Covid Rules Not Ruled Out

Today Nigel Farage resigns as an MP, triggering a by-election in Clacton which he says he plans to stand in. He is currently facing an ongoing parliamentary standards investigation into whether he should have declared a £5 million gift he received from the cryptocurrency billiona ...  Show more

Today, Chris speaks to Sir Keir Starmer, the prime minister, about the resignation of his defence secretary John Healey, his plans for the Defence Investment Plan, and whether or not he’ll fight a potential leadership election.You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If ...  Show more

Sobering warning from the UK with Covid cases expected to soar to 200,000 a day. Thousands of families forced into isolation just days before Christmas after being exposed to Covid. And, find out who has been named Times Magazine’s Person of the Year.See omnystudio.com/listener f ...  Show more

It’s been another eventful week in politics with the reduction of the pandemic unemployment payment coinciding with the announcement of ten new advisors for junior ministers. All the while, four ministers are under restricted measures after coming into contact with a positive cas ...  Show more

Dr. Amy Compton-Phillips, Chief Clinical Officer at Providence St. Joseph Health, discusses efforts to contain the coronavirus outbreak. Bloomberg Opinion Columnist Justin Fox talks about the focus on those most-at-risk for the virus. James Hardiman, Leisure Analyst at Wedbush Se ...  Show more

A sudden rise in coronavirus cases has sparked alarm and a strengthening of public health measures. As of today, much of the UK is living by "the rule of six". Could this be the beginning of a second wave?Guest: Tom Whipple, science editor, The Times. Host: Manveen Rana. Clips: T ...  Show more