This week Peter Murrell, the estranged husband of former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, admitted to embezzling £400,000 from the Scottish National Party.
Writer: Poppy Bullard
Producer: Poppy Bullard
Host: Madeleine Parr
Episode photography: Joe Mee
Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett
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Why is the government pushing for price caps?
28.05.2026 | 8 min.
Last week, reports emerged that the UK Treasury had discussed with supermarkets the idea of capping prices on staple foods like bread, eggs and milk. But supermarkets pushed back.
Host: Jonathan Lewis Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland and Poppy Bullard Episode Photography: Joe Mee Executive producer: Matt Russell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Will the UK rejoin the EU?
27.05.2026 | 9 min.
A decade after Britain voted to leave the European Union, Brexit is again part of the political debate.
Host: Ada Barumé Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland Episode Photography: Joe Mee Executive producer: Matt Russell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is social media damaging London’s tourist trade?
26.05.2026 | 7 min.
AI videos depicting London rife with gangs, violence, and crime may be driving overseas tourists away from the capital.
Writer: April McLennan Producer: Amalie Sortland Host: Andrew Butler Episode photography: Lizzie Tucker Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett Clips: BBC Panorama, NBC News, LBC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Could the Married at First Sight allegations change the TV industry?
22.05.2026 | 7 min.
What the Married at First Sight allegations could mean for Channel 4 and the future of reality TV.
Writer: Ada Barume Producer: Katie Gunning Host: Madeleine Parr
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