People, some wearing face masks, walk along Piccadilly in London

Second wave ‘inevitable’, but does that mean we should lockdown?

Boris Johnson said the UK was seeing a second wave of coronavirus coming in

Second wave of coronavirus is hitting UK, Boris Johnson says

Boris Johnson is under pressure to convene a meeting of Cobra

Cobra crisis: Pressure on Boris Johnson to hold emergency meeting as Covid fears deepen

The Care Minister has expressed hope that care homes could be Covid-free by September 2021

Care Minister hopes for Covid-free care homes by September 2021

People in Kent are being urged to adhere to coronavirus measures ahead of bright weather this weekend

Police urge public to 'follow rules' ahead of weekend's bright and sunny weather

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File photo: A view of a quiet coronavirus testing centre in Southend

LBC senior broadcast journalist's battle to get Covid test for son who fell ill

Ruth Bader Ginsburg has died aged 87 at her home

US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg dies

HIGHLIGHTS & OPINION

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Office workers should "absolutely" be tested for cocaine, caller tells James O'Brien

Office workers should "absolutely" be tested for cocaine, caller tells James O'Brien

Shadow Health Minister calls for clear communication over second national lockdown

Shadow Health Minister calls for clear communication over second national lockdown

The Mayor was speaking to LBC about the abuse he has recieved

'I've never been cowed by bullies' - Sadiq Khan's reaction to abuse video

Liverpool Mayor "absolutely urging" PM to enforce second national lockdown

Liverpool Mayor "absolutely urging" PM to enforce second national lockdown

Nick Ferrari questioned the Health Secretary

"Why is test and trace such a bloody shambles?" Nick Ferrari asks Matt Hancock

"Hancock is lying to our faces": Caller tells James O'Brien of his "terrible experience" trying for a test

"Hancock is lying to our faces": Caller tells James O'Brien of his "terrible experience" trying for a test
Swarbrick on Sunday

Swarbrick on Sunday

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WEATHER
Win two Ebikes to celebrate World Car Free Day with TfL

Win two Ebikes to celebrate World Car Free Day with TfL

FULL INTERVIEWS

The Mayor of London answered LBC listeners calls

Speak to Sadiq: Mayor answers Londoners' questions - watch again
The Labour leader will answer your questions this morning, only on LBC

Call Keir: Labour leader Keir Starmer - watch in full

Call The Cabinet on LBC

Call the Cabinet: Groundbreaking new show launches with Matt Hancock - watch in full
Call Keir was live on LBC

Call Keir: Labour leader Keir Starmer live on LBC - Watch in full
The Prime Minister was speaking to LBC on Friday morning

Boris Johnson takes your calls on LBC: Watch in full

James O'Brien spoke to Sadiq Khan about the Tubes and building sites

Speak to Sadiq live on LBC: Watch in full

MORE NEWS

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg has died aged 87 at her home

US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg dies

Political leaders are calling on the UK Government to support the aerospace sector

Devolved leaders demand 'urgent intervention' from Westminster to save aerospace sector

The Care Minister has expressed hope that care homes could be Covid-free by September 2021

Care Minister hopes for Covid-free care homes by September 2021

Scientific advisers have warned about outbreaks caused by coronavirus being brought into the UK from abroad

Scientists warn about 'developing situation' of imported coronavirus

People, some wearing face masks, walk along Piccadilly in London

Second wave ‘inevitable’, but does that mean we should lockdown?

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan said he was 'extremely concerned' by the latest figures

Additional lockdown restrictions 'increasingly likely' in London, Sadiq Khan warns

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File photo: A view of a quiet coronavirus testing centre in Southend

LBC senior broadcast journalist's battle to get Covid test for son who fell ill

People in Kent are being urged to adhere to coronavirus measures ahead of bright weather this weekend

Police urge public to 'follow rules' ahead of weekend's bright and sunny weather

Students at the University of St Andrews have been asked to voluntarily stay at home this weekend

University of St Andrews Vice-Chancellor asks students to lock down

POLITICS

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A scathing report by MPs has criticised the Home Office over its attitude towards immigration enforcement

Home Office shows 'little concern over damage caused by immigration failures'

