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Coronavirus UK: LBC Update with Nick Ferrari

During this Global Pandemic, LBC’s Nick Ferrari provides you with insight into everything you need to know around the Coronavirus outbreak. As this rapidly developing situation continues, Nick will be speaking to experts every day to bring you the latest news and to give you the best advice.

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Coronavirus UK: LBC Update with Nick Ferrari
Pfizer BioNTech vaccine gets approval from 2020-12-02T13:53

Nick Ferrari talks to Health Secretary Matt Hancock after the news that the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine gets the go ahead.

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Coronavirus UK: LBC Update with Nick Ferrari
Tiers for fears from 2020-11-24T12:05

Lockdown will end and tiers are back, and Nick speaks to the Professor behind the Oxford/AstraZenica vaccine

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Coronavirus UK: LBC Update with Nick Ferrari
What will happen to lockdown rules over Christmas? from 2020-11-23T13:17

Matt Hancock talks about the results of the Oxford vaccine trials, and how will the lockdown be eased over Christmas?

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Coronavirus UK: LBC Update with Nick Ferrari
Another Vaccine on the way from 2020-11-17T11:27

Nick discusses the latest vaccine close to release, and would you let a volunteer inject you with it, and Housing minister Robert Jenrick on whether we may be out of lockdown for Christmas.

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Coronavirus UK: LBC Update with Nick Ferrari
Massive increase in Covid testing from 2020-11-16T13:32

Matt Hancock joins Nick Ferrari to tell him about the two new testing labs set to increase Covid-19 testing capacity and will he take the vaccine?

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Introducing Hunting Ghislaine with John Sweeney from 2020-11-13T14:15

Hi Coronavirus UK Update fansLBC have a new podcast we think you’ll enjoy - Hosted by legendary reporter John Sweeney, Hunting Ghislaine is a 6 part series about Ghislaine Maxwell, the daughter of ...

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Would you tell your Mum to take the vaccine? from 2020-11-12T11:11

England's Deputy Chief Medical officer, Jonathan Van Tam says he would tell his own Mum to take the vaccine, and will a £5 covid test help to open theatres and venues?

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Is the vaccine on its way? from 2020-11-10T13:46

Health Sec Matt Hancock talks to Nick about the new Pfizer vaccine

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Coronavirus UK: LBC Update with Nick Ferrari
Furlough extended until next March from 2020-11-06T12:10

Nadhim Zahawi discusses the furlough extension with Nick Ferrari

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How long does immunity last if you've had Covd-19? from 2020-10-27T13:35

New research indicates how long covid immunity lasts - and it's not great news!

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Self-isolation time for Coronavirus contacts could be halved from 2020-10-26T11:20

The 14 day self-isolation period for contacts of people who test positive for Coronavirus could be reduced to 7 days due to fears over compliance. Meanwhile, Welsh supermarkets have blocked off ais...

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The new £10, 10-minute test from 2020-10-22T12:45

Even the Police don't know the rules, and a new £10, 10 minute Coronavirus test.

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Coronavirus UK: LBC Update with Nick Ferrari
Fancy a drink? You'll need to prove your address. from 2020-10-21T12:35

Manchester deadlock breaks over Tier-3 restrictions and if you want to go out for dinner, get ready to prove your address.

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Will Manchester agree to Tier-3? from 2020-10-20T13:15

Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham still pushing for a better deal before agreeing to Tier-3, and Sir Patrick Vallance says : 'we need to learn to live with Coronavirus'

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London moves to Tier 2, whilst Manchester refuses Tier 3 from 2020-10-16T11:10

London, Essex, York and other areas have moved to Tier 2 Coronavirus restrictions, whilst Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham said local leaders were opposed to "flawed and unfair" Tier 3 rules.

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Introducing 'What Next?' with Lionel Barber from 2020-10-15T11:01

Hi Daily Update fans LBC have a new podcast we think you’ll enjoy - Hosted by Lionel Barber, the former Editor of the Financial Times, What Next? focuses on life after COVID-19 and sees the multi-...

