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Producer @BBCNews making @BBCRosAtkins explainer videos
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Another cracking explainer from @BBCRosAtkins and team here...
As the schools concrete crisis continues, we've looked at government spending on education infrastructure (including school buildings) by the Tories since 2010 and by Labour before then. Produced by Michael Cox, Mary Fuller, Robert Cuffe & Anthony Reuben. https://t.co/g6JBRtYUrc
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Manchester City are Premier League champions for the fifth time in six years. But questions remain about how the club does business. 6 mins on the reasons why. Produced by Michael Cox, Floyd Cush, Mary Fuller. https://t.co/wPvqvsOcCN
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We've got into the detail of long-term healthcare funding - and how decisions since 2010 connect to the severe pressure on the NHS now. And how funding compares with EU members. Produced by Michael Cox, Nicholas Barrett, Mary Fuller, Ellyn Duncan. https://t.co/rgN7wlNSk5
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The story of Michelle Mone and PPE Medpro. A story of allegations and of denials. In 6 mins. Produced by Michael Cox and Mary Fuller https://t.co/I1hYeKLoon
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The World Cup starts today. @BBCSport asked us to look at why choosing Qatar as host continues to cause controversy. This is the 5 minute video we've made. Produced by Michael Cox, Mary Fuller and Nicholas Barrett. https://t.co/6niwX2Zl7W
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This week, Sepp Blatter said choosing Qatar to host the World Cup was a 'mistake'. As the furore around the decision continues - here's 4 minutes on how, in 2010, it happened. Produced by Michael Cox. https://t.co/XCPxm4lehv
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The rise in the number of Albanians arriving in the UK by small boat has received a lot of attention. We've look at why the rise is happening and what happens when Albanians seek asylum here. Produced by Michael Cox. 'On the Week' is on iPlayer and BBC1. https://t.co/b7kIAkLjDX
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Forget Taylor Swift's new album. New @BBCRosAtkins programme drops tonight. Hell of a day for us to start on...
Not sure I imagined that the first edition of our new weekly series would land on a day like this. But here we are. This is the first minute. Fingers crossed, you approve. It's live on BBC1 later - and on @BBCiPlayer. 30 minutes on the week that led to Liz Truss going.
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This is a bit of moment for all of us who've worked on our explainers and on OS for the last few years. We're working hard to try and create something we hope you'll all find useful. Though, of course, only you can be the judge of that... On air from October 20.
Ros Atkins On The Week is a new, innovative topical programme coming to @BBCOne & @BBCiPlayer Drawing on his critically-acclaimed style of explainers, Ros will set the record straight on the biggest stories in a longer, distinctive format Read more: https://t.co/rDdbpgwSXm
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As per - if you want to know what it's all about, @BBCRosAtkins and team have got your back.
The rail strike explained in 6 mins including the perspectives of the RMT union, the rail companies, the government and the opposition. Produced Mary Fuller & Michael Cox https://t.co/BKGrSNRAzh
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For you TV production nerds, this is what (most of) the running order looks like for this piece. We have brilliant directors who have to keep up with @BBCRosAtkins as we record these videos
The UK says the implementation of the Northern Ireland Protocol is now a matter of ‘internal peace and security’. 7 mins on a part of Brexit that, so far, refuses to resolve. Produced Mary Fuller & Michael Cox https://t.co/GpYlIpt0Wn
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Our latest video. On Boris Johnson, Partygate, the British constitution - and its limits. With @MichaelCoxJ @BBCRosAtkins
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Boris Johnson will be investigated by a Commons committee over claims he misled Parliament.
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When we made the first of these I can't say I ever thought 4 months later we'd be doing part 10 on the PM & Chancellor being fined for lockdown breaches...
Part 10 of the Downing Street lockdown parties: Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak have been fined after the police concluded they had broken the law. Produced Michael Cox and Adelle Kalakouti. https://t.co/BKGrSNRAzh
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Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe is free. We’ve looked at why, after six years, this moment has come now. Just like her original detention, it’s about diplomacy and politics. 4 mins produced by Michael Cox, Priyanka Deladia, and Mary Fuller. https://t.co/BKGrSNRAzh
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To understand how Putin is approaching Ukraine, it's helpful to understand how he approached war in Syria and Chechnya. 5 minutes on what the BBC's @sommervilletv calls the 'Russian military playbook'. Produced: Michael Cox, Priyanka Deladia, Mary Fuller https://t.co/BKGrSNRAzh
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The historical background to Russia's invasion. Why Ukraine became the target of Vladimir Putin
After today's invasion, we've seen lots of people asking how Ukraine became the front-line of tensions between Russia and the West. Here’s 3 mins on how it happened – from the 90s to this week. Produced by Michael Cox, Priyanka, Deladia, Catherine Karelli https://t.co/BKGrSNRAzh
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As we learn about new sanctions against Russia, we've taken a step back to run through some of the key actions from Russia's military which led to this point
President Putin has ordered Russian troops into Ukraine. Here’s 3 minutes on the different stages of the Russian troop build-up near Ukraine – from November through to this week's escalation. Produced by Briony Sowden, Michael Cox, Priyanka Deladia https://t.co/mhcKPq40sz
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The fact that 2 more resignations were announced as this video went out is a tiny window into a chaotic day in news
First, Boris Johnson’s policy chief resigned over the PM’s false claim that Keir Starmer failed to prosecute Jimmy Savile. Then the PM’s Director of Communications quit too. 5 mins with details and reaction. Produced by Michael Cox and Jack Kilbride. https://t.co/vPOelb9Tsz
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This is one of the shortest videos we've done but I think it shows how much can be crammed into 2 mins
On Monday, Boris Johnson accused Sir Keir Starmer of "failing to prosecute Jimmy Savile". But there’s no evidence Sir Keir was involved in the decision not to charge Savile. 2 mins on what’s happened since the allegation was made. Produced by Michael Cox. https://t.co/h4KlIrAiur
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If you don't follow politics closely, this with @BBCRosAtkins might be helpful on the pressures @BorisJohnson is facing on top of the Downing Street party investigation
Downing Street admits No.10 staff gathered to celebrate Boris Johnson’s birthday during England’s first lockdown. Here’s 4 minutes on 6 days where the pressure on the Prime Minister has grown and grown. Produced by Michael Cox. https://t.co/sMziGSjXnH
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