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A year ago today, Liz Truss stood in Downing Street at the start of her premiership promising “action every day”. Over the tumultuous 49 days that followed, her time as prime minister was derailed by a series of U-turns, market shocks and a pervading sense of chaos. We go behind the scenes with Truss's biographer on the shortest ever stay in No 10.This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of the readers of the Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes. Guest: James Heale, political correspondent of The Spectator, and co-author of Out of the Blue: The Inside Story of the Unexpected Rise and Rapid Fall of Liz Truss https://timesbookshop.co.uk/out-of-the-blue-9780008605780Host: Luke Jones.Clips: Times Radio, Talk TV, BBC News, Parliament TV, Sky News, Spectator TV, Twitter.This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jody Oliver, a £2 million fraudster, deceived his wife, children, and fiancés with multiple identities while scamming millions. The podcast explores his fake lives, including posing as a car salesman and pilot. It also delves into his motivations, addiction, and closeted sexuality.

Lucy Letby, a nurse convicted of murdering seven babies, is examined in this episode which explores the characteristics and motivations of female serial killers. The podcast challenges stereotypes and societal perceptions, discussing the impact of personal experiences and gender stereotypes on our perception of these criminals. It also highlights the importance of understanding the motivations behind female serial killers and the debate between focusing on motivation or prevention systems.

Discover the shocking truth behind the ownership of prime real estate in London. The investigation reveals £250m of UK property owned by children of autocratic rulers via offshore companies. The podcast uncovers the identities of the owners of properties in Park Lane, London. It delves into concerns about Azerbaijan's government and its crackdown on critics. The lack of transparency in property ownership is also discussed, including London properties owned by Isabel dos Santos. The podcast explores the reasons behind foreign ownership of real estate in London and the role of enablers in facilitating such investments.

Vivek Ramaswamy, a rising star of the US Republican Party, discusses his extreme policies including sending troops to the Mexican border and abolishing government departments. The podcast explores his chances of becoming the party's presidential nominee and the potential future of the Republican Party.

A Chinese government spy is targeting British professionals on LinkedIn for military secrets and sensitive intelligence. The podcast explores the spy's operations, their use of aliases, and tips for protecting oneself from being targeted. It also discusses the current state of diplomatic relations between China and the UK, Chinese infiltration and espionage in the UK's economy, and the reaction in Westminster to the investigation.

Former members of the royal family, Prince Harry and the Duchess of Sussex, face challenges in their new lives as they navigate controversies and try to establish a successful brand in Hollywood. The podcast explores their ongoing drama, transition, changing public perception, relationship with the royal family, and their future endeavors, including a documentary and a book.

This podcast explores the mysterious death of Yevgeny Prigozhin, the boss of the Russian mercenary group Wagner, and the implications it may have for Putin and Russia. The chapter discusses the conflicting reports surrounding the plane crash, the attempted coup by the Wagner-Mursary group, and the aftermath of the coup. It speculates on Putin's involvement and the potential retaliation from Wagner against the Kremlin.

This Saturday we're bringing you an extra episode from another Times podcast – The Game football podcast.The Lionesses are now just one win away from lifting the World Cup trophy. Molly Hudson and Owen Slot share the latest from the England camp down under, as Sarina Wiegman prepares her squad for the biggest game of their careers.Lauren James is available to play after serving her two match ban – but should she come straight back into the starting line up? The team debates this huge decision with a little help from former Lioness and Times columnist, Casey Stoney.Spain are tough opponents with a lot of quality, but behind the scenes they're a team in turmoil. Molly shares tales of striking players, a coach that doesn't connect with the squad and how the team are looking to write their own history on Sunday.This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes. Guests:- Molly Hudson, football reporter, The Times.- Owen Slot, chief sports writer, The Times.Host: Tom Clarke, deputy sports editor, The Times.This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 33-year-old neonatal nurse has been found guilty of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder a further six, during a year-long period between 2015 and 2016 at the Countess of Chester Hospital.Letby was acquitted of two counts of attempted murder.Why did she commit these unimaginably awful crimes? And what now for the hospital? This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today:thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes. Guest: Tom Ball, Northern Correspondent, The Times. Host: Manveen Rana. Articles: Who is Lucy Letby? The nurse who became Britain’s most prolific child killer - https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/who-is-lucy-letby-nurse-killed-family-babies-background-family-friends-education-s7njrswmcRevealed: the files that show how Lucy Letby was treated as a victim - https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/lucy-letby-files-nurse-hospital-evidence-rkxchgqh9Lucy Letby found guilty of murdering seven babies at trial - https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/lucy-letby-guilty-murder-babies-trial-sentence-verdict-bz695chqjHelplines: NSPCC provides help, advice and support to adults worried about a child.Phone: 0808 800 5000 (24/7) https://www.nspcc.org.ukSamaritans is available for anyone struggling to cope and provides a safe place to talk 24 hours a day: https://www.samaritans.orgPhone: 116 123Email: jo@samaritans.orgChild Bereavement UK: https://www.childbereavementuk.orgThis podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.