Tonight at ten the devastating effects of coronavirus on the economy. It shrank by over 20 in the first full month of lockdown, april. Empty gyms, offices, restaurants, and shops large swathes of the economy ground to a halt, in the sharpest contraction on record. It is going to be tough for a few months but we will get through it and we will bounce back very strongly indeed. But the governor of the bank of england does see signs of a gradual recovery, and says hes ready to take action to limit the long term damage. Also tonight. The government rules out prolonging trade talks with the eu beyond december, but checks on goods coming to the uk will be phased in next year. Coronavirus has hit deprived areas twice as hard as wealthier ones, according to new figures. The Prime Minister says its absurd and shameful that a statue of churchill has had to be boxed up to protect it from anti racism protesters. And the ancient treasures of persia. We get rare access to the culturaljewels of iran.
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