New books from Bill McGuire and David Shukman ask if we can overcome political short-termism to fight the effects of climate change

On the site of the former Redcar steelworks, local workers are still waiting for the employment boom promised by the government’s net zero target

Married at First Sight UK has been pulled off air after allegations of rape during filming were made by former participants. What does this tell us about safeguarding in reality TV? Why might Rachel Reeves's newly announced cuts on food tariffs negatively affect our health? And why has a football club admitted to spying?   Jeevan Vasager is joined by The Observer's James Tapper, Madeleine Parr and Andrew Butler as they battle it out and pitch the top stories of the day.    Note: This episode contains mentions of sexual violence and suicide.   **We want to hear what you think! Email us at: newsmeeting@observer.co.uk  Follow us on Social Media:  @ObserverUK on X  @theobserveruk on Instagram and TikTok @theobserveruk.bsky.social‬ on bluesky    Host: Jeevan Vasager   Producer: Amalie Sortland   Executive Producer: Poppy Bullard   To find out more about The Observer:   Subscribe to TheObserver+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content Head to our website observer.co.uk  Download the Observer app – for a listening experience curated by our journalists

Before its annual results, scrutiny of the utility shows it is keeping debts modest, growing revenue and meeting environmental ratings

The British energy giant’s decision to sell stake in Teesside projects is a further shift away from green agenda

There are council elections in England and votes for the Welsh Senned and Scottish Parliament today. What could the results mean for Keir Starmer, Labour and for the future of politics in the UK? Where did the mysterious hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship come from, and what happens next? And has there been a coverup of Britain's nuclear weapons testing programme in Australia and the Pacific during the 1950s?   Jeevan Vasagar is joined by The Observer's Jon Ungoed-Thomas, Poppy Bullard and Jess Hayden as they battle it out and pitch the top stories of the day.    **We want to hear what you think! Email us at: newsmeeting@observer.co.uk  Follow us on Social Media:  @ObserverUK on X  @theobserveruk on Instagram and TikTok @theobserveruk.bsky.social‬ on bluesky    Host: Jeevan Vasagar   Producer: Amalie Sortland   Executive Producer: Gary Marshall   To find out more about The Observer:   Subscribe to TheObserver+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content Head to our website observer.co.uk  Download the Observer app – for a listening experience curated by our journalists

Thousands of people accuse Avara Foods of fouling a beloved Welsh river

In the wake of the terror attacks in Golders Green, what can Britain do to stop antisemitic violence? With a historic marathon record broken, how did Sabastian Sawe achieve his sub 2-hour time? And as the May elections approach, exactly how bad are Labour's prospects? Giles Whittell is joined by The Observer's Jeevan Vasagar, Jess Hayden and Andrew Rawnsley as they battle it out and pitch the top stories of the day.  Live at The Royal Society of Arts!  

The oil giant faces pressure to provide more ‘clarity abd confidence’ over its pivot back to oil and gas

Major pension scheme demands ‘clarity’ from energy giant after shareholder revolt at AGM and ‘change in tone’ from new management

Joy Saha’s photographs – a winner in this year’s Sony world photography awards – show life in a landscape that is under water for up to eight months a year

Pope Leo has publicly criticised President Trump's actions in Iran, but what does this mean for the Christian MAGA followers caught in the middle? Is the UK government divided over defence spending? And how consequential is the end of Victor Orban's grip on Hungary, following his sweeping election defeat?  Jeevan Vasagar is joined by The Observer's Cat Neilan, John Simpson and Stephen Armstrong  as they battle it out and pitch the top stories of the day.   

The Indian writer on past-life memories, the Green Revolution’s toxic legacy and his new novel Ghost-Eye

What can NASA's latest rocket launch teach us about our bodies? Is shared house ownership worth it? And what does the return of Kanye West tell us about our relationship with musicians? Jeevan Vasagar is joined by Jessica Hayden, The Observer's assistant sports editor; Ada Barumé, producer; and Phoebe Davis, reporter, to see who can pitch the top story of the day.  **We want to hear what you think! Email us at: newsmeeting@observer.co.uk 

Creating a place where people want to live is about more than building houses. It's also about creating communities where people feel safe, where they want to raise a family. Jeevan Vasagar, Climate Editor, The Observer speaks to city planners, architects and residents and gains their perspective on how we can create places that help build community life, not just houses. 

Cheaper and smaller than ever, satellite technology is being turbocharged by conflicts around the globe, and the forthcoming SpaceX IPO will only add more rocket fuel

The buildings we live and work in account for about a quarter of the UK's greenhouse gas emissions. In this episode, Jeevan Vasagar, Climate Editor, The Observer, explores what it'll take to ensure everyone has a safe and warm home, and to renovate the UK housing stock to ensure it stays heated in winter and cool in summer.  Making Sense of Social Housing, produced by the Observer, together with Lloyds Banking Group.   

The government has set an ambitious target… building 1.5 million new homes over five years, backed with billions of pounds… So – why is it so hard to get Britain building? Jeevan Vasagar, Climate Editor, The Observer, hears from housebuilders, policy-makers, those experiencing homelessness and business leaders about what it'll take to get Britain building.    Making Sense of Social Housing, produced by the Observer, together with Lloyds Banking Group.

The world economy is reeling as Tehran retaliates by targeting global energy. How bad can the situation get