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Indian economy records worst slump in decades

The pandemic has caused massive disruption to economic activity

The Indian economy shrank 23.9% between April and the end of June, its worst slump since records began in 1996. The coronavirus pandemic and subsequent lock down caused massive disruption to economic activity during the quarter. We get reaction from across India and analysis from our reporter in Delhi, Arunoday Mukharji. Also in the show, how meat grown in laboratories could give our dogs better dinners and help save the planet. The UK government's Eat Out to Help Out restaurant discount scheme ends today; the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's Elizabeth Hotson visits east London bar and restaurant, Fugitive Motel, to see if it's helped boost business. Plus, we hear from the shepherd who fears a post-Brexit trade deal with the US could prove disastrous for British agriculture.

(Photo: a street scene in Delhi. Credit: Getty Images.)

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