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What explains sharpest rise in poverty for 30 years?

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LWLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM

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The UK has seen the biggest rise in absolute poverty for 30 years - as thousands more families struggle with rising costs. We examine how poverty in Britain has changed - and what can be done to solve it.

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The Spanish journalist who was given a 24-hour deadline to leave Russia after reporting on anti-Kremin protests.

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