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The civil service retirement policy is explained in Parliament; the Environment Minister updates MPs on government's sargassum removal policies; and CBC is training a new group of recruits.

MPs wrapped up parliament at 1:30AM this morning after another marathon day of business; authorities have arrested two men accused of poaching in West Bay waters; and there's a special event featuring the Cayman Youth Choir tonight night.

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv King hails Commonwealth at biggest royal gathering since Andrew arrest How the Iran war may affect your bills and finances Ticketing giant Live Nation reaches settlement in anti trust case Rape victim warned police Andy Malkinson may not be attacker Irans new leader has never been tested. He now faces an existential battle Five Iranian women footballers in Australian safe house after Asian Cup protest Georgia school teacher is killed in toilet paper prank gone wrong Glasgow Central Days of disruption as station closed after fire in neighbouring building MPs reject call for under 16s social media ban, backing more flexible powers RAF jets have taken out two more drones in Middle East, says John Healey

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Irans new leader has never been tested. He now faces an existential battle Five Iranian women footballers in Australian safe house after Asian Cup protest Ticketing giant Live Nation reaches settlement in anti trust case Glasgow Central Days of disruption as station closed after fire in neighbouring building Rape victim warned police Andy Malkinson may not be attacker Georgia school teacher is killed in toilet paper prank gone wrong King hails Commonwealth at biggest royal gathering since Andrew arrest RAF jets have taken out two more drones in Middle East, says John Healey How the Iran war may affect your bills and finances MPs reject call for under 16s social media ban, backing more flexible powers

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Rape victim warned police Andy Malkinson may not be attacker Georgia school teacher is killed in toilet paper prank gone wrong How the Iran war may affect your bills and finances RAF jets have taken out two more drones in Middle East, says John Healey Ticketing giant Live Nation reaches settlement in anti trust case Glasgow Central Days of disruption as station closed after fire in neighbouring building MPs reject call for under 16s social media ban, backing more flexible powers Five Iranian women footballers in Australian safe house after Asian Cup protest Irans new leader has never been tested. He now faces an existential battle King hails Commonwealth at biggest royal gathering since Andrew arrest

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv How the Iran war may affect your bills and finances Five Iranian women footballers in Australian safe house after Asian Cup protest Irans new leader has never been tested. He now faces an existential battle MPs reject call for under 16s social media ban, backing more flexible powers Rape victim warned police Andy Malkinson may not be attacker King hails Commonwealth at biggest royal gathering since Andrew arrest RAF jets have taken out two more drones in Middle East, says John Healey Georgia school teacher is killed in toilet paper prank gone wrong Ticketing giant Live Nation reaches settlement in anti trust case Glasgow Central Days of disruption as station closed after fire in neighbouring building

rWotD Episode 3231: Kirstie Marshall Welcome to random Wiki of the Day, your journey through Wikipedia's vast and varied content, one random article at a time.The random article for Monday, 9 March 2026, is Kirstie Marshall.Kirstie Claire Marshall (born 21 April 1969) is an Australian aerial skier and Victorian state politician.Marshall was an ex-gymnast who became an aerial skier at Mount Buller, Victoria. During her skiing career Marshall won over 40 World Cup medals, including 17 World Cup gold medals. Marshall competed in aerial skiing as a demonstration sport at the 1992 Albertville Winter Olympics, and as a medal event at the 1994 Lillehammer and 1998 Nagano games, where she came sixth and fourteenth, respectively.In December 2002, aged 33, Marshall was elected as a Member of Parliament in the Victorian Legislative Assembly for the Labor Party.On 26 February 2003, she was ejected from the Lower House chamber for breastfeeding her 11-day-old baby, Charlotte Louise. A section of the Parliamentary rules, namely Standing Order 30, states: "Unless by order of the House, no Member of this House shall presume to bring any stranger into any part of the House appropriated to the Members of this House while the House, or a Committee of the whole House, is sitting." As there is no age limit to 'strangers in the House' (non-elected persons), only MPs and certain parliamentary staff are allowed in the House during sitting times.Subsequently, the Speaker of the House set aside a room in which female MPs can feed their children without violating the Standing Orders.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 01:19 UTC on Monday, 9 March 2026.For the full current version of the article, see Kirstie Marshall on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Matthew.

Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister for Government Communications, has highlighted that some Members of Parliament often spend beyond their means while serving their constituencies. Abena Opokua Ahweneε has responded, suggesting that MPs consider resigning if the financial burden becomes overwhelming, to relieve themselves of stress and excessive responsibility. Do you agree with this?

