care homes without being tested until April 15, when the government launched its adult social care action plan.
More than 25,000 people were discharged from hospitals into care homes between March 17 and April 15, when the rules changed.
We don’t know how many of these people had coronavirus. NHS Providers says a “small number of asymptomatic patients” may have been transferred before “this was quickly identified as an issue and appropriate arrangements were put in place”.
The action plan also said that from April 15 all care home residents showing symptoms of Covid-19 should be tested, not just the first five people.


channel4uk--2020-07-07--We’ve read Trump’s niece’s book – here’s what’s in it

It ’ s another tell-all book about President Trump which had to fight against a legal bid to stop it @ @ @ @ @ one , though , isn ’ t written by a journalist or a disgruntled former @ @ @ @ @ President ’ s own niece , Mary Trump .
It ’ s called Too Much @ @ @ @ @ My Family Created the World ’ s Most Dangerous Man .
Our foreign affairs correspondent @ @ @ @ @ first journalists to have read an advance copy .

It’s another tell-all book about President Trump which had to fight against a legal bid to stop it from being published.
This one, though, isn’t written by a journalist or a disgruntled former official – but by the President’s own niece, Mary Trump.
It’s called Too Much and Never Enough – How My Family Created the World’s Most Dangerous Man.
Our foreign affairs correspondent Jonathan Rugman is among the first journalists to have read an advance copy.


channel4uk--2020-07-07--Lawyer says Grenfell tragedy ‘inextricably linked with race’

A lawyer representing some of the Grenfell families and survivors has told the public inquiry that the disaster was “ @ @ @ @ @ .
Leslie Thomas QC said the majority of residents who died were people of colour @ @ @ @ @ was overwhelmingly working class – and he told the inquiry that they should be on @ @ @ @ @ history ” .

A lawyer representing some of the Grenfell families and survivors has told the public inquiry that the disaster was “inextricably linked with race”.
Leslie Thomas QC said the majority of residents who died were people of colour, in a community which was overwhelmingly working class – and he told the inquiry that they should be on “the right side of history”.


channel4uk--2020-07-07--Refuges braced for influx of people able to escape their abusers

The months of lockdown trapped some people in situations that were very far from safe and now , as the @ @ @ @ @ , refuges around the country have been bracing themselves for an influx of people who @ @ @ @ @ their abusers .
But the shortage of beds is making a place of safety harder @ @ @ @ @ has been granted access to Reigate and Banstead Women ’ s Aid – as they @ @ @ @ @ for those in desperate need .

The months of lockdown trapped some people in situations that were very far from safe and now, as the restrictions begin to be eased, refuges around the country have been bracing themselves for an influx of people who are finally able to escape their abusers.
But the shortage of beds is making a place of safety harder to find.
This programme has been granted access to Reigate and Banstead Women’s Aid – as they rush to create the space for those in desperate need.


channel4uk--2020-07-07--Homeowners in England offered government help to pay for energy-saving improvements

Hundreds of thousands of homeowners in England will be able to get financial help towards energy-saving home improvements like insulation @ @ @ @ @ grant scheme to be launched by the Chancellor Rishi Sunak .
It ’ s all @ @ @ @ @ investment ” measures which Mr Sunak will outline in his summer statement tomorrow – but @ @ @ @ @ not nearly enough to meet the huge challenges of an economy fit to tackle global @ @

Hundreds of thousands of homeowners in England will be able to get financial help towards energy-saving home improvements like insulation – under a £2 billion grant scheme to be launched by the Chancellor Rishi Sunak.
It’s all part of wider “green investment” measures which Mr Sunak will outline in his summer statement tomorrow – but campaigners say it’s not nearly enough to meet the huge challenges of an economy fit to tackle global warming.


channel4uk--2020-07-07--PM refuses to apologise after appearing to blame care homes for way they handled residents

“ Cowardly ” , “ unfair ” and “ a huge slap in the face ” – the response from @ @ @ @ @ after the prime minister suggested that “ too many ” care homes didn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ of the pandemic .
We now know that more than 20,000 care home residents died @ @ @ @ @ , almost half of all deaths in the UK .
The Prime Minister ’ s @ @ @ @ @ blaming care workers – but that the care sector had done a “ brilliant job @ @ @ @ @ .

