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Opinion: More People Won’t Die Because of a Recession Than Because of Coronavirus

The idea that an economic recession would necessarily lead to more deaths than Covid-19, even if no measures are taken to slow the spread, isn’t just wrong - it’s ideological, writes Aaron Bastani.

It Wasn’t Me

The UK is blaming poor COVID-19 preparation on secrecy by China. The problem: the dates don’t add up! Plus, the Tories rediscover “society”; high-street collapse continues; and Orban suspends democracy.

Report: Cleaners Are Having to Fight for Their Own Protection in the Fight Against Covid-19

Poorly equipped, lumped with poor working conditions and facing ever-greater occupational dangers, cleaners are simultaneously at the forefront of the fight against coronavirus and among those who stand to be worst affected by its social consequences, writes Joe Hayns.

Nature Is Returning 🌱… Was Humanity the REAL Virus? 🦢🌿🌾🍃 🌬

With most people staying indoors and wildlife the world over having a WTF moment; some environmentalists are teetering at the edge of the slippery, Malthusian slope of eco-fascism.

Opinion: From Geopolitics to High Streets, Covid-19 Will Change Everything. Here’s Why.

When Covid-19 is eventually defeated the whole world will be very different. In its wake we must create a collective sense of purpose, writes Aaron Bastani, a shared desire to build something better than what came before.

Opinion: Coronavirus Has Destroyed the NHS Internal Market Overnight, Proving That It Never Worked

Covid-19 has forced the government to make drastic changes to the fundamental structure of the NHS as, under pressure to meet the demands of a pandemic, the internal market has fallen apart overnight, writes junior doctor Jo Sutton-Klein. We must demand that changes made now stay in place after the coronavirus crisis.

Analysis: Pandemic Insolvency: Why This Economic Crisis Will Be Different

Many states - now including the UK and US - are beginning to act in ways that contradict not just the neoliberal script, but the crisis management strategies of the global financial crisis. Bue Rübner Hansen asks why.

Report: Not Essential: Hundreds of Thousands of People Are Still Being Made to Go to Work

Workers on construction sites, in call centres, and in some retail stores are still being made to go into work as employers take advantage of unclear government guidelines and continue to put profits ahead of people. Sophie Hemery reports.

Opinion: We Could Be Collecting Data on Coronavirus Cases, but the Government is Afraid of Being Embarrassed

Testing on the scale seen in countries like Korea might not be possible, but there are other ways the UK could gather data on the spread of Covid-19, writes junior doctor Jo Sutton-Klein. The problem may be that the government doesn't want to make too much data public.

Opinion: Northern Ireland Risks Being Left Without an Adequate Response to the Pandemic

From a neglected health service to a fragile political settlement, Northern Ireland is poorly placed to respond to the coronavirus pandemic, writes Patrick Geddis.

The Virus in the Prisons

Oonagh Ryder and Carl Cattermole update on the spread of COVID-19 in UK prisons.

Analysis: When Logistics Run Out of Time

Shoppers have been told they "should all be ashamed" for emptying shelves as the country adjusts to life in times of pandemic. But personalising the problem lets supermarket supply chains off the hook, argues Craig Gent.

Only Scrutiny Will Keep This Government on the Right Path

The pace of mortality is now higher in the UK than in Italy, and there should be little doubt the government is playing catch-up. The measures announced yesterday are a step in the right direction, says James Meadway, but only scrutiny will deliver further necessary protections.

Coronavirus: a Letter to Our Readers

A letter to our readers during the coronavirus pandemic.

Housing and Eviction Law

For a Novara Media Special Broadcast, James Butler is joined by David Renton for an explainer on housing law, the eviction process and tenants’ rights – and what might happen during the coronavirus period.

3 Things You Can Do in the Face of Coronavirus

Feeling confused about Coronavirus? Here’s 3 simple things you can do to help the people around you.