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Michael McLaren says successive UK governments have themselves to blame for the rise of the Reform Party and the unrest in their streets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MAY 2026 NEW CAR REGISTRATIONSMay's registrations were the highest, for the month, since 2019. BEVs also were up, as is to be expected, with a monthly market share of 27.3%. The UK Government released the seventh Carbon Budget with an expectation that zero emission vans and cars will be 95% of all new registrations by 2030 - which bears no reflection with reality. For more, click this link to the SMMT article, here.FORD OUTLINE EUROPEAN PLANFord Europe has revealed their plan to turn around their fortunes, with five new models in the next four years thanks to collaborations with Renault and Geely. The Bronco name will be used to create a global sub brand for the company, with one SUV being inspired by the US based version. You can read more, by clicking this Autocar article link here.MUNRO LOOKS TO EXPAND PRODUCTIONMunro's new CEO, Avinash Rugoobur, and CFO, Tim Holbrow, has announced very ambitious targets for the company. Rugoobur previously worked as head of strategy at Cruise and also for Arrival, where Holbrow also worked. The plan is for a new manufacturing facility in the UK enabling them to up the production numbers, whilst providing vehicles their commercial customers specifically need and want. If you want to find out more, click this Autocar article link here.WESTFIELD SPORTSCARS COMPANY BOUGHTWestfield entered liquidation back in April, but has now been bought by a Driving-Fun.com, who is a European trackday company and owner of Circuit Meppen, in Germany. A new production facility will be built at Meppen, with plans for a series of new models, for both the road and track. Click this EVO article link here, for more.CHERY TO BUILD CARS AT NISSan'S SUNDERLAND PLANTNissan and Chery have agreed a deal that will mean the Chinese company is building their vehicles at Sunderland from 2027. This is a non-binding agreement but few other details have been revealed. To read more, click this Autocar article link here.SAIC TO BUILD MGS IN SPAINSAIC has decided that their European production facility will be in built in Spain. Costing around €200 million the factory will have a capacity of up to 120,000 vehicles. For more information on this story, click this MotorTrader article link here.If you like what we do, on this show, and think it is worth a £1.00, please consider supporting us via Patreon. Here is the link to that CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE PODCASTNEW NEW CAR NEWS -Audi NuvolariAudi has revealed the Nuvolari, their fastest ever production car, with a design language that we first saw on the Concept C. This is the Germany company's version of the Lamborghini Temerario. Powered by a hybrid V8, producing 987bhp, getting from 0-62mph in 2.6 seconds and up to 124mph in 6.8 seconds, finally topping out at 217mph. Click this Autocar article link here, for much more.Bentley Flying SpurBentley has face lifted the Flying Spur. For the first time since 1962 their four door saloon comes with only single main lights either side of the grille and not twin. Production starts in September this year. Click this Top Gear article link to read more.Fiat GrizzlyFiat has shown off the design of the Grizzly, which tops out the Panda range, using the same platform as the Citroën C3 Aircross and Vauxhall Frontera. There are two body styles, a boxy SUV and a coupe-style SUV. The idea is to expand the Fiat brand into segments it has not had any vehicles in recently. Click this Autocar article link here, for more.LUNCHTIME READ: VAMOS A LA PLAYA - PARTS ONE AND TWODriven to Write provides our recommendations for more long form pieces, this week. Bruno V dives into the history of the beach car and the various fabulous options and versions from a variety of manufacturers.To read Part One, click this link here.Click here to read Part Two.LIST OF THE WEEK: THE BEST EVER SHOOTING BRAKESAutocar provide the slideshow we are pointing you towards, this week, all about shooting brakes (and some estates). Lots of very good choices for you to check out, which you can do by clicking this link here.AND FINALLY: HOT WHEELS LEGENDS TOUR RETURNS FOR 2026The Hot Wheels Legends Tour returns for 2026 and entries are now open. The UK part of the World Tour will be at CarFest, held at Silverstone on 29 August 2026. Entries must be in by 3 July 2026. Click this Motoring Research article link to see all about it and what's happened in past tours.

Sir Keir Starmer is preparing to announce a crackdown on social media for teens in the coming days. A speech from the Prime Minister, which will include a new policy on social media, is planned for next week. UK correspondent Enda Brady says the tech companies aren't happy with this development, but Starmer has confirmed this is going ahead. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The analysis of mergers in the EU and UK is adapting to take account of a changed worldwide geo-political and trade context. But what does this mean in practice? Stuart Hudson, co-lead of Brunswick's global regulatory practice, joins Matthew Hall and James Hunsberger to discuss the European Commission's draft new EU Merger Guidelines and changes in the UK. Listen to this episode to learn more about what is in the draft EU guidelines, why the changes have been made, the UK's new approach, a prediction on EU/UK convergence or divergence and the risk of politicisation of merger control. With special guest: Stuart Hudson, co-lead global regulatory practice, Brunswick Group Related Links: Stuart Hudson, "Six types of politicisation", 4 May 2026 European Commission, Draft new EU Merger Guidelines, 30 April 2026 UK Government, Strategic steer to the UK Competition and Markets Authority, 15 May 2025 UK CMA, CMA launches review of its approach to merger efficiencies, 15 January 2026 UK CMA, Merger remedies CMA87, 19 December 2025 Hosted by: Matthew Hall, McGuireWoods and James Hunsberger, Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider

Could mushrooms hold the secret to better gut health, lower cholesterol, and can they protect your brain? Today, Professor Robin May, a leading microbiologist and the UK Government's Chief Scientific Officer, explores why our interest in mushrooms has exploded. He explains why they are not just another vegetable but could hold the key to better gut health, brain health, immune health, and lower cholesterol. By the end of the episode, you'll know which health claims about mushrooms are real, which are exaggerated and where the science is just too early to trust. You'll have a solid understanding of what mushrooms are really doing inside our bodies and how to unlock the secret health powers they hold. Should mushrooms become a regular part of your weekly shop rather than an occasional side dish? And if fungi have evolved alongside humans for millions of years, what else might they reveal about the future of nutrition and health?