“Cowardly”, “unfair” and “a huge slap in the face” – the response from some in the care sector after the prime minister suggested that “too many” care homes didn’t follow procedures during the height of the pandemic.
We now know that more than 20,000 care home residents died as a result of coronavirus, almost half of all deaths in the UK.
The Prime Minister’s spokesperson said he was not blaming care workers – but that the care sector had done a “brilliant job under very difficult circumstances”.


channel4uk--2020-07-07--‘Boris Johnson, please meet the bereaved families’ – Charlie Williams, Covid Families for Justice

A group of people who ’ ve lost relatives to Covid-19 have launched a petition calling on the Government to @ @ @ @ @ the pandemic has been handled .
They say they want answers about why the UK @ @ @ @ @ of the highest in the world so that lessons can be learned to avoid a @ @ @ @ @ re joined by one of the founding members of Covid Families for Justice , Charlie @ @ @ @ @ Rex , died of the disease at the care home where he lived in April @

A group of people who’ve lost relatives to Covid-19 have launched a petition calling on the Government to start an inquiry into how the pandemic has been handled.
They say they want answers about why the UK death toll has been one of the highest in the world so that lessons can be learned to avoid a second wave.
We’re joined by one of the founding members of Covid Families for Justice, Charlie Williams. His father, Rex, died of the disease at the care home where he lived in April.


channel4uk--2020-07-07--Hancock says pub closures after positive virus tests shows test and trace is working

The official number of UK deaths has risen by 155 in the last 24 hours – to a total of @ @ @ @ @ also 581 positive virus tests over the same period .
And three pubs in England @ @ @ @ @ out that customers had tested positive for coronavirus , have been praised by the Health @ @ @ @ @ showed that the test and trace system was working .
Or was it ?
The @ @ @ @ @ pubs affected said she ’ d phoned scores of punters herself – to make sure @ @ @ @ @ possible .
Our north of England correspondent Clare Fallon is at one of the affected @ @ @ @ @ Yorkshire .

The official number of UK deaths has risen by 155 in the last 24 hours – to a total of 44,391 – while there were also 581 positive virus tests over the same period.
And three pubs in England, which closed after finding out that customers had tested positive for coronavirus, have been praised by the Health Secretary – who claimed it showed that the test and trace system was working. Or was it?
The landlady of one of the pubs affected said she’d phoned scores of punters herself – to make sure they knew as soon as possible.
Our north of England correspondent Clare Fallon is at one of the affected pubs in Batley, West Yorkshire.


channel4uk--2020-07-07--Brazil’s Bolsonaro tests positive for coronavirus after months of downplaying risks

He ’ s downplayed the risks of coronavirus for months – but today the Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro announced he @ @ @ @ @ disease .
The 65-year-old far-right leader told reporters outside his residence there was “ no @ @ @ @ @ declaring “ life goes on ” .
He has been widely criticised for his handling @ @ @ @ @ many blaming his cavalier approach for the country ’ s soaring number of deaths .

He’s downplayed the risks of coronavirus for months – but today the Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro announced he had tested positive for the disease.
The 65-year-old far-right leader told reporters outside his residence there was “no reason for fear” – declaring “life goes on”.
He has been widely criticised for his handling of the crisis – with many blaming his cavalier approach for the country’s soaring number of deaths.


channel4uk--2020-07-07--Staff and residents at supported living services in England say they are unable to access testing av

Staff and residents at supported living services in England say they are unable to access testing available to care homes

While many staff in care homes feel insulted by the Prime Minister ’ s comments – those in supported living @ @ @ @ @ forgotten .
Supported living services in England provide help or suitable accommodation for people who @ @ @ @ @ at home , often because of physical or learning disabilities – but staff and residents @ @ @ @ @ unable to access the widespread testing which has now been made available to care homes @ @ @ @ @ have told this programme that they have got so desperate , they had to lie @ @ @ @ @ .

