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Episodes to download
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Will Prince Andrew Keep His Royal Mansion?
Tue 21 Oct 2025
It is discovered Prince Andrew has only paid a token annual rent on Royal Lodge.
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The Virginia Giuffre Memoir And Prince Andrew
Mon 20 Oct 2025
Virginia Giuffre details allegations against Prince Andrew in posthumous memoir.
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New Prince Andrew Allegations
Sun 19 Oct 2025
New accusations claim that Andrew sought to investigate Virginia Giuffre.
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Prince Andrew Gives Up His Titles… But Why Now?
Sat 18 Oct 2025
The former Duke of York relinquishes his title after mounting pressure.
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The Week: Trump To Meet Putin (Again) and Gaza Ceasefire Deal
Fri 17 Oct 2025
Trump says he will meet Putin in Hungary for Ukraine talks.
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Is Rachel Reeves Facing a Budget ‘Groundhog Day’?
Thu 16 Oct 2025
And the Chancellor plans ‘targeted action’ on bills in the budget.
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The Collapsed China Spy Case
Wed 15 Oct 2025
The Government publish new evidence from the deputy national security adviser
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Why Has The UK Had So Many Cyber Attacks Recently?
Tue 14 Oct 2025
The government issues advice to businesses to help with cyber attacks.
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Israel-Gaza: Hostages Returned, Prisoners Released
Mon 13 Oct 2025
Trump and regional leaders sign document to cement Gaza ceasefire deal.
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Israel-Gaza: Hope, Caution and a Huge 24-Hours for Peace
Sun 12 Oct 2025
Hamas says it will release hostages on Monday, and Trump will hold international summit.
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Israel-Gaza: Why Is Hamas Recalling Fighters?
Sat 11 Oct 2025
And Israelis and Palestinians wait for the release of hostages and prisoners.
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Israel-Gaza: The Ceasefire Is Now "In Effect"
Fri 10 Oct 2025
Palestinians begin returning to Gaza's north.
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Israel-Gaza: What Does The Ceasefire Agreement Mean?
Thu 9 Oct 2025
And how much credit should Donald Trump take?
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Conservative Conference: Kemi Badenoch’s Career Saving Speech?
Wed 8 Oct 2025
The Tory leader unveiled new policies promising tax cuts.
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Conservative Conference: “It’s Tough Being A Tory”
Tue 7 Oct 2025
Jenrick defends comment on not seeing “another white face” in Handsworth.
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Will Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan Work?
Mon 6 Oct 2025
Trump urges mediators to “move fast” as key Gaza talks begin.
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How Will Police Use Their New Powers To Restrict Repeated Protests?
Sun 5 Oct 2025
The Home Secretary announces new police powers to restrict protests.
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Manchester Synagogue Attack: PM Tells Protesters To ‘Respect Grief Of British Jews’
Sat 4 Oct 2025
And Kemi Badenoch arrives in Manchester for Conservative conference.
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Manchester Synagogue Attack: Police Gunfire Hit Victims
Fri 3 Oct 2025
Police say one of the victims killed in Manchester attack was hit by police gunfire.
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Manchester Synagogue Attack: What We Know, So Far
Thu 2 Oct 2025
Keir Starmer says Britain must defeat rising antisemitic hatred.
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Labour Conference: Did Starmer Do Enough?
Tue 30 Sep 2025
Starmer says Farage doesn’t like Britain in conference speech.
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Labour Conference: Migration Cuts and Tax Rises?
Mon 29 Sep 2025
Migrants must earn right to live in UK, home secretary tells Labour conference.
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Labour Conference: Starmer Calls Reform Plans Racist
Sun 28 Sep 2025
Keir Starmer calls Reform migrant policy 'racist' and 'immoral'.
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Labour Conference: Starmer v Reform
Sat 27 Sep 2025
Keir Starmer says Reform "will tear this country apart" ahead of Labour conference.
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The Week: ID Cards, Burnham and Johnson Takes on Farage
Fri 26 Sep 2025
Digital ID to be compulsory for all UK adults under government plans.
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Is Andy Burnham Really Going To Challenge Keir Starmer?
Thu 25 Sep 2025
Is Andy Burnham really going to start a leadership challenge against the Prime Minister?
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Has Trump Changed His Mind On Ukraine?
Wed 24 Sep 2025
The US president signals that Ukraine could retake all of its territory.
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Davey v Farage
Tue 23 Sep 2025
Lib Dem leader Ed Davey vows to take on Reform’s Nigel Farage in conference speech.
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What Has Changed After UK Recognises Palestine?
Mon 22 Sep 2025
France prepares to join UK in recognising Palestinian state.