Graham Allcott is an author, speaker, and entrepreneur. He is the author of multiple books, including the global bestseller How to Be a Productivity Ninja, How to Have the Energy, and How to Fix Meetings. His latest book, KIND: The Quiet Power of Kindness at Work, focuses on why organisations with kinder, more human-centred cultures are ultimately more successful.He is the founder of Think Productive, which since 2009 has been a professional development go-to for a variety of companies, including Amazon, British Airways, Disney, eBay, the British Red Cross and many more – and with offices in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the UAE and the Netherlands.Earlier in his career, Graham was the co-founder of Intervol (an international student volunteering charity), the Chief Executive of Student Volunteering England, the Head of Volunteering at the University of Birmingham, and an advisor to the UK Government on youth volunteering policy.In his spare time, Graham is a DJ, with a leaning towards jazz, rare groove, and electronic music. Despite an intolerance of failure elsewhere in his life, he is an Aston Villa season ticket holder and an avid follower of the Toronto Blue Jays baseball team.Sign up for Graham's weekly email, "Rev Up for the Week" by visiting his website www.grahamallcott.com.Link to claim CME credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3DXCFW3CME credit is available for up to 3 years after the stated release dateContact CEOD@bmhcc.org if you have any questions about claiming credit.

The UK government is considering a national airline blacklist that would ban passengers involved in serious incidents, such as drunkenness, abuse of crew, or violence, from flying with any airline, not just one carrier. Anton discusses this idea further with Kevin Byrne, Retired Lieutenant Colonel and Airport and Safety Auditor.

How does the College combine paediatric and policy expertise to influence legislation? Professor Andrew Rowland, Officer for Child Protection, talks about our work with colleagues from RCPCH and NSPCC. The UK Government introduced the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill in 2024. This proposed measures to improve information sharing between services, strengthen safeguarding, reform children's social care and raise standards and protections in schools. This received Royal Assent in early May 2026.  Andrew invites Elizabeth Collin, RCPCH Public Affairs and Campaign Manager and Joanna Barrett, NSPCC Associate Head of Policy, to discuss the work of the College and the NSPCC in influencing this piece of legislation and reflections on the joint campaign for equal protection from assault across the UK. He then speaks with Grace Hastie, RCPCH Policy Manager for Child Protection and Ethics, on the long-term engagement and policy work surrounding the bill. Read more about our campaign to give every child in the UK equal protection from assault - on RCPCH website Get involved in the College's influencing work - Paediatric Influencing Network Find out more about the NSPCC's ongoing campaign to end physical punishment – on NSPCC website Download transcript (PDF) The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast relates only to the speaker and not necessarily to their employer, organisation, RCPCH or any other group or individual.  About Andrew  Professor Andrew Rowland is the RCPCH Officer for Child Protection and a consultant in paediatric emergency medicine. He has worked nationally and internationally in child protection, advocating for and with children and young people and safeguarding vulnerable groups.  About Elizabeth  Elizabeth Collin is the RCPCH Public Affairs and Campaign Manager. She works with College Officers, staff and members to make the case to Parliament and government for policies to support the paediatric workforce and improve child health outcomes.   About Joanna  Joanna Barrett is the Associate Head of Policy at the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC).  She was heavily involved in the successful campaign to end the physical punishment of children in Scotland and is leading NSPCC's work on this campaign in England.   About Grace  Grace Hastie is the Policy Manager for Child Protection and Ethics at RCPCH. She works closely with the Officer for Child Protection to improve child protection and safeguarding across the UK.

The UK government is considering a national airline blacklist that would ban passengers involved in serious incidents, such as drunkenness, abuse of crew, or violence, from flying with any airline, not just one carrier. Anton discusses this idea further with Kevin Byrne, Retired Lieutenant Colonel and Airport and Safety Auditor.

What makes a story land in a corporate setting, and what kills it? In this episode, Dr Gian Power OBE breaks down why leaders who rely on facts alone fail to move people, how to structure a story that drives real behaviour change, and what the biggest enemy of good storytelling really is (what he calls “the explainer”). We explore the fine line between authentic vulnerability and performative storytelling, the neuroscience behind why stories change how people act, and how AI is already becoming a powerful tool for leaders who want to communicate with more impact.If you lead people, speak to audiences, or simply want to communicate with more impact at work, this episode is for you. Our Guest: Gian Power OBE Dr Gian Power OBE is the Founder & CEO of TLC Lions, dedicated to humanising the working world. His work has supported 300+ of the world's largest companies, including Amazon, Google, Rolls-Royce, and Visa, and now reaches over 15 million airline passengers via TLC Lions content onboard Emirates and Virgin Atlantic. After time at Deutsche Bank and PwC, Gian's life changed following a personal family tragedy. This experience became the catalyst for his mission – to make workplaces more human, connected, and emotionally intelligent. In 2025, he was awarded an OBE for services to Mental Health, recognising his transformative impact on leadership and workplace culture. Now a sought-after keynote speaker, Gian addresses global audiences on human leadership, wellbeing, and storytelling, helping leaders create trust, resilience, and high-performance cultures. Beyond TLC Lions, Gian is a proud Ambassador for the Missing People charity and co-author of Survive and Thrive with Reebok's Founder, Joe Foster. His work has been recognised by Forbes, the BBC, Business Insider, and his impact has been backed by the UK Government and No. 10 Downing Street. References: Gian Power OBE LinkedIn profile www.tlclions.com Listen to the next Episode All Podcast Episodes

For people with disabilities, the UK Government's Access To Work scheme is a vital support for getting into, and staying in, work.Unfortunately ATW has been buckling under the strain of increased applications, not enough staff, poor working practices and not enough funding.RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Roisin Jacklin, from RNIB, to hear about work being done to improve the vital employment lifeline.If your blind or partially sighted and  having problems with Access To Work, call 0303 123 9999 for RNIB's Helpline.#RNIBConnectImage Shows RNIB Connect Radio Logo, White Background, RNIB In Bold Black Letters, A Solid Pink Line Below With Connect Radio Underneath

