Episode
New Prime Minister, familiar challenge
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- World Business Report
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- Jul 20, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 1586
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- http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct8fn7
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Summary
The United Kingdom has its seventh prime minister in just over a decade. Like many leaders the world over, Andy Burnham has vowed to tackle the cost-of-living crisis and revive economic growth. But is it within his gift? And we find out why millions of passengers from outside Europe are finding long queues waiting for them when they land at airports across the continent. Also, as Spain celebrates its historic World Cup victory over Argentina, we drop in on the party in Madrid. PHOTO CREDIT: Jeff Overs/BBC