Best Nhs Reform Podcasts (2025)

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Postecoglou Joins Nottingham Forest, Anglo American and Teck Merge, NHS Launches Trust Rankings, BBC Chief Promises Reform, and more... 12:17

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20d ago12:17

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(0:10): Ange Postecoglou Takes Helm at Nottingham Forest After Nuno's Departure (1:52): Anglo American and Teck Resources Merge to Form £40 Billion Copper Giant (4:42): NHS Unveils Trust League Tables to Boost Transparency Amid Rising Waiting Lists and Capacity Crisis (7:11): BBC Chief Promises Cultural Overhaul Amid Scandals and Controversies (9:2…

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Labour’s conference comeback? 36:27

16m ago36:27

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This week, the Political Fix team comes to you from Liverpool — with all the news from the annual Labour Party Conference. Sir Keir Starmer struck a patriotic tone to the Labour faithful, promising to fight Nigel Farage’s “politics of grievance” and build a renewed, healthy Britain “with the flag waving in our hands” — flags he was keen to reclaim …

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UK Seizes Largest Bitcoin, Labour Eyes Tax Increases, Labour's Youth Guarantee Faces Funding, Met Police Considers Masonic Disclosure, and more... 12:27

13h ago12:27

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(0:10): UK's Largest Bitcoin Seizure: Zhimin Qian Pleads Guilty in £5.5 Billion Laundering Case (2:44): UK Labour Considers Tax Hikes Amid Economic Pressures; Reeves Promises Fiscal Responsibility and Youth Employment Boost (5:50): Labour's 'Youth Guarantee' Targets Long-Term Unemployment with Paid Work Scheme, Faces Funding Challenges (8:17): Met …

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Labour Struggles Amid Reform UK Rise, Labour Conference Protest Arrests, Miliband Criticizes Musk, Tempsford Airfield Under Threat, and more... 11:50

1d ago11:50

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(0:10): Labour in Crisis: Starmer Faces Collapse as Farage's Reform UK Gains Ground (2:33): Mass Arrests at Labour Conference Protest Against Palestine Action Ban Stir Human Rights Concerns (4:36): Ed Miliband Slams Elon Musk as 'Dangerous' for Inciting Violence and Threatening UK Government (7:04): New Towns Plan Sparks Concern Over Tempsford's WW…

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UK Considers Aid for JLR, Oasis 'Wonderwall' Guitar Auctioned, Andy Burnham Targets PM, UK and France Cut Crossings, and more... 12:26

5d ago12:26

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(0:10): UK Government Weighs Support for JLR Amid Cyberattack Fallout, Threatening 200,000 Jobs (2:21): Iconic 'Wonderwall' Guitar Headlines Oasis Memorabilia Auction Amidst Reunion Tour Success (4:44): Andy Burnham Eyes PM Role, Advocates for Regional Empowerment and New Political Path (7:17): UK Launches 'One In, One Out' Migration Deal with Fran…

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Does Starmer have a northern problem? 32:16

4d ago32:16

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As the prime minister prepares for his annual party conference, the mayor for Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, seems to be mounting a thinly veiled bid for the Labour leadership. In numerous interviews given to the media this past week, Burnham said he had been privately urged by MPs to challenge Sir Keir Starmer. And the provocation came with wha…

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Checchio Appointed in Crisis, Leoni's ACL Injury Hampers Liverpool, Ancient Tower Suspends High, UK Govt’s Taxi Bill Sparks Outcry, and more... 12:46

5d ago12:46

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(0:10): Bishop Checchio Appointed Coadjutor Bishop of New Orleans Amid Abuse Scandal and Church Crisis (2:59): Liverpool's £26M Signing Giovanni Leoni Out for 9 Months with ACL Injury: Defensive Crisis Looms (5:19): 700-Year-Old Church Tower Suspended 45 Feet High Amidst Major London Development (7:30): UK Govt Under Fire for £344k Monthly Taxi Bil…

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NHS Launches Jesss Rule, Kate Unveils Memorial, Amazon Closes UK Fresh Stores, UK-France Migrant Deportation Blocked, and more... 12:21

6d ago12:21

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(0:10): NHS Unveils 'Jess's Rule' to Prevent Delayed Cancer Diagnoses in GP Practices (2:24): Princess Kate Honors Victims, Unveils Memorial in Southport After Tragic Attack (4:38): Amazon Shuts Down UK Fresh Stores, Shifts Focus to Whole Foods Amid Fierce Market Competition (7:18): UK-France Migrant Return Scheme Faces Legal Hurdles as Court Block…