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Are we neglecting other illnesses by implementing too many restrictions? from 2020-10-15T10:37

As the Prime Minister defends his new system of local alert tiers, Nick asks if the new restrictions are causing us to neglect other illnesses. Meanwhile, ministers want to put universities in to l...

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Shielding won't resume for the vulnerable from 2020-10-14T10:31

Despite the introduction of a new three-tier Coronavirus alert system amid rising rates of the disease, England's deputy chief medical officer Jenny Harries says shielding won't resume for those wh...

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New three-tier local alert system confirmed from 2020-10-13T10:21

A new three-tier local Covid alert system has been announced by PM Boris Johnson, with Liverpool placed in the "very high" category. Also, Nightingale hospitals in the North of England are told to ...

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New Covid lockdown will see people ordered not to leave their homes from 2020-10-12T11:03

The PM's new three-tier local lockdown system will see millions ordered not to leave their homes, but is it enforceable? Meanwhile, £257 million has been pledged to save cultural organisations acro...

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England expected to be split into three different lockdown tiers from 2020-10-09T10:57

England is expected to be split into three different lockdown tiers, whilst Covid causes the longest NHS backlog since 2008.

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Coronavirus UK: LBC Update with Nick Ferrari
Pubs closing in Scotland, is England next? from 2020-10-08T11:18

Pubs closing, 10pm curfew, but based on what data?

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Covid test results lost&found! from 2020-10-05T10:48

How did the government lose around 15,000 Covid-19 test results?

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Students in Lockdown from 2020-09-28T12:23

Students can't leave their student accomodation, and is the new Covid-19 App working?

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Coronavirus UK: LBC Update with Nick Ferrari
Track and trace app unveiled from 2020-09-24T15:40

Health Secretary Matt Hancock speaks to Nick Ferrari as he launches the NHS track and trace app

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Boris announces new restrictions from 2020-09-23T10:20

Nick Ferrari looks at the new measures announced by the Prime Minister last night. More people will now have to wear masks at work, and pubs will have to close at 10pm every night. The number of pe...

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The new lockdown rules are coming from 2020-09-22T11:01

Bars&Restaurants will be told to close at 10pm

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Is Lockdown 2 coming? from 2020-09-21T12:19

Hancock warns : follow the new Covid rules or they will have to get tougher

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Did Sweden get it right? from 2020-09-18T11:00

Track&trace - do we have enough tests? Matt Hancock speaks to Nick, and Sweden took a different approach to Covid-19 and seem to be coping well.

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Half of workers never expect to return to 5 day week from 2020-09-17T13:51

Headteachers warn Boris Johnson over the the lack of coronaviorus tests. Nick Ferrari speaks to Baroness Helena Morrissey about how the working week might change. Plus Ed Argar announces new measur...

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Coronavirus UK: LBC Update with Nick Ferrari
Testing, Testing,123 from 2020-09-16T11:20

Nick Ferrari looks at the testing fiasco and whether the problems will be sorted out within weeks just as Matt Hancock says. With news that 88% of pupils have returned to shool, Nick looks at a tea...

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Coronavirus UK: LBC Update with Nick Ferrari
Operation Moonshot from 2020-09-10T10:50

Nick Ferrari looks at Boris Johnson's 'rule of six' after he said "we must act" to avoid another lockdown as virus cases rise in England. Nick examines the Prime Minister's "moonshot" plan to contr...

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Coronavirus UK: LBC Update with Nick Ferrari
Ban on social gatherings of six or more from 2020-09-09T11:32

Nick Ferrari looks at the Government's announcement that the number of people legally allowed to meet socially reduced from 30 to six, with reasonable exemptions. The limit applies nationally, indo...