I tagli alla produzione e il blocco allo stretto di Hormuz spingono il petrolio oltre i 100$; I paesi del G7 valutano il rilascio delle riserve strategiche di greggio; Tutte le borse si tingono di rosso, a picco l'Asia; Dollaro unico bene rifugio in questa fase; Mps sotto i riflettori, domani il tanto atteso concambio. Puntata a cura di Elisa Piazza - Class CNBC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last weekend saw the United States and Israel airstriking Iran, with Iran retaliating with strikes on Israel, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Jordan, and Kuwait. The New Zealand government put out a press release soon after, condemning Iran for the strikes and for protest crackdown earlier this year.  While the press release and later communications from the government have called for all parties to follow international law, the government has offered little in criticism of the United States and Israel's bombings. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, when asked if the strikes were legal, said it would be up to each country to provide a justification.  This past week also saw a new policy from the government that would look to reclaim ACC payments from those already receiving welfare payments. ACC claimants usually receive funding to support their inability to work, however those on the benefit will already be receiving such funds regardless. While there is cross-party support for a change that would remove this “double dipping”, the policy would also charge back some of those who have already benefited from this loophole.  The move has been criticised by opposition MPs, who say creating debt for already marginalised or vulnerable groups is unfair and morally questionable. For our weekly catchup with the ACT Party's Simon Court, News Director Castor asked about the New Zealand government's stance on conflict in the Middle East and issues with this new ACC policy change, beginning on the Middle East.

Deputy Speaker and Chairman of Ways and Means Nusrat Ghani discusses her role maintaining order in the House of Commons and what really happens during heated debates such as Prime Minister's Questions and the Budget.She reflects on the importance of parliamentary scrutiny, why she criticised budget leaks ahead of the Chancellor's statement, and how debates in the chamber balance passion with accountability.Ghani also talks about her career in politics, becoming the first ethnic minority MP elected as a Deputy Speaker, her experience serving as a minister, and the challenges faced by women and people from working-class backgrounds entering politics. The conversation also touches on abuse faced by MPs online and concerns in her constituency about proposals to house asylum seekers at a military training site in Crowborough.#Politics #UKNews Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

George Parker discusses Prime Minister Starmer's decision not to support the US-Israel offensive against Iran, and the pressure he has been under for it, with the crossbench peer Kim Darroch, who was the UK's Ambassador to the United States during President Trump's first term, and the Labour peer Cathy Ashton, a former EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs who led negotiations with Iran over its nuclear programme.To analyse the Spring Statement that the Chancellor delivered on Tuesday, George is joined by the former Conservative Chancellor, Sir Jeremy Hunt, and the Labour MP Dame Meg Hillier, who chairs the Commons Treasury Committee.MPs debated the Representation of the People Bill in the Commons this week. The Bill would allow 16 and 17-year-olds to vote at the next general election. To discuss the Bill, George spoke to Labour MP for Kettering, Rosie Wrighting, who is the youngest female MP in the House of Commons, and 19-year-old George Finch from Reform UK, who leads Warwickshire County Council; he is the youngest council leader in Britain.And Robert Fox, the veteran war correspondent, and Kathleen Burk, Professor Emerita of Modern and Contemporary History at University College London, debated the special relationship between the US and the UK in light of Prime Minister Starmer's decision not to support the US–Israel offensive against Iran, which sparked criticism from the White House.

The House Sunday Edition combines two stories from Parliament's week. First, advice on convincing a select committee to amend a bill. Then, MPs on better infrastructure planning with less politics.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

On Tuesday 10 March, MPs will debate the Courts and Tribunals Bill, in what could be the biggest shakeup of the justice system since the 1970s.To tackle the Crown Court backlog of over 80,000 cases, the government has put forward proposals to radically reform which cases are heard where, including restricting the right to a trial by jury in all but the most serious cases.Sarah Sackman, Minister of State for Courts and Legal Services, speaks to Rachel Cunliffe to discuss the legislation and its potential impact on British justice.LISTEN AD-FREE:

The Palace of Westminster towers over the River Thames as a symbol of British democracy. But look a little closer and the building is falling apart.  From fire risks and asbestos to crumbling stonework and miles of aging wiring, experts warn the U.K. Parliament is becoming an increasingly dangerous place to work for MPs, peers and staff. The Restoration and Renewal Programme has spent years trying to work out how to fix it. But now, the politics of repairing Parliament may be even more complicated than the engineering.  In this week's Westminster Insider, Patrick Baker takes a tour of the building's crumbling infrastructure and hears from the people battling over what to do next.   Restoration expert Alexandra Meakin sets out the risks of continued delay. Liberal Democrat MP Marie Goldman argues MPs should temporarily move out to allow the work to be done. Conservative MP and Father of the House Edward Leigh dismisses the plans as over-engineered “gold-plating”. And former minister Ed Vaizey wonders whether Parliament should move out altogether.  Finally, POLITICO's Ottawa bureau chief Nick Taylor-Vaisey explains how Canada tackled the same problem — and what Westminster might learn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alicia McCarthy reports as peers mark International Women's Day. MPs share their views ahead of the debate on jury trials. And is the Palace of Westminster falling down?

