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Mandelson failed security vetting but who knew what, when?
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Episodes to download
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Mandelson Failed Security Vetting…Who Knew What, When?
Yesterday
Starmer did not know Mandelson failed vetting, government says
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The Legal Advisers Helping Migrants Pose As Gay
Wednesday
The BBC investigation into the abuse of the asylum system.
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Can We Afford To Keep The UK Safe?
Tuesday
Former Nato chief warns UK's national security 'in peril'.
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The "Systemic Failures" Before The Southport Attack
Monday
Inquiry finds Southport killer's family and authorities could have prevented attack.
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Electioncast: What’s Happening In Wales?
Last Friday
Everything you need to know about the Senedd elections.
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The Defence Secretary Interview: The Covert Russian Submarine Operation
Last Thursday
British warship and aircraft deployed to deter Russian submarine action.
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US-Iran Ceasefire Agreed (For Now)
Wed 8 Apr 2026
US & Iran agree a ceasefire but how long will it last?
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Trump Threatens ‘Whole Civilisation Will Die Tonight’
Tue 7 Apr 2026
Trump warns "a whole civilisation will die tonight" unless Iran reaches a deal.
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NASA Returns To The Moon (And Beyond)
Thu 2 Apr 2026
Nasa launch first crewed mission around the moon in 50 years.
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Can The King Bring Trump Back On Side?
Tue 31 Mar 2026
King state visit to US to go ahead, despite more Trump criticism of UK.
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Scott Mills Sacked By BBC
Mon 30 Mar 2026
Scott Mills has been sacked by the BBC following allegations about his personal conduct.
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How Should the UK Respond to the Global Energy Crisis?
Sun 29 Mar 2026
A political dividing line emerges over the response to rising gas prices.
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Why Josh Simons Resigned From Government
Sat 28 Mar 2026
The former minister says he’d been ‘naive’ and is ‘sorry’ over journalist investigation.
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The Week: Is There A Path To Peace?
Fri 27 Mar 2026
The US and Iran make proposals for peace, but can they actually start talking?
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The Social Media Addiction Trial
Thu 26 Mar 2026
Campaigners win landmark legal battle against social media giants.
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Are US-Iran Talks Actually Happening?
Tue 24 Mar 2026
What do we know about negotiations to de-escalate the Iran war?
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Has Trump Backed Down On Iran Threat?
Mon 23 Mar 2026
President Trump says he has postponed strikes on Iranian power plants.
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Is Iran Capable of Hitting the UK?
Sun 22 Mar 2026
Israel claims Iranian missiles ‘can reach London, Paris or Berlin’.
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Iran Fires Missiles at UK-US Diego Garcia Base
Sat 21 Mar 2026
And former foreign secretary David Miliband on the humanitarian cost of the war.
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The Week: The War In Iran Escalates
Fri 20 Mar 2026
Has President Trump lost control of the war in Iran?
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Are US and Israel Aligned On Iran War?
Thu 19 Mar 2026
Energy prices soar after missile exchanges between Israel and Iran.
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(Another) Labour Leadership Challenge?
Wed 18 Mar 2026
Angela Rayner sparks leadership speculation claiming Labour is “running out of time”.
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Starmer Turns His Attention To Ukraine (Or Tries To)
Tue 17 Mar 2026
Zelenksy comes to parliament, as Trump hits out at Starmer (again).
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Can Starmer Keep Saying No To Trump?
Mon 16 Mar 2026
Trump "not happy" with the UK as Starmer says it won't be drawn into wider Iran war.
