Housing: Changes in the private rented sector
How is the increasing size of the private rented sector affecting UK Government policy? How are private landlords and letting agents regulated? How se...
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This podcast series offers an impartial take on issues in Westminster and where you live. Each week we’ll tackle a new topic in 20 minutes, helping you stay up to date.
Devolution in Northern Ireland: Union and autonomy
How is devolution supposed to operate in Northern Ireland? How is Northern Ireland being governed in the absence of a fully-functioning Assembly or Ex...
Defence equipment: Buying and budgeting
How much does the Ministry of Defence budget for equipment for the armed forces? Why has the budget been deemed 'unaffordable'? How does the MoD plan ...
UK public finances: Borrowing and debt
What is the difference between Government borrowing and debt? What's the current state of public finances? Does it matter that debt is currently at 85...
Utility prices: How are they calculated?
How are water, energy and broadband prices calculated? How do these different utilities operate? How are they regulated? And what does this mean for e...
Universal Credit: Rolling out a new benefits system
How far has the roll out of Universal Credit come? What's the difference between 'managed' and 'natural' migration? Are there likely to be further del...