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Deterrence is failing, Britain must overhaul defence at speed to face a harsher world

Deterrence is failing, Britain must overhaul defence at speed to face a harsher world

The first duty of our Government must be to protect its citizens. Listen to this article At Davos 2026, Mark Carney observed the “Old World Order -...

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Juliet reingold

For too long, the system worked against working people who rent. That changes now, writes Steve Reed MP

For too long, the system worked against working people who rent. That changes now, writes Steve Reed MP

Today, millions of renters are waking up to the biggest shake up of their rights in a generation. Listen to this article The Renters' Rights Act...

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Steve Reed Mp

As antisemitism rises, progressives must meet the moment

As antisemitism rises, progressives must meet the moment

When I saw the news of the stabbing attack in Golders Green, a feeling of despair weighed heavily on my bones. Listen to this article This is the...

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Em Hilton

I'm a teenager - a social media ban will do nothing to stop me from getting online

I'm a teenager - a social media ban will do nothing to stop me from getting online

If under-16-year-olds can bypass the online safety act, what’s the point in banning them from social media? Listen to this article According to the...

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Toby kowal

The Renters’ Rights Act is modern Britain’s most overdue reform. That landlords are panicking tells you everything, writes Dean Dunham

The Renters’ Rights Act is modern Britain’s most overdue reform. That landlords are panicking tells you everything, writes Dean Dunham

On Friday morning, the rules of one of the most dysfunctional markets in modern Britain change forever. Listen to this article From 1 May 2026, the...

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Dean dunham kc

British cider is a rare national success story. We should treat it as such

British cider is a rare national success story. We should treat it as such

Cider is one of Britain's proudest and most historic industries. Listen to this article No nation on earth has the history, scale and skill that...

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Barny butterfield

After successive Governments failed to confront Islamist extremism, when will Jews be safe in Britain?

After successive Governments failed to confront Islamist extremism, when will Jews be safe in Britain?

Today, British Jews have suffered yet another attack on our community, this time on the streets of Golders Green, targeting two visibly Jewish men...

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Keith Black

Where are the marches or placards of solidarity with Britain’s Jews?

Where are the marches or placards of solidarity with Britain’s Jews?

“Where are the marches or placards of solidarity with Britain’s Jews?”. Listen to this article It is something that I hear from Jewish friends...

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Fiyaz Mughal

If UK aid is about value for money, start with water

If UK aid is about value for money, start with water

This week, rare cross‑party consensus was reached in Westminster - and it was one seeped in disappointment for Britain’s new aid strategy. Listen...

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Tim Wainwright

The fight against big tobacco is far from over

The fight against big tobacco is far from over

Today, the landmark Tobacco and Vapes Bill has finally become law after securing Royal Assent from the King. Listen to this article First introduced...

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Sarah Sleet

King Charles' trip to Washington hit every mark, writes Shelagh Fogarty

King Charles' trip to Washington hit every mark, writes Shelagh Fogarty

Well, he played a blinder. Listen to this article King Charles’ speech to the US Congress hit every mark. Warm, funny, factual, fraternal, sometimes...

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Shelagh Fogarty

The King’s speech showed his power to unify - but may be uncomfortable listening for MAGA Republicans

The King’s speech showed his power to unify - but may be uncomfortable listening for MAGA Republicans

Want LBC stories before everyone else? Set us as your Preferred Source on Google When the King arrived in Congress to huge applause, you could feel...

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Joseph Draper

I joined OnlyFans to fight the climate crisis

I joined OnlyFans to fight the climate crisis

I’ll start by saying I don’t believe my boobs will make policymakers treat climate action with the urgency it requires. Listen to this article But...

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Jessica riches

The King has struck exactly the right tone in America - warm, confident and surprisingly natural

The King has struck exactly the right tone in America - warm, confident and surprisingly natural

There’s been something genuinely fascinating about the way His Majesty has handled this visit to the United States. Listen to this article It...

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Lydia Alty

I'd rather walk home than get the Northern Line (and let's face it, at the moment it would be quicker)

I'd rather walk home than get the Northern Line (and let's face it, at the moment it would be quicker)

Commuting on the London Underground has always required a certain level of resignation... Listen to this article This week, the Northern line has...

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Ej Ward

The Renters Rights Act could make renting in the UK even worse - here’s why

The Renters Rights Act could make renting in the UK even worse - here’s why

For the 11 million people in England who rent privately, the upcoming Renter’s Rights Act may well currently be viewed as a breath of fresh air....

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Ryan etchells

The assisted dying debate is missing one thing: Protection for loved ones

The assisted dying debate is missing one thing: Protection for loved ones

The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill may have failed for now, but the narrow scope of the Bill meant that it did not address some of the wider...

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Sandra Paul

Cost-of-living crisis is crushing ambition and choking opportunity in Britain

Cost-of-living crisis is crushing ambition and choking opportunity in Britain

In recent years, inflation has been considerably higher in the UK than in comparable countries like France, Germany and the US. Why? Listen to this...

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Florian biermann

BP’s record profits come at a human cost

BP’s record profits come at a human cost

BP's latest profits clearly demonstrate that the volatility triggered by conflict in the Middle East has been exceptionally good for the energy...

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Simon Francis

Keir Starmer once said aid makes us safer - he would do well to remember that

Keir Starmer once said aid makes us safer - he would do well to remember that

Keir Starmer previously acknowledged that aid 'helps build a more stable world and keeps us safer in the UK'. Listen to this article...

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Sarah Champion

Protected on paper, priced out in reality: the unintended cost of renters’ reform

Protected on paper, priced out in reality: the unintended cost of renters’ reform

The Renters’ Rights Act was introduced to protect tenants - abolishing the ‘no-fault’ evictions, limiting rent increases and replacing...

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Nathan Khider

Why are so many Brits are counting down to payday?

Why are so many Brits are counting down to payday?

Most of us can point to the obvious drains on our income; rent, bills, and the increasingly expensive weekly shop. Listen to this article What is...

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Todd latham

A warning shot for the West: what Saturday’s attack means for the King’s high-stakes US visit

A warning shot for the West: what Saturday’s attack means for the King’s high-stakes US visit

The shooter incident on Saturday evening, which took place at the White House Correspondent's Association Dinner at the Hilton hotel in...

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Aran Dharmeratnam

Africa’s lions are being pushed to the brink, now is the moment to act and make every donation count, writes Brian Blessed

Africa’s lions are being pushed to the brink, now is the moment to act and make every donation count, writes Brian Blessed

I have always believed that when something matters, you raise your voice. Not in anger, but with passion. In defence of what is precious,...

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Brian blessed obe

Keir Starmer is failing children with empty promises on social media reform, writes Laura Trott

Keir Starmer is failing children with empty promises on social media reform, writes Laura Trott

In recent weeks, it has become increasingly clear that we can’t trust a word that Keir Starmer says. Listen to this article He is now trying to...

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Laura Trott

Are we sleepwalking into a cashless society that no one asked for?

Are we sleepwalking into a cashless society that no one asked for?

By Dr Wolfram Seidemann More UK high street shops are turning cashless. Listen to this article One in seven respondents to a recent LINK (the UK’s...

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Dr wolfram seidemann

The 'starfish' IRGC: Iran’s power network can’t be killed with one strike

The 'starfish' IRGC: Iran’s power network can’t be killed with one strike

By Jonathan W. Hackett The IRGC’s interests in preserving the regime in Iran have deeper roots than mere ideology. Listen to this article Since...

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Jonathan w. hackett

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....

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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:...

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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...

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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....

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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...

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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 8

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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...

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Matt Buttery