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Coronavirus UK: LBC Update with Nick Ferrari
London's West End at risk of major job losses from 2020-09-02T12:04

With news that London's West End could lose 50,000 retail staff due the drop in foreign visitors and office workers due to Coronavirus, Nick Ferrari looks at the long term consequences. With the re...

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TUI flight produces 7 confirmed covid-19 cases from 2020-09-01T11:40

Some passengers seen not wearing masks on a TUI flight that has 7 people test positive for Covid-19, and schools minister Nick Gibb on students returning this week.

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Coronavirus UK: LBC Update with Nick Ferrari
Highest number of cases since mid-June from 2020-08-28T11:48

Nick Ferrari examines why we have the highest number of daily cases since mid-June. Professor Stuart Neil, Professor of Virology at King's College London discusses whether this could be the beginni...

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Money for Isolating from 2020-08-27T09:54

Nick Ferrari looks at how some restaurants may extend the 'Eat Out' scheme in September funded by themselves. Health Secretary Matt Hancock announces the new payment for people self isolating in h...

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U-Turn over face masks in Secondary Schools from 2020-08-26T10:39

Nick Ferrari looks at the the so called u-turn on advice over the use of face masks in secondary schools. Education Secretary Gavin Williamson joins Nick to explain the change in advice. Also some ...

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Matt Hancock explains why he scrapped Public Health England from 2020-08-19T12:18

Nick Ferrari looks at the decision to replace Public Health England. Health Secretary Matt Hancock joins Nick to explain the new body set up in its place.

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Public Health England "to be replaced" from 2020-08-17T14:16

Public Health England is to be replaced by a new agency that will specifically deal with protecting the country from pandemics, according to a report.

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France added to quarantine list from 2020-08-14T13:00

Nick Ferrari looks at new deterrents unveiled by Boris Johnson that could see people fined over £3,000 for not wearing a face mask in public. Nick then turns his attention to the the fact that Fran...

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Coronavirus UK: LBC Update with Nick Ferrari
Changes to test and trace from 2020-08-11T12:18

Changes to test and trace, health minister Ed Argar joins Nick

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Local ban on visiting homes in Northern England from 2020-07-31T12:46

Nick Ferrari looks at the latest announcement that visiting people at home is banned in parts of Northern England. Dr David Nabarro, who is the Special envoy on COVID-19 to the World Health Organis...

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Coronavirus UK: LBC Update with Nick Ferrari
Second peak? from 2020-07-30T12:33

As the boss of Barclays says he wants staff back in the office over the coming months, Nick Ferrari looks at how this can be achieved. He is joined by the former Dragon from Dragon’s Den Theo Paphi...

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Should we test all passengers upon arrival? from 2020-07-29T11:10

As Boris Johnson warns of a possible second wave in Europe, Nick looks at the idea of testing all passengers upon arrival. He is joined by Chief Executive of Heathrow Airport, John Holland-Kaye and...

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Coronavirus UK: LBC Update with Nick Ferrari
Spain back on the quarantine list from 2020-07-27T12:52

Travellers to Spain get just a few hours notice that they'll now have to quarantine for 14 days on their return

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Masks now compulsory in England shops from 2020-07-24T11:28

New mask law comes in to force : what will happen in shops?

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Coronavirus UK: LBC Update with Nick Ferrari
Care home visits allowed again from 2020-07-23T11:11

You can visit relatives in care homes again - but with conditions, and have there been any cases of transmission from pupil to teacher in schools?

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Have we got a vaccine already? from 2020-07-21T12:51

Details on the Oxfrod vaccine progress.

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Should we return to the office? from 2020-07-17T12:16

Tom Swarbrick stands in for Nick Ferrari this week. Tom looks at the suggestion yesterday by the Government’s top scientific adviser, Sir Patrick Vallance that there is “absolutely no reason” to ch...

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The R Rate was ‘lower than thought’ back in May from 2020-07-16T12:37

Tom Swarbrick is standing in for Nick Ferrari this week. Tom looks at two possible good news stories that the R rate (Rate of Infection) was lower than previously thought back in May. This comes as...