EnergyPathways CEO Ben Clube joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce two significant developments for the company's flagship Marram Energy Storage Hub (MESH) project, including a strategic collaboration agreement with Associated British Ports (ABP) and confirmation that its wholly owned subsidiary, EnergyPathways Irish Sea Limited, is set to be awarded a Gas Storage Licence (GSL) by the North Sea Transition Authority. Clube described the announcements as major steps forward in advancing what is expected to become Britain's largest integrated energy storage project. Designated a project of “national significance” by the UK Government, MESH is designed to strengthen the country's energy security, support the transition to cleaner energy sources, and help reduce long-term energy costs for consumers and industry. The collaboration agreement with ABP, the UK's largest ports group, will see the two companies jointly evaluate the Port of Barrow in Cumbria as a potential location for critical onshore infrastructure supporting the MESH development. Located in the Irish Sea and connected to Barrow-in-Furness, the project combines compressed air energy storage (CAES) with large-scale natural gas and hydrogen storage, utilizing offshore salt cavern infrastructure to create a highly scalable and cost-effective energy storage solution. Under the agreement, EnergyPathways and ABP will assess the feasibility of developing a range of facilities at the Port of Barrow, including a CAES operations base, natural gas and hydrogen storage operations centres, and key connection infrastructure linking offshore storage assets to onshore energy networks. These facilities are expected to play a central role in supporting future project operations and ensuring efficient integration with the UK's energy system. Alongside the ABP partnership, EnergyPathways announced that EnergyPathways Irish Sea Limited is expected to receive a Gas Storage Licence from the North Sea Transition Authority. The licence covers a substantial offshore area capable of supporting the development of up to 60 large-scale salt storage caverns, providing the potential for multi-terawatt-hour energy storage capacity. Management believes the licence represents a critical regulatory milestone for MESH, reinforcing the project's strategic importance within the UK's future energy infrastructure. The large-scale storage capacity could support not only natural gas storage but also future hydrogen storage and compressed air energy storage applications, helping address intermittency challenges associated with renewable energy generation while improving long-term energy resilience. Subject to the necessary approvals and financing, EnergyPathways is targeting MESH to enter operation in 2031. The company believes the project has the potential to become one of Europe's most important integrated energy storage developments, providing critical infrastructure to support decarbonization, energy security, and industrial growth for decades to come. #proactiveinvestors #energypathways #aim #epp #energy #MESH #EnergyStorage #Hydrogen #CompressedAirEnergyStorage #CleanEnergy #UKEnergy #EnergySecurity #AssociatedBritishPorts #RenewableEnergy

Britain's public finances are under pressure. Public debt is high, borrowing remains high, and the government is spending far more on debt interest than in the past. Taxes are heading towards historic highs, while public services remain under strain and demand on the state continues to rise. In this episode, we set out the fiscal backdrop that will shape British politics over the coming years. Whoever is Prime Minister or Chancellor will face many of the same constraints: expensive borrowing, difficult spending choices and the need to get debt on a more sustainable path. Helen Miller is joined by IFS colleague Max Warner and Chris Giles, economics commentator at the Financial Times, to explain the state of the public finances, why borrowing costs matter, what the government's fiscal rules do, how realistic current spending plans are, and whether there is any room for a future government to do things differently.Become a member: https://ifs.org.uk/individual-membershipFind out more: https://ifs.org.uk/podcasts-explainers-and-calculators/podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alan's Soap https://AlansSoaps.com/ToddHonor John's memory and the legacy he created for Ian and Alan with Alan's Artisan Soaps “John's Favorites” bundle.  Get one bar of each of his favorites for only $28.99. Bulwark Capital https://KnowYourRiskPodcast.comBe confident in your portfolio with Bulwark! Schedule your free Know Your Risk Portfolio review. Go to KnowYourRiskPodcast.com today. Renue Healthcare https://Renue.Healthcare/ToddYour journey to a better life starts at Renue Healthcare. Visit https://Renue.Healthcare/Todd Bonefrog https://BonefrogCoffee.com/ToddGet the new limited release, The Sisterhood, created to honor the extraordinary women behind the heroes. Use code TODD at checkout to receive 10% off your first purchase and 15% on subscriptions.LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE at:The Todd Herman Show - Podcast - Apple PodcastsThe Todd Herman Show | Podcast on SpotifyWATCH and SUBSCRIBE at: Todd Herman - The Todd Herman Show - YouTubeThere is an increasing number of sex abuse cases being reported in America and the UK in all institutions…Episode links:The UK have just banned viewing p*rnographic material that features supposed 'step-family members'. Just a reminder that the UK Government REFUSED to ban ACTUAL cousin-incest That's how insane the UK Government is “We're here to f*ck all the white girls and f*ck the government.” Katie Lam quoted what the Rape Gangs said about their intentions. She then isn't afraid to call out the heritage of these men. She names it From the DOJ: Former Doctor Pleads Guilty to Receiving Child Pornography Baby was sexually abused before being killed by man adopting him, court toldThis article is more than 1 month old; Boy died aged 13 months after ‘routine abuse' by Jamie Varley and his partner, John McGowan-Fazakerley, jury hears Teenager who was raped by two teenage boys, who were SPARED JAIL TIME, has spoken out “The words hit like a rock, straight in my face - He almost made it seem like what the boys did was not okay, but it was okay, in the eyes of the law, because they were still children.”The “United” States of AmericaAmanda White, a Kansas mother and Goddard City Council Member, SPEAKS OUT after learning that @USD265_Goddard allowed a REGISTERED S*X OFFENDER to chaperone her daughter's 3rd-grade field trip. How was this allowed to happen??? Washington state — Karen Cloninger, superintendent of Longview Public Schools, has been charged with failure to report, obstructing an officer and tampering with a witness following an investigation into a violent s—xual assault case at Mark Morris High School. In February, she refused to apologize for the school delaying its mandated reporting to the police. @KCookKGW asked her on camera and was met with silence.NEW: Texas man kills his unborn child after spiking his girlfriend's drink with an abortion pill. Satanic ritual abuse survivor Max Lowen says she witnessed children being used as party favors & hunted in the woods by elites who were dressed in costumes, resembling scenes from the movie Eyes Wide Shut. She says children were killed, cooked, and eaten.

Christian examines two aspects of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz for the transport sector: civil aviation with Simon Calder, Travel Correspondent of The Independent [1:40]; and maritime shipping with Sascha Meijer, General Secretary of the Nautilus International trade union [13:10].  Christian then discusses with co-presenter Mark Walker the five transport bills announced through the King's Speech by the UK Government for the new session of Parliament [27:45].  In his final thought from the departure lounge, Christian reflects on the contrasting approaches to cycling in the UK and the Netherlands [39:44]. Find 'Calling All Stations - the transport podcast' on social media channels here: X (formerly Twitter) - https://x.com/AllStationsPod  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/Calling_all_Stations_podcast/  Threads - https://www.threads.net/@calling_all_stations_podcast  Facebook - https://m.facebook.com/p/Calling-All-Stations-The-Transport-Podcast-61551736964201/ Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/callingallstations.bsky.social