What it is really like to be an MP in 2026? How unusual is the life of a politician? How does power work in parliament? And how can MPs try to have an impact from government or the opposition benches? For this special International Women's Day episode of Inside Briefing, three MPs – Conservative Karen Bradley, Labour's Beccy Cooper, and Ellie Chowns of the Green Party – head to the IfG podcast studio to explore the challenges, surprises and perhaps frustrations of life in parliament as one of the 263 female MPs (as a point of comparison there were just 27 female MPs in 1975 when International Women's Day was first recognised by the UN) sitting in Westminster today.   Presented by Dr Catherine Haddon. Featuring: Dame Karen Bradley MP – Conservative MP for Staffordshire Moorlands since 2010, a former secretary of state for Northern Ireland and at the Department of Culture, Media and Sport, and the current chair of the Home Affairs Select Committee.  Dr Ellie Chowns MP – has been the Green MP for North Herefordshire since 2024 and is the Green Party group leader in Westminster and their spokesperson on 6 different ministerial portfolios.   Dr Beccy Cooper MP – has been the Labour MP for Worthing West since 2024 and sits on the Health and Social Care Committee.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A 28 year old is found guilty of attempted rape and multiple sexual offences against a 13 year old girl; a teen is sent to the Detention Center after getting busted for drugs; and MPs are heading back to Parliament this morning after another packed day of house business on Thursday.

A murder trial enters its 4th day in Grand Court; MPs turn their attention to health care, housing, and the cost of living; and Cabinet gives a greenlight for additional nighttime taxi permits.

Following Russia's full-scale invasion, Western governments issued a slew of sanctions against oligarchs. But to what end? What's been achieved, and what happens next? Over the past decade, the UK has grappled with its reputation as 'Londongrad': a home for oligarchs – most often from Russia – to park and enjoy their money. Successive governments resisted calls for action against these individuals, whether the calls came from civil society, opposition MPs or European ambassadors in London. Even following the Salisbury poisonings in 2018, the oligarch community remained untouched. That all changed in February 2022 when the UK government's resistance to sanctioning oligarchs crumbled in the face of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Accommodating Russians and their money in London become indefensible. In this latest episode of the STR podcast, CFS Director Tom Keatinge is joined by expert oligarch watchers Michael O'Kane, a partner at Peters & Peters, and Natalia Kubesch, Legal Director at REDRESS. Four years since the Johnson/Truss government finally pulled the trigger on oligarch sanctions, one basic question remains unresolved: what is actually meant to happen to these sanctioned individuals — and, perhaps more importantly, to their frozen assets?

Susan Hulme reports as the Conservatives denounce the government's handling of the conflict in the Middle East and a minister updates MPs on plans to help Britons stranded there.

MPs are heading back to Parliament this morning after a late night on Wednesday; a Grand Court murder trial continues today; and the Health Services Authority will mark World Kidney Day on Thursday, 12 March.

