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When Do Courts Name Children Who Kill?
The teenagers who killed Brianna Ghey are the latest to be stripped of anonymity.
02 Feb 2024,7 mins
The Northern Ireland Deal
After two years, unionists and republicans will share power again – how did we get here?
30 Jan 2024,6 mins
Will the Vape Ban Work?
How significant is it and could it reduce the number of children using disposable vapes?
29 Jan 2024,6 mins
The Future of the Death Penalty in America
Alabama has become the first US state to execute a death row prisoner using nitrogen gas.
26 Jan 2024,5 mins
Why are Women Left Out of Crime Stats?
Why aren't rape and harassment included in violent crime statistics?
25 Jan 2024,5 mins
Why Just Ken?
Why popularity doesn't necessarily mean success at the Oscars.
24 Jan 2024,5 mins
Unpacking Conflicts in the Middle East
From Gaza to Iran, Iraq to Yemen - a guide from our BBC experts.
22 Jan 2024,7 mins
The PM's Rwanda Plan - Will the planes ever take off?
While his plan passed with relative ease in the Commons, there's trouble lurking ahead.
18 Jan 2024,6 mins
Who will win the Republican vote?
All you need to know about the upcoming Iowa Republican presidential caucuses.
15 Jan 2024,5 mins
Who are the Houthis and why are they attacking Red Sea ships?
Western forces have taken action after attacks on ships by the Houthis. So who are they?
12 Jan 2024,6 mins
2023: the world's hottest year on record
Climate editor Justin Rowlatt explains how temperatures have soared higher than before.
09 Jan 2024,8 mins
Reform UK - "The Tories are terrified"
What do we know about the party whose polling figures are spooking the Conservatives?
03 Jan 2024,5 mins
The Asylum Backlog - What's going on?
A pledge delivered or a promise broken? Nick Eardley of BBC Verify explains.
02 Jan 2024,5 mins
Gender Identity in Schools – What teachers in England are being advised
What do the long-awaited guidelines mean for pupils, parents and teachers?
19 Dec 2023,3 mins
Why is Covid-19 Still Hitting Some People Hard?
Covid is making some people feel very unwell - despite vaccines and multiple infections.
18 Dec 2023,7 mins
The Prince and the Papers
The High Court rules Prince Harry was a victim of phone hacking by Mirror Group papers.
15 Dec 2023,6 mins
Climate Deals - Are they just "blah, blah, blah"?
As the COP28 climate summit comes to an end, will the rhetoric become reality?
13 Dec 2023,5 mins
How To Avoid Christmas Scams
Which types of scams should you be wary of over the festive period?
13 Dec 2023,7 mins
Migrant Movements - who's coming and who's leaving the UK
Net Migration into the UK reached a record 745 thousand last year.
23 Nov 2023,7 mins
The Chancellor's Tax and Spending Plans: How will they affect you?
Tax cuts for business and on earnings – and a crackdown on the long-term jobless.
22 Nov 2023,6 mins
The Autumn Statement: What is it and how will it impact us?
Many households are feeling the pinch – so what might the Chancellor have on offer?
20 Nov 2023,7 mins
What Next for Rishi Sunak's "Stop the Boats" Strategy
The Supreme Court rules that sending some asylum-seekers to Rwanda would be unlawful.
15 Nov 2023,7 mins
Rishi Sunak’s reshuffle: what does it tell us?
David Cameron's return was the big surprise, but will this reset unite the Conservatives?
13 Nov 2023,7 mins
Protests on Armistice Day - can they be banned?
Police are under pressure to ban a protest — so why has London's top cop said he can't?
07 Nov 2023,6 mins
Israel and Gaza – What is the endgame?
The BBC's John Simpson examines what those involved want to achieve from the conflict.
30 Oct 2023,7 mins
Why is student rent so expensive?
Soaring accommodation costs in England have left many university students struggling.
26 Oct 2023,4 mins
Who are Hamas, Fatah and Hezbollah?
A guide to who they are and who backs them.
23 Oct 2023,7 mins
The Tories' By-Election Double Defeat
What do the results tell us?
20 Oct 2023,6 mins
Flied, Sealed, Delivered - Amazon's Delivery Drones
Drone deliveries within the hour. So will it take-off?
18 Oct 2023,4 mins
Israel and Gaza on Social Media - What to believe
How social media has turbocharged the spread of disinformation and hate.
16 Oct 2023,7 mins