Today marks the 18th anniversary of the arrest of Ryan Cornelius, a British businessman stuck in jail on dubious charges over a real estate development project gone awry. And yet… the UK Government is doing nothing substantive to get his release, too scared to pressure a close ally. Does this episode showcase a key aspect of the Enduring Disorder: medium power democracies are too scared to pressure their wealthy allies to abide by the rule of law? Originally sentenced to 10 years for a ‘crime' -- that the first Emirati judge that saw the case declared was unsubstantiated -- he remains still detained after his initially unproved sentence was extended by a further 20 years. The UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention has found his detention to be arbitrary, and his family has spent years campaigning for the UK and UAE authorities to secure his release.  To find out more about this case and what it reveals about international relations, Jason is joined by Chris Pagett, Ryan's brother-in-law. This is the first in our ever-other Thursday Disorder Latest series. Chris and Jason discuss what the UK Government should (and has so far failed to) do, the ways that automatic sanctions could order the disorder, and why cases like this spread in our era of Enduring Disorder and in turn spread yet further Disorder. To join our Mega Orderers Club for ad free listening, early episode releases and exclusive access to live events, visit disordershow.com/club To tell us more about Disorder, visit disordershow.com/survey  Producer: George McDonagh Subscribe to our Substack - https://natoandtheged.substack.com/ Disorder on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@DisorderShow Show Notes Links: To join our Mega Orderers Club for ad free listening, early episode releases and exclusive access to live events, visit disordershow.com/club Read: MPs call for sanctions over British man detained in Dubai for 17 years https://www.irishnews.com/news/uk/mps-call-for-sanctions-over-british-man-detained-in-dubai-for-17-years-HSOY7IGZZRJGNEO5TA3KGFZUYA/  Read: Dubai prisoner: Wife pleads for help to get husband home https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-62162686  Read: Families of UK prisoners detained abroad urge ministers to keep promises of help https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/jul/16/families-of-uk-prisoners-abroad-urge-ministers-to-keep-promises-to-help  Watch Chris in conversation with Iain Duncan Smith: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9QXdNGsj_A  A brilliant article from a few years back that tells the story in its entirety: https://www.economist.com/1843/2021/12/15/the-dubai-debt-trap  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we speak with Dr Christian Marston, COO of Altilium, about the company's mission to build a circular economy for EV batteries and critical minerals.Find out more about Altilium here.We explore why battery recycling and supply chain security have become such pressing global issues, and how Altilium's proprietary “urban mining” technology differs from conventional approaches.The conversation covers the company's progress to date, including an £18.5 million UK Government grant, strategic backing from SQM, Marubeni and Mizuho Bank, and partnerships with major automotive names including JLR and Nissan.We also discuss the environmental benefits highlighted by independent lifecycle analysis, the scale of the commercial opportunity ahead of upcoming European recycled-content regulations, and the long-term vision for the UK's circular battery economy.Find out more about Altilium here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The UK Government has loosened strict sanctions on Russian oil refined into diesel and jet fuel in third countries as prices rise. The effective blockade of the key Strait of Hormuz has continued to generate supply chain concerns, and jet fuel and pump prices are getting higher - with no hope for change in sight. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says experts are predicting fuel prices will go higher in the next few weeks. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The UK Government is looking into a potential pitch for the north of England to host the Olympics in the 2040s. The assessment will examine the costs and socio-economic benefits, as well as the likelihood of bidding success. UK Correspondent Enda Brady told Mike Hosking the move seems far-fetched, given the present political turmoil. He says that in its current state, he doesn't think England is capable of hosting Eurovision, let alone the Olympic Games. London has hosted the Games in 1908, 1948 and 2012. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when a government goes all in on AI? It creates some huge vulnerabilities. Will Dunn joins Paris Marx to dig into how the UK government is using chatbots to write laws without public consultation and why it isn't asking the hard questions about the risks of that growing reliance on US technology. Will Dunn is the business editor at the New Statesman. Tech Won't Save Us offers a critical perspective on tech, its worldview, and wider society with the goal of inspiring people to demand better tech and a better world. Support the show on Patreon. The podcast is made in partnership with The Nation. Production is by Kyla Hewson. Also mentioned in this episode: Will wrote about the UK government's adoption of AI and the risks it presents. Rishi Sunak is working with Anthropic. Sunak acknowledges companies reliant on AI technology are hiring less young people. Will shouts out the book Fancy Bear Goes Phishing by Scott J. Shapiro.

What happens when a government goes all in on AI? It creates some huge vulnerabilities. Will Dunn joins Paris Marx to dig into how the UK government is using chatbots to write laws without public consultation and why it isn't asking the hard questions about the risks of that growing reliance on US technology.Will Dunn is the business editor at the New Statesman.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Today, Wes Streeting resigned from the UK Government, with many now expecting him to mount a leadership challenge against Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Streeting might not be the only challenge though, as former Deputy Prime Minister and Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham aims to run in a local election to get back into Westminster.But, what's the current state of events? Joining Ciara to give the latest is Broadcaster & Political Commentator Adam Boulton.

Ken Liu (Computer Science PhD at the Stanford AI Lab) and Erik Chi (CS PhD at UMich) are the Creators of the Open Anonymity Project, which lets people prove things about themselves online without revealing their identity. In this episode we explore what it means for AI systems to "know" you; why today's so-called privacy modes fall short; and how the next generation of AI systems could be built with privacy as a default, rather than an afterthought. Key Takeaways:  What "unlinkable inference" means and why it changes the privacy model of AI chat tools What actually happens to your data the moment you hit "send" in a typical AI system Why incognito mode in AI tools is largely a UI illusion, rather than a real privacy protection The role of metadata in identifying and profiling users, and how "secretary models" could enable personalization without sacrificing privacy How anti-censorship and privacy intersect in a future dominated by agentic AI systems Why now is the time to rethink assumptions about privacy in AI tools Guest Bio: Ken Liu is a Computer Science PhD student at the Stanford AI Lab, advised by Percy Liang and Sanmi Koyejo. His research focuses on foundation models and data/user privacy, and the intersection between the two. His recent work studies the privacy properties of AI (such as membership, memorization, and unlearning), and various AI privacy tools (such as anonymization, differential privacy, and federated learning). His papers have earned spotlights at top venues, and his findings have been deployed at scale on Android. Ken also led a team to a 1st-place win at the US-UK PETs Prize sponsored by the White House OSTP and the UK Government. Previously, Ken spent time at Google DeepMind, Carnegie Mellon University, Meta, Apple, and Amazon. Erik Chi is a CS PhD at UMich, advised by J. Alex Halderman. His research focuses on security and privacy, particularly network security and anti-censorship. He worked on a new standard for implementing and distributing censorship circumvention protocols—a standard that's now being adopted by VPN vendors to help millions of users access the free Internet. He also did content moderation (surveillance) and recommendation systems at ByteDance before realizing how censors will evolve in the AI era. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About this Show: The Brave Technologist is here to shed light on the opportunities and challenges of emerging tech. To make it digestible, less scary, and more approachable for all! Join us as we embark on a mission to demystify artificial intelligence, challenge the status quo, and empower everyday people to embrace the digital revolution. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a curious mind, or an industry professional, this podcast invites you to join the conversation and explore the future of AI together. The Brave Technologist Podcast is hosted by Luke Mulks, VP Business Operations at Brave Software—makers of the privacy-respecting Brave browser and Search engine, and now powering AI everywhere with the Brave Search API. Music by: Ari Dvorin Produced by: Sam Laliberte  

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports King Charles III is delivering the U.K. government agenda, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer's job hangs in the balance.