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Charities Drop Ferguson, Iron Maiden Announce 2026 Tour, UK Network Overhaul Boosts Economy, British Rail Launches Disruption Videos, and more... 11:30

7d ago11:30

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(0:10): Charities Cut Ties with Sarah Ferguson Over Controversial Epstein Email, Citing 'Reputational Risk' (2:59): Iron Maiden Announces Historic 2026 'Run For Your Lives' Tour with Massive Knebworth Festival (5:44): VodafoneThree Teams with Ericsson, Nokia in £11 Billion UK Network Overhaul, Promising Jobs and Economic Boost (8:04): British Rail …

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Doctors still have questions about the UK's assisted dying bill 38:05

8d ago38:05

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In today’s episode: Assisted Dying moves closer to becoming UK law. The proposed legislation to allow people to end their own lives has moved through a second debate in the House of Lords. What do MPs and doctors think of the Bill as it stands? And, new ways to pull research findings from observation alone makes us question whether correlation real…

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Corbyn's Party Faces Chaos, Social Media Regulation Debate, UK Approves Gatwick Expansion, Lib Dems Seek Social Media Warnings, and more... 9:50

8d ago9:50

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(0:10): Jeremy Corbyn's New Party Faces Leadership Turmoil Ahead of November Conference (1:53): Global Debate on Social Media Regulation Intensifies as Musk Faces Scrutiny for Online Conduct (3:38): UK Approves Gatwick's £2.2 Billion Second Runway Amid Environmental Concerns (5:43): Lib Dems Push for Social Media Health Warnings, Call for Stricter …

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Kent Revokes Climate Emergency, UK Faces Undersea Cable Threats, Curriculum Reforms Urged, UK STIM Tool Transforms Trafficking Detection, and more... 10:58

11d ago10:58

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(0:10): Kent Council Revokes Climate Emergency Declaration Amid Controversy, Cites Economic Concerns (2:18): UK Warned of Undersea Cable Vulnerabilities Amid Rising Geopolitical Tensions: Urgent Security Measures Needed (4:56): Call for Curriculum Reforms as Disadvantaged Students Lag in Advanced Maths Studies (6:46): UK's STIM Tool Revolutionizes …

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Trumpery, pageantry and the ‘special relationship’ 41:05

11d ago41:05

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President Donald Trump landed in Windsor this week for his historic second state visit to the UK. What ensued was a celebration of pomp and pageantry fit for a king: a Red Arrows flyby, a lavish banquet in a castle, and a press conference at Chequers – during which the president continually heaped praise on the ‘special relationship’. Was this disp…

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Queen Camilla Joins Trump's Visit, UK MPs Push SEND Standards, GP Crisis Hits NHS, UK Leaders Link Recognition to Israel, and more... 12:13

12d ago12:13

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(0:10): Queen Camilla to Attend Trump's State Visit, Fully Recovered from Sinusitis (1:58): UK MPs Urge National Standards for SEND Support to Tackle Inequality and Rising Costs (4:58): NHS Faces Crisis as One-Third of GPs Leave or Avoid Practice Amid Rising Workload and Financial Strain (7:36): UK PM and Starmer Condition Palestinian Recognition o…

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UK Parliament Proposes Hillsborough Law, UK Music Icons Fight AI, Trump's UK Visit Secured, Scotland's First Minister Challenges Musk, and more... 12:47

13d ago12:47

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(0:10): UK Parliament to Introduce Hillsborough Law for Public Accountability in Disasters (1:55): UK Music Icons Unite Against AI Copyright Threats Ahead of Crucial Tech Trade Talks (4:55): Heightened Security for Trump's UK Visit: 'Ring of Steel' and Drone Arrest at Windsor Castle (6:59): Scotland's First Minister Criticizes Elon Musk, Weighs Boy…

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London Proms Celebrate Unity, Child's Death Sparks Arrests, Pharma Titans Criticize NHS Funding, Cardiff Concerts Extended, and more... 11:10

14d ago11:10

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(0:10): Proms Unite Amid London Unrest: Queen Legends and Soprano Shine in Emotional Celebration (2:05): Teesside Tragedy: Child's Death Sparks Arrests and Police Investigation (3:16): Pharma Titans Blast NHS for Underfunding, Drug Shortages Threaten UK Healthcare Competitiveness (5:46): Cardiff Concerts at Blackweir Fields Extended to 2026 Amid Ec…

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Scottish Government Funds Alexander Dennis, Prince Andrew Confronts New Scandal, UK Clears Researchers of Spying, England Battles Severe Drought, and more... 11:10

