World at One Episodes Episode guide
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Iran: Strait of Hormuz to open to "non-hostile" ships
We'll assess what this means for traffic through the strait and for the wider conflict.
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Reeves planning support for 'those who need it most'
The chancellor confirms contingency plans are being made to offset the energy price shock.
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23/03/2026
News, analysis and comment from 麻豆社 Radio 4
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World faces "most severe" energy crisis in history
The International Energy Agency warns the impact of the Iran war is being underestimated.
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Iran and Israel target oil and gas in the Gulf and energy prices soar
Energy prices increase rapidly as Iran and Israel target oil and gas sites in the Gulf.
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Five new meningitis cases in Kent outbreak
Targeted vaccination scheme continues for students at the University of Kent.
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Israel claims killing of Iran's security chief
Ali Larijani has been killed along with Basij commander Soleimani, according to Israel.
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Starmer discussing 'viable plan' to reopen Strait of Hormuz
The Prime Minister insists Britain will not be drawn into a wider war against Iran.
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US lifts sanctions on some Russian oil
How is Russia benefiting from the war in Iran?
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Largest disruption to oil market "in history"
The oil price goes up again as Iran attacks three more ships in the Gulf
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Three shipping vessels struck in the Strait of Hormuz
The prime minister says the fuel duty freeze is kept under review, as oil costs rise.
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The United States says it is "crushing the enemy" in Iran
US defence secretary says war will not stop until Iran "totally and decisively defeated鈥.
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Video shows US Tomahawk missile strike next to girls鈥 school in Iran
Experts say that film shows US hitting military base next to Iranian girls' school.
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Heavy strikes on Iran and Lebanon
Tehran endures heaviest bombardment of the war as Israeli troops mass near Lebanon border.
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War widens in the Middle East
A well-known dissident inside Iran tell us he is not hopeful the regime will fall.
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US submarine sinks Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean
New attacks, apparently from Iran, have been reported in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.
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Chancellor gives Spring Statement against backdrop of war.
Rachel Reeves insists her plan works in an "uncertain world", as growth projection lowered
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War聽escalates in the Middle East
US and Israeli strikes continue as Iran retaliates across the region.
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By-election loss shows Starmer faces threats on all sides
Keir Starmer vows to 'keep on fighting' after coming third behind the Greens and Reform.
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Jersey approves assisted dying
Jersey has become the second part of the British Isles to approve assisted dying
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Commons speaker told police Mandelson may flee abroad
Commons speaker, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, passed information onto police about Lord Mandelson
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor "shamed the nation". MPs debate his tenure as trade envoy
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor "shamed the nation". MPs debate his time as trade envoy.
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Major changes for England's SEND system
Government unveils major overhaul of special educational needs provision.
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Police continue to search Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's former home
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's former home Royal Lodge is searched by police.
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor taken into custody on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
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Ambassadors call for action on the West Bank
Foreign Secretary to push for progress on Gaza and address West Bank settlements.
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Unemployment hits a five-year high
The picture is particularly bad for young people - we discuss with two national employers.
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The Prime Minister argues for more defence spending
We hear from one of the authors of last year's strategic defence review.
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Palestine Action ban ruled unlawful
The High Court overrules the government's proscription but doesn't lift the ban.
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Sir Jim Ratcliffe apologises over immigration comments
Manchester United's co-owner is sorry for saying immigrants have "colonised" the UK.