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Queer pop duo NIMMO on representation in the music industry
Androgyny in the pop music world isn't exactly a crowded space - apart from a few notable exceptions like Annie Lennox and Grace Jones.  


Nadhim Zahawi: Poll finds only 12% believe chancellor working remotely is ‘appropriate’
We spoke to Chancellor of the Exchequer Nadhim Zahawi about the cost of living and whether it is “appropriate” to be working remotely during the crisis.


UK economy shrinks by 0.1% in ‘prelude to recession’
The UK economy shrank by 0.1% in the three months to June, according to official figures - in what's already being called a "prelude to recession". 


‘Don’t take barbecues into open spaces’, warns fire expert
We spoke to Group Managing Officer David Diggins from Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service - and asked him what the fire service had been dealing with in the last few days.


Europe battles record temperatures in ‘worst drought for 500 years’
Europe is battling record temperatures - and experts have warned it could be in the midst of its worst drought for 500 years - with no sign of significant rainfall to come.


Drought declared across eight areas of England
An official drought has been declared across eight areas of England - amid the driest summer for 50 years.


Reignited rivalry in the boxing ring: Eubank v Benn
Thirty years ago, their loathing of each other was legendary.


Victims of burglary and theft “aren’t getting the justice they deserve”, report finds
A new report examining policing in England and Wales shows that most victims of burglary, robbery and theft "aren't getting the justice they deserve".


The UK government doesn’t care about the energy crisis, says Ecotricity founder
We’re joined by Dale Vince, founder of green energy provider Ecotricity.


UK energy bills ‘to top £5,000 in April’
British households face average energy bills surging above £5,000 next year, according to the latest forecast by the energy consultancy Auxilione.


GCHQ to investigate ransomware attack on NHS 111 supplier
Data security experts from GCHQ have been called in to investigate a ransomware attack on a software supplier which provides services for the NHS 111 advice line and patient records.


‘We are facing winter pressures in summer’ says Doctors Association
We’re joined by Dolin Bhagawati, a neurosurgeon and vice-chairman of the Doctors Association.


Ambulance waiting times ‘disgrace’, says man whose mum died waiting for ambulance
The latest NHS  emergency waiting time  figures for England are among the worst on record. 


Every sector of agriculture hit hard by very dry weather, says NFU
We speak to Tom Bradshaw, a grain farmer in Essex ,and Deputy President of the National Farmers' Union - and begin by asking him how serious the current situation is.


Europe drought could potentially ‘be worst in 500 years’
We’re joined by our weather presenter Liam Dutton, to give us a sense of just how dry it's been across Europe.



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