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24/10/2024
Will Russia deploy North Korean troops in Ukraine?
Ukraine President Zelensky says he expects Moscow to use North Korea military in Ukraine.
Keir Starmer prepares the country for tax rises
The prime minister warns of unprecedented economic challenges ahead of Wednesday's budget.
UK and US criticise Israel's ban of UN agency
'A new way to kill children': former UN diplomat issues warning over Unwra ban.
The World at One Budget Special
An extended World at One to cover Rachel Reeves鈥 first budget as Chancellor.
Will the NHS budget boost benefit patients?
The chancellor has boosted the NHS budget by billions. Will patients notice a difference?
Spain floods: More regions on red alert
Weather warnings for more Spanish regions, after over 200 people die in flash-floods
PM: People smugglers to be treated like terrorists
Sir Keir Starmer outlines new plans to target Channel smuggling gangs.
鈥楬erculean effort鈥 needed for clean energy plans
Over 600 miles of new power lines needed to meet Labour's clean energy plans.
How will Trump govern America?
President-elect Donald Trump claims he has an 'unprecedented' mandate to 'heal' America.
Bank of England cuts interest rates
Interest rates are cut again: Bank of England says more likely but will be gradual.
08/11/2024
Ukraine will have to negotiate with Russia: ex UK army chief
A former head of the British army says Ukraine will have to negotiate a peace deal.
PM to speed up emissions cuts
Sir Keir Starmer targets emissions cuts of 81% by 2035 but won't 'tell people what to do'.