Wealthy female celebrities are complaining about being paid millions of pounds less than their male colleagues. Why should we care? And is sexism really to blame for this gender pay gap or could it have more to do with the box office? VIDEO SCRIPT: Female celebrities demanding equal pay. Actresses, sports stars and BBC presentersContinue reading “Celebrity Pay Gap”
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Brexit: No Deal
The EU says there’s “no decisive progress” on Brexit negotiations. What they mean is: we haven’t caved in to all their demands. When will the British government realise no deal is possible? Time to plan a hard exit. VIDEO SCRIPT: Britain’s exit from the European Union. The government’s making us look weak and indecisive. TimeContinue reading “Brexit: No Deal”
Afghanistan
After sixteen years of war and 3,200 dead NATO soldiers, President Trump escalates the war in Afghanistan. In the quest for victory, are America and its allies merely stoking the fires of terrorism at home? VIDEO SCRIPT: The Afghan war continues. After sixteen of fighting, Trump promises yet more troops. When will it end? Hi.Continue reading “Afghanistan”
New Korean War?
Could the war of words between Kim Jong-un and Donald Trump escalate into a new Korean War, with both sides armed with nuclear missiles? VIDEO SCRIPT: Fire and fury… like this Earth has never seen. Are Trump and Kim edging closer to this? Hi. I’m Leon Hawthorne. In Kim Jong-un, Donald Trump has found aContinue reading “New Korean War?”
Unions: Disrupted
This summer, unions have been getting militant, threatening more strikes on the railways and demanding big pay rises for public sector workers. But is it the union movement itself that is facing disruption? Can unions survive when membership is dropping like a stone and young people are refusing to join? VIDEO SCRIPT: Bank of EnglandContinue reading “Unions: Disrupted”
Hate Crimes
A black man, a gay man and a Jew walk into a bar… if the three of them get punched in the face, why does the law treat these crimes differently to a situation where the victim is an average white man? Why do we need “hate crimes” instead of one law for all ofContinue reading “Hate Crimes”
Men versus Women
Men and women’s brains are wired differently. When men and women argue about ideas, they might as well be speaking a different language. A popular personality test shows how character traits are clustered according to gender. VIDEO SCRIPT: Do men and women think differently? Is one rational and the other emotional? Or is it sexistContinue reading “Men versus Women”
Public Sector Pay
Millions of public sector workers are demanding a pay rise, but the Chancellor is worried about the impact on public spending. Is there a free market solution to reform the public sector and scrap national pay bargaining? VIDEO SCRIPT: Public sector wages. Time to lift the pay cap? Or is it time to reform theContinue reading “Public Sector Pay”
Nuts on a Plane
Airlines are banning nuts on flights purportedly to help people with nut allergies. But there’s no credible scientific evidence allergic reactions can be triggered by flying nut particles, passive skin contact or the smell of nuts. So, why are they dong it? VIDEO SCRIPT: Airlines can drive you crazy. But they won’t make you nuts.Continue reading “Nuts on a Plane”
Cosmetic Surgery
Why are women twelve times more likely than men to have cosmetic surgery? British women spend £3 billion a year on all cosmetic procedures, with breast enlargement the most common operation. VIDEO SCRIPT: Do you want to look like this? Or maybe like this? Then why not try some of this? Hi. I’m Leon Hawthorne.Continue reading “Cosmetic Surgery”
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