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Show Notes
Donald Trump has threatened to intervene and come to the "rescue" of Iranians killed by the regime following protests on the country's streets: "We are locked and loaded and ready to go".
Why should the civil unrest in Iran matter to us?
British universities are increasingly offering lifelong careers support as older alumni seek help to change jobs. Have you had a career change later on in life?
The Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson says that a decline in literacy could be a threat to national security. The National Literacy Trust are heralding 2026 and the Year of Reading - how has reading enriched your life?
Plus - why did the FTSE perform so strongly in 2025?