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Trump - Putin deal: Russia to release diesel into global market

President Donald Trump says he has reached a deal with Vladimir Putin to "immediately release" Russian diesel into the global market. The agreement is designed to lower fuel prices in the US - Ukraine's President Zelensky described the US actions as a "gift to Putin". Also on the programme: New…

9 Oct 6PM 40 min

Polls close in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election

Polls have closed in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election to choose a new MP after former Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced he was standing down from Parliament last month. Labour is hoping to fight off a challenge from the Green Party leader, Zack Polanski, who has come under renewed…

8 Oct 5PM 39 min

Conservatives to scrap inheritance tax on family homes

Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has pledged to scrap inheritance tax on family homes. But rival parties have criticised the proposal saying it would prioritise support for the wealthiest people in the country. We speak to a leading economist and a member of the shadow cabinet. Also on the programme;…

7 Oct 6PM 38 min

Tear gas fired but most pupil protests peaceful in France

Hundreds of thousands of people have taken to the streets across France, as a wave of protests by high-school pupils spread to their parents, university students and unions. There was less violence than in previous days, though some protesters clashed with police, who responded with tear gas. We hear from…

6 Oct 6PM 39 min

Author and former politician Jeffrey Archer dies aged 86

Archer's publisher HarperCollins said the author died "suddenly and peacefully at home" on Monday between writing sessions. His fellow former Conservative MP and friend, Gyles Brandreth tells us he’ll be remembered as “a great storyteller”. Also in the programme: As President Trump says the US moved its bombers out of…

5 Oct 5PM 40 min

Widdecombe suspect charged with planning terror act against Farage

The man accused of murdering Ann Widdecombe has also been charged with preparing acts of terror including against Reform UK leader Nigel Farage. Counter terror police said Joshua Kerry, 28, was charged on Friday with one count of preparation of terrorist acts. Also in the programme: An MP from the…

2 Oct 6PM 38 min

Netanyahu says Flydubai attacker had 'Islamist radical indoctrination'

The plane plunged more than 17,000ft two hours into its journey on Wednesday, before passengers and crew overpowered the attacker and retook control to land safely. We hear from one of the passengers onboard during the attack and explore how pilots flying into Israeli airspace are vetted. Also on the…

1 Oct 6PM 40 min

Dame Esther Rantzen dies at 86 after lifetime of campaigning

Dame Esther Rantzen, who presented BBC show That's Life! for 21 years and launched the charity Childline, has died at the age of 86. Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the veteran broadcaster and campaigner had "changed countless lives". We speak to colleagues from her professional career and her career in…

30 Sep 6PM 37 min

The PM vows to end existing triple lock on pensions in 2030

Andy Burnham said he was levelling with the nation, as he set out his vision for the future in a conference speech packed with policy proposals - and emotion. We assess the prime minister's pitch in Liverpool, and his plan to unpick the pensions triple lock. Also in the programme:…

29 Sep 6PM 38 min

Labour says reducing welfare spending is a "moral duty"

Andy Burnham is giving his first Labour Party Conference speech as PM tomorrow - he's expected to give more details about his signature plan for free social care for the elderly and vulnerable. There are reports that he will propose a review to the pension triple lock. We speak to…

28 Sep 6PM 38 min