While many staff in care homes feel insulted by the Prime Minister’s comments – those in supported living tell us they feel completely forgotten.
Supported living services in England provide help or suitable accommodation for people who find it hard to cope at home, often because of physical or learning disabilities – but staff and residents say they’re still unable to access the widespread testing which has now been made available to care homes.
Some providers and relatives have told this programme that they have got so desperate, they had to lie to get vulnerable residents tested.


channel4uk--2020-07-08--There’s an urgency to give money but ‘not enough conditionality’ of how industry is accessing funds

There’s an urgency to give money but ‘not enough conditionality’ of how industry is accessing funds –  – Economist Prof Mariana Mazzucato

We talk to Mariana Mazzucato , Professor in the Economics of Innovation and Public Value at University College London , @ @ @ @ @ was Chief of Staff to George Osborne when he was Chancellor .

We talk to Mariana Mazzucato, Professor in the Economics of Innovation and Public Value at University College London, and Rupert Harrison, who was Chief of Staff to George Osborne when he was Chancellor.


channel4uk--2020-07-08--Covid-19 cases in US pass three million

Covid-19 cases in US pass three million

In America , the number of cases of Covid-19 has now passed three million , with dramatic rises in Florida @ @ @ @ @ Despite that , President Donald Trump continues to insist his country is in a “ @ @ @ @ @ have travelled to West Virginia , where there ’ s been a sharp increase in @ @ @ @ @ to make masks compulsory in some indoor areas .

In America, the number of cases of Covid-19 has now passed three million, with dramatic rises in Florida, California and Texas.
Despite that, President Donald Trump continues to insist his country is in a “good place”.
We have travelled to West Virginia, where there’s been a sharp increase in infections, forcing its governor to make masks compulsory in some indoor areas.


channel4uk--2020-07-08--Scientists urge re-think on the airborne risk of Covid-19

More than 200 scientists have claimed that too little attention has been paid to the role that tiny airborne particles @ @ @ @ @ In a letter to the World Health Organisation , they say this has implications for @ @ @ @ @ ventilation .
The WHO has responded , saying it is looking at the evidence .

More than 200 scientists have claimed that too little attention has been paid to the role that tiny airborne particles play in transmitting Covid-19.
In a letter to the World Health Organisation, they say this has implications for crowded indoor spaces with poor ventilation.
The WHO has responded, saying it is looking at the evidence.


channel4uk--2020-07-08--96 days of intensive care: Welsh man’s remarkable battle against coronavirus

He ’ s spent nearly 100 days in hospital so far , most of them on a ventilator .
But @ @ @ @ @ out of critical care in hospital in Cardiff this week .
His is a remarkable @ @ @ @ @ fight against coronavirus .
The chief executive of NHS Wales said today there are now @ @ @ @ @ being treated in intensive care in Wales , the lowest number since the pandemic began @

He’s spent nearly 100 days in hospital so far, most of them on a ventilator.
But 59-year-old Steve Jones finally moved out of critical care in hospital in Cardiff this week.
His is a remarkable story of survival in the fight against coronavirus.
The chief executive of NHS Wales said today there are now just 12 Covid patients still being treated in intensive care in Wales, the lowest number since the pandemic began.


channel4uk--2020-07-08--Police chief apologises to Team GB athlete after stop and search

The Metropolitan Police Commissioner has apologised to the Team GB athlete Bianca Williams , who was handcuffed during a stop @ @ @ @ @ Dick told a House of Commons committee that officers had visited Ms Williams to apologise @ @ @ @ @ apologise again for the distress caused .
The Met will also be reviewing its use @ @ @

The Metropolitan Police Commissioner has apologised to the Team GB athlete Bianca Williams, who was handcuffed during a stop and search.
Dame Cressida Dick told a House of Commons committee that officers had visited Ms Williams to apologise and that she wanted to apologise again for the distress caused.
The Met will also be reviewing its use of handcuffing.


channel4uk--2020-07-08--Thousands of women harmed after health concerns dismissed as ‘women’s problems’, says review

A highly critical review into some of the biggest health scandals in the last decades has found thousands of women @ @ @ @ @ the arrogance of the medical establishment .
An inquiry into the use of pelvic meshes @ @ @ @ @ a drug that harmed unborn babies found a culture of dismissing women ’ s legitimate @ @ @ @ @ routinely told they had psychological issues .

