Is a second wave of coronavirus inevitable? Plus U-turns, testing and trims
05/22/20 • 44 min
In this week's episode we speak to Ilan Kelman, Professor of Disasters and Health at University College London, who talks us through the risk of a second peak of Covid-19.
Robert Peston gives us his insight into this week's government U-turns and the progress of the UK's coronavirus testing and tracing regime.
And all the team discuss what they're doing to mitigate the impacts of having no access to a hairdresser.
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In this week's episode we speak to Ilan Kelman, Professor of Disasters and Health at University College London, who talks us through the risk of a second peak of Covid-19.
Robert Peston gives us his insight into this week's government U-turns and the progress of the UK's coronavirus testing and tracing regime.
And all the team discuss what they're doing to mitigate the impacts of having no access to a hairdresser.
Remember to like, subscribe and rate us five stars.
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Stay Alert or Stay at Home? Andy Burnham interview plus furlough update
Stay Alert or Stay at Home? Andy Burnham interview plus furlough update
A lot has changed in the UK this week, but not necessarily in every region of it. Boris Johnson has adjusted England's coronavirus lockdown message to Stay Alert, while Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland are sticking with Stay at Home.
What does this all mean for member of the public? What extra freedoms do those in England have over people living in other regions of the UK?
We speak to Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, who tells us about the lack of communication from Westminster and that he'd be doing the same as Nicola Sturgeon in keeping lockdown near-enough unaltered.
And Chancellor Rishi Sunak has extended the coronavirus job retention scheme to pay 80% of people's wages for a further four months.
Robert Peston explains the finer details of the extension, plus how it will impact businesses and individuals.
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This week Shehab and Robert discuss the implications of Dominic Cummings' trip to Durham.
Labour's former communications director Alastair Campbell tells us what he thinks about it all.
And Robert gives his take on how the economy will be restarted.
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