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Tim Harford and the More or Less team try to make sense of the statistics which surround us. From BBC Radio 4
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Midlife Marriage & Money, Female Football Coaches, Maddalena Vaglio Tanet
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What are the economic implications of getting married in your midlife? Anita Rani is joined by the Financial Times’ Claer Barett, couples counsellor Lucy Cavendish and journalist and author Flic Everett to share their thoughts and experiences. Are Women's Super League football clubs overlooking female English coaches? The Football Association has a…
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Until 2021, Uganda had only four paediatric surgeons and a just a few children’s hospital beds for the entire country. In 2020, the mortality rate for children under five was 43 per 1,000 births, compared to three per 1,000 in the UK. The Children’s Hospital of Entebbe, funded by the Italian NGO, Emergency, and designed by world famous architect Re…
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Technology is always changing! Or is it...? Georgie and Phil discuss this and teach you some useful vocabulary. Find a full transcript and worksheet for this episode to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2024/ep-241017 SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER:✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningen…
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In 1969, a new sound began to dominate the airwaves in the UK, reggae. This was terrible news for two Jamaican men, Len Dyke and Dudley Dryden who were making their money selling 'slices of home' records on market stalls in London. They had been pushed out by big labels but being true businessmen, they established themselves in an area with little-…
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Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss one of the major figures in Victorian British politics. Disraeli (1804 -1881) served both as Prime Minister twice and, for long periods, as leader of the opposition. Born a Jew, he was only permitted to enter Parliament as his father had him baptised into the Church of England when he was twelve. Disraeli was a gifte…
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Cecil is back with the follow up to her 1848 banger All Things Bright and Beautiful. Plus, de-socking and spinning eyeballs are among more of your evil Sibling Things.By BBC Radio 1
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Jonathan Sutherland, Lee Miller and Stephen McGinn look forward to the big clash at the top of the Premiership as Celtic face Aberdeen.By BBC Radio Scotland
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The former cabinet minister and new editor of The Spectator joins Nick and Amol to assess the Tory leadership candidates and explain why he'd vote for Kamala Harris over Donald Trump. To listen to full interview search for The Today Podcast on BBC Sounds and his subscribe so you don’t miss an episode. You can also listen any time on your smart spea…
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Will Bain speaks to pub and restaurant executives on what a change in employer NI could do to hiring. Also, the CEO of Vertu Motors says EV policy needs to be "less stick, and more carrot" after a tax on petrol cars is suggested to boost EV uptake.By BBC Radio 5 Live
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Let's Yakka Yak and sing with Dee about everything I love about me!By CBeebies Radio
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17/10/24 - Review of Defra's rules, decline in the beef herd, wine harvest
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The government has announced that Defra should be a 'key economic growth department' and has ordered a review into its regulations and regulators. That's been welcomed by some, like the Country Land and Business Association, which says ministers need 'a laser like focus on identifying and removing the barriers to economic growth in the countryside'…
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Ed Butler discusses why Italy has decided to criminalise couples who pay for a surrogate birth. Elsewhere in the U.S, we find out from retailers what they want to hear from the new incumbent in the White House. And finally, have you ever found yourself unwittingly paying for a subscription that you thought was free? We hear from a US regulator who'…
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US is closely monitoring Israel to ensure aid deliveries reach northern Gaza
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The US envoy to the UN has said Washington is watching Israel's actions in northern Gaza to ensure there is not “a policy of starvation" there. Also: former One Direction star Liam Payne dies in Argentina.By BBC World Service
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Trailer: World of Secrets: Al Fayed, Predator at Harrods
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Egyptian billionaire Mohamed Al Fayed – former owner of one of the most famous shops in the world – is accused of rape and attempted rape by women who worked for him. For the full investigation, search for World of Secrets wherever you get your BBC podcasts. This is a story of power and control at the very top of British society. At the time of man…
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We look at a growing trend using artificial intelligence (AI) to 'connect' people to loved ones who have died. The grief tech sector, also called "death tech", is now valued at more than £100bn globally, according to tech news website TechRound. We hear from the people using technology, from the businesses building it, and we find out about the eth…
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Did you share a flat, house or kitchen as a student or professional? Is it the shared meals and conversation that stay with you, or the piles of dirty dishes and missing food? This week Ruth Alexander has a look around shared kitchens all over the world. We hear the good, bad and dirty – and give advice on how to build cooperation in your shared ki…
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Prime Minister's Questions - and more, with Alicia McCarthy.By BBC Radio 4
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Migrant workers struggle amid Lebanon's conflict
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We hear of the plight of vulnerable women in Lebanon—domestic workers who’ve been cast out by their employers as the crisis in the country deepens. The US’ Federal Trade Commission tells Ed Butler how it plans to enforce new rules requiring American businesses to make it as easy to cancel subscriptions and memberships as it is to sign up to them. W…
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Tuchel takes on England's "impossible" job