The House reviews the special debate on the National Infrastructure Plan, when most MPs agreed they ought to remove politics from decisions, and couldn't help but be political. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim falsely claimed Councillor Sean Orr distributed drugs on Christmas Day. Sim issued an apology Tuesday, promising statements to the media organizations present, but OMNI and Fairchild TV News confirmed they never received them, despite the mayor's office saying they were sent. 62% of Canadians believe MPs shouldn't be allowed to switch parties after an election, and ~70% say floor-crossing should trigger an immediate byelection McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski posted a video eating the new Big Arch burger, which went viral because he barely took a bite and awkwardly called it a "product". Now, multiple fast-food chain CEOs are weighing in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Young men are increasingly the focus of our security agencies - as they're captured by extremist content online. That's according to the boss of the Security Intelligence Service, who fronted MPs at Parliament yesterday. Massey University Senior Fellow at the Centre for Defence and Security Studies, John Battersby, says many of those being radicalised are isolated. "I think we're probably talking about a fairly small minority of individuals who possibly don't feel they belong somewhere - a little bit detached from the real world. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Explaining History Podcast, we step away from the battlefields and examine how the February Revolution of 1917 was received and interpreted in two key Western cities: London and New York.When the Tsar fell in March 1917, governments around the world struggled to make sense of what was happening. Russia under revolutionary conditions was—and remains—notoriously difficult to penetrate. Whose reports could be trusted? Which factions would prevail? And what would it mean for the ongoing war against Germany?For Britain, the stakes were existential. The government of David Lloyd George hoped desperately that a new Russian administration would fight more effectively than the Tsar's. The Labour left, by contrast, hoped the revolution might end the war altogether. Both would be disappointed.Drawing on Robert Service's superb Spies and Commissars, we explore this forgotten moment when London briefly became the world's largest hub for Russian political émigrés. Maxim Litvinov, the future Bolshevik commissar, was living in the East End with his English wife Ivy, agitating against the war and meeting with anti-war MPs like Ramsay MacDonald. Across the city, the Russian embassy at Cheshire House—still adorned with portraits of the imperial family—found itself issuing visas to revolutionaries it had spent decades monitoring.We follow the revolutionaries as they attempt to make their way home, braving U-boat-infested North Sea crossings from Aberdeen to Bergen, and examine the peculiar dilemmas this created for British authorities. Should they expedite the return of anti-war militants? Detain them? Deport them?Then we cross the Atlantic to New York, where the American press—unconstrained by British wartime censorship—reported the revolution days before London or Paris. Leon Trotsky and Nikolai Bukharin were there, denouncing US entry into the war from East Coast platforms, while Jewish refugees from the Empire celebrated the fall of the Tsar.From the Albert Hall rally of 10,000 people honouring Russia's "freedom" to Brixton prison cells holding revolutionaries deemed too dangerous, this is a story of hope, naivety, intrigue, and the complex international dimensions of a revolution that would soon take a very different turn.Topics covered:The British government's hopes and fears after the February RevolutionMaxim Litvinov and the Russian émigré community in LondonRamsay MacDonald, the Labour Party, and the anti-war movementThe Russian embassy's awkward transition under the Provisional GovernmentThe logistical challenges of returning to Russia via U-boat-infested seasNew York's reaction to the revolution and America's entry into the warTrotsky and Bukharin's anti-war agitation in the United StatesThe Albert Hall rally and British left-wing enthusiasm for the revolutionThe detention of Chicharin and Petrov in Brixton prisonIf you enjoy the podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon for ad-free listening and exclusive video content. Our next masterclass on Nazi Germany is coming soon, and a new interview with Dennis Broe on Las Vegas and the mob drops this Friday.Explaining History helps you understand the 20th Century through critical conversations and expert interviews. We connect the past to the present. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and share.▸ Support the Show & Get Exclusive ContentBecome a Patron: patreon.com/explaininghistory▸ Join the Community & Continue the ConversationFacebook Group: facebook.com/groups/ExplainingHistoryPodcastSubstack: theexplaininghistorypodcast.substack.com▸ Read Articles & Go DeeperWebsite: explaininghistory.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday the House of Commons sits. It gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer MP, or a nominated minister.

MPs question top civil servants about surveillance at Dover Port and illegal meat. The EFRA Committee said nearly a fifth of consignments directed from Dover to a border control point 20 miles away at Sevington, were failing to do so. All week we're exploring how farmland is being used. Solar farms can be controversial, but how do farmers and landowners with tenants view the issue? Norfolk County council has more than 16,000 acres in tenant farms. It's decided that none of its tenants will be allowed to put solar panels on their land, although they are encouraged to install them on farm buildings.We've all been told that less waste is good, and we're urged to recycle, but what if your household rubbish could be used to grow tomatoes or salad ? A landfill site next to the M4 in Wiltshire has installed a prototype inflatable structure which will use cleaned gases from waste, to grow food under cover.Presenter - Anna Hill Producer - Rebecca Rooney

Pavel prioritises security in speech to MPs amid defence spending debate,  Historic crystal chandelier from Hejnice church undergoes restoration in Kamenický Šenov, Radio Prague Int. launches 90th birthday celebrations amid fears of closure

The Central Planning Authority is meeting tomorrow with several developments up for consideration; MPs will consider harsher penalties for folks who dump their trash bythe side of the road; and it's officially Honoring Women Month, with the first of several events kicking off celebrations on Sunday.

