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Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4

The News Quiz - 8th September

Oct 6, 2023
Ian Smith, Lucy Porter, Hugo Rifkind, and Zoe Lyons join Andy Zaltzman to discuss the state of schools, the resilience of a reshuffle, and the rising cost of vet bills. They also touch on controversial practices of sewage companies, Gillian Keegan's hot mic moment, and the recent Labour Party shuffle.
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  • The use of rack concrete in schools has led to structural issues, raising concerns about safety and government management.
  • Rising veterinary fees in the UK require pet owners to be financially prepared for unexpected expenses.

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Schools crumbling due to concrete issue

The government's use of a type of concrete called rack in schools built between the 1950s and the 1990s has led to significant structural issues and crumbling buildings. This has raised concerns about the safety of schools and the government's management of the situation. Rishi Sunak, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, has suggested incorporating the issue into the curriculum and turning it into a math question in the future.

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