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Why has Thomas Tuchel swapped club football for the England job? Why has he only got an 18-month contract? And why doesn't he start his new job until January? Mark Chapman is joined by correspondent John Murray as well as former England internationals Andros Townsend and Rob Green to try and answer some of the key questions surrounding Tuchel's app…
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The government has announced an independent review of overpayments to carers - after ministers acknowledged some people had been pushed to "breaking point". We speak live to the Liberal Democrat leader - and carer - Sir Ed Davey. Also tonight: A bill to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales has been formally introduced in Parliament. We hear…
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Zelensky announces "Victory Plan" for Ukraine
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Key elements include a formal invitation to join NATO, the lifting by allies of bans on long-range strikes with Western-supplied weapons deep into Russia, a refusal to trade Ukraine’s territories and sovereignty, and the continuation of the incursion into Russia's western Kursk region. Also on the programme: we hear from a doctor in Nabatieh, one o…
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Your football calls with Robbie Savage and Chris Sutton, hearing your reaction to the news that Thomas Tuchel is named the new manager of the England men's football team.By BBC Radio 5 Live
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Can rapid diagnostic tests make a difference in the fight against malaria? A new study tries to quantify the real-world difference these tests are making. Also on the show, what can we learn from a single documented case of a medical anomaly: like the recent study of a break dancer presenting with a thickened skull. And Claudia learns to surf – all…
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Rupert Everett, Scotland's Female Bands, artist Everlyn Nicodemus
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Actor Rupert Everett on his debut collection of stories, The American No. Carla J Easton talks about her music documentary Since Yesterday: The Untold Story of Scotland's Girl Bands. And Lung Leg perform in the studio. And artist Everlyn Nicodemus on her belief that "art is resurrection" at her first retrospective, at the National Galleries of Scot…
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Natasha faces an uphill battle, and Henry hatches a plan for the future.By BBC Radio 4
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Ben Youngs on being re-energised under Cheika
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Two Tigers fans join Adam and Tom, and we hear from Ben Youngs ahead of facing GloucesterBy BBC Radio Leicester
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In depth interviews with Rams and Ewes players
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Kayden Jackson says the hard work he put in as a young footballer enables him to enjoy the good times, while Becky Hogg chats about recovery from damaged ACL ligaments.By BBC Radio Derby
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Inflation drops below the Bank of England's target for the first time in three years.By BBC Radio 4
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BBC News cuts, Isis Prisons Museum, the perils of press junkets
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The BBC has announced cuts to its news output including closing the interview show HARDtalk after nearly 30 years. We talk to HARDtalk presenter Stephen Sackur. The Isis Prisons Museum was established in 2017 when a group of journalists, filmmakers and activists entered deserted Islamic State prisons to collect evidence. We talk to the team behind …
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Today, we discuss a fall in the inflation rate, how it’s affecting benefits, and what it means for the budget. Cost of living correspondent Colletta Smith explains how and why people experience inflation differently, and Alex and economics editor Faisal Islam goes through potential implications for the budget. Faisal’s also been talking to DWP mini…
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Albania receives first asylum seekers from Italy
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The first people to be intercepted at sea by the Italian navy under a controversial migration deal with Albania are on their way to the Balkan nation to have their asylum claims processed. If rejected they will be sent back to countries deemed safe. Also, in the programme, we look at the slow down is sales luxury goods firms have been reporting and…
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Jonathan Agnew is alongside Steven Finn and Andy Zaltzman for reaction to the second day's play of the second Test between England & Pakistan in Multan. They discuss how the pitch, which was also used in the first test of the series, has started to favour the bowlers, and where England might be without Ben Duckett's century. Duckett gives his thoug…
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Fears of food insecurity in northern Nigeria
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On World Food Day we consider how changing weather patterns due to climate change are worsening Nigeria's food insecurity. BBC journalist Mohanad Hashim's emotional return to the city of his birth, Omdurman in Sudan, 18 months after the war started And efforts to save the Yaaku language which is at risk of extinction in Kenya. Presenter: Charles Gi…
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Sudan homecoming after 18 months of civil war
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Sudan's civil war has been raging for 18 months. Our reporter returns to his birthplace to find his home ransacked and his town in ruins. Also: Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon, and the Grand Egyptian Museum opens in Giza.By BBC World Service
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Changing the lives of children with rare genetic diseases
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If you have a rare genetic disorder, new technology that allows your genetic code to be analysed means you could have a diagnosis within weeks. Before, people with rare diseases would often go their entire lives without a diagnosis. It's a revolutionary advancement but does it change how patients are treated or help improve their wellbeing? Present…
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Israeli warplanes pounded the city of Nabatiyeh in south Lebanon today. The Lebanese health ministry said six people were killed, there, in strikes on municipal buildings, with a local mayor reported dead. The United Nations has warned of a catastrophic humanitarian crisis in Lebanon as huge numbers of people are displaced. Also in the programme: A…
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Is Sinn Féin capable of the kind of cultural change that many - even some supporters, say it needs?
