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UK immigration explained: what’s changed since Brexit and the pandemic?
From the EU referendum to record numbers of people risking their lives to cross the Channel in small boats, migration is a story that never goes away. But how many people are coming to Britain these days? Where are they coming from? And does governm… -
Loss of trust, fishing rows and Brexit: Lord Ricketts on Britain’s “broken” relationship with France
The migrant tragedy in the Channel has become yet another element in the worsening relationship between Britain and France. But why do two countries with so many shared interests just can’t seem to get along? Lord Peter Ricketts, a former National S… -
Can Boris Johnson “level up” Britain? Lord Heseltine says he’s not convinced
Boris Johnson wants his time as Prime Minister to be defined by “levelling up” - making the poorest parts of the country as prosperous as the richest. But does he have a plan? And does he have an understanding of what is needed to do that? Lord Hes… -
What is COP26? A guide to Glasgow’s climate talks
As world leaders descend on Glasgow on Sunday for COP26, what do you need to know to make sense of the blizzard of information coming your way? Climate scientist Dr Tamsin Edwards gives Andy Bell the essential guide to everything you need to know ab… -
Autumn Budget 2021: What to expect, according to IFS Director Paul Johnson
The Director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies has all you need to know to be ready for Rishi Sunak's Budget and Spending Review at the end of the month. Will taxes go up again? Is there any money left for anyone else after Sajid Javid has got the… -
What’s next for the Tories? Former minister David Gauke discusses the Conservative Party’s future
As the Conservatives gather for their annual conference, what does the Party stand for anymore? We "uncork the Gauke" to hear from the man who was a Treasury minister for six years. Little more than two years ago David Gauke was in the cabinet - but… -
Bitcoin explained: what are cryptocurrencies and how do they work?
You’ve probably heard of bitcoin - but do you know what that is, and how it works? Cryptocurrencies have emerged as one of the most captivating, yet head-scratching forms of investment in the word. They skyrocket in value. They crash. And, their fan… -
Talking Covid-19 with Dr Nathalie MacDermott: What has changed and what can we expect next?
No one could have foreseen the journey ahead of us. The effects of Covid-19 have touched every aspect of our way of life. But are we capable of living with the consequences and can government adapt? In February 2020, Andy Bell spoke with NIHR Academ… -
Russia and Britain: Are we already in conflict?
Vladimir Putin has accused the UK and US of “provocation” following the incident involving HMS Defender. Last week, The Royal Navy warship was shadowed by Russian vessels and buzzed by jets as it sailed through the disputed waters around Crimea near… -
G7 Summit: What actually happens behind the scenes?
The G7, also known as the Group of Seven, is an international organisation made up of the world's seven largest advanced economies: Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States. The member country holding the G7 pr…
How did we get here? Explaining the news
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How did we get here? Explaining the news is a podcast from 5 News.
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Produced by Silvia Maresca.
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Produced by Silvia Maresca.
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