Coming up in the news: Demicio Fredrick stands trial for murder of Christopher Johnson. Details ahead. Tweaks to the immigration bill and a new foreclosure protocol—MPs return to Parliament tomorrow. The Premier says Cayman gained new regional and international opportunities at the CARICOM summit — including direct talks with top US officials. The National Trust expands access to a vital sanctuary in North Side—community partners help make it happen. All that and more in our evening news update.

Its Spring Forecast day but as the war continues across the Middle East – is the special relationship now under threat?Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, and U.S. President, Donald Trump, trade blows on the legality of the military action but is Britain military and economically ready for what's to come?Sam and Anne look at all options on the table and assess whether this could impact the Spring Forecast, and more importantly, people's pockets.Elsewhere, we have an exclusive poll which puts the Greens on a stronger footing with the public.Plus, should MPs be paid close to £100,000 a year?

We take you inside the Iran discussions in Number 10. What do they reveal about Keir Starmer's thinking and about Labour's electoral predicament?And as polling suggests that two parties with 2% of MPs command 44% of the vote, does Labour have a coherent argument to coax voters away from the Green Party and Reform UK? Steven Swinford, political editor, The TimesPatrick Maguire, chief political commentator, The TimesProducer: Euan DawtreyExecutive producer: Molly GuinnessPicture credit: Getty ImagesEmail us: thestateofit@thetimes.co.ukThis podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sean Curran reports as MPs debate the US-Israeli war with Iran and the Prime Minister stands by decision not to involve the UK in the initial air strikes.

Rassegna stampa economico-finanziaria del 2 Marzo 2026, strutturata per macro-temi e basata sulle principali testate giornalistiche nazionali.Energia e GeopoliticaTestate: Corriere della Sera, La Repubblica, Il Sole 24 Ore, La Stampa * Decapitazione del regime iraniano: Un attacco congiunto USA-Israele ha portato all'uccisione della Guida Suprema Ali Khamenei e di numerosi vertici militari in un compound a Teheran. Almeno 30 ordigni sono stati sganciati sul complesso. * Escalation e ritorsioni: L'Iran ha risposto lanciando circa 1.500 vettori (tra cui oltre 591 missili e 893 droni) contro Israele e vari Paesi del Golfo. * Impatto sui mercati energetici: Lo Stretto di Hormuz, da cui transita il 20% della fornitura globale di petrolio, è sotto minaccia. Il prezzo del petrolio Brent è balzato del 10% arrivando a circa 80 dollari al barile, con timori di un'impennata fino a quota 100-120 dollari. * Caos trasporti: Oltre 5.000 voli sono stati annullati in Medio Oriente, coinvolgendo 1,2 milioni di passeggeri. Tra i vettori più colpiti: Emirates (498 voli), Qatar Airways (471) e FlyDubai (315).Investimenti e MercatiTestate: L'Economia del Corriere della Sera, Repubblica Affari & Finanza, Il Sole 24 Ore * Portafoglio di Stato: Le 14 partecipate pubbliche quotate a Piazza Affari (tra cui Enel, Eni, Leonardo, Poste) capitalizzano oltre 352 miliardi di euro, pari a circa 1/3 dell'intero listino milanese. La loro capitalizzazione è cresciuta del 38,7% nel 2025. * Dividendi Pubblici: Lo Stato ha incassato circa 3 miliardi di euro di dividendi nel 2025, dato previsto in crescita per il 2026. * Settore Bancario (Mps-Mediobanca): Il piano Lovaglio prevede per Mps un aumento dei dividendi cash dai 2,6 miliardi (2025) ai 3,6 miliardi nel 2030 (+40%). Confermate sinergie per 700 milioni di euro. * Debito Globale: L'indebitamento mondiale ha raggiunto i 106,7 mila miliardi di dollari, superando il 100% del PIL mondiale. Industria e Automotive (Made in Italy)Testate: L'Economia del Corriere della Sera, Repubblica Affari & Finanza * Export e Dazi: La bilancia commerciale italiana ha registrato un saldo attivo di 50,7 miliardi di euro nel 2025. Il surplus con gli Stati Uniti è di 34,2 miliardi, pur calando del 12% a causa delle politiche tariffarie di Trump. * Dazi USA: Nonostante gli annunci di tariffe fino al 30%, il peso effettivo dei balzelli applicati alla frontiera non ha superato la soglia del 10%. * Nuovi Mercati strategici: Sace individua 16 Paesi chiave per la diversificazione, con il podio occupato da India, Marocco e Brasile. In Brasile, l'accordo UE-Mercosur abbatte oltre il 90% dei dazi.Tecnologia e AITestate: Corriere della Sera, La Stampa * AI nel conflitto: Per l'individuazione e l'eliminazione dei vertici iraniani sono state utilizzate tecnologie di AI come Claude (Anthropic) integrata nei software di Palantir. * Consumi Energetici AI: Entro il 2028, il consumo elettrico dei data center negli USA passerà dal 4% al 12% della domanda nazionale. * Investimenti in Alfabetizzazione: Microsoft ha promesso 4 miliardi di dollari e Google 1 miliardo per promuovere l'istruzione e l'alfabetizzazione sull'AI. * Mercato della Robotica: Goldman Sachs stima che il mercato dei robot umanoidi possa raggiungere i 38 miliardi di dollari entro il 2035.Fisco e NormativaTestate: Il Sole 24 Ore, Corriere della Sera, La Stampa * Referendum Giustizia: Fissato per il 22 e 23 marzo. La riforma Nordio prevede la separazione delle carriere e la modifica di 7 articoli della Costituzione. Non è richiesto il quorum per la validità del voto. * Riforma Elettorale (Stabilicum): Previsto un premio di maggioranza per chi supera la soglia del 40% (70 seggi alla Camera, 35 al Senato). Sbarramento fissato al 3% per i partiti singoli e al 10% per le coalizioni. * Gettito Accise: Previsto in crescita verso i 45 miliardi di euro.Executive Takeaway (Insight C-Suite) * Resilienza Export: Nonostante l'incertezza dei dazi USA (mai saliti oltre il 10% effettivo), l'Italia mantiene un surplus commerciale di oltre 50 mld €, segnale di una forte capacità di riorientamento dei mercati verso India e Sud America. * Rischio Energetico Critico: La possibile chiusura di Hormuz e il balzo del greggio a 80-100$ minacciano la crescita UE del 2026, con impatti diretti sull'inflazione e sui costi di stoccaggio gas. * Capitalismo di Stato 2.0: Il peso delle partecipate pubbliche (31,5% della capitalizzazione di Borsa) funge da ammortizzatore geopolitico, garantendo stabilità in settori strategici come difesa (Leonardo) ed energia (Eni/Enel). * AI come Asset Militare e Industriale: L'integrazione di sistemi predittivi (Palantir/Claude) nelle operazioni governative e il boom della robotica (38 mld $ al 2035) impongono alle aziende private un'accelerazione nell'alfabetizzazione tecnologica per evitare l'obsolescenza. * Instabilità Istituzionale USA: Il "caos calmo" dei dazi e le sentenze della Corte Suprema indicano un limite all'arbitrarietà del potere esecutivo, offrendo una parziale garanzia di tenuta dello stato di diritto per gli investitori esteri.

