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Most Brits hate their job. No 'Wellness Wednesday' will fix that

Most Brits hate their job. No 'Wellness Wednesday' will fix that

Something is deeply wrong with Britain’s relationship with workplace wellbeing, and it has been getting worse for years. Listen to this article...

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Paul kelbie

Could leaving the ECHR threaten British trade with Europe?

Could leaving the ECHR threaten British trade with Europe?

The European Convention on Human Rights provides a bedrock of legal protections for fair trial, free speech, privacy, and many other rights in Europe....

yesterday 7

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William goodrich

My internet-native students can't make eye contact and speak in American accents

My internet-native students can't make eye contact and speak in American accents

When we talk about the negative aspects of the internet, the national conversation almost always gravitates toward teenagers. Listen to this article...

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Ruth mcmanus

Access to music should never be a postcode lottery

Access to music should never be a postcode lottery

The recent move by the Royal Academy of Music to introduce a foundation year for talented young musicians facing significant barriers is both welcome...

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Cathal Ó dúill

I taught in countless classrooms: restricting phones is not harsh, it’s responsible

I taught in countless classrooms: restricting phones is not harsh, it’s responsible

By Sophie Soares Bom Jesus The debate around banning smartphones in schools can feel polarising and extremely emotional. Listen to this article From...

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Sophie soares bom jesus

Every child should have a hot meal at school. I know the stigma of going without

Every child should have a hot meal at school. I know the stigma of going without

I grew up on free school meals. Listen to this article I remember our bare cupboards and wondering if my mum and dad would have enough money to put...

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Michelle Mchale

Trump’s Falklands threat lays bare a reckless, rudderless US foreign policy

Trump’s Falklands threat lays bare a reckless, rudderless US foreign policy

A US review of the status of the Falklands Islands would be outrageous, and proof of a directionless administration. Listen to this article After...

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Mackenzie france

Trump’s Falklands threat lays bare NATO crisis as US wields allies’ security as leverage

Trump’s Falklands threat lays bare NATO crisis as US wields allies’ security as leverage

The leaked Pentagon e-mail suggesting that Washington could punish NATO allies for refusing to join Donald Trump’s Iran war should be read as yet...

friday 5

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Andrew Fox

Nicole Kidman is right – we need to talk about death

Nicole Kidman is right – we need to talk about death

Nicole Kidman has spent her career playing some of the most emotionally complex roles in cinema. Listen to this article But the role she's taken...

friday 7

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Sam Grice

As cost of living spikes again, the gloves must come off against Big Oil, writes Carla Denyer

As cost of living spikes again, the gloves must come off against Big Oil, writes Carla Denyer

As inflation spikes again, many of us will be feeling déjà vu. Listen to this article We’ve been in this doom loop before – when Russia invaded...

friday 4

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Carla Denyer Mp

We’re an island nation with a navy on paper but the reality behind the scenes should worry us all

We’re an island nation with a navy on paper but the reality behind the scenes should worry us all

Speaking to Royal Navy officers and industry figures over the past few weeks has been a slightly unsettling experience. Listen to this article Not...

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Ej Ward

I’m exercising now for the life I want later, writes Gabby Logan

I’m exercising now for the life I want later, writes Gabby Logan

Act now, age better is my current life philosophy. Listen to this article I exercise because I love it, it gives me a great feeling when I do it, I...

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Gabby Logan

Poisoning dogs in british laboratories is cruel, but not unusual

Poisoning dogs in british laboratories is cruel, but not unusual

This week, new footage of animal testing captured inside British laboratories emerged, shocking and sickening all who saw it. Listen to this article...

23.04.2026 3

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Dr Julia Baines

When CEOs step up: Why Palantir’s public fight matters for the NHS and the future of health data

When CEOs step up: Why Palantir’s public fight matters for the NHS and the future of health data

What played out on X between Zac Polanski and Palantir’s UK leadership is more than a political spat yesterday; it is a case study in modern...

23.04.2026 10

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Richard Merrin

It's St George's Day but England is more divided than ever

It's St George's Day but England is more divided than ever

Want LBC stories before everyone else? Set us as your Preferred Source on Google It has long been my prediction that St George’s Day will become a...

23.04.2026 10

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William Mata

Universities are still where British entrepreneurship is born

Universities are still where British entrepreneurship is born

By Professor Geraint Rees More than half of young Britons are unable to name a single entrepreneur. Listen to this article The poll that revealed this...

23.04.2026 6

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Professor geraint rees

Big Tobacco is lying - there's no 'personal choice' in smoking addiction

Big Tobacco is lying - there's no 'personal choice' in smoking addiction

The UK is moving towards an entirely new future - one that will phase out the use of tobacco and consign smoking to the history books. Listen to this...

23.04.2026 5

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Dr ian walker

Britain's national security is only as strong as your phone signal

Britain's national security is only as strong as your phone signal

When UK Defence Secretary John Healey raised concerns about Russian activity near Britain’s undersea infrastructure, he underscored a stark reality:...