15d ago11:10

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(0:10): Scottish Government Saves Alexander Dennis Sites with £4M Pledge to Protect Jobs and Boost Green Transport (2:19): Prince Andrew Faces New Threat as Epstein Emails Surface, Legal and Political Fallout Looms (4:20): UK Drops Charges Against Researchers Accused of Spying for China Amid Political Tensions (6:33): England Faces Severe Drought: …

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Labour Leadership Race Intensifies, UK MP's Office Fire, Treasury Plans Business Rates Overhaul, UK Retailers Forecast Closures, and more... 10:33

19d ago10:33

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(0:10): Labour Leadership Battle Heats Up Amid Rayner Resignation and Starmer's Cabinet Reshuffle (2:48): Arson Suspected in Fire at UK MP's Office: Arrest Made, No Injuries Reported (4:42): Treasury Eyes Major Business Rates Overhaul to Boost Growth and Fairness (6:37): UK Retail Giants Warn of Store Closures Amid Proposed Business Rate Hikes (9:2…

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Newcastle Debuts at Mercury Prize, Trump's UK Trip Unites and Divides, Ex-Referee Faces Child Abuse, UK Deploys Drones to Aid Ukraine, and more... 10:33

19d ago10:33

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2025 Mercury Prize: Newcastle Debut with Dynamic Mix of Veteran Artists and Fresh Talents Trump's UK Visit: Pomp, Pageantry, and Protests Amid Diplomatic Tensions Ex-Premier League Referee David Coote Charged with Child Abuse, Faces Court in 2025 UK's Project OCTOPUS: Advanced Drones to Bolster Ukraine's Defense Amid Russian Threats Samantha Camero…

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Starmer in a spin as the ‘Dark Lord’ bites the dust 31:21

19d ago31:21

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After the toe-curling revelations about Lord Peter Mandelson’s connections with the convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, the ambassador’s departure seemed inevitable to all - with the exception of some in Downing Street. Questions about the speed of his sacking, what Sir Keir Starmer knew and why the New Labour grandee was hired in the first place…

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Heathrow Evacuates Over Hazard, UK Faces Northern Ireland Criticism, Man City Resolves APT Dispute, Ofsted Introduces New Inspection System, and more... 10:49

21d ago10:49

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(0:10): Mass Panic at Heathrow Terminal 4: 'Hazardous' Incident Sparks Evacuation and Delays (1:59): UK's Legacy Approach in Northern Ireland Slammed by Critics, Prompts Call for Overhaul (3:28): Man City, Premier League Resolve APT Rules Dispute, October Trial Canceled (5:48): Ofsted Unveils New Colour-Coded School Inspection System Amidst Controv…

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Bonus ep: How the UK is navigating the Trump era 31:45

21d ago31:45

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US President Donald Trump is coming to the UK next week. What can we expect from his visit? And where do things stand between the US and the UK? In this special bonus episode, our two FT political chat shows, Political Fix and Swamp Notes, team up to unpack relations between the two longtime allies. Marc Filippino, host of the Swamp Notes podcast, …

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Starvation in Gaza is a multi-generational disaster 36:45

21d ago36:45

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In today’s episode: Rethinking how we measure the harm caused by the arms industry The life long, and multigenerational, impact of starvation in Gaza What is the appropriate focus on prevention in general practice? The BMJ's international editor, Jocalyn Clark talks about a new series we've just published - examining the arms industry as a commerci…

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UK Strengthens Tech Ties, O'Neill Calls for Border Poll, UK Relocates Asylum Seekers, Unison Cautions on Employment Rights, and more... 11:36

22d ago11:36

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(0:10): UK Trade Secretary Visits US and China to Strengthen Tech Ties and Bolster Economy (2:33): Michelle O'Neill Demands UK Set Border Poll Date Amid Growing Unification Support (4:25): UK Shifts Asylum Seekers to Military Sites Amid Channel Crossings Surge and Public Backlash (6:28): Unison Warns Political Shifts Threaten UK's Employment Rights…

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Rayner, Reeves and Reform 32:26

25d ago32:26

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It wasn’t the start to the new parliamentary term that Prime Minister Keir Starmer hoped for. His insistence that his focus is now on “delivery, delivery, delivery” was eclipsed by the furore surrounding the deputy prime minister, Angela Rayner, over her tax affairs. To discuss where her precarious position leaves Starmer, plus his attempts to get …