The creation and consumption of porn has always had relatively negative connotations. But today, more than ever, the industry is facing criticism as prolific algorithms push extreme videos to everyone young and old. The issue came to the fore in 2024 when French woman, Gisèle Pelicot waived her anonymity as the victim in a multiple rape case involving her husband and several strangers; that was the moment the world was forced to consider the impact that violent and abusive sexual content online could have. Just last year, the UK put into place their Online Safety Act, requiring age verification for the use of porn sites. It seemed then that a significant step had been taken to protect individuals against consuming and replicating such extreme scenes. But in January a CNN investigation into an online 'rape academy' revealed just how prominent the issue remained. One of the Senior Reporters on the story, Kara Fox, joins us for this episode, as well as House of Lords peer, Baroness Gabby Bertin, who shares with us her insight into leading an independent review into the regulation of online pornography for the UK Government.Law and Disorder is a Podot podcast.Hosted by: Charlie Falconer, Helena Kennedy, Nicholas Mostyn.Executive Producer and editor: Nick Hilton.Associate Producers: Ewan Cameron, Lulu GoadMusic by Richard Strauss, arranged and performed by Anthony Willis & Brett Bailey.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest instalment of Cleary Gottlieb's Antitrust Review podcast, host Nick Levy is joined by Sarah Cardell, Chief Executive of the Competition and Markets Authority. Their conversation covers a wide array of topics, including the objectives of competition law, the UK Government's strategic steer, merger control, antitrust enforcement, consumer protection, digital regulation, and much more.

Jeremy Kyle takes an in-depth look at the horrific Golders Green attack, discussing it with former Home Secretary Suella Braverman, former Chair of the Jewish Leadership Council, Jonathan Goldstein, Independent Advisor to the UK Government on Anti-semitism, Lord Mann, and Talk's International Editor, Isabel Oakeshott. As the dusk settles, what will be the government's response beyond apologies and promises to ramp up security in and around synagogues? Is the UK at breaking point with these attacks? Listen now for the latest on the story! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

British police are treating the stabbing of two men on Wednesday in north London as a 'terrorist incident', following arson attacks targeting Jewish sites. Police have arrested a 45-year-old man - the 76 and 34-year-old victims are in a stable condition. UK correspondent Enda Brady says Israel has condemned the attack, and says the UK Government needs to start cracking down on anti-Semitism. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Given Palantir's controversial manifesto – described by some as having “techno-fascist” tendencies – why is the UK Government expanding its work with the company? Why has the Foreign Office closed its international humanitarian law unit, and what does this say about the UK's commitment to international law? Is the government doing enough to address mental health issues, particularly among young people and Gen Z? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more in this week's edition of Question Time. __________ Go deeper into the world of The Rest Is Politics by signing up for our free newsletter HERE, featuring exclusive interviews, analysis and weekend reads from Alastair and Rory. Join The Rest Is Politics Plus. Start your free trial at therestispolitics.com to unlock exclusive bonus content – including Rory and Alastair's miniseries – plus ad-free listening, early access to episodes and live show tickets, exclusive newsletters, discounted book prices, and a private chatroom on Discord. The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy. Stop overpaying for energy. Switch at fuseenergy.com/politics and get a free TRIP+ subscription. Stream Secret Service now on ITVX. Visit https://www.itv.com/watch/secret-service/10a3104 __________ Instagram: @restispolitics Twitter: @restispolitics Email: therestispolitics@goalhanger.com __________ Social Producer: Emma Jackson Video Editor: James Clayden, Lorcan Moullier Assistant Producer: Daisy Alston-Horne Producer: Evan Green Exec Producer: Chris Sawyer General Manager: Tom Whiter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Successive UK governments have made immigration policy a high political priority, but no recent government has seemed to meet public expectations in the pursuit of those policies. So, what have recent immigration policies been trying to achieve, and why have so many people ended up unhappy with the outcome? A new book by Madeleine Sumption explores these questions. Drawing on decades of research, she explores the unavoidable trade-offs governments face, and the impacts of their choices on people and communities. To answer these questions and more, this IfG event brought together an expert panel, including: Rt Hon Amber Rudd, former Home Secretary (2016–18) and former Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (2018–19) Madeleine Sumption, Director of the Migration Observatory at Oxford University and a member of the UK Government's Migration Advisory Committee This event was chaired by Alex Thomas, Executive Director for Impact and Influence at the Institute for Government.

Successive UK governments have made immigration policy a high political priority, but no recent government has seemed to meet public expectations in the pursuit of those policies. So, what have recent immigration policies been trying to achieve, and why have so many people ended up unhappy with the outcome? A new book by Madeleine Sumption explores these questions. Drawing on decades of research, she explores the unavoidable trade-offs governments face, and the impacts of their choices on people and communities. To answer these questions and more, this IfG event brought together an expert panel, including: Rt Hon Amber Rudd, former Home Secretary (2016–18) and former Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (2018–19) Madeleine Sumption, Director of the Migration Observatory at Oxford University and a member of the UK Government's Migration Advisory Committee This event was chaired by Alex Thomas, Executive Director for Impact and Influence at the Institute for Government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is a special episode recorded live in front of delegates at the recent Transforming Infrastructure Performance Summit in New York – the latest in this series of global events supported by software giant Bentley Systems and the UK Government.My guest is Andy Byford, Special Advisor at Amtrak, former London Transport Commissioner, and the man in charge of the massive multi-billion dollar transformation of New York's vast Penn Station, the busiest rail hub in the Western Hemisphere. The Station sits on Seventh Avenue in the heart of Manhattan alongside the Maddison Square Garden sports and concert venue. It serves hundreds of thousands of passengers each day, via numerous the MTA subway lines and the Long lsland Railroad. Yet for decades it has struggled under the weight of aging assets, fragmented governance, and chronic underinvestment. The result has been a station that works hard, but not well enough for the city, the region, or the nation it serves.But that is now beginning to change. Under the expert eye of Andy - AKA the "Train Daddy" - the Penn Station Transformation intends to redefine what a modern, customer-focused, high-capacity rail hub can look like in the heart of one of the world's densest urban environments. And after a career running London's Transport network, and before that, transportation in Sydney, Toronto and New York, he is the man that knows what passengers – and crucially what politicians want from this kind of station transformation.I kicked off by getting to grips with this vast and highly political project - and asking what world class actually looks like?ResourcesPenn Station tranformationAmtrak New Era of Rail websiteMTA project websiteTIP New York Summit 2026American Society of Civil Engineers website