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Coronavirus UK: LBC Update with Nick Ferrari
Confusion over face masks from 2020-07-15T11:16

Tom Swarbrick stands in for Nick Ferrari this week. First up is Health Secretary Matt Hancock who tries to clear up the mixed messaging over the use of face masks. As Boris Johnson comes under pres...

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Rishi Sunak speaks to Nick from 2020-07-09T11:02

Chancellor Rishi Sunak&Shadow Chancellor Anneliese Dodds join Nick to discuss the latest Coronavirus stimulus package

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Will taking a Covid-19 test at work get you taxed? from 2020-07-08T11:40

Tax laws could mean that if your employer gives you a Covid-19 test, you could get charged tax on it, and the refusal to wear a mask in public is as bad as drink driving says Royal Society chief.

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Would you take a vaccine? from 2020-07-07T11:02

Boris criticises care homes procedures, and would you take a vaccine if it became available?

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Sir Keir Starmer takes calls from listeners from 2020-07-06T09:43

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer takes listeners calls.

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Boris Johnson takes calls from listeners from 2020-07-03T09:52

In his first phone-in since contracting Coronavirus, Boris Johnson joins Nick Ferrari and takes calls from listeners.

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Finding a new job during lockdown from 2020-07-02T12:04

Nick speaks to government minister Simon Clarke about local lockdowns, and how are you supposed to find a new job during a pandemic?

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Leicester in Lockdown from 2020-06-30T12:50

As Coronavirus cases increase in Leicester, they city has become the first to experience a local lockdown. Nick speaks to the Conservative MP for North West Leicestershire, Andrew Bridgen and Chris...

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We could face local lockdowns from 2020-06-29T12:43

Nick speaks with the Mayor of Leicester Sir Peter Soulsby about the potential for the city to have a local lockdown. Willie Walsh who is the CEO of International Airlines Group, the parent company ...

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Pubs to reopen on a Saturday - how wise is that? from 2020-06-26T12:10

Nick looks at the proposed air bridges which could lift quarantine restrictions to may European countries. John Strickland, Director of the aviation firm JLS Consultancy - and previously a senior e...

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Mediterranean Air Bridges likely to be announced this weekend! from 2020-06-25T10:41

As Sir Keir Starmer presses Boris Johnson over track and trace, Nick looks at what implementation at a local level would look like with Greg Fell who is the Director of Public Health at Sheffield C...

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Making the most of lockdown freedoms from 2020-06-24T12:37

As we approach 4th July will you be making the most of the lockdown freedoms? Nick speaks to Professor Richard Bentall who is Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Sheffield, who's ...

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What amendments need to be made to the 2M rule? from 2020-06-22T12:45

Chief Political Correspondent at The Financial Times, Jim Pickard speaks to Nick about the impact on the economy when the 4th of July re-openings which are due to be announced tomorrow. Plus what a...

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A billion pounds for students to catch up with work from 2020-06-19T11:10

Education minister Nick Gibb sets out plans for students to catch up with missed work, and the tracing App u-turn.

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Track and trace app may not be ready till winter from 2020-06-18T11:56

Nick questions Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab over reports that the track and trace app may now not be ready until the winter. Shadow Health Secretary Jonathan Ashworth shares his views on whether ...

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Breakthrough drug approved! from 2020-06-17T11:06

Nick is joined by Health Secretary Matt Hancock to talk about the breakthrough drug Dexamethasone which has provided some positive results. Mr Hancock also shares his concerns over the suspected se...

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Covid-19 Vaccine now at human trial stage from 2020-06-16T12:27

Could there be good news on the horizon? The Government funded Imperial College Covid-19 vaccine has now moved onto its first human trials. Professor Robin Shattock from the Department of Infectiou...

