Andrew Pierce talks to Nick Hillman of the Higher Education Policy Institute as the first students win payouts for ‘lost’ teaching during the pandemic, and speaks to Manchester nightlife tsar Sacha Lord on the end of ‘substantial meals’ - and why pubs should reopen at the same time as retail. Plus, Jan Moir’s hilarious take on the ‘virtual’ Golden Globes.

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Andrew Pierce talks to epidemiologist Professor Lawrence Young on the new ‘vaccine-resistant’ Brazilian variant found in the UK, and speaks to former Met police officer Norman Brennan on why so many British police stations have shut in the last ten years. Plus, Andrew Lloyd Webber plans to open his new musical on July 14 ‘even if they arrest us all’.

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Andrew Pierce talks to Douglas Ross, Leader of the Scottish Conservative Party, on the unfolding battle between the SNP’s Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon, and talks to Emma Webb of Civitas on Shamima Begum not being allowed to return to the UK. Plus, why self-care is so difficult for many men in lockdown (and what to do about it).

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Andrew Pierce talks to former Treasury official Jeevun Sandher on why Rishi Sunak should extend furlough and offer more support to business next week, and speaks to Myzone founder and CEO Dave Wright on new research suggesting exercise DOESN’T get you thin. Plus, hit 90s sitcom Frasier returns to our screens two decades on.

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Andrew Pierce talks to Jim Killock, executive director of Open Rights Group, about whether 'vaccine passports' to access pubs and restaurants could pose a chilling privacy risk, and speaks to award-winning Daily Mail crime writer Stephen Wright about the latest twist in the disastrous VIP child abuse inquiry. Plus, is your child one of thousands sitting on up to £400m in lost savings?

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Andrew Pierce talks to entrepreneur Charlie Gilkes, founder of Inception Group and owner of venues including Bunga Bunga, on whether the Government ‘roadmap’ is too slow to save pubs, and speaks to royal commentator James Brookes on a royal TV clash as both the Queen and Harry and Meghan attempt to rule the airwaves. Plus, the British Mum helping to inspire mothers who have lost their spark.

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Andrew Pierce talks to Geoff Barton, General Secretary of The Association of School and College Leaders on plans to fully reopen all schools on March 8, and speaks to Kate Nichol, Chief Executive of UK Hospitality  on the difficulties facing British restaurants with no lockdown end date in sight. Plus, TV presenter Beverley Turner on the return of big pants!

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Andrew Pierce’s best bits this week from former NHS consultant Dr John Lee on why Britain’s vaccine triumph should lead to an end to lockdown, and Peter Tatchell on being no-platformed (but he still thinks a 'free speech tsar' is a bad idea). Plus, how to turn your hobby into a ‘side hustle’ which could earn you millions.

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Andrew Pierce talks to Angela Levin, author of Harry: Conversations with the Prince on Meghan and Harry's decision to leave the Royal family for good, and speaks to epidemiologist Dr Gabriel Scally on whether Britons over 40 will be vaccinated in March. Plus, author Nicci Gerrard on why care homes MUST reopen their doors to visitors. 

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Andrew Pierce speaks to public health expert Dr Roland Salmon on what lockdown measures could be eased as infections plunge, and talks to Freddy Mayhew of Press Gazette on Facebook's move to ban news in Australia in response to a proposed new law requiring tech platforms to pay for stories. Plus, how to earn a fortune from your 'side hustle'.

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