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The pingdemic: The great British unlocking experiment
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24 minutes
Released:
Jul 30, 2021
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The so-called 'pingdemic' paralysed businesses, public services, and even the cabinet. But it was an inevitable side effect of lifting restrictions and letting the virus spread. As the world watches, will the decision to lift restrictions help or hinder business? This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes. Guests:- Helen Heraty, owner of the Grays Court Hotel in York.- Sabah Meddings, senior business reporter, The Sunday Times.- Ben Spencer, science editor, The Sunday Times.Host: Manveen Rana.Clips: BBC, Sky News, Channel 4, ZOE. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Released:
Jul 30, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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