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First results of the Test&Trace system are released from 2020-06-12T12:59

Test&Trace results are in, Health Minister Ed Argar joins Nick, and will the 2 Metre rule be reduced?

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Who's in your Support Bubble? from 2020-06-11T12:01

Robert West, Professor in Health Psychology at UCL’s Institute of Epidemiology and Health, and a member of the Scientific Pandemic Influenza Group on Behaviours (SPI-B), which advises SAGE looks at...

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Zoos to reopen from Monday but not schools? from 2020-06-10T12:29

Nadhim Zahawi, Business Minister and Conservative MP for Stratford-on-Avon joins Nick to talk about the plan to reopen shops from Monday. Also the plan to reduce the 2 metre social distancing rule ...

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Primary Schools to remain closed till September from 2020-06-09T12:05

Nick looks at reports that Primary Schools may not go back now before September. He is joined by Anne Longfield OBE, The Children's Commissioner for England and Jerry Glazier who is the Teacher and...

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Quarantine for UK arrivals for 14 days starts today from 2020-06-08T11:51

Willie Walsh, CEO of International Airlines Group, the parent company for British Airways and John Holland-Kaye, the Chief Executive of Heathrow Airport join Nick to discuss the new rules on self i...

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You will have to wear a face mask on public transport from 2020-06-05T11:56

The Government releases new advice including compulsory face covering on public transport from Monday 15th June. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps tells Nick why.

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Is it time to end Clap for Carers? from 2020-06-04T10:49

Nick looks at the possibility whether Covid-19 have been present as early as November. To discuss this suggestion, Nick is joined by Dr Nathalie MacDermott, Clinical lecturer in infectious diseases...

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PHE: Covid-19 death rate in England higher among BAME people from 2020-06-03T11:45

Nick looks at the higher risk to death for people from BAME backgrounds. He speaks to Dr Neeraj Bhala, Consultant Physician at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham, who published an article in Th...

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Is it a sex ban? from 2020-06-02T10:25

Nick speaks to Housing Minister Simon Clarke about the new law that would stop people staying over their partner's house for sex under new rules which say, no person may participate in a gathering ...

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Will the new lockdown rules work? from 2020-06-01T10:55

New lockdown rules come in to force, and schools re-open for some pupils.

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How many people can you meet at once now? from 2020-05-29T12:17

As Boris Johnson announces some relaxation to the lockdown rules, find out how many people you can meet up with from this Monday.

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Track and trace system goes live from 2020-05-28T14:42

Health Secretary Matt Hancock joins Nick to launch the new track and trace system. Nick also discusses the possibility of reducing the two metre social distancing rule. HE is joined by tow leading ...

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No review of lockdown fines over Cummings question from 2020-05-27T12:03

Nick speaks to Sir Peter Fahy, Former Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police over the decision not reimburse fines for parents travelling during lockdown. Nick also speaks to Housing&Commu...

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Is Cummings undermining the Government's messaging? from 2020-05-26T11:51

Nick speaks to Cabinet Minister Michael Gove about Dominic Cummings and also admits he has driven with his wife to test his eyesight. Nick also examines the plan to allow shops across England to o...

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Cummings and goings plus schools to reopen from 2020-05-25T12:00

Nick speaks to Education Secretary Gavin Williamson about the controversy surrounding Dominic Cummings. Nick also examines the pros and cons of schools reopening on the 1st June. Nick is joined by ...

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Scientific evidence on re-opening schools to be published from 2020-05-22T13:30

Scientific evidence on re-opening schools to be published, Brandon Lewis talks to Nick, and how the lockdown ease compares in Scotland

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Plan to ease lockdown in ten days time from 2020-05-21T12:01

Nick looks at the merits of the plan track and trace system which is due to be I place by the 1st June. We speak to Professor Hugh Pennington, Emeritus Professor of Bacteriology at the University o...