This is the second part of Michael Gove's conversation with Munira Mirza. After reflecting in part one on multiculturalism and the fractures in modern Britain, this second instalment turns to the question of leadership, and the lessons both Boris and Starmer should learn.Munira reflects on Boris Johnson's premiership, describing him as ‘a better man than many of his detractors would admit' but acknowledging his foibles and lack of decisiveness at critical moments. Was he a good Prime Minister? They go on to debate whether the wiring of the British state – from the Human Rights Act to the Equality Act – has made effective government harder, and whether Reform are right to call for repeal of both of these pieces of legislation.Finally, Munira delivers a stark assessment of Britain's political class, questioning whether the calibre of MPs is good enough, criticising the culture of risk-aversion in Westminster, and making the case for ‘radical candour' in politics. Produced by Oscar Edmondson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Billions of pounds is lost each year to fraud, be that by criminals simply stealing someone's money or by thieves tricking victims into giving them their details before draining their bank accounts. It's a crime that is massively under-reported, with very low conviction rates too. To tackle this, a new agency's been created called 'Report Fraud'. It replaces the problematic "Action Fraud" which had been the place for victims to report fraud for over a decade. Paul Lewis interviews Chief Superintendent Amanda Wolf who's the Head of Report Fraud.There are calls for a cut in the interest rate on some student loans. In recent weeks some graduates have been saying they feel they were missold their loans, because they're only paying off interest on what they owe, despite high levels of payments. The Department for Education says that its making what it called "tough but fair" decisions to protect taxpayers and students. We'll discuss that with the Higher Education Policy Institute.There is growing pressure from charities and MPs for the government to introduce statutory regulation of the bailiff sector in England and Wales as a matter of urgency. Campaigners say it's about making sure people who are in debt aren't on the receiving end of bad practice form bailiffs breaking the rules.And half a million households on heat networks now have new protections when it comes to their heating bills.Presenter: Paul Lewis Reporters: Bisi Adebayo and Dan Whitworth Researcher: Niamh McDermott Editor: Jess Quayle(First broadcast on Radio 4 12pm Saturday 31st January 2026)

