Why a staggered approach to curfew would be better for the economy and our health
London’s hospitality industry has lashed out at Boris Johnson’s ‘misguided’ 10pm curfew, saying it's causing huge damage to the economy without the scientific evidence to back up the health benefits. ...
7 Okt 202013min
Boris Johnson tries to raise hopes of Tory MPs amid pandemic and economic crisis
Boris Johnson promised to rebuild the nation from the ‘darkest moments’ of the Covid-19 pandemic as he addressed the Conservative Party conference. Following his huge election in, his speech should be...
6 Okt 202013min
Coronavirus: Prof Karol Sikora's anger after a spreadsheet error 'missed' 16,000 coronavirus cases; and did James Bond just kill cinema?
People may have caught Covid-19 because an Excel spreadsheet failure stopped nearly 16,000 cases being transferred swiftly to the test-and-trace system. The mistake's baffled medics like former World ...
5 Okt 202016min
Donald Trump's coronavirus diagnosis has changed America already; And why did an MP with Covid take a train trip?
The White House is insisting it's business as usual in the Oval Office, with Donald Trump continuing to work despite testing positive for coronavirus. But, already there are signs the country's going ...
2 Okt 202016min
Harry and Meghan exclusive interview: We must end structural racism in Britain
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have given an exclusive interview to the Evening Standard, where they mark the start of Black History Month with a call for Britain to grasp an opportunity for change. S...
1 Okt 20209min
Trump v Biden: Is the presidential debate format broken? And why Paris is letting restaurants stay open late
#CutHisMic has been all over social media after a US presidential debate that descended into chaos. Moderator Chris Wallace seemed unable to control Donald Trump, who repeatedly shouted at, insulted a...
30 Sep 202016min
Coronavirus: Students can go home for Christmas; and a Tory MP explains why he's rebelling
After weeks of uncertainty students have been told they can go home for Christmas if they want, although they might have to self-isolate before leaving. The education secretary Gavin Williamson's anno...
29 Sep 202012min
Covid: more London lockdown restrictions on the way. And will Trump's tax bill change the election?
Ministers are not ruling out a new social clampdown in London and parts of England, which could see a ban on households mixing indoors, as well as pubs, restaurants and clubs closing for at least two ...
28 Sep 202015min