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Should we see the SAGE advice? from 2020-05-20T11:42

With more than 11,000 deaths in care homes, Nick look’s at whether anything could have been done differently Home Secretary Priti Patel joins Nick to talk about publishing Government SAGE advice. ...

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So what exactly is an ‘air bridge’ and how does it affect you? from 2020-05-19T12:00

So what exactly is an ‘air bridge’? Nick examines the Transport Secretary Grant Shapps’ announcement on country exemption from quarantine. Also now loss of taste and smell have been added to the of...

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Vaccine for 30 Million Brits if trials successful from 2020-05-18T11:06

In what could be great news, Nick Ferrari speaks to Dr Katrina Pollock, Senior Clinical Research Fellow in Vaccinology and principal investigator for the COVID-19 vaccine trials at Imperial College...

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How many businesses will go bust? from 2020-05-15T13:50

Nick looks at the impact to business of the Coronavirus crisis, and the protests this weekend against lockdown measures.

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Is it safe for schools to reopen? from 2020-05-14T11:52

‘Nick examines the Union's warning that it is not safe to reopen schools. He is joined by Robert Halfon, Chair of the Education Select Committee. Nick also questions Health Minister Ed Argar over t...

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Is there enough protection for transport workers? from 2020-05-13T12:41

Nick is joined by Grant Shapps, Secretary of State for Transport, Anneliese Dodds, Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer and Paul Johnson, Director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies

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Matt Hancock insists the messaging is clear from 2020-05-12T11:00

Health Secretary Matt Hancock tells Nick that the messaging on the easing of the lockdown is clear. Nick also asks him about face coverings and children returning to school. Plus Travel Editor fo...

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Confusion over the Government advice? from 2020-05-11T11:41

After the Prime Minister's address to the nation last night, Nick speaks to Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab about the new 'Stay Alert' advice. Plus Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer takes your question...

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What will the first changes to Lockdown be? from 2020-05-08T11:00

On Sunday, the government are due to announce some initial changes to Lockdown measures - what will they be? And a leaked report in to operarion Cygnus reveals the government were warned that pand...

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Easing the Lockdown from 2020-05-07T12:10

Nick speaks to Brandon Lewis, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and Lord (Norman) Lamont, Former Chancellor of the Exchequer about the Government's plans to ease the lockdown. Nick is also jo...

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Why does the UK now have the highest number of deaths in Europe? from 2020-05-06T10:36

With the UK now having the highest number of deaths in Europe after passing Italy's total, Nick speaks to Security Minister James Brokenshire about the alarming figure. Nick also asks how workers w...

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Do you have confidence in the new track and trace app? from 2020-05-05T11:58

Sir Keir Starmer joins Nick to discuss whether he thinks the new track and trace app. Health Secretary Matt Hancock responds to Sir Keir Starmer's suggestion about a consensus before relaxing the l...

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Should the over 70's stay indoors once lockdown is over? from 2020-05-04T12:02

Boris Johnson's plan to get Britain back to work has been unveiled but how cautious should we be about easing the lockdown? Nick speaks to Andrew Griffith, Former chief business advisor to Boris J...

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Boris says we've passed the Coronavirus peak. from 2020-05-01T13:17

Boris returns for his first Downing Street briefing since recovering from Covid-19. Have we now passed the peak of infections?

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Will the Government miss the 100,000 testing target? from 2020-04-30T10:37

Nick asks Robert Buckland, Secretary of State for Justice whether the Government will reach the testing target set out by Matt Hancock earlier this month. Nick also speaks to Professor Sir David ...

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Will the Airline Industry Survive? from 2020-04-29T13:21

Nick asks if the airline industry will be able to adapt and survive the current climate and will we ever be sitting next to other passengers on flights again? Nick also speaks to Professor John Ne...

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Matt Hancock takes Nick Ferrari bet on reaching testing target from 2020-04-28T09:15

Health Secretary Matt Hancock answers questions on PPE, testing and why some children have died without any underlying conditions

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Boris warns of risking second wave of Coronavirus from 2020-04-27T12:22

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has labelled coronavirus an "invisible mugger" after his own personal experience facing off the deadly illness. Speaking outside Downing Street to mark his return, Mr J...