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UK Live Music Booms, Townsend Extends Rugby Contract, Lush Closes UK Stores, AI Transforms NHS, and more... 12:15

26d ago12:15

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UK Live Music Industry Hits Record Highs, Calls for Support Amidst Grassroots Challenges Scotland's Rugby Coach Gregor Townsend Secures Contract Extension Through 2027 World Cup Lush Shuts UK Stores for 24 Hours to Protest Gaza Crisis, Urges UK Government Action AI Revolutionizes NHS Efficiency: Cutting Admin, Boosting Patient Care, and Saving Mill…

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Chris Martin Sparks Controversy, Starmer Reshuffles Cabinet, UK Bond Yields Reach 27-Year Highs, Camilla Honors ShelterBox Anniversary, and more... 11:43

28d ago11:43

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(0:10): Coldplay's Chris Martin Sparks Controversy with Israeli-Palestinian Remarks at Wembley Concert (2:28): Starmer's Bold Cabinet Shakeup: Darren Jones Takes New Role to Boost Government Efficiency and Economic Focus (5:15): UK Bond Yields Soar to 27-Year Highs Amid Political Uncertainty and Global Market Turmoil (7:36): Queen Camilla Celebrate…

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Jamie Overton Leaves Test Cricket, AI Boosts Stroke Recovery, UK Tests GPS Rail Tickets, Fastball Test Detects Alzheimer's, and more... 11:43

28d ago11:43

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(0:10): Jamie Overton Steps Away from Test Cricket to Prioritize White-Ball Formats, Citing Physical Strain (2:25): AI Revolutionizes Stroke Diagnosis, Tripling Full Recovery Rates in NHS Units (4:16): UK Launches GPS-Based Rail Ticketing Trial to Simplify Travel and Cut Costs (6:31): Revolutionary 'Fastball' Test Promises Early Alzheimer's Detecti…

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UK Signs Frigate Deal, UK Government Under Pressure, UK Overhauls Asylum System, Father Leads Suicide Prevention, and more... 12:05

30d ago12:05

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(0:10): UK Secures Historic Frigate Deal with Norway, Boosting Jobs and NATO Defense Against Russia (2:40): UK Government Faces Pressure to Scrap Two-Child Limit in New Child Poverty Strategy (4:55): UK Home Secretary Unveils Major Asylum System Overhaul Amid Criticism and Record Migration Pressures (7:32): Bereaved Father Champions Mental Health A…

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Prince George Navigates Royal and Normal Life, Hospital Safety Under Scrutiny, UK Couple Detained in Iran, UK Confronts Heavy Rain, and more... 11:21

1M ago11:21

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(0:10): Prince George Balances Royal Duties with Normal Childhood Amid School Switch (2:06): Molly Cuddihy's Death Sparks Hospital Safety Investigation Amid Infection Control Concerns (4:24): UK Couple Held in Iran on Espionage Charges: Family Demands Urgent Meeting with Foreign Secretary (6:01): UK Faces Heavy Rain, Potential Flooding Amid Drought…

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Farage, flags and the ghosts of Labour’s past 32:47

1M ago32:47

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Just as Sir Keir Starmer was stealing a few days' summer holiday, Reform unveiled its immigration policy, former Labour heavyweights called for a withdrawal from the European Convention on Human Rights, and Tony Blair popped up in the White House. So with recess nearly over, the prime minister is trying to take back the news agenda starting with a …

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Wildfire Fuels and Explosives, UK Fertility Rates Drop, France Delays Maritime Legislation, Colchester Summer Series Excites, and more... 11:39

1M ago11:39

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(0:10): Wildfire Rages on Langdale Moor: Peat Fires, WWII Explosives Hinder Efforts (2:11): UK Fertility Rates Hit Record Lows Despite Slight Rise in Births, Prompting Policy Debates (4:57): France's Political Crisis Stalls Key Maritime Law Amid Record UK Channel Crossings (6:53): Colchester Castle Summer Series 2025 Thrills 70,000 Fans, Boosts Loc…

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UK Faces Hottest Summer, England Increases Road Funding, UK Energy Bills Increase, UK Starts Emergency Siren Test, and more... 11:18

1M ago11:18

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(0:10): Summer 2025 Could Be UK's Hottest Ever, Sparking Severe Water Shortages and Drought Impacts (2:31): England Boosts Road Funding by £500M to Tackle Potholes Amid Rising Breakdown Rates (4:56): UK Energy Bills Rise £17 as Price Cap Increases Amid Volatile Markets (7:26): UK to Test Nationwide Emergency Alert System with Siren on September 7, …