AI-generated deepfakes are exploding in volume and quality, posing frightening challenges for public discourse, security, safety, and more. My guest, Henry Ajder, has been mapping the deepfake landscape since before most people had heard the term. In this conversation, he describes the dramatic changes in realism, efficiency, accessibility, and functionality of synthetic media tools since he published the first comprehensive census of deepfakes in 2019. Ajder describes the current moment as one of "epistemic nihilism," where people cannot reliably distinguish real from synthetic content and the available technological responses are not yet at a level of categorical trust. He introduces a framework of "deception, doubt, and degradation" for understanding deepfake harms, and draws a distinction between the clearly malicious, the clearly beneficial, and a vast unsettling middle ground of uses that society has not yet figured out how to evaluate. On the response side, Ajder warns that media literacy advice is not just outdated but actively harmful, because it gives people false confidence in their ability to spot fakes. Detection tools, watermarking, and content provenance standards like C2PA, while valuable, each have real limitations. Ajder's practical advice for organizations centers on red-teaming, understanding what your tool is actually for and who it serves, and recognizing that authenticity is a strategic asset in a synthetic age. Henry Ajder is the founder of Latent Space Advisory and one of the world's foremost experts on deepfakes and generative AI. He authored the landmark 2019 State of Deepfakes report, and has since advised organizations including Meta, Adobe, the UK Government, the EU Commission, the US FTC, and the World Economic Forum. He co-leads the University of Cambridge's Generative AI in Business programme, and sits on Meta's Reality Labs Advisory Council. Transcript Latent Space Advisory The State of Deepfakes: Landscape, Threats, and Impact (2019) The Future Will Be Synthesised (BBC Radio 4 Documentary Series, 2022)  

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Prince Andrew repeatedly declined to cooperate with U.S. investigators seeking to question him about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, despite earlier public statements suggesting he was willing to assist. Instead of agreeing to an in-person interview, he limited his cooperation to a written statement, which investigators viewed as insufficient given the seriousness of the inquiry. Multiple efforts were made to secure his testimony, but each attempt was met with resistance, forcing authorities to explore formal legal avenues to compel his participation.The situation became even more contentious as concerns emerged within the UK government about how to handle the request. Rather than pushing aggressively to facilitate cooperation, officials appeared cautious, wary of potential legal challenges and the political fallout of forcing a senior royal into testimony. That hesitation effectively stalled the process, leaving investigators without direct access to a key figure and reinforcing the perception that institutional protection played a role in shielding Andrew from deeper scrutiny.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Andrew turning down FBI's Epstein interview requests sparked govt fears he would sue if he was questioned, new docs show

Prince Andrew repeatedly declined to cooperate with U.S. investigators seeking to question him about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, despite earlier public statements suggesting he was willing to assist. Instead of agreeing to an in-person interview, he limited his cooperation to a written statement, which investigators viewed as insufficient given the seriousness of the inquiry. Multiple efforts were made to secure his testimony, but each attempt was met with resistance, forcing authorities to explore formal legal avenues to compel his participation.The situation became even more contentious as concerns emerged within the UK government about how to handle the request. Rather than pushing aggressively to facilitate cooperation, officials appeared cautious, wary of potential legal challenges and the political fallout of forcing a senior royal into testimony. That hesitation effectively stalled the process, leaving investigators without direct access to a key figure and reinforcing the perception that institutional protection played a role in shielding Andrew from deeper scrutiny.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Andrew turning down FBI's Epstein interview requests sparked govt fears he would sue if he was questioned, new docs showBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

Prince Andrew repeatedly declined to cooperate with U.S. investigators seeking to question him about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, despite earlier public statements suggesting he was willing to assist. Instead of agreeing to an in-person interview, he limited his cooperation to a written statement, which investigators viewed as insufficient given the seriousness of the inquiry. Multiple efforts were made to secure his testimony, but each attempt was met with resistance, forcing authorities to explore formal legal avenues to compel his participation.The situation became even more contentious as concerns emerged within the UK government about how to handle the request. Rather than pushing aggressively to facilitate cooperation, officials appeared cautious, wary of potential legal challenges and the political fallout of forcing a senior royal into testimony. That hesitation effectively stalled the process, leaving investigators without direct access to a key figure and reinforcing the perception that institutional protection played a role in shielding Andrew from deeper scrutiny.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Andrew turning down FBI's Epstein interview requests sparked govt fears he would sue if he was questioned, new docs showBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

In March, Meta and Google were found liable for designing addictive platforms that harmed a young user's mental health, a verdict both platforms disagree with and plan to appeal. Channel 4 also released its documentary called Molly vs The Machines about a 14 year old girl who took her own life after seeing harmful content online. Plus, the UK Government began a consultation for a potential ban for under 16s to improve digital safety, following Australia's ban in December, with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer saying we “have to act”.Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and other platforms rely on advertising to make money. So whether a government ban or strict regulation of the platforms is the solution, this episode questions how much responsibility should the brands funding these platforms have.Jake Dubbins, managing director at Media Bounty and co-chair of Conscious Advertising Network, joins the episode alongside Campaign's UK editor Maisie McCabe and editor-in-chief Gideon Spanier. This episode is hosted by tech and multimedia editor Lucy Shelley.Further reading:Ian Russell challenges Instagram boss to “chat” at Cannes LionsMolly vs the Machines showed us that advertising choices aren't neutralCan we talk about whether fraudulent ads are the tech platforms' biggest problem?Ofcom research finds rise in concern over online risks versus benefits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The UK will not be involved in the US military blockade of Iran, according to new reports. The US announced the blockade after talks with Iran failed to secure a lasting peace deal in Pakistan over the weekend. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says there's still concern in the UK, with oil prices surging up again. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The two gigachad moggers have dunked on all you inferior moids once again, popping up mid-jestergooning with fresh premium slop for your dopamine receptors, chadfishing for the views! Dan & Phil are back with another episode, with relatable expertise on day-to-day conundrums, like how to solve Hollywood red carpets and festival stages, how to solve ZIMURA's governance issues, and how to launch an album to 10,000 chanting youths at Chitungwiza Aquatic Complex. King Kandoro also makes a guest appearance to officially represent the UK Government on the issue of Kanye West and Wireless Festival. Enjoy!Subscribe and listen to 2 Broke Twimbos everywhere podcasts are available and keep up with all things 2BT via this link:2BT LinkPlease rate and review, and support us on Patreon!

YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/2YcAFTe3L_A Articles discussed in this podcast: Paul D. Thacker for RCI: Deporting Censorship: US Targets UKhttps://www.realclearinvestigations.com/articles/2026/02/18/deporting_censorship_us_targets_key_ally_of_british_government_over_free_speech_1165667.html New York Times: Obama Took On Recession, Health Care and Iraq. What He Didn't See Coming Was Trumphttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/17/us/politics/obama-trump-oral-history.html RCI: Obama's Fingerprints All Over Investigations of Trump And Clinton | RealClearInvestigationshttps://www.realclearinvestigations.com/articles/2026/01/22/obamas_fingerprints_all_over_investigations_of_trump_and_clinton_1160121.html Reason: Report: The FBI bent its own rules to spy on 1,100 'sensitive' targetshttps://reason.com/2026/02/16/the-fbi-bent-its-own-rules-to-spy-on-1100-sensitive-targets/ Guardian: No water or electricity, and children begging in streets filled with rubbish – but this is why I won't leave Cuba | Cuba | The Guardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/feb/13/no-water-or-electricity-and-children-begging-in-streets-filled-with-rubbish-but-this-is-why-i-wont-leave-cuba Sign up for the RealClearInvestigations Newsletter. Watch each episode on the RealClearPolitics YouTube ChannelContact us with your thoughts and feedback: jpederzane@realclearinvestigations.com

United Kingdom, Accenture, American Express, ESOS, EY, Four Seasons Hotels, Google, NBC Universal  are his clientsFrm Royal Air Force Senior Officer, Frm. International Negotiator for the UK Government,  executive coach. Google, Accenture, American Express His first book, 'Find Your Why: A Practical Guide for Discovering Purpose for You and Your Team', co-authored with Simon Sinek and David Mead. Peter gets up every day inspired to enable people to be extraordinary so that they can do extraordinary things. Collaborating with Simon Sinek for over 7 years, he was a founding Igniter and Implementation Specialist on the Start With Why team, teaching leaders and companies how to use the concept of Why."The first step is to distinguish leadership from management. “Management is about handling complexity,” explains Docker, while “leadership is about creating simplicity. It's about cutting through the noise, identifying what's really important, making it personal for people, bringing them together and connecting them.”  ~  Peter Docker in Venteur Magazine January 2023One of Peter's latest books, 'Leading from The Jumpseat: How to Create Extraordinary Opportunities by Handing Over Control'Peter's commercial and industry experience has been at the most senior levels in sectors including oil & gas, construction, mining, pharmaceuticals, banking, television, film, media, manufacturing and services - across more than 90 countries. His career has spanned professional pilot; leading an aviation training and standards organisation; teaching post-graduates at an international college; and running multi-billion dollar procurement projects. A former Royal Air Force senior officer, he has been a Force Commander during combat flying operations and has seen service across the world. He is a seasoned crisis manager, a former international negotiator for the UK Government and executive coach.© 2026 Building Abundant Success!!2026 All Rights ReservedJoin Me on ~ iHeart Media @ https://tinyurl.com/iHeartBASSpot Me on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yxuy23bAmazon Music ~ https://tinyurl.com/AmzBASAudacy:  https://tinyurl.com/BASAud

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Newly surfaced emails show Peter Mandelson working behind the scenes to help Jeffrey Epstein arrange a visit for a teenage girl he referred to as his “goddaughter” to 10 Downing Street—at a time when Epstein was already a convicted sex offender. The girl was reportedly around 15 years old, and the correspondence makes clear that Mandelson was not just aware of Epstein but was actively assisting in facilitating access to one of the most secure and symbolically important locations in the UK government, raising serious questions about judgment and vetting at the highest levels.The same set of communications reveals that this girl later gained entry to Buckingham Palace and met Prince Andrew, placing her within reach of both political and royal power structures. The episode underscores how Epstein, even after his conviction, was still able to leverage elite connections to move people within his orbit into spaces of influence. It also deepens concerns about how figures in positions of authority continued to engage with him, effectively enabling his access rather than shutting it down.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Mandelson tried to get Epstein's ‘goddaughter' access to 10 Downing Street | Politics News | Al JazeeraBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

