NewsBBC InDepthSign up to get the InDepth newsletterEmma Barnett and John Simpson bring you the most thought-provoking deep reads and analysis, every SaturdayJeremy Bowen: Trump is waging war based on instinct and it isn't workingOne month into the conflict in Iran, Trump's gut-instinct approach is not proving effective, writes the BBC's international editor.2 days agoBBC InDepthHow Russia's threat has seen Germany become Europe's most important armyGermany once terrorised Europe, but now Europe is welcoming a resurgent German military.4 days agoBBC InDepthAs Starmer faces war overseas, his party can't find peace at homeBritish politicians tend to stick together during dangerous moments abroad. In 2026? Not so much.21 Mar 2026BBC InDepthSir John Curtice: Why Labour's Brexit focus has shifted from Leavers to RemainersWill the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters? 20 Mar 2026BBC InDepthPrepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we flyThe Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.5 days agoBBC InDepthNHS dentistry is rotting. Will the plan to fix it work?As patients struggle to find NHS dentists, Labour has a plan but not everybody is convinced it will work6 days agoBBC InDepthHeat pumps work for me - but they're not yet a money saverThe government wants Britons to embrace heat pumps. But will they ever make financial sense for the average user?8 days agoBBC InDepthHiggs boson breakthrough was UK triumph, but British physics faces 'catastrophic' cutsBritain is preparing to cancel its contribution to one of the Large Hadron Collider's next major upgrades.How US groups are driving a new generation of anti-abortion activism in the UKThe killing of Charlie Kirk galvanised a transatlantic campaign against abortion. But will it succeed in shifting Britain's pro-choice consensus?We expect government help in a crisis. Will Reeves intervene on energy bills this time?After Covid furlough and Truss’s bailout, can the UK expect another government crisis rescue, asks Laura Kuenssberg.Mission accomplished? The 2003 boast that haunts today's Iran conflictThe echoes between the conflicts are certainly there but there are also profound differences.The Aldi-style disruptors who could be about to shake up the vets marketAs pet owners complain of rising prices, independent practices want to take on the big chains.Best of SoundsFile on 4 InvestigatesIs the UK's heart and lung transplant service still world beating?The Law ShowWe look at the biggest changes to asylum since the Second World War.AmericastAnd why have ICE agents been deployed to US airports?Fame Under FirePulled Off Air: The Bachelorette crisisBest of iPlayerPanoramaAn investigation into the impact of the continuing cost-of-living crisis on everyday life.Inside the Rage MachineThe inside story of how social media algorithms sow division with real-world consequences.Clash of the Superpowers: America vs ChinaTaiwan becomes a dangerous flashpoint as the battle for supremacy ramps up.Global EyeKaty Watson examines the impact of Australia's social media ban for under 16s.