23.04.2026 4

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Steve knibbs

He was a monster, but I still want to watch the new Michael Jackson film. Am I wrong?

He was a monster, but I still want to watch the new Michael Jackson film. Am I wrong?

Two things can be true at once. Listen to this article Michael Jackson, though never convicted during his lifetime, was almost certainly a serial...

22.04.2026 10

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James Hanson

Is the ‘TACO trade’ still a winning bet in 2026, or are investors about to get burned again?

Is the ‘TACO trade’ still a winning bet in 2026, or are investors about to get burned again?

2025 was the year that a new acronym entered financial markets. TACO, or Trump Always Chickens Out, became the theme of a year rocked by tariff drama....

22.04.2026 5

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Chris Beauchamp

Keir Starmer is worse than a liar - he's a bad one

Keir Starmer is worse than a liar - he's a bad one

Every Prime Minister has a moment that defines them. Listen to this article Keir Starmer’s came when Zarah Sultana was dragged from the Chamber. The...

22.04.2026 10

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Andy Preston

No luck job hunting? You’re not alone - UK vacancies have fallen to a 10-year low

No luck job hunting? You’re not alone - UK vacancies have fallen to a 10-year low

Is our economy prepared for another economic shock? Listen to this article Today’s labour market statistics give us some insight. They show the...

22.04.2026 6

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Max Mosley

Schools going phone-free is progress - leaving parents unsupported is not

Schools going phone-free is progress - leaving parents unsupported is not

Mobile phone use in schools has once again been thrust back onto the political agenda after the Government announced plans to introduce a legal ban on...

22.04.2026 6

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Matt Buttery

Nigel Farage's newfound concerns over X are blatant hypocrisy, writes Natasha Devon

Nigel Farage's newfound concerns over X are blatant hypocrisy, writes Natasha Devon

Something happened when Elon Musk took over Twitter and renamed it X. Listen to this article His supporters would have you believe it was a...

22.04.2026 10

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Natasha Devon Mbe

Why are we all so busy, yet feel like we’ve achieved nothing, inside the rise of meaningless modern work and the burnout it’s quietly fuelling

Why are we all so busy, yet feel like we’ve achieved nothing, inside the rise of meaningless modern work and the burnout it’s quietly fuelling

For a lot of young professionals right now, the working day feels like a bit of a contradiction. Listen to this article Diaries are packed, inboxes...

22.04.2026 10

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Chad Teixeira

MPs are still not ready to axe Starmer, though many feel it is all but inevitable, writes Natasha Clark

MPs are still not ready to axe Starmer, though many feel it is all but inevitable, writes Natasha Clark

After two and a half hours of evidence from Sir Olly Robbins to MPs today, nothing he said was as shocking as the revelation from Sir Keir Starmer...

22.04.2026 10

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Natasha Clark

A Prime Minister in the dark, or in denial? Mandelson vetting row raises serious questions, writes Andrew Marr

A Prime Minister in the dark, or in denial? Mandelson vetting row raises serious questions, writes Andrew Marr

The big picture, after today’s evidence from Sir Olly Robbins, the former boss of the Foreign Office, sacked by Keir Starmer, is becoming clear....

21.04.2026 10

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Andrew Marr

Why does modern work feel so meaningless even when you’re busy all day, and is AI making it worse?

Why does modern work feel so meaningless even when you’re busy all day, and is AI making it worse?

‘Being busy’ does not equate to being productive, and feeling productive, in the pursuit of our goals (both personal and work), is where many...

21.04.2026 9

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Hannah power

UK defence spending is meaningless unless it delivers real fighting capability

UK defence spending is meaningless unless it delivers real fighting capability

Debate on UK defence typically focuses on budgets, but that misses the point. What matters is how the money is spent, and whether it results in...

21.04.2026 8

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Rob harper

After 33 years of punishment over common sense, Britain’s council tax debt trap is finally being forced to change

After 33 years of punishment over common sense, Britain’s council tax debt trap is finally being forced to change

If you had to guess which industry has the most aggressive debt collection practices, what would you say? Listen to this article Maybe you would go...

21.04.2026 7

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Helen Undy

Will the ghost of Alex Salmond crash the SNP's hopes for a majority?

Will the ghost of Alex Salmond crash the SNP's hopes for a majority?

The SNP is on course to win an unprecedented fifth term of government. It may be with a lower vote share - but a win is a win, and the polls are all...

20.04.2026 10

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Gina Davidson

We cannot miss this opportunity: Protecting free expression from legalised bullying

We cannot miss this opportunity: Protecting free expression from legalised bullying

By Nik Williams, Jessica Ní Mhainín, Susan Coughtrie and Charlie Holt What do environmental campaigners, tenants, victims of crime, online reviewers...

20.04.2026 10

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Nik Williams

Putin’s false flag strategy is creeping into Nato, with Latvia at highest risk

Putin’s false flag strategy is creeping into Nato, with Latvia at highest risk

The Russian parliament is set to grant new powers to President Putin to deploy troops abroad “in the event of the arrest, detention or the criminal...

