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100,000 deaths: reflecting on those we have lost
100,000 lives lost: a figure that seemed inconceivable a year ago.
Violent protests as Indian farmers press Modi government’s on agricultural reforms
In a showdown of tractors versus tanks, thousands of farmers have taken to the streets of Delhi in protest over India's new agriculture reforms.
Covid pushes unemployment up to 5%
The number of people out of work across the UK has continued to rise. The impact of the Covid crisis on the jobs market has pushed unemployment up to 5%, with more than 800,000 workers dropping off company payrolls since the pandemic began. But even ...
CCTV footage of hours leading up to man’s death shown in public for first time
CCTV footage of the hours leading up to death of a man in police custody has been shown in public for the first time in seven years.
‘You never get as much vaccine as you thought you were going to get’ – Prof David Salisbury
We are joined by Professor David Salisbury, the former director of immunisation at the Department of Health.
UK quarantine hotels could be set up to combat Covid spread
Travellers arriving in Britain from coronavirus hotspots could be made to quarantine in designated hotels, to limit the spread of new variants of the virus. Ministers are meeting this evening to discuss the proposals. They could be imposed on people ...
‘The more social distancing, the faster the virus will decay’ – SAGE scientist Sir Mark Walport
We’re joined by Professor Sir Mark Walport, who is a SAGE adviser and former Chief Scientific Adviser.
Johnson ‘deeply sorry’ as UK Covid deaths exceed 100,000
Boris Johnson has given a personal apology for the 100,000 lives lost to Covid in the UK.
What do the biggest protests in the world mean for India’s government?
India is currently witnessing not just the biggest protests in its history - but the largest demonstrations in the world.
Progress has to be made protecting people before we even start to think about relaxing rules, says former director of immunisation
Professor David Salisbury is a former director of immunisation at the Department of Health
Channel 4 News’ Jon Snow has Covid vaccine
Jon Snow got a text last night telling him he could get vaccinated this morning.
‘These hospitals are brimming to full’
The prime minister has announced that the variant of the Covid virus which has become widespread in the UK may be more deadly.
Russell T Davies on ‘It’s A Sin’ and gay roles in drama
His latest drama ‘It's A Sin’ has already got some rave reviews before it airs tonight on Channel 4.
Nissan pledge on Sunderland plant after ‘positive’ Brexit deal
Nissan has committed its long-term future to its Sunderland car-making plant and has said the Brexit trade deal put the UK at an advantage.
Retail sales fall by record amount
Retail sales dropped by the largest amount on record last year, with many shops forced to close for months because of lockdown.