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The Daily Briefing

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A roundup of the day’s most important news stories from around the world, from TLDR News. But we don’t just tell you what’s happening, we explain it: making complex topics simple to understand. Listen to the Daily Briefing for your global news bulletin every weekday.


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Episodes

Oct 05: UK Tax Increases, Cummings’ Contracts and Government Data Loss

In this episode of the Daily Briefing, we discuss the Chancellor's proposed tax increases; the government contract that may land the government in legal trouble and coronavirus data being lost due to Microsoft Excel. To sign up to the newsletter, visit tldrnews.co.uk/daily To watch the video version of this podcast, go to youtube.com/tldrdaily See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info....

Oct 05, 20203 minEp. 60

Oct 02: The President Tests Positive, an MP Fails to Quarantine and a barrier in the Channel

In this episode of the Daily Briefing, we discuss the positive coronavirus test returned by US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump; the MP who broke quarantining rules; and the government proposing to put up barriers in the channel to prevent migrant boats. To sign up to the newsletter, visit tldrnews.co.uk/daily To watch the video version of this podcast, go to youtube.com/tldrdaily See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.co...

Oct 02, 20203 minEp. 59

Oct 01: The Reality of a Vaccine, Presidential Debate Rules and Sugary Subs

In this episode of the Daily Briefing, we discuss what scientists have to say about the reality of a vaccine; the new presidential debate rules and the Irish Supreme Court ruling on the bread used in Subway's sandwiches. To sign up to the newsletter, visit tldrnews.co.uk/daily To watch the video version of this podcast, go to youtube.com/tldrdaily See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info....

Oct 01, 20203 minEp. 58

Sep 30: The First Presidential Debate, Prime Minister’s Questions and Coventry Contravening Covid Crackdown

In this episode of the Daily Briefing, we discuss the very first of the presidential election debates; this weeks' joust between Prime Minister Johnson and Leader of the Opposition Sir. Keir Starmer at Prime Minister's Questions; and Coventry University students breaking social distancing rules. To sign up to the newsletter, visit tldrnews.co.uk/daily To watch the video version of this podcast, go to youtube.com/tldrdaily See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Not...

Sep 30, 20203 minEp. 57

Sep 29: Parliament’s Football Team, Belarusian Sanctions and A Jetpack Rescue

In this episode of the Daily Briefing, we discuss the ongoing tension in the leadership of Parliament's football team; the new sanctions on the leadership of Belarus; and the use of jetpacks by the Air Ambulance in the Peak District. To sign up to the newsletter, visit tldrnews.co.uk/daily To watch the video version of this podcast, go to youtube.com/tldrdaily See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info....

Sep 29, 20203 minEp. 56

Sep 28: Nigel Farage’s New Party, Trump’s Taxes and Pubs Closing at 10

In this episode of the Daily Briefing, we discuss Farage's potentially new anti-lockdown party; the breaking news about President Trump's tax returns; and the speculation that SAGE did not advise the 10 pm curfew on pubs and restaurants in England. To sign up to the newsletter, visit tldrnews.co.uk/daily To watch the video version of this podcast, go to youtube.com/tldrdaily See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-...

Sep 28, 20204 minEp. 55

Sep 25: A Police Officer Shot Dead, Scottish Students’ Pub Ban and Limited Items at Shops

In this episode of the Daily Briefing, we discuss the tragic event of the murder of an MET police officer; the ban on Scottish students visiting pubs and restaurants this weekend; and the reintroduction of item limits at more UK supermarkets. To sign up to the newsletter, visit tldrnews.co.uk/daily To watch the video version of this podcast, go to youtube.com/tldrdaily See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info....

Sep 25, 20203 minEp. 54

Sep 24: A Wetherspoons Whistleblower, Fresh French Fury and the NHS Track & Trace App

In this episode of the Daily Briefing, we discuss the Wetherspoons chef who has been fired following his TikToks demonstrating how food is made at the restaurants; the French fury at local lockdowns being imposed in Paris and Marseilles prior to local leaders being informer; and the controversies surrounding the newly released NHS Track & Trace app. To sign up to the newsletter, visit tldrnews.co.uk/daily To watch the video version of this podcast, go to youtube.com/tldrdaily See Privacy Pol...

Sep 24, 20206 minEp. 53

Sep 23: ASDA’s Mask Crackdown, the Political Prince and Boris Johnson on Bake Off

In this episode of the Daily Briefing, we discuss ASDAs new policies to try and ensure masks are worn in their shops; a statement to the American people from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle; and Matt Lucas' impression of Boris Johnson on The Great British Bake Off . To sign up to the newsletter, visit tldrnews.co.uk/daily To watch the video version of this podcast, go to youtube.com/tldrdaily See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privac...

Sep 23, 20204 minEp. 52

Sep 22: The Mystery of the Dropping Internet, Starmer’s Speech and Johnson’s Speech

In this episode of the Daily Briefing, we go through the story of the village whose internet was affected by an old TV; the speech from Opposition Leader Sir. Keir Starmer about Labour's electoral fortunes; and Johnson's new coronavirus rules To sign up to the newsletter, visit tldrnews.co.uk/daily To watch the video version of this podcast, go to youtube.com/tldrdaily See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info....

Sep 22, 20205 minEp. 51

Sep 21: A #NightToRemember, Whitty’s Warning and Some Fake News

In this episode of the Daily Briefing we discuss the YouTube football team playing in the FA Cup; the presentation given by Chris Whitty and Patrick Valance about the state of coronavirus in the UK and the speculation around Prime Minister Johnson's potential trip to Perugia a few weeks ago. To sign up to the newsletter, visit tldrnews.co.uk/daily To watch the video version of this podcast, go to youtube.com/tldrdaily See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice ...

Sep 21, 20204 minEp. 50

Sep 18: A 37-0 Defeat, Sturgeon’s Weekend Plans and an Exemption to Isolation

In this episode of the Daily Briefing, we discuss a ridiculously high win margin for a football team in Germany; the possibility of a meeting of COBRA at the weekend; and a US billionaire who has been given an exemption to a 14-day isolation period. To sign up to the newsletter, visit tldrnews.co.uk/daily To watch the video version of this podcast, go to youtube.com/tldrdaily See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my...

Sep 18, 20205 minEp. 49

Sep 17: New North-East Lockdowns, a Drive-In UK Panto and a Student Challenging Thailand’s Monarchy

In this episode of the Daily Briefing, we discuss the newly imposed coronavirus restrictions on the North-East of England; the lengths Christmas pantomimes are going to in order to prepare for winter; and the student in Thailand who has spoken out to try and reform the monarchy. To sign up to the newsletter, visit tldrnews.co.uk/daily To watch the video version of this podcast, go to youtube.com/tldrdaily See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://ar...

Sep 17, 20203 minEp. 48

Sep 16: Williamson’s U-Turn, The Queen and Barbados and the Origins of COVID-19

In this episode of the Daily Briefing, we discuss what the Education Secretary, Gavin Williamson, has to say about his infamous u-turn; the plan Barbados has to leave the commonwealth and remove Queen Elizabeth II as their head of state; and the new international group of scientists that have been convened to try and establish the origins of Sars-CoV-2. To sign up to the newsletter, visit tldrnews.co.uk/daily To watch the video version of this podcast, go to youtube.com/tldrdaily See Privacy Pol...

Sep 16, 20203 minEp. 47
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