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Does Matt Hancock think we should wear masks? from 2020-04-24T12:06

Is Boris back in control on Monday? Sir Iain Duncan Smith tells us what he knows. Health Secretary Matt Hancock opening up testing for key workers and their families and the wearing of masks. Plus ...

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Is the lockdown easing? from 2020-04-23T10:39

Nick questions Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Brandon Lewis about Chris Whitty’s comments that social distancing is likely to last the rest of this year. Nick also speaks to Professor Gor...

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Will we be able to distribute a new vaccine quickly enough? from 2020-04-22T13:33

Nick speaks to the principal investigator for the COVID-19 vaccine trials at Imperial College London that the Government announced yesterday. Minister for Care Helen Whately is confident we will hi...

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Will you bet your political reputation on reaching 100,000 tests a day? from 2020-04-21T12:46

Will the Government reach Matt Hancock's target of 100,000 tests a day by the end of this month? Nick puts that that question to a Government minister and asks him to bet his political reputation o...

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Are summer schools the answer? from 2020-04-20T10:18

Nick reacts to Gavin Williamson setting out plans for schooling during the lockdown, and what hope is there for small businesses to keep going?

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Will we all be wearing masks soon? from 2020-04-17T13:29

Grant Shapps gives Nick the government update, Former Police Chief Hugh Orde talks about Policing the extended Lockdown, and will the advice soon be that we should all be wearing face masks?

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Health Secretary Matt Hancock from 2020-04-16T11:06

In today’s LBC Coronavirus Podcast, Nick Ferrari is joined by the Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham who says that social care staff are crying out for PPE and not a new CARE badge. Plus Nic...

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Coronavirus UK: LBC Update with Nick Ferrari
World Health Organisation Special Envoy answers your concerns from 2020-04-15T12:34

In today’s LBC Coronavirus Podcast, Nick Ferrari is joined by the Special envoy on COVID-19 to the World Health Organisation, Dr David Nabarro to answer your questions and concerns about this virus...

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Coronavirus UK: LBC Update with Nick Ferrari
Consumer Concerns from 2020-04-14T12:25

In today’s LBC Coronavirus Podcast, Nick Ferrari speaks to Former Cabinet Secretary, Lord Gus O’Donnell about the possible extension of the social distancing measures. Secretary of State for Work ...

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Coronavirus UK: LBC Update with Nick Ferrari
PM's Personal Thank You to NHS Workers from 2020-04-13T13:34

In today’s LBC Coronavirus Podcast, Nick Ferrari speaks to Will Walden, Former communications director to Boris Johnson about what he made of the PM's personal and emotional message to say thank yo...

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Coronavirus UK: LBC Update with Nick Ferrari
The lockdown must continue from 2020-04-10T12:00

Boris is out of intensive care, the Lockdown continues through the Easter, and your Education questions answered.

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Coronavirus UK: LBC Update with Nick Ferrari
Is a Lockdown extension coming? from 2020-04-09T13:20

In today’s LBC Coronavirus Podcast, Nick Ferrari speaks to Former Health Secretary Lord (Andrew) Lansley about whether an extension to the lockdown is on the cards. Acting Leader of the Liberal D...

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Coronavirus UK: LBC Update with Nick Ferrari
Cabinet Decision Making from 2020-04-08T10:55

Nick Ferrari gets an update on the PM’s condition from Health Minister Ed Argar Nick explores whether the Cabinet should act as equals and take over the decision making if the PM remains in hosp...

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Coronavirus UK: LBC Update with Nick Ferrari
PM in Intensive Care from 2020-04-07T12:58

In today’s LBC Coronavirus Podcast, Nick Ferrari examines the Prime Minister’s health following his admittance to Intensive Care Nick speaks to Cabinet Minister Michael Gove about the role of Fore...

