Hosted by Michael Safi and Helen Pidd, Today in Focus brings you closer to Guardian journalism. Combining personal storytelling with insightful analysis, this podcast takes you behind the headlines for a deeper understanding of the news, every weekday. The podcast is a topical, deep dive, explainer on a topic or story in the news, covering: politics, climate change, current affairs, investigations, leaks, scandals involving the royals and interviews. It might cover topics such as: politics a ...
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Engineer Alasdair Stewart and guests talk trains, technology and infrastructure at historic, minor and quirky railways from around the world... The ‘Making Tracks’ podcast is a blatant excuse for railway enthusiast Alasdair to spend more time talking to other track and infrastructure experts and take a deep dive into Heritage Railway projects world-wide. From Civil Engineering Manager for the Welsh Highland Railway reconstruction, completing the final twelve mile phase from Rhyd Ddu to Porth ...
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How to Build a Railway is an industry-focused 12-episode podcast series, to help tell the story of the construction of HS2 – increasing awareness and understanding of the project.Each episode will focus on a different aspect of our story so far, from archaeology to enabling works, the main civils works underway and much more.In each episode, our host will bring the subject to life in an entertaining and engaging way, including contributions with a variety of experts from within HS2 and our s ...
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Join railway engineer and writer Gareth Dennis plus a wide range of guests on his semi-topical weekly talk show about all things rail... This podcast is uploaded after the live (or live-ish) show has finished on YouTube at 7pm (UK time) on Wednesdays.
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Ever wondered why your train isn't running on time, what the future holds for electric vehicles or what the big fuss is about HS2? Learn about the social, economic and political forces behind transport investment in the Midlands.
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From HS2 to Tornado, Flying Scotsman to Crossrail, the Railway Hub brings you news, views, features and reviews from Britain’s leading publisher of railway magazines and information. Mainline news, stock movements, steam, diesel, electric, modelling, railwayman and 120+ years of rail history are all included in a site brought to you by the publisher of The Railway Magazine, Heritage Railway, Rail Express and The Railway Magazine Guide to Modelling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...
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Christian Wolmar, Mark Walker and guests keep you up to date with the most engaging news stories, policy developments and interviews across the world of transport
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Released at 4pm on the day of recording, an essential daily guide to the biggest, most complex events by our award-winning newsroom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Northern Agenda is a weekly podcast covering politics and public affairs from across the North of England, voiced by journalists who are outside the Westminster bubble, reporting from the other side of the North/South divide. From Blackpool to Barnsley and Bamburgh and everywhere in between, exploring subjects such as levelling up to buses, elections to the latest council scraps, The Northern Agenda brings you discussion and analysis of the North's big political stories, from people expe ...
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A weekly politics podcast presented by Adam Boulton. The Sky News political team provides in-depth context and analysis around the big issues in politics in the UK and beyond.
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Fearless and truthful. Provocative and controversial. Straight-talking and thought-provoking. A new breed of debate.
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Imagine if your Dad wrote a dirty book. Most people would try to ignore it and pretend it had never happened - but not Jamie Morton. Instead, he's decided to read it to the world in this award-winning comedy podcast. With the help of his friends, James Cooper and Alice Levine, Jamie will be reading a chapter each episode and discovering more about his father than he ever bargained for. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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From TestTakers, this is the #PREPPED Podcast, a podcast dedicated to helping parents and students learn the secrets and strategies of SAT standardized test preparation and college admissions. Hosted by Directors Andrew 'Naka' Nanayakkara and Jeremy Freed, #PREPPED helps reduce stress, answers the most important questions, and guides parents to help their students succeed during this important time in high school. With over 30 years of student success stories, TestTakers provides weekly insi ...
