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Beijing faces a wave of anti-China sentiment led by the US in the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic.
We are constantly told that the virus does not discriminate. But it does, in a very real way, writes Rachael Revesz.
As the second week of Britain’s lockdown comes to an end, the government’s response to coronavirus is beginning to come under attack. As Boris Johnson, Matt Hancock and Chris Whitty self-isolate, a lack of answers over testing and protective equipment is prompting scathing criticism. Where have ministers gone wrong, and can they fix it?Senior Conservative MP and chair of the Commons science committee Greg Clark joins Arj Singh, Paul Waugh and Rachel Wearmouth to talk about the government’s handling of the pandemic.
I told myself 2020 would be ‘my year’. I’m not at all sure of that any more – and I know I’m not alone, writes Tavleen Tarrant.
The US has overtaken China as the country with the highest number of covid-19 cases globally, topping 82,000. Meanwhile, WHO has said it is seeing “encouraging signs” after infection rates fall in Italy. The UK Government has now extended pay grants to the self-employed.
The president's downplaying of COVID-19 reached dangerous levels as he threatened to open up the economy despite skyrocketing cases.
After initially taking an optimistic stance on the virus, investors are realising they likely woefully underestimated it.
The human cost of the coronavirus outbreak in China continues to grow, but what will the economic cost be? China has the second largest GDP and one of the fastest-growing economies so the financial impact of the outbreak is likely to be felt around the world. We speak to economist Dr Jan Knoerich from King’s College London about just how big a shockwave this is likely to cause and what it means for the UK’s economy.
Video footage appeared to show police firing rounds at Hong Kong protesters, hitting at least one as demonstrations prepare to enter their sixth month.
Duncan Carson is a former Asda employee who worked as a baker for 13 years. He refused to sign their controversial new contract, along with over ten thousand others. The new conditions would see workers lose paid breaks and be given less notice before shifts. He lost his job as a result. Here he explains the “flexibility” clause that forced him into this position.