20.04.2026 10

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Thomas Nurcombe

If AI designs our cities, will they all start to look the same?

If AI designs our cities, will they all start to look the same?

One of the most common complaints about new construction projects – from housing to office blocks to leisure facilities – is that "everything...

19.04.2026 10

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Mark macaulay

Labour's tax on international students will hit British undergraduates hardest

Labour's tax on international students will hit British undergraduates hardest

British universities are one of the United Kingdom’s greatest success stories. Listen to this article They are a world-leading export, attracting...

19.04.2026 10

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Ian sollom

Britain spends tens of billions on defence, so why does our military kit arrive late, cost more, and still fail to work when it matters?

Britain spends tens of billions on defence, so why does our military kit arrive late, cost more, and still fail to work when it matters?

Defence procurement isn’t a sexy subject. It’s a dry landscape of contracts, tenders, and technical specifications. Listen to this article No...

19.04.2026 10

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Ej Ward

The Mandelson vetting row shows how power filters out the truth before it hits No 10

The Mandelson vetting row shows how power filters out the truth before it hits No 10

The PM, we're told, is furious. He has said it was "unforgivable" that he was not told that Peter Mandelson failed a security vetting...

18.04.2026 10

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Nik kinley

Boomers need a social media ban for their own good

Boomers need a social media ban for their own good

There are few things more frustrating than having to explain to someone from an older generation that a viral Instagram post is AI-generated, or that...

18.04.2026 8

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Roxanna Wright

Blaming solar won't save us from a summer of blackouts

Blaming solar won't save us from a summer of blackouts

Too much sun could plunge Britain into darkness this summer. Listen to this article The National Energy System Operator (NESO) says we’re facing a...

18.04.2026 10

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Taco engelaar

Why has Rachel Reeves left rural Britain exposed to a predictable energy shock?

Why has Rachel Reeves left rural Britain exposed to a predictable energy shock?

Rural Britain has been warning that removing the limited energy cost protections would one day collide with global instability - and that collision...

18.04.2026 10

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Jonathan mckenna

We can't have 20mph limits if speeding isn't punished with points

We can't have 20mph limits if speeding isn't punished with points

Top Gear might be off air, but Kemi Badenoch is auditioning to fill Jeremy Clarkson’s shoes as a put-upon motorists, raging from a sofa about red...

17.04.2026 10

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William Mata

I represent hundreds of Ofsted inspectors: here’s what they’re saying about the new framework

I represent hundreds of Ofsted inspectors: here’s what they’re saying about the new framework

When Ofsted announced its reforms to the school inspection framework, it did so to improve fairness, provide clarity for parents, and increase the...

17.04.2026 10

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Matt newman

No more meetings and photo ops, Keir Starmer must act now on online safety, writes Ellen Roome

No more meetings and photo ops, Keir Starmer must act now on online safety, writes Ellen Roome

Want LBC stories before everyone else? Set us as your Preferred Source on Google Listen to this article I am writing following your meeting today with...

17.04.2026 10

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Ellen roome

My landlord more than doubled my rent because our housing system is broken

My landlord more than doubled my rent because our housing system is broken

For years, I’ve lived in Hackney, sharing a 6-bedroom house with five other people. Listen to this article We’ve been living together for nearly a...

16.04.2026 8

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Pete

Quick wars are political fantasy with deadly consequences

Quick wars are political fantasy with deadly consequences

The conflict with Iran is over. Or maybe it isn’t. Listen to this article As soon as it began, there was breathless talk of when it would end: days,...

16.04.2026 10

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James Sorene

February's economic growth reflects a world that no longer exists

February's economic growth reflects a world that no longer exists

By Lindsay James, investment strategist at Quilter The UK economy confounded expectations today with economic growth of 0.5% in February and across...

16.04.2026 10

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Lindsay James

Trump has misjudged the psyche of Iran

Trump has misjudged the psyche of Iran

The cease-fire in the Middle East began to unravel the moment it was announced. Listen to this article Described as a pause, it increasingly looks...

16.04.2026 10

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Guy Hands

Why does Keir Starmer's obsession with international law stop at the Strait of Hormuz?

Why does Keir Starmer's obsession with international law stop at the Strait of Hormuz?

Last month, the United Nations Security Council adopted Resolution 2817 condemning Iran for attacking its neighbours, for the deliberate targeting of...

16.04.2026 10

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Jeff blackett

We need a national mission to make sure Britain's children are school-ready, writes Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson

We need a national mission to make sure Britain's children are school-ready, writes Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson

By Bridget Phillipson Too many children are starting school without the basics - we need to act earlier. Listen to this article As I go up and down...

16.04.2026 10

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Bridget Phillipson

Labour has let down parents across the country, writes Laura Trott

Sixteen bereaved parents sat in Parliament tonight and watched Labour MPs once again vote against our plan for a social media ban for under 16s and...

16.04.2026 10

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Laura Trott