Dr. Manish Patel, co-founder and CEO of Jiva.ai and Chair of the AI Subcommittee at the BIA, where he advises the UK Government on AI policy, data privacy and healthcare applications. With a PhD in Modelling of Complex Systems from UCL and nearly a decade building algorithmic trading systems in investment banking, Manish brings a rare depth of perspective to the most overhyped term in healthcare right now.In this episode, we cut through the noise on AI. Manish challenges the very language we use, explaining why most of what gets called "AI" is really machine learning, why large language models are fundamentally not intelligent and why that distinction has very real consequences when lives are on the line. We look at where AI genuinely adds value in healthcare, from radiology to NHS administrative workflows, and where it is being dangerously overhyped, including some very pointed thoughts on using consumer-grade LLMs to make clinical diagnoses.We also explore how clinicians should think about AI as an augmenter rather than a replacement, why the productivity gains are real and where Manish believes the biggest untapped opportunity in healthcare actually sits. He closes with a frank take on what impressive AI looks like in a real clinical environment versus a polished demo and why the world is heading toward a very small group of people who truly understand what is happening under the hood.Thanks for tuning in to Episode 99. Don't forget to subscribe and check the show notes to learn more about Manish's work at Jiva.ai and his advisory role shaping UK AI policy in healthcare.Timestamps[00:00:28] From the Human Genome Project to Machine Learning: Manish's Academic Origins [00:02:09] AI Has Been Around Since the 1950s: The History Most People Don't Know [00:04:09] Why Tacking "AI" onto Your Product Name Is a Problem [00:05:24] Where Healthcare AI Really Is: Step Three Not Step 100 [00:06:06] Why Using Grok for Medical Diagnosis IsDangerous [00:09:48] Should Clinicians Be Scared AI Will Take Their Jobs?[00:12:18] How to Actually Start Learning About AI: Where to Begin [00:14:01] Writing the Book on AI Agents in 2011 [00:18:04] The Biggest Untapped Opportunity: Administrative AI Not Diagnostic AI [00:20:40] What Real Clinical AI Success Looks Like vs a Polished DemoConnect with Manish- ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/manish-patel/Learn more about Jiva ai - ⁠⁠⁠https://jiva.ai/Get in touch with Karandeep Badwal - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/karandeepbadwal/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Karandeep on YouTube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@KarandeepBadwal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Newly surfaced emails show Peter Mandelson working behind the scenes to help Jeffrey Epstein arrange a visit for a teenage girl he referred to as his “goddaughter” to 10 Downing Street—at a time when Epstein was already a convicted sex offender. The girl was reportedly around 15 years old, and the correspondence makes clear that Mandelson was not just aware of Epstein but was actively assisting in facilitating access to one of the most secure and symbolically important locations in the UK government, raising serious questions about judgment and vetting at the highest levels.The same set of communications reveals that this girl later gained entry to Buckingham Palace and met Prince Andrew, placing her within reach of both political and royal power structures. The episode underscores how Epstein, even after his conviction, was still able to leverage elite connections to move people within his orbit into spaces of influence. It also deepens concerns about how figures in positions of authority continued to engage with him, effectively enabling his access rather than shutting it down.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Mandelson tried to get Epstein's ‘goddaughter' access to 10 Downing Street | Politics News | Al Jazeera

Newly surfaced emails show Peter Mandelson working behind the scenes to help Jeffrey Epstein arrange a visit for a teenage girl he referred to as his “goddaughter” to 10 Downing Street—at a time when Epstein was already a convicted sex offender. The girl was reportedly around 15 years old, and the correspondence makes clear that Mandelson was not just aware of Epstein but was actively assisting in facilitating access to one of the most secure and symbolically important locations in the UK government, raising serious questions about judgment and vetting at the highest levels.The same set of communications reveals that this girl later gained entry to Buckingham Palace and met Prince Andrew, placing her within reach of both political and royal power structures. The episode underscores how Epstein, even after his conviction, was still able to leverage elite connections to move people within his orbit into spaces of influence. It also deepens concerns about how figures in positions of authority continued to engage with him, effectively enabling his access rather than shutting it down.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Mandelson tried to get Epstein's ‘goddaughter' access to 10 Downing Street | Politics News | Al JazeeraBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Last September, scientists used an AI model to design genomes for entirely new bacteriophages (viruses that infect bacteria). They then built them in a lab. Many were viable. And despite being entirely novel some even outperformed existing viruses from that family.That alone is remarkable. But as today's guest — Dr Richard Moulange, one of the world's top experts on 'AI–Biosecurity' — explains, it's just one of many data points showing how AI is dissolving the barriers that have historically kept biological weapons out of reach.For years, experts have reassured us that 'tacit knowledge' — the hands-on, hard-to-Google lab skills needed to work with dangerous pathogens — would prevent bad actors from weaponising biology. So far, they've been right.But as of 2025 that reassurance is crumbling. The Virology Capabilities Test measures exactly this kind of troubleshooting expertise, and finds that modern AI models crushed top human virologists even in their self-declared area of greatest specialisation and expertise — 45% to 22%.Meanwhile, Anthropic's research shows PhD-level biologists getting meaningfully better at weapons-relevant tasks with AI assistance — with the effect growing with each new model generation.Richard joins host Rob Wiblin to discuss all that plus:What AI biology tools already existWhy mid-tier actors (not amateurs) are the ones getting the most dangerous boostThe three main categories of defence we can pursueWhether there's a plausible path to a world where engineered pandemics become a thing of the pastThis episode was recorded on January 16, 2026. Since recording this episode, Richard has seconded to the UK Government — please note that his views expressed here are entirely his own.Links to learn more, video, and full transcript: https://80k.info/rmAnnouncements:Our new book is available to preorder: 80,000 Hours: How to have a fulfilling career that does good is written by our cofounder Benjamin Todd. It's a completely revised and updated edition of our existing career guide, with a big new updated section on AI — covering both the risks and the potential to steer it in a better direction, and how AI automation should affect your career planning and which skills one chooses to specialise in. Preorder now: https://geni.us/80000HoursWe're hiring contract video editors for the podcast! For more information, check out the expression of interest page on the 80,000 Hours website: https://80k.info/video-editorChapters:Cold open (00:00:00)Who's Richard Moulange? (00:00:31)AI can now design novel genomes (00:01:11)The end of the 'tacit knowledge' barrier (00:04:34)Are risks from bioterrorists overstated? (00:18:20)The 3 key disasters AI makes more likely (00:22:41)Which bad actors does AI help the most? (00:30:03)Experts are more scary than amateurs (00:41:17)Barriers to bioterrorists using AI (00:46:43)AI biorisks are sometimes dismissed (and that's a huge mistake) (00:48:54)Advanced AI biology tools we already have or will soon (01:04:10)Rob argues that the situation is hopeless (01:09:49)Intervention #1: Limit access (01:18:16)Intervention #2: Get AIs to refuse to help (01:32:58)Intervention #3: Surveillance and attribution (01:42:38)Intervention #4: Universal vaccines and antivirals (01:56:38)Intervention #5: Screen all orders for DNA (02:10:00)AI companies talk about def/acc more than they fund it (02:19:52)Can you build a profitable business solving this problem? (02:26:32)This doesn't have to interfere with useful science (much) (02:30:56)What are the best low-tech interventions? (02:33:01)Richard's top request for AI companies (02:37:59)Grok shows governments lack many legal levers (02:53:17)Best ways listeners can help fix AI-Bio (02:56:24)We might end all contagious disease in 20 years (03:03:37)Video and audio editing: Dominic Armstrong, Milo McGuire, Luke Monsour, and Simon MonsourMusic: CORBITCamera operator: Jeremy ChevillotteTranscripts and web: Elizabeth Cox and Katy Moore

Simon Constable reports that the UK government faces investigations for allegedly threatening media personalities and smearing critics as pro-Russian, while struggling with housing shortages and high taxes. 6.1670