Lord Frost and the fight for the soul of the Conservative Party
Tonight, the two contenders for prime minister take part in their first head-to-head TV debate. Meanwhile, unnoticed by the general public, one former diplomat has played a key role in the contest, as...
25 Jul 202231min
China’s new spy army
The heads of MI5 and the FBI recently warned about the growing threat from China’s efforts to spy on the world as it attempts to stay ahead of rivals in technology, industry, politics and power. But h...
21 Jul 202231min
Who’s making a killing from the cost of living?
Inflation has hit a new 40-year high – just living life is expensive at the moment, and it’s getting worse. But to fight rising prices, politicians will first have to understand what’s causing them. T...
20 Jul 202228min
Heatwave: Why Britain is in meltdown
The Met Office has issued a red extreme heat warning for the first time ever, as temperatures could hit a record-breaking 43C today. With train delays, school disruption, and the NHS declaring critica...
19 Jul 202222min
Flood and fire in Australia
The east coast of Australia has been pummelled with disastrous flooding for the fourth time in less than 18 months. It's the first test for prime minister Anthony Albanese, who swept to power on a cli...
18 Jul 202227min
After Boris Johnson: Choosing the next prime minister
Just six candidates are left in the race to be the next Conservative Party leader and prime minister. They're now battling to make it to the final two. But the eventual winner will be chosen not by MP...
14 Jul 202231min
The assassination of Shinzo Abe
In a country where violent crime is almost non-existent, it came as an unspeakable shock when Japan's longest-serving former Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe, was gunned down last Friday at a small politica...
13 Jul 202232min
What happens when adoption fails?
For a small number of families, the difficulties caused to children by early trauma can lead to extreme challenges and the adoption breaks down. So what happens next? And how can new parents get the h...
12 Jul 202230min