A highly critical review into some of the biggest health scandals in the last decades has found thousands of women were needlessly harmed because of the arrogance of the medical establishment.
An inquiry into the use of pelvic meshes, hormonal pregnancy tests and a drug that harmed unborn babies found a culture of dismissing women’s legitimate concerns.
Instead patients were routinely told they had psychological issues.


channel4uk--2020-07-08--‘We face a severe economic shock as a consequence of the pandemic’ – Chief Secretary to Treasury Ste

‘We face a severe economic shock as a consequence of the pandemic’ – Chief Secretary to Treasury Stephen Barclay

We speak to Stephen Barclay , who ’ s Chief Secretary to the Treasury , and put it to him @ @ @ @ @ billion package , the government ’ s predictions for the economy must be terrible .
@ @ @ @ @ for high unemployment ?

We speak to Stephen Barclay, who’s Chief Secretary to the Treasury, and put it to him that to justify a £30 billion package, the government’s predictions for the economy must be terrible.
So should people be braced for high unemployment?


channel4uk--2020-07-08--New Conservative areas react to Chancellor’s announcements

How did the offer of VAT and stamp duty cuts , money off meals and youth employment schemes go down @ @ @ @ @ which were former Labour heartlands .
These so-called red wall areas have become all too @ @ @ @ @ decline , even before the pandemic .
We have been to Stoke .

How did the offer of VAT and stamp duty cuts, money off meals and youth employment schemes go down in the new Conservative areas which were former Labour heartlands.
These so-called red wall areas have become all too used to years of financial decline, even before the pandemic. We have been to Stoke.


channel4uk--2020-07-08--Chancellor unveils £30 billion giveaway, including VAT cut and meal vouchers

It wasn ’ t called a budget , but with the raft of measures was much bigger than most fiscal @ @ @ @ @ six months , VAT is being cut from 20 to 5 per cent across the @ @ @ @ @ and to encourage us all to eat out , there ’ s a 50 per @ @ @ @ @ a head on any meal at any participating restaurant , cafe or pub on Monday @ @ @ @ @ Firms will receive a £1,000 jobs retention bonus for every furloughed worker who is retained @ @ @ @ @ January next year , and employers who create new jobs for 16 to 24 year @ @ @ @ @ at risk of long term unemployment will receive grants up to £6,500 .
There is @ @ @ @ @ duty , but alongside the giveaways , the Chancellor warned action would be needed , @ @ @ @ @ put the public finances back on a sustainable setting .

It wasn’t called a budget, but with the raft of measures was much bigger than most fiscal statements.
For the next six months, VAT is being cut from 20 to 5 per cent across the tourism and hospitality industries, and to encourage us all to eat out, there’s a 50 per cent discount up to £10 a head on any meal at any participating restaurant, cafe or pub on Monday to Wednesdays throughout August.
Firms will receive a £1,000 jobs retention bonus for every furloughed worker who is retained through to the end of January next year, and employers who create new jobs for 16 to 24 year olds on Universal Credit and at risk of long term unemployment will receive grants up to £6,500.
There is also a cut in stamp duty, but alongside the giveaways, the Chancellor warned action would be needed, possibly this Autumn, to put the public finances back on a sustainable setting.


channel4uk--2020-07-09--British Sculptor Anish Kapoor unveils new exhibition of outdoor sculptures

In March before the lockdown the celebrated British sculptor Anish Kapoor was about to open a huge exhibition in the @ @ @ @ @ house in East Anglia .
It was all conceived before the latest Black Lives Matter @ @ @ @ @ the history of slavery they provoked .
It finally opens this weekend and provides an @ @ @ @ @ .
Jon Snow has been to see it and to talk to Kapoor about his @ @ @ @ @ few months have changed us .