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HS2 will run to London Euston, minister signals
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Transport secretary Louise Haigh has signalled the HS2 high-speed line will terminate in central London. She told Times Radio on Tuesday an announcement would be made soon on the controversial under-construction route from Birmingham into the capital - that’s expected at the Budget on October 30. There was uncertainty over HS2’s final stop amid fun…
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Will Labour really deliver for the North? | Learning the lessons from HS2 fiasco
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If you're into politics it's likely you'll be heading to, or at the very least reading about, one of the big party conferences happening this autumn. By far the biggest is Labour's annual get-together in Liverpool, their first as a new government. And anyone who's interested in the future direction of the Labour party will want to Rob Parsons…
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Elon Musk is donating huge amounts to Donald Trump’s re-election campaign. What might he want in return? Adam Gabbatt reports from New York City. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusAutor: The Guardian
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Thomas Tuchel: Everything to know about England’s new manager
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It’s official, England’s new manager is Thomas Tuchel. The former Chelsea and Bayern Munich boss reportedly signed a contract with the FA last week which will see him receive a salary worth around £5 million. Tuchel, who is German, will be just the third foreign manager to become England coach, after the late Sven-Goran Eriksson of Sweden and the I…
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How UN peacekeepers ended up in Israel’s line of fire
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UN peacekeepers in Lebanon say Israel has been attacking their bases. Now Israel has told them they should leave. Patrick Wintour reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusAutor: The Guardian
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Donald Trump went off script on Monday night and abandoned the usual Q&A format of a townhall event in favour of bopping along to his campaign playlist. Chris Michael has the details. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusAutor: The Guardian
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will.i.am on inclusivity & the AI revolution
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On this very special episode, The Standard podcast’s Rachelle Abbott is in conversation with the producer, rapper, singer/songwriter and entrepreneur, will.i.am. Plus, they’re also joined by FYI.AI’s Fyilicia. FYI.AI, which stands for ‘Focus Your Ideas', is a messaging and productivity tool for creatives, founded by will.i.am and software developer…
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The hurricanes shaking the US election – podcast
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Will two massive hurricanes in the US be enough to put the climate crisis on the election agenda? Oliver Milman reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusAutor: The Guardian
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US election extra: the state of the race
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As the polls tighten, Chris Michael joins Lucy Hough to discuss the state of the race, in the first instalment of a daily series of short updates on the election. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusAutor: The Guardian
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Sadiq Khan on all things politics & what’s next for London
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The Mayor of London sits down with London Standard Editor, Dylan Jones, to talk about all things politics. Sadiq Khan discusses the exodus of the capital’s rich, his goals for his unprecedented third term as mayor, the plans to pedestrianise Oxford Street, as well as issues surrounding housing and traffic. In part two, the Gaza marches, his message…
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How Giorgia Meloni became Europe’s favourite far-right leader
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She’s the far-right prime minister with whom leaders across Europe seem to love being photographed. What’s her appeal and what does she really want? With Alexander Stille. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusAutor: The Guardian
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Sustainable Travel: Ecuador and economies that depend on tourism
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Incredible natural environments, cycling through the trees and living among the clouds. Sustainable travel expert Juliet Kinsman and journalist Jon Weeks discuss the beauty of Ecuador, and how it's a great example of an economy that relies on Tourism. Learn how Ecuador's 'eternal spring' makes the best tasting fruit, and why you should think twice …
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3/2 Can London's Euston station be fixed and are Lime bikes a boon or a curse?
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Christian and co-presenter Mark Walker examine the controversies and challenges at London's Euston station [01:30], ask just how much fun the BBC's 'Nightsleeper' drama is [17:08], debate the pros and cons of the Lime bike hire scheme and other micro-mobility technologies [17:18] and consider whether the Lower Thames Crossing is doomed [27:19].…
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UK economy grows 0.2% ahead of autumn Budget
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Britain’s economy made a welcome return to growth in August after a pick up on the high street and in factories helped drive overall GDP. The London Standard’s business editor Jonathan Prynn reports that output was up by 0.2 per cent in the month following two months of flatlining in June and July, that’s according to latest figures from the Office…
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Journalist Ahmed Alnaouq on losing 21 family members in an Israeli airstrike. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusAutor: The Guardian
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Tory leadership race: Kemi Badenoch vs Robert Jenrick - what next?
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The Conservative leadership race has been narrowed to Kemi Badenoch and Robert Jenrick, after once-favourite James Cleverly was squeezed out of the contest - to considerable surprise. Badenoch won 42 votes, Jenrick secured 41, but Cleverly took just 37, with 120 Tory MPs having taken part. So, what’s next, who is best to hold Sir Keir Starmer to ac…
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‘I am your retribution’: Trump’s radical plan to remake the presidency
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Guardian US’s chief reporter, Ed Pilkington, explores Donald Trump’s plans for a second term as president if he wins next month’s election, and how they would give him unprecedented power. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusAutor: The Guardian
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#Railnatter Episode 233: Changing the UK's useless fiscal rules
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We've been decrying the fact that the UK has crippled its own economy by imposing its own made up and entirely useless fiscal rules - in other words the rules on what it can and cannot borrow, and for what - for a long time. But the Office of Budget Responsibility (itself also pointless) has published a report suggesting these should change. Will t…
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UK flights to Florida cut as US state braces for 155mph Hurricane Milton
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Flights from Britain to Florida have been cancelled as the US state braces for what President Joe Biden warned could be the worst storm in a century. Approaching Category Five Hurricane Milton - just a fortnight after Category Four Hurricane Helene - has brought widespread disruption to the Sunshine State as officials urge residents to follow evacu…
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Unleashed: John Crace digests Boris Johnson’s memoir
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The former PM probably hoped this book would make the country fall in love with him again, but it will only revive the resentment, John Crace tells Helen Pidd. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusAutor: The Guardian
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Sue Gray is out: will this solve Labour’s problems?