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What does the continuing crisis for SF tell us about the party's culture and priorities?By BBC Radio Ulster
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English in a Minute: Verbs to use with 'money'
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'Set aside' or 'squander'. These are both things you can do with money. You can learn these verbs and more with Phil in this podcast. TRANSCRIPT Find a free transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/english_in_a_minute/240917 FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HER…
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That Time of the Month: Born without a womb
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Naga Munchetty speaks to Betty Mukherjee, who took part in the BBC’s Race Across the World, about being diagnosed with MRKH at the age of 16 and her decision to talk publicly about it on the programme. MRKH, or Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser syndrome, is a rare condition that means a woman is born with ovaries but no womb. Naga is also joined by Al…
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Trailer: World of Secrets, Al Fayed, Predator at Harrods
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Egyptian billionaire Mohamed Al Fayed – former owner of one of the most famous shops in the world – is accused of rape and attempted rape by women who worked for him. For the full investigation, search for World of Secrets wherever you get your BBC podcasts.This is a story of power and control at the very top of British society. At the time of many…
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Isabelle Huppert, NHS Whistleblower line, The Kill List, author Cecelia Ahern
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French actress Isabelle Huppert is renowned for her portrayal of dark, complex characters. She's also been hailed by many as one of the greatest actors of modern cinema. Since the 1970, she's starred in more than 120 films, including The Lacemaker, The Piano Teacher, and Elle for which she was Oscar nominated. She joins Nuala to discuss her latest …
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Mark and Rachel visit the island of Islay, the southern most island of the Inner Hebrides. They take a walk with gamekeeper turned outdoor guide, DJ MacPhee, to get an overview of the island which has a diverse range of landscapes and habitats. They then head to Loch Finlaggan, the seat of the Lord of the Isles, a site of huge significance for hund…
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Questions for Sinn Féin after more revelations
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Should people with terminal illnesses have the right to choose if they want to die?By BBC Radio Ulster
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In 1999, Waheed Arian left his family in Afghanistan to seek refuge in the UK. He was just 15. He was escaping violence, poverty and the threat of being recruited as a child soldier. He tells Vicky Farncombe about how a dream of one day becoming a doctor sustained him. Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fa…
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Weekend Woman’s Hour: Dr Hilary Cass, Meera Syal & Tanika Gupta, SEND teacher training, Sophie Kinsella, Contraception
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Dr Hilary Cass, now Baroness Cass, led a four year review into children’s gender identity services in England. Her final report concluded that children had been let down by a lack of research and "remarkably weak" evidence on medical interventions, and called for gender services for young people to match the standards of other NHS care. In an exclu…
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When are numbers like a horse at a gymkhana?
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Can we teach BBC political editor Chris Mason some new maths skills?Do 60 of the UK’s richest people pay 100% tax?Have water bills fallen in real terms since 2010?When it comes to HPV and cervical cancer, is zero a small number? Tim Harford investigates some of the numbers in the news. Presenter: Tim HarfordProducers: Nathan Gower and Bethan Ashmea…
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一位听众来信询问动词 “bring”、“take”、“fetch” 和 “carry” 之间的区别。虽然它们都可以用来表达 “拿” 或 “携带” 的意思,但它们分别有 “把某物拿来” 和 “把某物带走” 等不同的含义和动作方向。本期节目中,主持人 Phil 和天圻将讲解这四个词在意思和用法上细微差别。By BBC Learning English
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Ali Abbasi: Is censorship a growing cross-cultural problem?
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Stephen Sackur speaks to the Iranian-Danish film director Ali Abbasi. His new movie The Apprentice, about Donald Trump’s early years in business, has enraged team TrumpBy BBC World Service
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There are nearly 70,000 children in the UK who are in foster care. Foster carers main concern has to be the children they look after, including many who have experienced neglect and trauma. But they are self-employed, so there are also financial considerations, from allowances and fees, to tax returns and receipts. In this programme we'll hear from…
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