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Britain's demographic timebomb

Should you, or shouldn't you?That dilemma when you see someone in the street and you're not that close....to say hello or not...And why do others blank you?

While Hannah Spencer thinks drink might be a problem at Westminster we take a wider look at hospitality in general at the Mother of all Parliaments.

As Donald Trump's Special Envoy suggests to FIFA President Gianni Infantino - the man who awarded the President the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize - Iran should be denied their spot at the World Cup in favour of Italy, can sport and politics ever mix?

It was President Truman who coined the phrase 'the buck stops here', but given the intricacies of the Mandelson case, should Sir Keir Starmer take the flak, and why?

As we fall deeper into the digital/AI age , have we still got the art of conversation?

Recent reports have called into question the President's mental faculties. Is the use of the 25th Amendment on the cards?|

Are the utility companies about to make washing your smalls, or roasting your bird, free?

With the eyes of the world on Iran, are there signs Russia's negotiating stance is changing?

Kemi and her scrubbers, Nigel and his pump attendants, Honest Bob apprehending tube fare dodgers....are there too many stunts in British Politics?

As Donald trump tries to extricate the US from the quagmire in the Straits of Hormuz, it's becoming increasingly difficult to determine who holds the cards.

After a mob of teenagers go on the rampage in Clapham, what can be done to halt an epidemic of shoplifting?

As the new boss of M&S bemoans the lack of commitment in the boardrooms of Britain, we debate whether you should be married to your career?

What's happened in the last seven days, and where are we now?

Why has the current US Administration been surprised by events in the Gulf?We explore events that have caught them off-guard.

What did about we learn about Iran, from last night's Presidential Address?Where do we go from here?

Should we be licensing new energy fields in the North Sea?What are the pros and cons?

As Artemis heads to the Moon, we take a look back to the halcyon sunny days of 1969

As President Trump suggests they're close to an agreement, and Iran says they're not even talking. Who's telling the truth and where are things heading?

As the effects of the Iran War trickle affect the UK - what should the UK Government do, if anything, to alleviate the cists

With Trump bad mouthing his allies and speaking of NATO in the third party, what does the future hold for the alliance?

How's the Iran War playing on the domestic front?What are the lessons the UK can learn about our own defence?

Is it 'Mission Accomplished' in Iran?What options does Trump have in the coming days/weeks?

Are you getting enough shut eye?A huge study suggests the ideal amount and the consequences of not getting enough....or too much

European leaders are questioning the legality of the joint US/Israeli operation in Iran.What is International Law in this instance, and are their concerns warranted?

What are the US and Israel looking to achieve from what's being called a military operation?What's likely to be the outcome

The state of dentistry and provision in the UK

Are the Government listening/U-Turning on Student Loan charges? Examining the pros and cons of the current system and what might conceivably work better

An explosion of the number of people in the UK, employed in HR, has raised some eyebrows

Should arrests mean the press, media and MP's - some employing Parliamentary Privilege - are able to engage in character assassination?

What's the orange one been up to this week....

With new figures released, it would appear specifically for young people, that the scourge of unemployment is back.Why, and what can be done?

Can Britain go on chopping and changing Prime Ministers every 18 months, or in some cases every month. How long before investors turn their back and we become a laughing stock?

A new exhibition in Paris is highlighting those inventions that didn't quite make the mark. Where do our valiant British Band stand in this pantheon of creativity

Is Hampshire Country Council's action to stop a father and his 15-year-old son working together in the former's food van, Big Brother in action, or Child Protection?

Why, what, where, when, how........the drama unfolds

Venting frustrations about dealing with Sky and other businesses.....what's happened to customer service in this country?

As retail and hospitality face crises, what's to become of the British High Street?

A raft of measures protecting leaseholders in the UK

The latest technology will speed you through Departures....

Teachers are complaining that young children are unable to 'use' books, with some are not toilet trained when starting school.What can, or should, be done?

As Trump unveils the the Board of Peace - who are the inaugural members, and what qualifications do they have to sit on such an august body?

Mark Carney's speech in Davos is being seen as ground-breaking. What does it mean for a New World Order?

As European nations step up to the challenge, Britain becomes the tip of the spear - what does it all mean?

What RFK Junior had to say about the President's health and unconventional diet

Why has Kemi Badenoch sacked Robert Jenrick and taken away is Conservative membership card.What does it mean for all concerned?

There's no Jonny Depp, but there do seem to have been quite a few pirates lurking in the Caribbean over the last week.Old Blackbeard himself Sir Ke-arghhhhhh Starmer seems to have joined the adventures.Wat's going on.....

Why is Trump fixated on owning Greenland?Strategic importanceMineral wealth or Imperial legacy?

Who makes up 'Coalition of the Willing' and will it ever see the light of day?

SummaryThe conversation covers the European Council's involvement in frozen funds, the debate on EuroClear and Russian funds, the impact of the Ukraine war on Russia, and US-led efforts to invest in Ukraine. Legal concerns and implications for Belgium, as well as Belgium's discomfort with the situation, are also discussed.Takeaways- European Council and EU funds frozen in Belgium- Debate on EuroClear and Russian funds- Legal concerns and implications for Belgium- Belgium's discomfort with the situation- Impact of the Ukraine war on Russia- US-led efforts to invest in UkraineChapters- 00:00 US-Led Efforts to Invest in Ukraine