What's the Big Story About the Population of England and Wales?

Breaking news on the pod as Ghislaine Maxwell is sentenced to twenty years in prison.

Also as Scotland’s first minister Nicola Sturgeon proposes 19 October 2023 as the date for another referendum on independence, Adam is joined by Chris and BBC Scotland Editor James Cook.

And the first results from the 2021 census have been released today! Professor Jane Falkingham from the University of Southampton pores over the details.

Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate with Cordelia Hemming, Chris Flynn and Alix Pickles. The technical producers were Ben Andrews and Cassie Galpin. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.