The Briefing Room Episodes Available now
Russia: State of the Nation
How tight is Putin's grip on power in Russia?
The synthetic opioids claiming lives in the UK
Deaths from synthetic opioids in the UK are low but it's feared the problem could escalate
The crisis in dentistry: why is it happening and what should we do about it?
Dental decay - the struggle to find an NHS dentist.
What’s the point of Ofsted?
The pros and cons of school inspections.
Is the UK prepared for more floods?
More than six million homes are at risk - are we doing enough?
Why is local government in such trouble?
Bankruptcy, debt, cuts to services - why some councils are struggling
Israel-Gaza: Is it turning into a regional conflict?
From Houthi rebels in the Red Sea to attacks on the Lebanon-Israel border.
Brexit: Could we rejoin the EU even if we wanted to?
Recent polling shows an appetite to rejoin the EU, but is this really a realistic option?
Aliens: Are we closer to finding intelligent life beyond Earth?
A US whistleblower’s shocking claims about UFOs have sparked a new debate on aliens
What’s behind the record homelessness figures?
Recent homelessness figures show an increasing number of people in temporary accommodation