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It’s coming up to 100 days since Labour took power, but its honeymoon period was cut short by a flurry of negative headlines. Will getting rid of Starmer’s highest-paid aide help? Jessica Elgot reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusAutor: The Guardian
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War rages as Israel marks one year since Hamas October 7 attacks
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This October 7 marks one year from devastating terror attacks on Israel that set in motion a series of events plunging the Middle East into crisis. Hamas gunmen launched surprise cross-border raids from the Gaza Strip during the Jewish new year holiday of Rosh Hashanah, leaving with more than 1,200 Israelis killed and at least 250 hostages taken. H…
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A message from The Northern Agenda editor Rob Parsons
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The Northern Agenda podcast is changing - and our editor Rob Parsons shares the details! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesAutor: Laudable
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7 October, one year on: a return to kibbutz Nir Oz
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Bethan McKernan visits Nir Oz in southern Israel to talk to survivors about Hamas’s attack on 7 October last year, and to discuss what has happened to their kibbutz and the wider region since. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusAutor: The Guardian
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Sustainable Travel: Rail adventures through Europe
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Why fly when you can take the train? In this episode Sustainable travel expert Juliet Kinsman and journalist Jon Weeks explore the best places to travel to by train and why, including Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Sweden & Scotland. Find out when trains truly are the best option for your trip, and why the pros of travelling along the tracks often o…
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Middle East crisis and impact on UK economy
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Rising tensions in the Middle East are adding new global economic uncertainties. The pound, while recovering slightly on Friday, remained set for its worst week in more than a year - as oil heads for the biggest weekly price increase since 2023. It came as Israel intensified strikes on Lebanon following Iran’s missile barrage and ongoing Hezbollah …
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Do Israel and Iran really want to go to war?
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For years the two countries have been engaged in a shadow war. Why, and will it finally explode into a direct confrontation? Patrick Wintour reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusAutor: The Guardian
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Deepak Chopra: Why AI is the future of medicine (Brave New World preview)
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On this preview of Brave New World….Why AI is the future of medicine. Alternative medicine advocate and best-selling author Deepak Chopra joins host Evgeny Lebedev, to discuss why artificial intelligence is the key to unlocking both personal and spiritual growth, and why humanity is at a crucial crossroads with technology. The health and wellness e…
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The curiously upbeat Tory leadership race
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Helen Pidd goes to the Conservative party conference to hear from the four candidates vying for the leadership. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusAutor: The Guardian
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#Railnatter Episode 232: The crash of Independent Air Flight 1851
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Every now and then, we abandon trains and talk about something different, then by the end of the episode everyone gets to see how much the episode has actually been about trains the whole time. This is one of those times. The crash in 1989 of IDN 1851 is one of the aviation disasters that most grimly highlights how successive small factors can over…
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How will Israel retaliate? – Today in Focus Extra
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Peter Beaumont joins Michael Safi from Jerusalem to discuss the unprecedented attack on Israel by Iran – and what may come next. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusAutor: The Guardian
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Middle East crisis: how involved is UK military?
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As the world awaits Israel’s response to rocket attacks by Iran, what role did British forces play defending the country? In this episode of The Standard podcast we’ll also look at the UK government’s handling of the crisis, with Britons told to leave Lebanon as Israel continues to pound Tehran-backed Hezbollah and ground operations begin. Around 1…
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Racist chants rang out, and homes, businesses and hotels housing asylum seekers were attacked – for a week this summer English towns and cities seemed on the brink of chaos. Josh Halliday reports on what we know so far about the people at the centre of the violence. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus…
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Tory conference: the contest heats up
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It’s the penultimate day of the Conservatives’ conference in Birmingham, where the final four leadership hopefuls are vying for attentions of the party faithful. Yesterday, we looked at the free ‘merch’ being offered on candidates’ stalls - those friendship bracelets and fake tan - but will these multiple charm offensives translate into votes? Kemi…
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Will Hezbollah survive Israel’s onslaught?