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UK Resilience 3: How prepared are we for the next pandemic? 41:46

1M ago41:46

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Five years ago we in the UK were in the false lull between the first wave of covid and the second, between the first variant and the second, between the first peak of covid deaths and the second, higher peak. There wasn’t a vaccine and we didn’t know when we might get one. Now it’s a memory. But another deadly pathogen might pop up in fifty years o…

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Rescue Saves Six Children, UK Implements Sentencing Reforms, UK Screenwriter Arrested, Notting Hill Carnival arrests, and more... 9:27

1M ago9:27

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(0:10): Heroic Multi-Agency Rescue at Aberavon Beach Saves Six Children from Drowning (1:28): UK Unveils Sweeping Sentencing Reforms to Combat Prison Overcrowding and Boost Rehabilitation (4:05): UK Screenwriter Paul Laverty Arrested in Edinburgh for Supporting Banned Palestine Action Group (5:28): Record 423 Arrests at Notting Hill Carnival: Polic…

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Lough Neagh Algae Crisis, UK Battles Record Asylum Rise, UK Health Secretary Confronts Pharma, United Utilities Revamps Haweswater, and more... 12:46

1M ago12:46

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(0:10): Lough Neagh Crisis: Algae Blooms Threaten Ecology and Economy, Urgent Political Action Needed (1:59): UK Faces Record Asylum Surge: Immigration Tops National Concerns as Criticism Mounts on Starmer (4:37): UK Health Secretary Clashes with Pharma Giants Over Rising NHS Costs and Drug Access (8:02): United Utilities Launches £3 Billion Plan t…

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Record GCSE Success, London Tube Strikes Loom, UK Retailers Warn Jobs Threatened, Liam Gallagher Demands Apology, and more... 12:04

1M ago12:04

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(0:10): Record GCSE Success Celebrated: Students Secure Top Grades and Future Paths (2:09): London Faces Major Disruptions as Tube Strikes Loom Amid Pay Disputes and Working Conditions (4:11): UK Retail Giants Warn Tax Hikes Threaten Jobs, Boost Prices Amid Rising Inflation Concerns (7:01): Liam Gallagher Demands Apology from Edinburgh Council Amid…

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The mess in the NHS 35:42

1M ago35:42

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England’s NHS is in a ‘critical and deteriorating condition’ - those are the words of Lord Darzi who investigated the state of the NHS for the new Labour government last year. In response, Starmer unveiled a ten year plan to fix it focusing on delivering three big shifts in healthcare: hospital to community; analogue to digital; sickness to prevent…

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Mo Chara Faces Court, UK Inflation Rises Again, Airbus UK Strikes Over Pay, Thorne Challenges UK Schools, and more... 11:29

1M ago11:29

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(0:10): Kneecap's Mo Chara Faces Court for Hezbollah Flag; Case Highlights Free Speech Tensions in UK (2:24): UK Inflation Hits 3.8% in July, Driven by Air Fares and Food Prices (4:31): Airbus UK Workers Plan 10-Day Strike Over Pay Dispute, Threatening Wing Production (6:51): Jack Thorne Challenges UK Education System With Netflix Series 'Adolescen…

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UK Resilience 2: How prepared are we for cyber threats? 28:42

1M ago28:42

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From councils disrupted by ransomware, leaked defence data or individuals duped by deep fakes, the UK faces increasing cyber threats. David Aaronovitch asks his guests how prepared we are - whether as government defending critical infrastructure or as individuals guarding our digital identities. Guests:Sadie Creese, Professor of Cyber Security in t…

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CRISPR, stemcell banking, and a football world cup 36:16

1M ago36:16

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CRISPR technology has revolutionised biological research, and for the first time it’s out of the lab and into the NHS, as NICE has approved its use as cost effective. Kenneth Charles, senior lecturer in haematology at the University of the West Indies explains how the treatment works, and what concerns he has about it's implementation. Also this we…

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Wrexham Signs Callum Doyle, Police Plan Facial Recognition, Secretary Criticizes GCSE Results, Police Satisfaction Reaches Record Low, and more... 11:57

1M ago11:57

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(0:10): Wrexham Signs Man City's Callum Doyle for £8M in Ambitious Championship Move (2:17): Controversy Erupts as Police Plan Facial Recognition at Notting Hill Carnival Amid Bias Concerns (4:42): Education Secretary Calls Out 'National Disgrace' in White Working-Class GCSE Results (6:27): Victim Satisfaction with Police Hits Historic Low, Prompti…