Episodes

  • Does the Government's response to coronavirus make sense?

    Does the Government's response to coronavirus make sense?
    Mar 12 2020
    So far, ten people in the UK have died with the virus, and almost 6-hundred have been diagnosed. But government experts believe between 5 and 10-thousand people here might have it. The PM's also asking all foreign school trips to be cancelled - while people over 70 shouldn't go on cruises. He says the most dangerous period is still weeks away.
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    42 mins
  • Are you reassured by the budget measures today?

    Are you reassured by the budget measures today?
    Mar 11 2020
    The Treasury said hundreds of billions of pounds will be pledged on Wednesday to invest in infrastructure including roads, railways, broadband and housing. However, the Government has faced criticism for delaying its key National Infrastructure Strategy to tackle the climate crisis and boost transport connectivity.
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    42 mins
  • Is the UK prepared for an Italian style lockdown?

    Is the UK prepared for an Italian style lockdown?
    Mar 10 2020
    Dr Jenny Harries defended the Government's decision to delay closing schools and the introduction of other stringent tactics, saying experts are assessing new cases on an hourly basis to achieve a "balanced response".
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    42 mins
  • Are you satisfied with the Government's response?

    Are you satisfied with the Government's response?
    Mar 9 2020
    319 people in the UK have so far been diagnosed with the disease. The Prime Minister says 'preparations' are being made for the UK to move to the next phase of tackling it.
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    41 mins
  • Are we getting leadership during the Coronavirus outbreak?

    Are we getting leadership during the Coronavirus outbreak?
    Mar 8 2020
    Here - the Government's expected to say workers will get protection if they take time off to look after anyone who's sick. Some court proceedings could be heard via video link.
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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • Would you have liked to have seen a travel ban from high risk areas?

    Would you have liked to have seen a travel ban from high risk areas?
    Mar 5 2020
    The total number of cases in the UK's gone up to at least 115. The Prime Minister's expressed his concern but insists the outbreak is under control and being well managed:
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    43 mins
  • Are you reassured by what you heard today?

    Are you reassured by what you heard today?
    Mar 3 2020
    The 27-page document sets out the UK-wide response to Covid-19 amid widespread concerns about the impact the virus will have on people's wellbeing, the economy and public services. Measures aimed at delaying the spread of the virus could include school closures, "reducing the number of large-scale gatherings" and encouraging greater home working.
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    42 mins
  • Have you changed your daily habits due to Coronavirus?

    Have you changed your daily habits due to Coronavirus?
    Mar 2 2020
    Four new cases - among people from Hertfordshire, south Devon and Kent - were announced on Monday. All had travelled recently to Italy, which is experiencing the biggest outbreak in Europe. The Prime Minister warned earlier that more cases in the UK are likely as he urged people to wash their hands to the tune of Happy Birthday. Speaking after an emergency Cobra meeting where ministers discussed a "battle plan" to be published on Tuesday, Mr Johnson said the spread of Covid-19 was likely to become "more significant" for the UK in coming days.
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    43 mins