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With new figures released, it would appear specifically for young people, that the scourge of unemployment is back. Why, and what can be done?

Can Britain go on chopping and changing Prime Ministers every 18 months, or in some cases every month. How long before investors turn their back and we become a laughing stock?

A new exhibition in Paris is highlighting those inventions that didn't quite make the mark. Where do our valiant British Band stand in this pantheon of creativity

Is Hampshire Country Council's action to stop a father and his 15-year-old son working together in the former's food van, Big Brother in action, or Child Protection ?

Why, what, where, when, how........the drama unfolds

Venting frustrations about dealing with Sky and other businesses.....what's happened to customer service in this country?

As retail and hospitality face crises, what's to become of the British High Street?

A raft of measures protecting leaseholders in the UK

The latest technology will speed you through Departures....

Teachers are complaining that young children are unable to 'use' books, with some are not toilet trained when starting school. What can, or should, be done?

As Trump unveils the the Board of Peace - who are the inaugural members, and what qualifications do they have to sit on such an august body?

Mark Carney's speech in Davos is being seen as ground-breaking. What does it mean for a New World Order?

As European nations step up to the challenge, Britain becomes the tip of the spear - what does it all mean?

What RFK Junior had to say about the President's health and unconventional diet

Why has Kemi Badenoch sacked Robert Jenrick and taken away is Conservative membership card. What does it mean for all concerned?

There's no Jonny Depp, but there do seem to have been quite a few pirates lurking in the Caribbean over the last week. Old Blackbeard himself Sir Ke-arghhhhhh Starmer seems to have joined the adventures. Wat's going on.....

Why is Trump fixated on owning Greenland? Strategic importance Mineral wealth or Imperial legacy?

Who makes up 'Coalition of the Willing' and will it ever see the light of day?

Summary The conversation covers the European Council's involvement in frozen funds, the debate on EuroClear and Russian funds, the impact of the Ukraine war on Russia, and US-led efforts to invest in Ukraine. Legal concerns and implications for Belgium, as well as Belgium's discomfort with the situation, are also discussed. Takeaways - European Council and EU funds frozen in Belgium - Deba...

Summary The conversation discusses the ongoing resident doctors strike, the government's response, the influence of unions and political affiliation, and the impact of pay offers and austerity on the healthcare system. Takeaways - Resident doctors strike impacts NHS - Union influence on healthcare policies Chapters - 00:00 Resident Doctors Strike - 06:14 Union Influence and Political Affiliati...

Summary The conversation explores Christmas traditions and food customs around the world, highlighting the diversity of celebrations and culinary practices. From roast turkey in the US to Kentucky Fried Chicken in Japan, the discussion covers a wide range of festive traditions and meals. Takeaways - Diverse global Christmas traditions - Variety of traditional Christmas foods Chapters - 00:00 Chris...

Have we lost our pride in sartorial elegance? Does it signal a decline in standards? Should we be shopping in loungewear (comfies)?   

The Aussies are pulling the nippers off the socials - are they leading the way, or heading off down a dead end?

This week: The implications of the US National Security Review Are NATO and the US in step on Europe and Ukraine? What is, and who are members of C5 ?

What’s stressing our young people and why?