The pingdemic: The great British unlocking experiment
The Story30 Heinä 2021

The pingdemic: The great British unlocking experiment

The so-called 'pingdemic' paralysed businesses, public services, and even the cabinet. But it was an inevitable side effect of lifting restrictions and letting the virus spread. As the world watches, will the decision to lift restrictions help or hinder business?

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Guests:

- Helen Heraty, owner of the Grays Court Hotel in York.

- Sabah Meddings, senior business reporter, The Sunday Times.

- Ben Spencer, science editor, The Sunday Times.

Host: Manveen Rana.

Clips: BBC, Sky News, Channel 4, ZOE.

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