World at One Episodes Episode guide
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Farm inheritance tax plans watered down
The Government raises the planned inheritance tax relief threshold for farmers.
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US pursues Venezuela-linked oil tanker
The US Coast Guard attempts to intercept an oil tanker.
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EU agrees €90 billion loan for Ukraine
Ukraine's President Zelensky said the deal truly strengthens our resilience'.
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18/12/2025
News, analysis and comment from Âé¶¹Éç Radio 4
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The UK rejoins the EU student exchange deal
The UK rejoins the Erasmus EU student exchange scheme: is it good value?
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Settler intimidation in the West Bank
A special report from the West Bank, where settler violence against Palestinians is rising
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15/12/2025
News, analysis and comment from Âé¶¹Éç Radio 4
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The economy shrinks by 0.1%
The economy unexpectedly shrinks, when economists had been expecting it to grow.
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NHS faces 'worst case scenario' as flu cases rise
A 'unprecedented wave' of flu leaves the NHS under strain.
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Nobel Peace Prize committee urges Venezuela's President Maduro to 'step down'.
Nobel Peace Prize winner opposition leader MarÃa Corina Machado escapes Venezuela for Olso
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Report: MI5 tried to cover up truth over 'Stakeknife' spy in IRA
Operation Kenova found the spy codenamed 'Stakeknife' cost more lives than he saved.
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Zelensky arrives for Downing St talks
Sir Keir Starmer hosts leaders to discuss peace plan.
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05/12/2025
News, analysis and comment from Âé¶¹Éç Radio 4
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Are ADHD and mental health conditions being over-diagnosed?
The Health Secretary orders a review of rising demand for NHS services in England.
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What relationship does the government want with the EU?
The prime minister says he wants a closer association but has clear red lines.
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Number of jury trials to be reduced in England and Wales
Justice secretary David Lammy announces reduction in jury trials in England and Wales.
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Starmer: 'There was no misleading' in Budget build-up
The prime minister defends the Budget and says 'There was no misleading' by the chancellor
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Anti-corruption raid on top Zelensky aide
Andriy Yermak, who is one of Ukraine's peace negotiators, says he is co-operating.
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Net migration drops sharply
ONS figures show a fall in net migration, while record numbers applied for asylum.
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Budget 2025: Record taxes to fund rising welfare bills
Chancellor Rachel Reeves raises taxes by £26bn and ends the 2-child benefit cap.
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Nigel Farage accused of racism by school contemporary
Fellow pupil with Nigel Farage accuses him of racist behaviour. Reform UK say it's a smear
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Nigerian schools shut after mass kidnapping
More than 300 children have been kidnapped from a Catholic boarding school.
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21/11/2025
News, analysis and comment from Âé¶¹Éç Radio 4
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20/11/2025
News, analysis and comment from Âé¶¹Éç Radio 4
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Russian spy ship points lasers at RAF pilots
The defence secretary warns President Putin the UK "is ready" to respond if necessary.
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Thousands of soldiers desert Ukraine's army
A soldier fighting among forced conscripts describes his experience on the front line.
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Home Secretary to announce sweeping reforms to asylum process
Tough new sanctions to be introduced to asylum process. Analysis and backbench reaction.
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Proposed income tax hike scrapped
The government decides against a proposal to raise income tax at the Budget.
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Council visited wrong home before Sara Sharif's murder
Surrey County Council apologises after review finds Sara’s death could have been prevented
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12/11/2025
News, analysis and comment from Âé¶¹Éç Radio 4