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Hezbollah was a force to be reckoned with. Now its veteran leader and a host of its senior leaders are dead and Israel is threatening a ground invasion of Lebanon. Is this the start of a new reality in the Middle East? Jason Burke reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus…
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Tory party conference: leadership rivals battle with free merch
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The Conservative Party conference kicks off in Birmingham - throwing the race to become the next opposition leader wide open. And as the hopefuls promote themselves to the Tory membership, there’s an unusual array of candidate promotional ‘merch’ being offered. The Standard’s chief political correspondent, Rachael Burford, has the details. But is i…
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Irritable bowel syndrome affects one in five adults in the UK but is little understood and has no known cure. Hannah Moore discusses living with the condition with a friend and asks a dietitian whether new research into the mind-gut connection may bring answers. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus…
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Sustainable Travel: Nature-positive escapes in the UK
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For your next trip, why not explore closer to home? Sustainable travel expert Juliet Kinsman and journalist Jon Weeks discuss the benefits of visiting nature-positive escapes such as Sussex's Knepp Estate, which was transformed from a working farm into a 3,500 pioneering rewilding project. Isabella Tree, who led the transformation, explains how giv…
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Starmer accused of hypocrisy after Trump meeting
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Sir Keir Starmer has met with the US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump for the first time. The meeting has sparked quite a bit of backlash though, considering what prominent Labour front benchers have said about the former president in the past. Our Deputy Political Editor, Jitendra Joshi, discusses everything we know about the meeting…
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Reaction to the Labour party conference in Liverpool
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For the last five days the eyes of the political world have been focusing on Liverpool's waterfront for Labour party conference, its first in power for 15 years. Thousands of people have piled into venues around the city, from party members and MPs to business leaders, metro mayors and of course senior Cabinet members - many of whom are from the No…
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The deadliest week in Lebanon for decades
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William Christou and Michael Safi speak to people affected by Israel’s intense bombing campaign in Lebanon. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusAutor: The Guardian
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Sir Keir Starmer: ‘My plans for the UK to become the centre of AI’
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The Prime Minister has told the London Standard, he wants to make London the artificial intelligence capital of the world, and the opportunities to create wealth are endless. Our Political Editor, Nicholas Cecil, discusses whether the UK can compete with the US when it comes to leading the way with this rapidly developing technology, and what spurr…
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The bravery of Gisèle Pelicot in the rape trial horrifying France
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For more than a decade Pelicot’s husband drugged her and invited other men to allegedly rape her. When she found out, she made an extraordinary decision. Angelique Chrisafis reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusAutor: The Guardian
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#Railnatter Episode 231: Fares unfair (it's a news ep)
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I'm hosting @RailEngineers 2024 tonight, so it's a quick news catch up pre-record... and the emerging theme is FARES. Plenty of other things to look over though. Enjoyed this? Please do consider supporting #Railnatter at https://patreon.com/garethdennis or throw loose change at me via https://paypal.me/garethdennis. Merch at https://garethdennis.co…
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Want something to brighten up the gloomy autumn days? We’ve got the definitive list of all the best entertainment to keep you busy. From exciting films, shows, TV, exhibitions and gigs, there’s so much coming up. We give you a sneak peek at the BFI London film festival, Gladiator II, Wicked, the ITV series Joan, Disney+’s Rivals, Janet Jackson at t…
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3/1 Live from Liverpool where Labour is "ripping up the very roots of Thatcherism" from transport
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Launching Season 3, Christian and co-presenter Mark Walker report from the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool on the keynote address by UK Secretary of State for Transport Louise Haigh MP [3:48]. Christian analyses a meeting discussing driverless cars addressed by Minister for the Future of Roads, Lilian Greenwood MP [13:50} and talks about his o…
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Hope, finally? Keir Starmer’s first conference in power
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From anger over the winter fuel allowance to a row over freebies, Labour’s first conference in power for 15 years started under a cloud. Did the prime minister’s speech lift the gloom? With Jessica Elgot. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusAutor: The Guardian
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Labour party conference: Sir Keir Starmer says ‘change has begun’
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The UK Prime Minister has delivered his first Labour party conference speech since coming to power. Sir Keir Starmer reassured the UK that despite difficult decisions ahead there is light at the end of the tunnel. He went on to promise to “build a new Britain” with a crackdown on benefit fraudsters, a promise to house all veterans, and by reducing …
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Inside a secret summit of Afghan women’s rights activists
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Annie Kelly reports from a conference in Albania where Afghan women have spoken publicly about the Taliban’s brutal crackdown on their freedom. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusAutor: The Guardian
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Reeves promises to ‘rebuild Britain’ but is Starmer’s honeymoon period over?
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The Labour party conference is fully underway and today’s big speech was from the Chancellor Rachel Reeves. The Standard’s Political Editor, Nicholas Cecil, joins us from Liverpool to discuss the key points from the speech, and reveals the findings of our Ipsos poll which indicate the honeymoon might already be over for Sir Keir Starmer after less …
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