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What "systematic failures" led to the Southport attack?

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The "Systemic Failures" Before The Southport Attack
Inquiry finds Southport killer's family and authorities could have prevented attack.
13 Apr 2026,37 mins
US-Iran Talks Fail - What Happens Next?
And what stopped an agreement?
12 Apr 2026,25 mins
US-Iran Peace Talks + Artemis II Returns
It’s a historic day.
11 Apr 2026,33 mins
Electioncast: What’s Happening In Wales?
Everything you need to know about the Senedd elections.
10 Apr 2026,35 mins
The Defence Secretary Interview: The Covert Russian Submarine Operation
British warship and aircraft deployed to deter Russian submarine action.
09 Apr 2026,28 mins
US-Iran Ceasefire Agreed (For Now)
US & Iran agree a ceasefire but how long will it last?
08 Apr 2026,30 mins
Trump Threatens ‘Whole Civilisation Will Die Tonight’
Trump warns "a whole civilisation will die tonight" unless Iran reaches a deal.
07 Apr 2026,36 mins
The ‘Not Fit For Purpose’ Department - Part 3
Covering the Home Office.
04 Apr 2026,41 mins
The ‘Not Fit For Purpose’ Department - Part 2
Leading the Home Office.
04 Apr 2026,31 mins
The ‘Not Fit For Purpose’ Department - Part 1
Inside the Home Office.
04 Apr 2026,57 mins
Electioncast: Here We Go Again!
Everything you need to know about the elections.
43 mins
NASA Returns To The Moon (And Beyond)
Nasa launch first crewed mission around the moon in 50 years.
02 Apr 2026,29 mins
Will Trump Really Leave Nato?
Trump considers leaving Nato, as Starmer says he won't change his position on Iran.
32 mins
Can The King Bring Trump Back On Side?
King state visit to US to go ahead, despite more Trump criticism of UK.
31 Mar 2026,37 mins
Scott Mills Sacked By BBC
Scott Mills has been sacked by the BBC following allegations about his personal conduct.
30 Mar 2026,37 mins
How Should the UK Respond to the Global Energy Crisis?
A political dividing line emerges over the response to rising gas prices.
29 Mar 2026,25 mins
Why Josh Simons Resigned From Government
The former minister says he’d been ‘naive’ and is ‘sorry’ over journalist investigation.
28 Mar 2026,49 mins
The Week: Is There A Path To Peace?
The US and Iran make proposals for peace, but can they actually start talking?
27 Mar 2026,34 mins
The Social Media Addiction Trial
Campaigners win landmark legal battle against social media giants.
26 Mar 2026,33 mins
The US-Iran Briefing Wars
Are the US and Iran peace talks going anywhere?
25 Mar 2026,29 mins
Are US-Iran Talks Actually Happening?
What do we know about negotiations to de-escalate the Iran war?
24 Mar 2026,48 mins
Has Trump Backed Down On Iran Threat?
President Trump says he has postponed strikes on Iranian power plants.
23 Mar 2026,34 mins
Is Iran Capable of Hitting the UK?
Israel claims Iranian missiles ‘can reach London, Paris or Berlin’.
22 Mar 2026,28 mins
Iran Fires Missiles at UK-US Diego Garcia Base
And former foreign secretary David Miliband on the humanitarian cost of the war.
21 Mar 2026,35 mins
The Week: The War In Iran Escalates
Has President Trump lost control of the war in Iran?
20 Mar 2026,31 mins
Are US and Israel Aligned On Iran War?
Energy prices soar after missile exchanges between Israel and Iran.
19 Mar 2026,35 mins
(Another) Labour Leadership Challenge?
Angela Rayner sparks leadership speculation claiming Labour is “running out of time”.
18 Mar 2026,32 mins
Starmer Turns His Attention To Ukraine (Or Tries To)
Zelenksy comes to parliament, as Trump hits out at Starmer (again).
17 Mar 2026,36 mins
Can Starmer Keep Saying No To Trump?
Trump "not happy" with the UK as Starmer says it won't be drawn into wider Iran war.
16 Mar 2026,41 mins
Will Starmer Help Trump In The War?
Trump wants help to secure the Strait of Hormuz but will the UK join him?
15 Mar 2026,30 mins