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‘The problem is because people worship celebrities… but we are humans too’- Ghetts on cancel culture
One of the last artists to perform at a major venue in England before lockdown was grime music pioneer Ghetts.
How coronavirus scarred Brighton – a year after its mini-outbreak
When Brighton experienced a mini-outbreak in February last year, no one imagined it would go on to consume so many lives and livelihoods.
‘Extremists are able to operate lawfully, freely and with impunity’ – extremism report co-author Sara Khan
We talk to the two co-authors of the report, Commission chair Sara Khan and Sir Mark Rowley, former head of the UK's counter terror police.
We need to make sure the protocol works and not feel under threat, says Irish Europe Minister
We spoke to Ireland's Minister for European Affairs Thomas Byrne
How the new Brexit bureaucracy is putting some UK industries in difficulties
The Brexiteers always boasted that leaving the European Union would result in a bonfire of red tape. But what's the reality since we left the transition phase almost two months ago?
‘I’m incredibly grateful government have listened’ – Jo Whiley on jabs for learning disabled
We spoke to Jo Whiley earlier and asked what her reaction was when she heard that adults with learning disabilities on the GP register will be prioritised.
Catch-up plan can lead to longer-term programme to close existing educational gaps, says former education secretary
A short while ago we spoke to former Conservative education secretary Justine Greening and began by asking her about how funds can be best targeted to address the massive gulf between rich and poor students.
‘They are wrong’ – Environment Secretary accuses EU of making things up over Brexit trade dispute
In a speech at the National Farmers’ Union, Environment Secretary George Eustice said that farmers were now benefiting from increased confidence because of leaving the European Union, with profits up in many sectors and lamb and beef prices at ten-...
Salmond pulls out of appearance at Holyrood committee
Alex Salmond was expected to appear at a Holyrood inquiry, but in the last few moments we've found out he is not going.
Sturgeon sets out ‘cautious’ Scotland release from lockdown
Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has been setting out her plan for easing the current lockdown.
Johnson promises Covid ‘vaccine passports’ review
The Prime Minister has admitted that the government is considering the possible use of "vaccine passports"
Struggling businesses call for more help from UK government
The number of people out of work is now more than 1.7 million - up by more than a quarter over the course of the pandemic.
Violence on the doorstep: the mothers fighting for a safe home
Jackie Long asks whether families caught up in criminal exploitation should be given the same priority as victims of domestic violence when it comes to providing safe accommodation.
No perfect solution? MPs on the way out of lockdown
We spoke to Neil O'Brien and Andrea Leadsom
Covid vaccines used in UK ‘working spectacularly well’, scientists say
There are encouraging signs that the vaccines are having a "spectacular" impact on reducing serious illness.