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War in the Middle East: How bad is the economic shock?
12/03/2026 | 8 mins.
As conflict continues in the Middle East, oil and gas prices have soared. What could that mean for the UK economy?

Writer: Madeleine Parr
Producer: Amalie Sortland
Host: Ada Barumé
Episode photography: Joe Mee
Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett
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What went wrong at BrewDog?
11/03/2026 | 7 mins.
BrewDog was once the craft beer industry’s loudest voice. But last week it was sold to a US company, leaving nearly 500 people out of work.

Writer: Poppy Bullard
Producer: Amalie Sortland
Host: Ada Barumé
Episode photography: Joe Mee
Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett
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What does Britain's immigration shake-up mean?
10/03/2026 | 7 mins.
The Home Secretary has announced a radical overhaul of the UK’s asylum and immigration system. What is the government actually proposing?

Writer: Serena Cesareo
Producer: Serena Cesareo
Host: Casey Magloire
Executive Producer: Jasper Corbett

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How are Dubai’s influencers reacting to conflict in the Middle East?
09/03/2026 | 9 mins.
The influencer capital of the world has been the target of Iranian missiles as conflict has spread across the Middle East. How has it changed the content they post?

Host: Casey Magloire
Writer & Producer: Ada Barumé
Episode Photography: Joe Mee
Executive producer: Jasper Corbett
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Why are there mixed messages about why the US attacked Iran?
06/03/2026 | 9 mins.
President Trump has offered a range of explanations and justifications for the US and Israeli strikes on Iran in the past few days. Why are there mixed messages?

Host: Ada Barumé
Writer & Producer: Amalie Sortland
Episode Photography: Joe Mee
Executive producer: Matt Russell
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