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 Andy Haldane says we all need to take more risk. The former Bank of England chief economist, semi-endorses Rachel Reeves's "Securonomics", but says government, individuals and businesses need to be bolder if we're to grow faster. NIESR are also looking to the future. Deputy Director Stephen Millard tells us the government cannot afford autumn tax cuts. But, he says, with more borrowing for investment, Britain can do better. Hosted by Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts. 
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The UK's Supreme Court has just ruled on a case involving £37 million worth of silver salvaged from a shipwreck in the Indian Ocean. Argentum Exploration, which found the trove, had staked a legal claim to it, but the South African government successfully argued it was rightfully theirs, and shouldn't be subject to a court ruling in the UK. Bloomberg editor Olivia Solon briefs us on the decision. Plus, we get analysis from public international law expert Robert Volterra of law firm Volterra Fietta, and ask whether politicians now need to respond. Hosted by Stephen Carroll and Yuan Potts.  
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Data this week is likely to show the economy improving. But Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves says the Conservatives are 'gaslighting' Britain. Our Senior Economy Reporter Philip Aldrick was at her speech. We ask him if the numbers back up the shadow chancellor's claims, and whether an improved economy could save the Tories? Hosted by Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts.
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Early results from England's elections paint a gloomy picture for the Tories. We dissect the numbers and hear from polling guru John Curtice of Strathclyde University and government minister Andrew Griffith. Plus, UK government reporters Ailbhe Rea and Joe Mayes on what it all means for the upcoming general election and Rishi Sunak's job security. Hosted by Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts. 
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As voters in England and Wales prepare to head to the polls tomorrow, we zoom in on the London mayoral race. We hear from the Conservative, Liberal Democrat and Green parties on their plans for the city, while Bloomberg's senior UK government reporter Alex Wickham brings us the details on Labour's campaign. Hosted by Caroline Hepker and Stephen Carroll.  
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After Humza Yousaf declared his intention to step down, Ipsos Scotland's Managing Director Emily Gray discusses the frictions within the SNP, the party's polling and leadership options, and if the trouble at Bute House changes election campaigns run in Westminster. With Bloomberg anchors Caroline Hepker and Lizzy Burden.  
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