In March before the lockdown the celebrated British sculptor Anish Kapoor was about to open a huge exhibition in the grounds of an 18th-century country house in East Anglia.
It was all conceived before the latest Black Lives Matter demonstrations and the discussions about the history of slavery they provoked.
It finally opens this weekend and provides an exuberant escape from the lockdown.
Jon Snow has been to see it and to talk to Kapoor about his work and how these last few months have changed us.


channel4uk--2020-07-09--Neo-Nazis ‘exploiting the pandemic’ to spread propaganda, says anti-extremism tsar

Extremists have been exploiting the coronavirus pandemic to “ breed hate ” through dangerous conspiracy theories , according to a @ @ @ @ @ for Countering Extremism , which advises the government .
It warns that extremists will try @ @ @ @ @ and economic impacts of Covid-19 to cause further long-term instability , fear and division in @ @ @ @ @ called for a commitment that existing laws on inciting hatred online will be enforced , @ @ @ @ @ Covid-19 cohesion strategy aimed at bringing communities together to limit the spread of extremist view @ @ @ @ @ strategy to assess who is most susceptible to such views to allow effective interventions .
@ @ @ @ @ , the lead commissioner behind this report and began by asking her how bad the @ @ @ @ @ really was .

Extremists have been exploiting the coronavirus pandemic to “breed hate” through dangerous conspiracy theories, according to a new report from the Commission for Countering Extremism, which advises the government.
It warns that extremists will try to capitalise on the social and economic impacts of Covid-19 to cause further long-term instability, fear and division in Britain.
The commission has called for a commitment that existing laws on inciting hatred online will be enforced, as well as a government-led Covid-19 cohesion strategy aimed at bringing communities together to limit the spread of extremist view, and a new-counter terrorism strategy to assess who is most susceptible to such views to allow effective interventions.
We spoke to Sara Khan, the lead commissioner behind this report and began by asking her how bad the problem of hateful extremism online really was.


channel4uk--2020-07-09--Poland’s presidential election to be close run-off after divisive campaign

Delayed once due to coronavirus , Poland ’ s presidential election is back on this weekend .
The vote follows @ @ @ @ @ divided the nation , and promises a close runoff between two candidates – conservative President @ @ @ @ @ seeking a second term , and his challenger , Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski .

Delayed once due to coronavirus, Poland’s presidential election is back on this weekend.
The vote follows a campaign that has bitterly divided the nation, and promises a close runoff between two candidates – conservative President Andrzej Duda who’s seeking a second term, and his challenger, Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski.


channel4uk--2020-07-09--Trump presents a threat to the US ‘that required being addressed from the right not the left’, says

Trump presents a threat to the US ‘that required being addressed from the right not the left’, says Republican political strategist Rick Wilson

A Republican campaign group who believe Donald Trump has abandoned the party ’ s founding principles have released a series @ @ @ @ @ Lincoln Project accuses the US President of a long list of personal and political failures @ @ @ @ @ will help ensure that he does not get re-elected .
Rick Wilson , the Republican @ @ @ @ @ is behind the Lincoln Project , spoke to Channel 4 News .

A Republican campaign group who believe Donald Trump has abandoned the party’s founding principles have released a series of scathing ads.
The Lincoln Project accuses the US President of a long list of personal and political failures and they hope their campaign will help ensure that he does not get re-elected.
Rick Wilson, the Republican political strategist and author who is behind the Lincoln Project, spoke to Channel 4 News.


channel4uk--2020-07-09--US Supreme Court rules prosecutors can see Trump’s tax records

The US Supreme Court has ruled that a New York prosecutor can press ahead with a subpoena to seek President @ @ @ @ @ records as part of an investigation into hush money payments , declaring that “ no @ @ @ @ @ President…is above the common duty to produce evidence.
” But in a separate ruling , @ @ @ @ @ seeing many of the same records – at least for now .
Our Washington Correspondent @ @ @ @ @ Supreme Court now .

The US Supreme Court has ruled that a New York prosecutor can press ahead with a subpoena to seek President Trump’s personal financial records as part of an investigation into hush money payments, declaring that “no citizen, not even the President…is above the common duty to produce evidence.”
But in a separate ruling, the Justices blocked Congress from seeing many of the same records – at least for now.
Our Washington Correspondent Siobhan Kennedy is outside the Supreme Court now.


channel4uk--2020-07-09--Schools in Wales to reopen full-time in September

There has been an important announcement about what will happen to schools in Wales in September .
Our home affairs @ @ @ @ @ Cardiff for us .

