French economy braces for second lockdown |
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French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a second national lockdown, to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. Construction projects and factory activity will be allowed to continue, but restaurants and non-essential shops will close, and businesses are bracing for a difficult month. Also in the show - LCG's Jasper Lawler explains what's behind the stock market sell-off, and Boeing confirms it will cut thousands more jobs.
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