This chapter covers the upcoming ground invasion of Gaza, the challenges faced by civilians in Gaza, a proposal to transfer prisoners to European jails in England and Wales, and the expected wave of consolidation in the US shale oil industry.
Israel is preparing to launch a major ground invasion of Gaza, the UK justice secretary is set to announce a controversial plan to address the chronic shortage of space in jails, and Exxon’s $60bn acquisition of a shale company could set off a wave of industry consolidation.
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CORRECTION: An earlier version of today's show wrongly said Israel's Gaza operation in 2014 didn't involve the use of ground forces, whereas there was in fact a ground offensive.