Jacob Rees-Mogg said people should stop the "endless carping" about test availability

Jacob Rees-Mogg: Stop 'endless carping' about getting coronavirus tests

Andy Burnham made the statements during his virtual press conference

Andy Burnham calls for testing priority to be given to Covid hotspots

CRIME

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Police want to trace this man after the attack on a 149 bus in London

Police hunt man who kicked NHS worker unconscious on London bus in row over face mask use

The body of the man was found in the early hours of Thursday morning

Police investigating after body of 'man on fire' found

Images of the car allegedly used in an attack on an NHS worker in Bristol

Police release images of car allegedly used in racially-aggravated hit-and-run

USA

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US presidential candidate Joe Biden has warned about Northern Ireland becoming a 'casualty' of Brexit

Joe Biden: UK cannot allow Northern Ireland to become 'casualty of Brexit'

Mayor of New York City Bill de Blasio has agreed to furlough himself to help save money

New York City Mayor will furlough himself to curb budget crisis

Breonna Taylor's family have settled a wrongful lawsuit over her death

Breonna Taylor's family settles wrongful death lawsuit with $12 million payout

LBC EXCLUSIVES

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Protests have occurred across London over LTNs

Residents up in arms over Low Traffic Neighbourhoods

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While some coronavirus testing centres have been busy and LBC investigation revealed those in ten hotspots were not available for tests

Testing scandal: No coronavirus tests available in top 10 England hotspots

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The Albion Works site in Manchester

Cladding Scandal Latest: The 'Firetrap' Homes That Can't Get Fire Insurance

WORLD NEWS

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Supreme Court Obit Ginsburg

US Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg dies at 87

Donald Trump

Mitch McConnell and Joe Biden clash over quick vote for next US Supreme Court justice

Supreme Court Obit Ginsburg

Women’s rights champion Ruth Bader Ginsburg dies aged 87

BUSINESS NEWS

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Coronavirus – Fri Sep 18, 2020

Markets nervous ahead of new lockdown restrictions

Sadiq Khan visits West End

Sadiq Khan: Government in ‘listening mode’ over extending business rates holiday

Cineworld financials

Cineworld to reveal sales impact and pace of recovery after cinema closures

THE NEWS EXPLAINED: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

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More testing needs to be done to get a better idea of the UK's R number

Coronavirus: What is the R number and why does it matter so much?

Tough new coronavirus restrictions will come into effect in Merseyside from Tuesday

What are the new Covid restrictions in the North West, Midlands and West Yorkshire?

Large swathes of the North East will face tighter restrictions from tomorrow

North East England lockdown rules: What are they and how will they affect me?

NICK FERRARI

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Nick Ferrari questioned the Health Secretary

"Why is test and trace such a bloody shambles?" Nick Ferrari asks Matt Hancock

Nick Ferrari hailed this caller's idea as brilliant

Nick Ferrari hailed this caller's idea for dealing with Test and Trace 'tremendous'

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Nick Ferrari says in Sweden the government advocated what they called a "common sense code."

Nick Ferrari: Time to follow Sweden's lead and free up our economy

JAMES O'BRIEN

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Office workers should "absolutely" be tested for cocaine, caller tells James O'Brien

Office workers should "absolutely" be tested for cocaine, caller tells James O'Brien

"Hancock is lying to our faces": Caller tells James O'Brien of his "terrible experience" trying for a test

"Hancock is lying to our faces": Caller tells James O'Brien of his "terrible experience" trying for a test
The Mayor was speaking to LBC about the abuse he has recieved

'I've never been cowed by bullies' - Sadiq Khan's reaction to abuse video

EDDIE MAIR

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Liverpool Mayor "absolutely urging" PM to enforce second national lockdown

Liverpool Mayor "absolutely urging" PM to enforce second national lockdown

Caller disgusted with Jacob Rees-Mogg's test comments after her dad died of Covid-19

Caller disgusted with Jacob Rees-Mogg's test comments as her dad died of Covid-19

The Government has blamed people with symptoms for causing a surge in test requests

Furious GP brands Government "disgraceful" for blaming parents over testing scandal

SHELAGH FOGARTY

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Shadow Health Minister calls for clear communication over second national lockdown

Shadow Health Minister calls for clear communication over second national lockdown

Shelagh Fogarty's furious reaction to claims Government's Covid response was "spectacular"

Shelagh Fogarty's furious reaction to claims Government's Covid response was "spectacular"

Schools in England began welcoming back pupils in all year groups for the autumn term this month.