There has been an important announcement about what will happen to schools in Wales in September.
Our home affairs correspondent Andy Davies is in Cardiff for us.


channel4uk--2020-07-09--Concerns over disadvantaged children facing unfair treatment in GCSE and A-Level results

The nail-biting wait for GCSE and A-Level results will have an added surreal quality this August , as pupils hear @ @ @ @ @ for exams they did not sit because of the Covid-19 lockdown .
England ’ s @ @ @ @ @ , has had to create what it hopes will be a fair system but some @ @ @ @ @ children from disadvantaged backgrounds might not be treated fairly .

The nail-biting wait for GCSE and A-Level results will have an added surreal quality this August, as pupils hear what grades they will get for exams they did not sit because of the Covid-19 lockdown.
England’s independent qualifications regulator, Ofqual, has had to create what it hopes will be a fair system but some headteachers have expressed concerns that children from disadvantaged backgrounds might not be treated fairly.


channel4uk--2020-07-09--Taxi drivers, cleaners and shop workers with no Covid symptoms to be tested for virus

The government has announced a further expansion of the testing programme in England focusing on people in jobs with high @ @ @ @ @ as taxi drivers , cleaners and shop staff .
They will be tested even if @ @ @ @ @ symptoms in an effort to identify the large numbers of people who have the virus @ @ @ @

The government has announced a further expansion of the testing programme in England focusing on people in jobs with high levels of public contact such as taxi drivers, cleaners and shop staff.
They will be tested even if they are not showing any symptoms in an effort to identify the large numbers of people who have the virus but are asymptomatic.


channel4uk--2020-07-09--Government is trying to ‘blunt the extent of spike’ in unemployment – Chair of Treasury Select Commi

Government is trying to ‘blunt the extent of spike’ in unemployment – Chair of Treasury Select Committee

Conservative MP Mel Stride , chair of the Commons Treasury Committee , spoke to us from Central London .

Conservative MP Mel Stride, chair of the Commons Treasury Committee, spoke to us from Central London.


channel4uk--2020-07-09--1 in 10 Brits could be unemployed after coronavirus, says economist

We spoke to Jagjit Chadha , director of the National Institute of Economic and Social Research , asking if yesterday @ @ @ @ @ already starting to look a bit thin .

We spoke to Jagjit Chadha, director of the National Institute of Economic and Social Research, asking if yesterday’s summer statement is already starting to look a bit thin.


channel4uk--2020-07-09--Thousands of UK job losses announced as coronavirus hits economy hard

The Chancellor may have woken up today to excited headlines welcoming his £30 billion pound plan for jobs , but @ @ @ @ @ by the chilling reality of thousands more job losses .
Tonight the government announced a @ @ @ @ @ the lockdown in England .
Outdoor pools , outdoor theatres and amateur sport will be @ @ @ @ @ Saturday .
Beauticians , tattooists , spas and tanning salons can reopen from Monday while @ @ @ @ @ leisure centres can reopen from 25 July .
In Scotland Nicola Sturgeon announced the largest @ @ @ @ @ far .

The Chancellor may have woken up today to excited headlines welcoming his £30 billion pound plan for jobs, but by lunchtime he was confronted by the chilling reality of thousands more job losses.
Tonight the government announced a raft of new measures easing the lockdown in England.
Outdoor pools, outdoor theatres and amateur sport will be allowed to return from this Saturday.
Beauticians, tattooists, spas and tanning salons can reopen from Monday while indoor gyms, pools and leisure centres can reopen from 25 July.
In Scotland Nicola Sturgeon announced the largest lifting of lockdown measures so far.


channel4uk--2020-07-10--Mother talks about her son’s rapid descent into far-right extremism

Yesterday a report by the government ’ s advisers on counter terrorism highlighted how political and religious extremists have been @ @ @ @ @ hate online and recruit new followers .
With the biggest terror threat in the UK @ @ @ @ @ , we ’ ve been speaking to the mother of one young man about the @ @ @ @ @ ’ s rapid descent into extremism .

