Britain or Just England? Looking Beyond Today’s News Headlines

Britain or just England? A 30-minute news review on childhood inequality, Andy Burnham, public transport and geographical accuracy in British media.

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In this 30-minute news review, I take a look at some of today's headlines, examining the stories behind them and offering my own observations on politics, government and the British media.

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1211 What Happened Last Night in Belfast? Violence, Immigration and the Online Echo Chamber

What really happened in Belfast last night? A thoughtful look at violence, immigration, community tensions, racism, and social media influence.

Last night Belfast saw scenes of unrest and violence. In this episode, I walk through what happened, read and discuss a major report published this morning, and share my thoughts on the difficult questions surrounding immigration, racism, social frustration, and the growing influence of online voices on vulnerable and isolated people.

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1209 All Britain’s Attack Submarines Are in Dock? Let’s Talk About It

Teacher Joseph discusses a report claiming Britain’s available Astute-class attack submarines are all in dock for maintenance or repairs.

A newspaper report caught my eye today because it claims that all of Britain's available attack submarines are currently sitting in dock undergoing maintenance.

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