Sonia Sodha discusses the Greens' by-election win in the Greater Manchester seat of Gorton and Denton and where this leaves Sir Keir Starmer with the Bassetlaw MP Jo White, who chairs the Red Wall caucus and Andrew Fisher, who was a senior adviser to Jeremy Corbyn when he was Labour leader and is now a columnist for the i newspaper. To assess reforms for children with special educational needs and disabilities, Sonia is joined by Sir Nick Gibb, a former Conservative MP and a long-serving schools minister and the Labour MP Jess Asato who is on the Education Select Committee and has a child with special educational needs..Sonia discusses the appointment of Antonia Romeo to the top job of Cabinet Secretary with Helen MacNamara, who spent 15 years in senior civil service roles and was deputy Cabinet Secretary during the pandemic. And the Lib Dem Cabinet Office spokeswoman Lisa Smart and Professor Robert Hazell from the Constitution Unit at UCL discuss whether this week's parliamentary debate on the appointment of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor as a trade envoy in 2001 spells the end for the long-standing convention that MPs must not criticise members of the royal family in the Commons chamber.

As MPs vote to release the documents relating to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's appointment as trade envoy, Helen Pidd speaks to Andrew Lownie, author of Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York, about the former prince's antics in the role and whether this scandal will be the monarchy's last. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Sean Curran reports as MPs question the government about its agreement with the European Union on Gibraltar.

MPs in the British Parliament have forced the British government to release files on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's appointment as UK trade envoy between 2001 and 2011. 

Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday the House of Commons sits. It gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer MP, or a nominated minister.

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The House of Commons has long steered clear of debating the royal family - until today. MPs have been told they are free to discuss Prince Andrew, following his withdrawal from public royal duties, but what are the rules when it comes to debating a royal - and what, exactly, can they say?Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Sarah Ditum and Patrick Kidd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sean Curran reports as MPs call for the release of papers concerning Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's role as trade envoy.