Yesterday a report by the government’s advisers on counter terrorism highlighted how political and religious extremists have been using the lockdown to spread hate online and recruit new followers.
With the biggest terror threat in the UK now coming from the far-right, we’ve been speaking to the mother of one young man about the horrors of watching her child’s rapid descent into extremism.


channel4uk--2020-07-10--‘I wasn’t a threat to anyone, I wasn’t a danger to anyone’ – Independent’s Andrew Buncombe

The Independent newspaper ’ s chief US Correspondent Andrew Buncombe has reported from numerous trouble spots around the world in @ @ @ @ @ had been arrested before – in Cuba and Pakistan , countries not known for their @ @ @ @ @ the right to protest .
But this time it was in the United States .
@ @ @ @ @ Lives Matter demonstration in Seattle earlier this month .

The Independent newspaper’s chief US Correspondent Andrew Buncombe has reported from numerous trouble spots around the world in his 30-year career.
He had been arrested before – in Cuba and Pakistan, countries not known for their defence of free speech or the right to protest. But this time it was in the United States. He was covering a Black Lives Matter demonstration in Seattle earlier this month.


channel4uk--2020-07-10--‘People of colour will find solace by making their solace and protecting themselves’ – actor Wendell

‘People of colour will find solace by making their solace and protecting themselves’ – actor Wendell Pierce on Black Lives Matter

Many aficionados of the box set crime drama acknowledge The Wire as among the best of the genre ever to @ @ @ @ @ one of its most lauded stars , Wendell Pierce , saw the pilot for the @ @ @ @ @ it would never get anywhere .
Pierce , who embodied an unflappable cop , has @ @ @ @ @ Markle ’ s character ’ s father in the TV series , Suits .
His @ @ @ @ @ explores the morality of the death penalty .
He ’ s been speaking to us @ @ @ @ @ , Black Lives Matter and racial injustice in America .

Many aficionados of the box set crime drama acknowledge The Wire as among the best of the genre ever to be produced.
But when one of its most lauded stars, Wendell Pierce, saw the pilot for the first time, he thought it would never get anywhere.
Pierce, who embodied an unflappable cop, has gone on to play Meghan Markle’s character’s father in the TV series, Suits.
His latest film ‘Clemency’ explores the morality of the death penalty.
He’s been speaking to us about the future of theatres, Black Lives Matter and racial injustice in America.


channel4uk--2020-07-10--‘There is no question the US-China relationship is the central relationship of our time’: former US

‘There is no question the US-China relationship is the central relationship of our time’: former US Under Secretary of State, Wendy Sherman

And joining Matt now is Professor Wendy Sherman who served as President Obama ’ s Under Secretary of State and @ @ @ @ @ .

And joining Matt now is Professor Wendy Sherman who served as President Obama’s Under Secretary of State and advises the Joe Biden campaign.


channel4uk--2020-07-10--‘The US will need to come to terms with the reality of a China which may be larger and more impactfu

‘The US will need to come to terms with the reality of a China which may be larger and more impactful’  – Victor Gao

Some theorists have called it Thucydides Trap after the historian of the war between Athens and Sparta – the idea @ @ @ @ @ and a rising power will always end up at war , even if they try @ @ @ @ @ our time those powers are America and China , and the growing tension between them @ @ @ @ @ Hong Kong .
Can they be managed , by changes in Washington and Beijing , @ @ @ @ @ shape of the era to come ?
We spoke to Victor Gao – a Chinese @ @ @ @ @ started by asking him whether these tensions were down to the Trump presidency .

