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Is the UK state pension unaffordable? (23 mins)
- Is the UK state pension unaffordable?The state pension is set to rise by 3.9%, is the triple lock affordable and fair?23 mins
- Can AI Actually Be Slowed Down?President Trump dismisses need for AI guardrails, saying “whoever wins AI, wins”25 mins
- 13/09/2026Lighthearted discussion of the day's news.27 mins
- 12/09/2026Lighthearted discussion of the day's news.25 mins
- Trump's $5,000 Payout PromiseTrump says every adult American will get $5,000 if the Republicans win the midterms.27 mins
- Is This The Biggest Row Between Israel And The UK?What counter-measures has Israel taken against the UK?28 mins
- Why Has The UK Government Changed Its Approach to Israel?UK imposes sanctions on Israeli settlements in the West Bank.25 mins
- Can the Chancellor's positive vibes limit tax rises?Chancellor John Healey aims for ‘vibes boost’ in first major economic speech.24 mins
- How new is Andy Burnham’s Labour?The new chancellor prepares a speech as the PM tries to seperate the party from the past.26 mins
- How damaging is Reform's donations row?Nigel Farage tells Laura he 'wasn't listening' during foreign donor talks.26 mins
- Burnham’s Big Economic ChoicesHow is the global economic picture shaping Andy Burnham’s first budget?24 mins
- What has Nigel Farage said on money, Andy Burnham and a 'complainants society'?...And, how did Andy Burnham do in his first PMQs?23 mins
- Keir Starmer resigns (again)Former Prime Minister Keir Starmer to stand down as an MP triggering a by-election25 mins
- Has social media for children just changed forever?Tech giant Meta will pay up to $18billion to settle claims its platforms harm children.26 mins
- Prince Harry and Meghan land in the UKWhat will Prince Harry and Meghan's new life in the Cotswolds look like?26 mins
- Is China replacing workers with robots?And, Prime Minister Andy Burnham fulfilling his council house building target?26 mins
- What is Andy Burnham's missile offer to Ukraine?Andy Burnham makes his first foreign trip as Prime Minister to Ukraine26 mins
- Can Andy Burnham end rough sleeping?The PM says every rough sleeper in England will be offered accommodation this winter.26 mins
- Russia Threatens The UK (Again)Threat comes after British-made drones were used in recent Ukrainian strikes in Russia.22 mins
- Why has Donald Trump threatened to bomb Oman?Trump threatens US allies South Korea and Oman.25 mins
- The Inside Story Of Andy Burnham's Return To Westminster - Live At Crossed Wires...Chris and Faisal look at how Andy Burnham has gone from mayor to likely next PM.52 mins