Children's Commissioner tells LBC Covid testing is vital for keeping schools open

IAIN DALE

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David Cameron responds to accusations he "ran away" after his post-referendum resignation

David Cameron responds to accusations he "ran away" after his post-referendum resignation

Iain interviewed the former Prime Minister

David Cameron tells LBC the UK needs a mass testing regime

Tory MP Lucy Frazer has defended the Brexit bill on LBC

Justice Minister defends controversial Brexit Bill after Government law officer resigns

TOM SWARBRICK

Brexit bill is an insurance policy if talks break down, Justice Secretary reveals

Brexit bill is an insurance policy if talks break down, Justice Secretary reveals

Public has lost faith in government Covid-19 response, insists epidemiologist

Public has lost faith in government Covid-19 response, insists epidemiologist

Swarbrick on Sunday | Watch in Full

Swarbrick on Sunday | Watch in Full

TECH

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TikTok

US bans WeChat and TikTok from app stores citing security risk

CYBERUK conference 2019

Ransomware attacks could cause death, former UK cybersecurity boss warns

Depression, alcohol and domestic violence abuse stock

Post Office and eBay adopt ‘safe spaces’ portal for domestic abuse victims

Schools

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Thousands of students protested their exam results in August

Ministers were warned cancelling exams would be 'worst-case scenario'
Economic impact of Covid-19 will severely widen education gap: Education Policy Institute Chair

Impact of Covid-19 will severely widen education gap: Education Policy Institute Chair
Intervention needed to prevent BAME children "falling behind," warns Lord Woolley

BAME children will 'fall behind' without intervention, warns Lord Woolley
Marcus Rashford is spearheading a task force to tackle child poverty in the UK

Marcus Rashford warns of 'devastating' effects of child poverty as he launches new task force
Schoolboy baffled by schools struggling to open on government guidelines

Student baffled by schools unprepared for reopening on government guidelines
Nick Ferrari heard from the former chair of Ofsted about Gavin Williamson

Former Ofsted chair: Gavin Williamson needs to go for A-level "fiasco"

Coronavirus

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Coronavirus infection has "gone too far" for a national lockdown, says microbiologist

Coronavirus infection has "gone too far" for a national lockdown, says microbiologist
Boris Johnson said the UK was seeing a second wave of coronavirus coming in

Second wave of coronavirus is hitting UK, Boris Johnson says

Boris Johnson is under pressure to convene a meeting of Cobra

Cobra crisis: Pressure on Boris Johnson to hold emergency meeting as Covid fears deepen
People queue up outside a coronavirus testing centre offering walk-in appointments in east London

6,000 new coronavirus cases a day estimated in first week of September
The UK's coronavirus transmission rate has risen to between 1.1 and 1.4

UK's coronavirus transmission rate rises to between 1.1 and 1.4
The restrictions will come into effect from Tuesday

Tough coronavirus restrictions imposed on North West, Midlands and West Yorkshire

Brexit

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The new rules could see large queues in Kent

James O'Brien's reaction to post-Brexit 'internal border in Kent'
One of Ebbsfleet International's car parks was used as a testing site

Testing scandal: Ebbsfleet Covid test centre shut to become post-Brexit lorry park
James O'Brien's instant reaction to the Brexit bill passing vote

James O'Brien's instant reaction to the Brexit bill passing vote
The government has been warned there could be 7,000 lorry queues

Government preparing for 'reasonable worst case scenario'

Andrew Mitchell is the Conservative MP for Sutton Coldfield - he abstained last night and called the bill unreasonable

'Lawmakers should not be lawbreakers' - former Tory Minister on Brexit divorce deal
Boris Johnson has won his Brexit battle to keep Britain on track to leave the EU

Boris wins Brexit battle