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Coronavirus UK: LBC Update with Nick Ferrari
Coronavirus Myths Debunked from 2020-04-06T11:16

In today’s LBC Coronavirus Podcast, Nick Ferrari looks at the Queen’s address and whether it will have the desired effect of lifting the nation. Housing and Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick up...

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Coronavirus UK: LBC Update with Nick Ferrari
Matt Hancock is back and speaking to LBC from 2020-04-03T11:34

Today, Nick Ferrari is joined by current Health Secretary Matt Hancock who has just recovered from Covid-19, and former Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt answers listeners questions.

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Coronavirus UK: LBC Update with Nick Ferrari
Why are so few NHS staff being tested? from 2020-04-02T10:43

Testing is still not being performed on frontline NHS staff in any significant numbers. Nick is joined by Professor Paul Cosford, Emeritus Medical Director at Public Health England and also investi...

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Coronavirus UK: LBC Update with Nick Ferrari
Testing, Testing, Testing from 2020-04-01T11:55

Nick examines Michael Gove’s comments from the Downing Street Press Conference yesterday where he said the UK must go ‘further’ and ‘faster’ when it comes to testing capacity and whether or not Gov...

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Coronavirus UK: LBC Update with Nick Ferrari
Cutting Back On Bin Collections from 2020-03-31T12:35

Nick speaks with Transport Secretary Grant Shapps about how the police are interpreting the new lockdown guidelines plus Mr Shapps reports on the reduction in train and bus use. Nick also speak t...

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Coronavirus UK: LBC Update with Nick Ferrari
Retired Police Officers rejoin the force from 2020-03-30T11:31

Nick question’s the Government’s Health Minister as to why some NHS frontline staff are still struggling to get the correct Personal Protection Equipment Metropolitan Police Commissioner Cressida...

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Coronavirus UK: LBC Update with Nick Ferrari
Police use of Drones during Lockdown from 2020-03-27T12:49

In today’s LBC Coronavirus Podcast, Nick Ferrari asks whether it is acceptable for the police to use drones to take pictures of people out walking during the lockdown? He also looks at whether the...

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Coronavirus UK: LBC Update with Nick Ferrari
Protection for NHS Staff from 2020-03-26T13:57

Nick also speaks to one of the 450,000 people who have signed for the Government's NHS Volunteers scheme to help the vulnerable in society. Plus a look at why some banks are charging over 12% int...

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Coronavirus UK: LBC Update with Nick Ferrari
Aiming For 100,000 Tests Per Day from 2020-03-25T14:06

Nick also speaks to National Medical Director of NHS England, Professor Stephen Powis and George Magnus who is an Economist and Author – who predicted that the US sub-prime mortgage crisis would tr...

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Coronavirus UK: LBC Update with Nick Ferrari
What exactly is a key worker? Plus advice on home learning from 2020-03-24T14:19

Nick also questions Chancellor of Duchy of Lancaster Michael Gove about the latests lockdown measures including what exactly is a key worker? Plus how are parents coping with home learning?

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Coronavirus UK: LBC Update with Nick Ferrari
Is the lockdown coming? from 2020-03-23T12:00

Nick speaks to health Secretary Matt Hancock, former Sainsburys boss Justin King, and gets some advice from employment lawyer Daniel Barnett.

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Coronavirus UK: LBC Update with Nick Ferrari
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson speaks to Nick from 2020-03-19T12:00

The day after it's announced that schools will close on Friday, Nick speaks to Education Secretary Gavin Williamson

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Coronavirus UK: LBC Update with Nick Ferrari
What help for businesses? from 2020-03-18T02:00

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Coronavirus UK: LBC Update with Nick Ferrari
What help for businesses? from 2020-03-18T02:00

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Coronavirus UK: LBC Update with Nick Ferrari
What help for businesses? from 2020-03-18T02:00

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