Some theorists have called it Thucydides Trap after the historian of the war between Athens and Sparta – the idea being that a declining power and a rising power will always end up at war, even if they try to avoid it.
In our time those powers are America and China, and the growing tension between them over trade, Covid and Hong Kong. Can they be managed, by changes in Washington and Beijing, or is this now the shape of the era to come?
We spoke to Victor Gao – a Chinese international relations expert – and started by asking him whether these tensions were down to the Trump presidency.


channel4uk--2020-07-10--Depp libel court case told of star’s drug and and drink-fuelled lifestyle

When Johnny Depp set about suing The Sun he hoped the legal action would clear his name .
The newspaper @ @ @ @ @ him as a “ wife beater ” , following allegations of domestic violence from his @ @ @ @ @ can ’ t have expected it to play out as it has , with the @ @ @ @ @ High Court providing details of his drug and drink-fuelled lifestyle and the collapse of his @ @ @ @ @ this report contains some disturbing details that were heard in court .

When Johnny Depp set about suing The Sun he hoped the legal action would clear his name.
The newspaper had published an article describing him as a “wife beater”, following allegations of domestic violence from his ex-wife Amber Heard.
He can’t have expected it to play out as it has, with the last few days in the High Court providing details of his drug and drink-fuelled lifestyle and the collapse of his marriage.
A warning: this report contains some disturbing details that were heard in court.


channel4uk--2020-07-10--Johnson hints at compulsory face masks in shops in England

The lockdown landscape continues to change in the United Kingdom – Boris Johnson has just floated the idea of making @ @ @ @ @ faces , which became compulsory in Scotland today .
And after a letter to the @ @ @ @ @ warning of a hidden catastrophe if relatives are not allowed to visit their loved ones @ @ @ @ @ government has hinted that restrictions in England could be lifted soon .

The lockdown landscape continues to change in the United Kingdom – Boris Johnson has just floated the idea of making shoppers in England cover their faces, which became compulsory in Scotland today.
And after a letter to the UK government from dementia charities warning of a hidden catastrophe if relatives are not allowed to visit their loved ones in care homes, the government has hinted that restrictions in England could be lifted soon.


channel4uk--2020-07-10--UK opts out of EU vaccine scheme

UK opts out of EU vaccine scheme

The world is waiting in hope for a vaccine which can defeat the virus .
Boris Johnson said back in @ @ @ @ @ be vital if we are to return to anything like normality .
But today the @ @ @ @ @ vaccine scheme that would see all EU member states bargain with manufacturers together .

The world is waiting in hope for a vaccine which can defeat the virus. Boris Johnson said back in May that a vaccine would be vital if we are to return to anything like normality. But today the government opted out of a vaccine scheme that would see all EU member states bargain with manufacturers together.


channel4uk--2020-07-10--US governor’s ‘wear masks indoors’ order angers some on civil liberties grounds

In the United States the virus continues to surge with more than three million confirmed cases and a series of @ @ @ @ @ there .
Much of the rise has been driven by states which were among the @ @ @ @ @ and where many feel the wearing of face masks is not the American way .

In the United States the virus continues to surge with more than three million confirmed cases and a series of record-setting numbers of daily infections there.
Much of the rise has been driven by states which were among the earliest to lift lockdown restrictions and where many feel the wearing of face masks is not the American way.


channel4uk--2020-07-10--Poor forced to collect Covid corpses for work in Peru

The World Health Organization has recorded a record increase in global cases and today warned the pandemic is accelerating and @ @ @ @ @ under control in most of the world .
In the last 24 hours the global @ @ @ @ @ cases .
There are now more than 12 million confirmed cases and 550,000 recorded deaths @ @ @ @ @ Brazil and India now have the greatest number of cases .
And despite imposing one @ @ @ @ @ lockdowns in South America , Peru now has the fifth highest number of cases worldwide @ @ @ @ @ only 30 million , with poverty and crowded food markets blamed for fuelling the spread @ @ @ @

The World Health Organization has recorded a record increase in global cases and today warned the pandemic is accelerating and that the virus is not under control in most of the world.
In the last 24 hours the global total rose by almost 230,000 cases. There are now more than 12 million confirmed cases and 550,000 recorded deaths. The United States, Brazil and India now have the greatest number of cases.
And despite imposing one of the earliest and strictest lockdowns in South America, Peru now has the fifth highest number of cases worldwide despite having a population of only 30 million, with poverty and crowded food markets blamed for fuelling the spread of the virus.