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How much trouble is the UK economy in?

Are the UK's finances really as bad as Labour says? And if they are, how do they fix them?

What we know (and don't know) about the new Mpox outbreak

David Aaronovitch and guests talk about how worried we should be about the new MPox strain

Global Tensions 3: Russia and the West—Global Tensions

Could the Russia Ukraine war lead to further escalation in the region and further afield?

Global Tensions 2: China, Taiwan and the South China Sea—Global Tensions

China sees Taiwan as part of its territory. Taiwan thinks otherwise. Is trouble looming?

Global Tensions 1: The Middle East—Global Tensions

What happens if the situation in the Middle East spirals out of control?

Can planning reform really boost economic growth?

Will Labour's pledge to overhaul planning rules deliver the economic growth they want?

Health 3: How far could artificial intelligence transform medicine?—The Future of Health

AI technology promises to improve health outcomes. How soon might it be a reality?

Health 2: Why is anxiety and depression increasing in the UK?—The Future of Health

Figures show a significant rise in mental health disorders among 16 to 24-year-olds. Why?

Health 1: Advances in cancer research and treatment—The Future of Health

Cancer: Are we are experiencing a step change in how we understand and treat the disease?

South African and Indian elections: the aftermath

What's happening in South Africa and India after shock election results?

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