The assassination of Iran's top nuclear scientist
When news broke of the assassination of the head of Iran’s nuclear programme the details suggested an operation straight out of an action film. The Iranian government’s story however was very differen...
4 Dec 202028min
What are the options for a Covid Christmas?
This week the UK approved its first coronavirus vaccine for widespread use. With the end now clearly in sight, does the government's current plan for a relaxation of restrictions over Christmas still ...
3 Dec 202021min
Changing gender: A landmark judgement in the Keira Bell case
Yesterday at the High Court, a judgement was passed that could have major implications for the treatment of children at gender identity clinics.We speak to two people with very different perspectives:...
2 Dec 202032min
Marcus Rashford and Sir Alex Ferguson tackle the hunger game
In Britain, about 2.4 million children live in families who cannot afford all the food they need. During the pandemic, up to 8.1 million Britons have struggled to pay for food. Manchester United’s sta...
1 Dec 202027min
Covid and accusations of cronyism
Transparency rules have been cast aside by ministers in their coronavirus panic. The result? Privileged access for friendly lobbyists and £1.5bn of contracts to Conservative-linked companies. We speak...
30 Nov 202031min
Bring Me Home: (Pt 5) A legal battle over Shamima Begum's future
Earlier this week, the Supreme Court heard arguments over whether Shamima Begum should be allowed to come back to Britain to fight for her citizenship. It's a legal battle that could have enormous con...
27 Nov 202029min
Bring Me Home: (Pt 4) Lessons from Europe
The UK is not alone in having to decide what to do with its citizens stuck in Syrian camps and Iraqi prisons. Thousands of European nationals travelled to the Middle East to take part in the conflict ...
26 Nov 202033min
Bring Me Home: (Pt 3) Deradicalising Shamima Begum
Supreme Court judges are now deliberating on whether Begum should be allowed back to Britain to fight for her citizenship. But would happen if she did return? How does deradicalisation work and when c...
25 Nov 202038min
