The Week: Trump Returns, the EU and No to NIMBYs?
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BBC
4.3 • 6.6K Ratings
🗓️ 24 January 2025
⏱️ 30 minutes
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Summary
Today, Adam, Chris, Vicki and James discuss President Trump’s first week back in office, including his first major speech at the World Economic Forum, Britain’s trade relationship with the EU, and the government’s plans to say no to NIMBYism through planning reforms.
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