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Heard the one about the freezing economy?
RIGA, LATVIA – A viewer who happens to be a banker has texted a joke to me here in freezing Latvia – the former “Baltic Tiger” which has lost its roar. “What is the capital of Latvia?” the joke goes. The answer? “About two dollars.” I’m not sure the joke would go down well with…
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Starmer to warn ‘unpopular decisions’ needed to improve UK
The Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is to warn that things will get worse before they get better. He’ll use a speech on Tuesday to claim that the Conservatives left the economy in a state that was “worse than we ever imagined” – and it would take “unpopular decisions” to rebuild. But he’s under pressure…
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Wisconsin: Inside the Trump supporting swing state
Inflation may have fallen, but with many Americans still feeling the pinch from the cost of living crisis, the economy is a crucial issue in this election.
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Democrats ‘not been this joyous, happy, confident, united’ in years, says strategist
We’re joined by Simon Rosenberg, a party strategist who founded the New Democrat Network.
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UK inflation rises to 2.2%
Inflation rose slightly last month, but by less than expected, with overall prices up by 2.2% in the year to July.
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‘No excuse’ for Netanyahu not making ceasefire deal, says Israeli activist
We spoke to the Israeli writer and activist Gershon Baskin who has in the past negotiated hostage deals between Israel and Hamas.
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Israel ‘must be punished’ for killing Hamas leader, says Iranian analyst
We spoke to Mohammad Marandi, an Iranian political analyst and professor at the University of Tehran who told us he believes Iran’s response will be even bigger than the last time it fired hundreds of missiles at Israel.
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FactCheck: what pay rise are junior doctors being offered – and will they accept?
The new Labour government has offered junior doctors in England a pay rise in a bid to end industrial action. FactCheck takes a look.
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‘There were a whole string of projects that were never funded’ says chief secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones
The chief secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones joined us from Westminster.
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Democrats have momentum – but how long will Harris honeymoon last?
The general sense since Harris became the presumptive Democratic nominee is that she has rejuvenated the party’s base, increasing support among Black and Hispanic voters, women, and the young.
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King’s Speech: Stability and growth at heart of new government’s plans
Sir Keir Starmer has promised to “take the brakes off Britain” as he set out his government’s plans in the King’s Speech.
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Government launches ‘branch and root’ review into defence
With the future of America’s military spending abroad looking uncertain, in the UK, the government has commissioned a review into Britain’s defensive capabilities.
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FactCheck: why has Vaughan Gething resigned as First Minister of Wales?
Vaughan Gething has resigned as Welsh Labour leader and First Minister of Wales.
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‘We will not be judged by the constraints and failures over the past 14 years’ – Science Secretary Peter Kyle
We are joined by Peter Kyle, newly appointed as the secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology.
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Keir Starmer is signalling he is ready for ‘serious business’, says Labour MP
If Labour’s top tier are getting down to work, what about the newly elected MPs?
