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Is the NHS ready for Alzheimer’s drug breakthroughs?
There are warnings the health service is unprepared for a rollout
12 Feb 2024,36 mins
How Do You Fix the UK's Housing Crisis?
Michael Gove tells Laura a no-fault eviction ban is on the way.
11 Feb 2024,29 mins
Are the Politics of Climate Change Going Out of Fashion?
How have attitudes towards climate policies shifted in recent years?
10 Feb 2024,28 mins
Is Biden Too Old?
And we talk to comedian Matt Forde about his diagnosis and treatment for cancer
09 Feb 2024,39 mins
Keir Starmer's Big Green £28bn U-turn
Starmer faces backlash over scaling back of green investment plan
08 Feb 2024,30 mins
Calls for Sunak apology over PMQs trans jibe to Starmer
The mother of murdered teenager Brianna Ghey - who was transgender - was in Parliament.
07 Feb 2024,33 mins
Liz Truss & The Pop Cons
Another Conservative faction emerges as Sunak gambles on Rwanda.
06 Feb 2024,32 mins
King Charles diagnosed with cancer
He will postpone public duties, Buckingham Palace says.
05 Feb 2024,21 mins
Brianna Ghey’s Mum - The Full Interview
The mother of Brianna Ghey, Esther, speaks to Laura Kuenssberg
04 Feb 2024,14 mins
Reaction to Brianna Ghey’s Mum’s interview
Esther Ghey says she is “open” to speaking to the mother of one of her daughter’s killers
04 Feb 2024,27 mins
Bereaved Parents Win Crucial Social Media Victory
More powers announced for coroners to demand data from social media firms
03 Feb 2024,28 mins
Why was the Clapham attack suspect's asylum claim approved?
The convicted sex offender was given permission to stay in the UK in 2020.
02 Feb 2024,30 mins
Has the government changed its mind over tax cuts?
The chancellor says there’s likely to be less scope for tax cuts in the Budget.
01 Feb 2024,32 mins
Nicola Sturgeon at the Covid Inquiry: Tears and deleted WhatsApps
The former first minister has been giving evidence.
31 Jan 2024,34 mins
Northern Ireland Deal, Musk’s Brain Chip + Madeleine McCann Disinformation
The DUP backs deal to return the devolved government in Northern Ireland
30 Jan 2024,36 mins
Families say Nottingham Attack Victims Failed by Authorities
The victims’ families have visited Downing Street to call for a public inquiry
29 Jan 2024,31 mins
Why is trust in UK politics so low?
Laura, Paddy & Henry discuss whether politicians can fix the issues the voters care about?
28 Jan 2024,29 mins
What do voters think of Sunak and Starmer? The focus group results are in!
Laura and Paddy on what voters make of the state of the country.
27 Jan 2024,21 mins
An Olympics Newscast Special - Six Months Until Paris
Your guide to the Paris 2024 Olympics
26 Jan 2024,32 mins
Labour Leader Lessons from Lord Kinnock
Can Labour follow through on their poll lead and win a majority at the General Election?
25 Jan 2024,35 mins
Are the Tories plotting to get rid of Rishi Sunak?
Ex government minister Simon Clarke is calling for the PM to stand down.
24 Jan 2024,24 mins
Will the UK Keep Bombing the Houthis? + Barbenheimer returns…
Rishi Sunak: if Houthis attack again, the UK won’t hesitate to strike
23 Jan 2024,31 mins
Measles cases on the rise + Trump's big week
Why are less children being vaccinated against Measles?
22 Jan 2024,31 mins
Military spending, Labour rules out SNP deal
Laura’s been speaking to the defence secretary and Paddy's been talking to Diane.
21 Jan 2024,32 mins
How to avoid campaign cock ups, and the state of the SNP
Laura and Paddy look at how Scotland might vote and the art of campaigning.
20 Jan 2024,30 mins
How is AI Threatening Elections?
With more people voting in 2024 than ever before - what sway will AI have?
19 Jan 2024,33 mins
Is the World Becoming Less Safe?
As global leaders meet at Davos - Adam and Chris discuss the conflicts facing the world
18 Jan 2024,33 mins
Green light for Rwanda flights?
The government moves a step further with plans to send asylum seekers abroad.
17 Jan 2024,32 mins
The Post Office Scandal: Fujitsu’s Recorded Delivery
Fujitsu apologises to victims during questioning by MPs
16 Jan 2024,29 mins
Race for The White House: A Don Deal for Trump?
The contest to become Republican nominee for president begins in Iowa
15 Jan 2024,33 mins