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Episodes to download
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Will The Plan To Fix The Water System Work?
Mon 21 Jul 2025
The long-awaited review of the water sector in England and Wales is published.
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Who Is Actually In Charge Of The Country?
Sat 19 Jul 2025
Who is in charge of the country? The prime minister's authority is in question again
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More River Pollution, More Anger
Fri 18 Jul 2025
Serious pollution incidents by water companies rise by 60% in a year.
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Votes for 16 Year Olds & Abbott Suspended
Thu 17 Jul 2025
16 and 17 year olds will be able to vote in next general election for the first time.
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What Do We Know About The Afghan Data Breach?
Wed 16 Jul 2025
And has Trump u-turned on releasing the Epstein files?
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What Went Wrong With The 麻豆社 Gaza Documentary?
Mon 14 Jul 2025
麻豆社 documentary about Gaza breached editorial guidelines on accuracy.
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Will The Plan To Keep Kids Safe Online Work?
Sun 13 Jul 2025
Child safety measures to keep kids safe online will be enforced at the end of the month
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Labour v The Unions
Sat 12 Jul 2025
Angela Rayner has been accused of not defending working people by a trade union boss.
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Another Plan To Stop The Boats
Thu 10 Jul 2025
Starmer announces 鈥渙ne in, one out鈥� migrant deal with France.
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What Can The Government Actually Afford?
Wed 9 Jul 2025
Resident doctors in England have voted to strike for five days over pay.
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National Emergency Alert Test: Newscast In COBR
Tue 8 Jul 2025
Newscast is in COBR as it's announced there will be a new national emergency alert test.
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Flash Floods Devastate Texas
Mon 7 Jul 2025
At least 91 people are confirmed dead, following flash floods in central Texas.
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One Year of Labour: What Do Voters Think?
Sun 6 Jul 2025
We get the verdict on Labour鈥檚 first 12 months from the public.
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One Year of Labour: What Happened? (Newscast Live)
Fri 4 Jul 2025
Have Keir Starmer's first 12 months as Prime Minister been a success?
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Reform or Die? The NHS 10 Year Plan
Thu 3 Jul 2025
Keir Starmer says the NHS must 鈥渞eform or die鈥� whilst announcing new 10 year plan.
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Welfare Bill Passes, But At What Cost?
Tue 1 Jul 2025
Last minute concessions mean government avoids possible defeat.
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Police Investigate Bob Vylan and Kneecap Glastonbury Sets
Mon 30 Jun 2025
And, the government confirm concessions ahead of tomorrow鈥檚 welfare vote.
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Music and Politics At Glastonbury
Sun 29 Jun 2025
Glastonbury organisers say they are "appalled" by comments made by an act.
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Was The Welfare Rebellion Starmer's Most Damaging Moment?
Sat 28 Jun 2025
We look at his year as PM.
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The Week: A Welfare U-Turn, Nato Summit, and Daddy Issues
Fri 27 Jun 2025
Starmer has climbed down on disability benefits cuts.
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Can Keir Starmer Stop A Labour Rebellion?
Thu 26 Jun 2025
And, what is it like being married to a Cabinet Minister?
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Diplomacy, Defence and.... Daddy?
Wed 25 Jun 2025
Trump claims 鈥渂ig win鈥� as Nato defence spending set to increase to 5% of GDP.
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Trump: They Don't Know What The F*** They're Doing!
Tue 24 Jun 2025
Trump鈥檚 message to Israel and Iran on the way to the Nato summit.
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Israel-Iran: Iran Fires Back
Mon 23 Jun 2025
And, a national investigation is announced into maternity failings.
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Israel-Iran: US Bombs Iranian Nuclear Sites
Sun 22 Jun 2025
And Iran warns of "everlasting consequences".
