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Oct 21, 2020
BBC's James Vincent and ex-head of civil service, Lord Mark Sedwill, discuss South Yorkshire's reaction to tier three restrictions. They explore fund allocations, long COVID, Brexit negotiations, and civil service reforms. The podcast balances serious discussions with playful banter.
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Quick takeaways

  • South Yorkshire enters Tier 3 with £41 million funding for businesses and test and trace support.
  • Long COVID presents gender disparities in symptoms, with women more affected than men.

Deep dives

Impact of Tier 3 Restrictions in South Yorkshire

South Yorkshire has entered Tier 3 restrictions following a government deal that displeased some local leaders. The allocated funding, totaling £41 million, aims to support businesses and enhance local test and trace efforts. However, concerns persist about the end goal for exiting Tier 3, with uncertainty remaining on the criteria for transition.

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