Host Victor records a combined podcast episode (delayed by illness and heavy snow) covering multiple shows, with timestamps promised in show notes. He gives a spoiler-free endorsement of the Night of the Seven Kingdoms finale, praising its more humane, character-focused close and calling several scenes among the best in the Game of Thrones universe. Victor then delivers an in-depth recap of Industry season 4 episode 7 (“Points of Emphasis”), focusing on Yasmin and Henry's unraveling marriage and Henry's dependence on Yasmin to “mother” him. A letter from Whitney is framed as a strategic document meant to implicate Henry in Tender's crisis. Victor emphasizes the episode's themes of narrative as reality in finance and politics, comparing it to real-world corporate valuations and acquisitions, and arguing the economy often runs on belief and storytelling. He outlines Harper's strategy to attack Tender via press and political leaks, Yasmin's manipulation of tabloids and MPs to force a new audit, and internal government backstabbing within the ruling party. Whitney and Henry fly to New York to pitch an overpaying acquisition of PeerPoint to avoid scrutiny, but Whitney is threatened by Ferdinand over the value of Tender's data set. At the PeerPoint meeting, Whitney's claim that shell companies give him standing is later revealed as a lie; PeerPoint used Tender's bid to raise another offer. Whitney disappears, and Tender's stock collapses after the government imposes a full PricewaterhouseCoopers audit, implying Harper's short will pay off. The episode ends with a key Yasmin–Harper reconciliation, mutual admiration, and a club scene where they promise to “have each other's back” and share a nonsexual kiss. Victor is then joined by Alan, who discusses watching Night of the Seven Kingdoms weekly, contrasting it favorably with House of the Dragon. They praise the show's intimate scale, character focus, and finale highlights (Dunk and Arlan under the tree, recurring knighting motifs, Lionel's complexity, Baelor's reflections, Maekar's confession and request to protect his son, Egg's hair reveal, and the “Nine Kingdoms” joke). They note the penultimate episode's violence escalation, discuss criticisms such as “fridging,” and comment on the show's six short episodes and Warner Brothers' stated goal of annual seasons. They move to Paradise season 2 episodes 1–3. They recall Paradise season 1's surprise sci-fi twist and word-of-mouth success, noting the new official podcast. Episode 1 (“Graceland”) follows a new character, portrayed by Shailene Woodley in the present, with flashbacks to her youth and medical training; she lives at Graceland during the early apocalypse, meets Link and his group (who subvert expectations by not being predatory), has sex with Link, becomes pregnant, and hears discussion of a Colorado bunker and an instruction to kill “Alex.” She later sees a burning plane and rides out, leading into episode 2. Episode 2 centers on Xavier's post-bunker flight, crash, encounters with a group of children, and a violent confrontation with an armed adult; Victor and Alan like some flashback material (including Xavier meeting his wife) but find the “lost kids” plotline less compelling. Episode 3 returns to the bunker's politics: the new president proposes “summer” as a quality-of-life change, Sinatra interrogates Jane with a polygraph, and multiple characters experience nosebleeds and visions tied to “Project Alex,” quantum entanglement, and a newly introduced “Venus effect” threat. Alan criticizes implausible plot points, including a bar-room corporate signature transfer and the president's assassination staging, where Jane appears incompetent and relies on convenience to frame Sinatra. The episode ends with Cal's son detained and brought to a secured area connected to Project Alex, while Victor and Alan speculate the season may introduce time-travel elements. They plan to continue weekly discussions when Darren returns. mailto:needssomeintroduction@gmail.com 00:00 Show Packed Preamble 02:37 Industry Episode Setup 02:45 Yasmin and Henry Fallout 09:50 Faith Economy Digression 16:46 Whitney Pitch and PurePoint 22:13 Political Backstabbing Plot 30:34 New York Threats and Data 34:03 Deal Collapses and Aftermath 36:26 Yasmin Harper Bonding 40:14 Alan Joins and 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms'  49:02 Stakes and Spoilers 50:27 Pilot to Finale Shift 52:41 Budget and Battle Clarity 54:20 Fridging and Prequel Pitfalls 57:01 Finale Craft and Knighthood 01:04:10 George Martin Delays 01:08:09 Thrones Ending Debate 01:10:38 Finale Scene Highlights 01:15:00 Maekar Confession Scene 01:16:31 Spotting a Chameleon Actor 01:17:23 Egg's Hair Horror 01:18:08 Finale Tag Debate 01:20:35 Nine Kingdoms Math 01:23:00 Wrap Up and Switch Shows 01:23:30 Paradise Premise and Twist 01:26:26 Fogelman and This Is Us Tone 01:28:37 Pulpy Fun vs Prestige Drama 01:30:48 Eighty Songs Running Gag 01:31:50 Dewey Decimal Theory 01:33:20 Season Two Twist Speculation 01:34:48 Graceland Episode Breakdown 01:38:49 Apocalypse POV and Plot Holes 01:41:31 How Long Would You Survive 01:43:20 Prepping Books and Faraday Plans 01:45:15 Population Collapse Thought Experiment 01:46:29 Gail Dies and Link Arrives 01:47:11 Tactical Crew Subversion 01:48:56 One Night Pregnancy Debate 01:49:57 Messiah Parallel and Awkward Sex 01:52:22 Body Hair Realism and Hesitation 01:55:39 Burning Plane and Horse Return 01:58:21 Nosebleeds and Time Fugue 02:00:20 Xavier Crash and Lost Boys 02:03:54 Flashback Romance and Blindness 02:07:07 Swamp Fight and Kid Brutality 02:10:15 Back to Bunker Politics 02:12:54 Climate Control Logic 02:14:15 Diplomacy Fail Fallout 02:16:08 Venus Effect Escalation 02:18:19 Quantum Entanglement Talk 02:21:42 Billy Hitman Flashback 02:23:11 Barroom Paperwork Nitpick 02:26:16 Polygraph Loophole Bug 02:28:35 Nosebleeds and Visions 02:30:44 President Assassination Setup 02:34:54 Project Alex and Wrap Up

Bridget Phillipson has unveiled Labour's long-awaited overhaul of the special educational needs and disabilities system – a £4 billion reform designed to rein in spiralling costs and bring order to what MPs across the House describe as a broken model. Ministers insist this is reform, not retrenchment – but with councils under intense financial pressure and families fearful of losing hard-won support, Labour backbenchers are watching closely. Is this a genuine attempt to fix an unsustainable system, or just a cost-cutting exercise?Tim Shipman speaks to Isabel Hardman.Produced by Megan McElroy and Oscar Edmondson.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts.Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MPs can still take partners and children on work trips under new family travel rules. Plus, Pauline Hanson risks jail time over One Nation electoral role.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss the government's long-awaited plans for the special educational needs and disabilities system. Can the controversial overhaul convince parents and MPs? Plus, the latest on the Gorton and Denton byelection. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod