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Popular Forces Militia seek to keep order at Gaza Aid Posts, but who is their leader?

Yasser Abu Shabab, leader of the militia popular forces, is an enemy of Hamas and an unlikely ally to Israeli authorities. Isaac Rasmussen has been investigating this story. Presenter: Victoria…

Family, Fraud & Ferrero Rocher: Survival guide for British Pakistanis visiting the Homeland

Congratulations. You made it. The prodigal child has returned, luggages full of duty-free gifts and misplaced optimism. But here’s the truth: the biggest con won’t come from the British Airways…

Shops Open, Wallets Shut: Sutton High Street in Decline post Inflation

By Saadi Awan Sutton High Street isn’t in crisis. Not officially. There are no signs up. No boarded windows or handwritten notes thanking customers “for the memories.” But if you…

“They don’t see us with the same eyes” – Whitecross Market and the perception of street Food Quality

By Saadi Awan “They don’t see us with the same eyes,” says Nasimul Huda (35), manager of Karuna Indian street food at Whitecross Market in Old Street, London. Despite having…

Radio Recordings

Radio 2-way on the Assisted Dying Bill

The controversial assisted dying bill is due for its final vote by MPs later this month. Catherine McGuiness talks to Ray Smith.