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HS2: On Track?
How is HS2 progressing and are spiralling costs threatening its completion?

What next for President Biden’s foreign policy?
How will events in Afghanistan shape the future of US foreign policy?

Who's supporting the Taliban?
As the Taliban capture more territory in Afghanistan, who supports them and why?

Taiwan and the Threat to Peace
Could tensions over Taiwan and who it belongs to lead to war?

Where Are All the Workers?
As the economy opens up again, is the UK short of workers?

COP26: Floods, Fire, and the Future
Can COP26 help tackle climate change and save us from droughts, wildfires and floods?

Stepping into the Unknown
As Covid restrictions lift in England but new infections rise, what are the risks?

Who Do We Think We Are?
David Aaronovitch explores the new political demography of Britain and asks who are we?

How Unsettled is EU Status?
As the UK's deadline for applications passes, David Aaronovitch explores EU settled status

The Ransomware Threat
What is ransomware and why is it a growing threat?