Who makes up 'Coalition of the Willing' and will it ever see the light of day?
Summary
The conversation covers the European Council's involvement in frozen funds, the debate on EuroClear and Russian funds, the impact of the Ukraine war on Russia, and US-led efforts to invest in Ukraine. Legal concerns and implications for Belgium, as well as Belgium's discomfort with the situation, are also discussed.
Takeaways
- European Council and EU funds frozen in Belgium
- Debate on EuroClear and Russian funds
- Legal concerns and implications for Belgium
- Belgium's discomfort with the situation
- Impact of the Ukraine war on Russia
- US-led efforts to invest in Ukraine
Chapters
- 00:00 US-Led Efforts to Invest in Ukraine
Summary
The conversation discusses the ongoing resident doctors strike, the government's response, the influence of unions and political affiliation, and the impact of pay offers and austerity on the healthcare system.
Takeaways
- Resident doctors strike impacts NHS
- Union influence on healthcare policies
Chapters
- 00:00 Resident Doctors Strike
- 06:14 Union Influence and Political Affiliation
Summary
The conversation explores Christmas traditions and food customs around the world, highlighting the diversity of celebrations and culinary practices. From roast turkey in the US to Kentucky Fried Chicken in Japan, the discussion covers a wide range of festive traditions and meals.
Takeaways
- Diverse global Christmas traditions
- Variety of traditional Christmas foods
Chapters
- 00:00 Christmas Traditions Around the World
- 05:57 Scandinavian Christmas Customs
- 11:59 Christmas Celebrations in Sweden and Norway
Have we lost our pride in sartorial elegance?
Does it signal a decline in standards?
Should we be shopping in loungewear (comfies)?
The Aussies are pulling the nippers off the socials - are they leading the way, or heading off down a dead end?
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What’s stressing our young people and why?
Never mind the OBR, the CPI, or its Sticky Toffee Pudding forerunner, the time has arrived for the Christmas Tree Index
As Trump's negotiating team arrive, and are shown round Moscow, while waiting for Putin, we explore the blowback of their meeting.
Continuing our look at Rachel's early Christmas presents
Be sure to search out Part I
It's finally come to pass. The Budget we've all been waiting on with baited breath.
Was it as bad as all that?
The winners and the losers.....
This week, Machiavellian voices emanating from Downing Street, suggested Wes Streeting was on manoeuvres.
Who were the Faithfuls, and who were the Traitors in this skulduggery?
Will he, won't he - the ongoing saga of POTUS and Auntie
A humorous and insightful discussion on the recent 'Poo Gate' controversy, where a woman was fined for not carrying a poo bag while walking her dog. The conversation explores the implications of such fines, the role of local councils, and the broader context of unusual fines in Britain.
Weeks from the Angela Rayner catastrophe, another senior Cabinet member comes a cropper on property - will she or won't she be in post come Crimble?
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