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Best of Brakfast Episode 174 Yana Bolder
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Growing Up In The 80s vs Growing Up Today: What’s Changed?
Every generation thinks their childhood was the “best”. If you grew up in the 1980s, you probably remember a world that feels very different to today. No smartphones. No social media. No GPS tracking your every move. And yet, for all the changes, some parts of childhood haven’t really changed at all. Let’s take a look at how growing up in the 80s compares to growing up today. Freedom vs […]
News 10/06/26
The UK’s military chief has reportedly written to the Prime Minister, expressing concern that an extra £13bn for defence investment is insufficient. While the specific contents of Air Chief Marshal Sir Rich Knighton’s letter remain private, the intervention highlights the significant challenges facing Sir Keir Starmer as he finalises a long-delayed investment plan. Discussions between the Ministry of Defence, the Treasury, and Number Ten remain ongoing ahead of expected announcements […]
News 23/05/26
US President Donald Trump has said Iran is getting a lot closer to reaching an agreement with the US on the war, while Tehran also signalled recent progress. Both sides remain cautious, and Iran's foreign ministry confirmed nuclear weapons would not be part of any initial proposals. Trump told CBS News he has seen a draft agreement, insisting it would absolutely prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. Temperatures will […]
Heatwave Survival Guide: Tips To Keep Cool And Actually Get Some Sleep
British people spend most of the year complaining it’s cold, wet and grey. Then a heatwave arrives and suddenly nobody knows what to do with themselves. The country melts instantly. Trains struggle. Fans sell out. And bedtime becomes a nightly battle against overheating and sticking to the bedsheets like cling film. Unlike countries built for extreme heat, most UK homes seem specifically designed to trap warmth forever. Which means getting […]
News 22/05/26
At least four people have been killed and ninety others are trapped following a coal mine accident in northern China. The incident occurred late on Friday night at the Liushenyu site in Changzhi City, where two hundred and forty-seven workers were underground. Reports suggest carbon monoxide levels had exceeded safe limits, and sixteen of those who remain trapped are in a critical condition as intensive rescue efforts continue. A man […]
Famous British TV Catchphrases We Still Can’t Stop Saying
British television has given us many things over the years. Legendary sitcoms. Awkward game show moments. Questionable 80s fashion choices. But perhaps the greatest gift of all? Catchphrases. Those lines that somehow escaped the television and became part of everyday British life. The kind of phrases people still quote decades later, often without even realising where they originally came from. Some instantly transport you back to sitting in front of […]
News 21/05/26
Single-sex spaces such as changing rooms, toilets and hospital wards must be used on the basis of biological sex, according to new guidance from the equalities watchdog. The approved code of practice from the Equalities and Human Rights Commission means trans women should not use female facilities, and recommends they be offered gender-neutral alternatives. However, leaving trans people without any facilities would be unlikely to be proportionate. A sentencing date […]
