Coronavirus UK: LBC Update with Nick Ferrari

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 measures to improve patient care ahead of the winter months

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 teacher and parent's persepective. Justice Secretary Robert Buckland also features in today's podcast.

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 control the virus with mass testing, possibly by next spring.

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, indoors and outdoors, and to all ages. Any group larger than six risks being dispersed by police or fined for non-compliance. Failure to comply with an officer’s efforts to engage, explain and encourage will result in the enforcement of a £100 fine. This will double on each further repeat offence up to £3,200. Health Secretary Matt Hancock joins Nick to explain the latest restriction.

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 return to school for many, what are the remaining concerns. Plus Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Thérèse Coffey unveils a new kickstart scheme for young people

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.

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 beginnings of a second wave. Grant Shapps, Secretary of State for Transport talks about the importance of being back at work Nick looks at the concerns regarding getting children back to school.

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 high risk areas and Manchester residents are to be bannd from boozing in the park this bank holiday to stop reduce the spread of coronaviris.

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 academics are claiming that the two metre rule is based on 'outdated science', Zeshan Qureshi who is a researcher who led this review into social distancing says that it dates back to 1897. Plus an LBC exclusive discovers that only six fines have been issued across 19 police forces for individuals not wearing a face mask.

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.