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Can you reduce reoffending and keep the public safe without extra spending? Prison’s Minister James Timpson tells @evanHD his strategies for managing the UK’s prison’s budget. #BBCPM

“It raises really serious questions about whether Putin has any intention to end the war.” President Putin has not travelled to Turkey for talks between Russia and Ukraine. Fred Fleitz, former deputy Assistant to President Trump, discusses Putin’s decision. #BBCPM

"Anything happens and you are either badly broken or dead!" Wade Eastwood is the stunt coordinator for the Mission: Impossible franchise and tells Evan Davis about the risks Tom Cruise takes when making the films. #BBCPM

Today marks the start of bathing season in England. But how safe is the water at bathing sites, and what are the risks of supply running dry? Environment Agency Director of Water, Helen Wakeham, tells #BBCPM that we must get ‘a proper grip on water demand and leakage.’

Negotiating with President Putin involves "relentless power plays." Sir Laurie Bristow, British Ambassador to Russia 2016-2020, gives #BBCPM an insight into negotiating with Russia.

Jack Leslie was the first black player to be called up for England football league captain but his name disappeared from the team sheet due to his skin colour. On the day a plaque goes up in his honour, his granddaughter, Leslie Hiscott remembers his legacy. #BBCPM

As scientists find a way to eliminate the heat of a chilli, spicy-food lover anita anand wonders why anyone would want to. Nisha Katona, CEO at Mowgli Street Food Restaurants, explains the thrill of a chilli. #BBCPM

“What food standard would you change, that would say it’s worth having friction in trade?” @evanHD asks Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride to explain what the conservatives would have done differently in the UK-EU trade deal. #BBCPM

A new signalling system for trains should reduce delays because  “fundamentally, there are fewer things to go bang and get overheated.” But how does it work? Oliver Turner, of Govia Thameslink Railway, explains. #BBCPM

“We’ve given up on the fish…when do we get the change on e-gates?” Darren Jones, Chief Secretary to the Treasury tells @evanHD that they haven’t ‘given up on fish’ - they’ve ‘extended the scheme’. #BBCPM

“We weren’t getting the answers we wanted.” Clive Lewis, Labour MP for Norwich South, responds to Foreign Secretary David Lammy’s condemnation of Israel in the House of Commons. #BBCPM

“You can pretend that electronic tagging is an overnight solution.” Mike Nellis, Emeritus Professor in Law, tells @evanHD that reports that the government plans to place 40,000 prisoners on electronic tags is not the only solution to reducing criminality. #BBCPM

Join Evan Davis in Kent at 5pm as he talks to a farmer about plans on inheritance tax, as the government u-turns on the winter fuel allowance. #BBCPM

Sir Keir Starmer has announced plans to ease cuts to winter fuel payments, in a U-turn following political pressure. Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis tells #BBCPM 'it isn't easy to fix'.

"Has the government committed to not raising taxes again this Parliament?" Evan Davis asks Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Pat McFadden, who says 'future budgets depend on the economic circumstances at the time'. #BBCPM

Prisoners in England and Wales, including some serious offenders, will be eligible for release after serving a third of their sentence. Lawrence Newport from campaigning organisation Crush Crime says he thinks the reforms are 'a result of political failure'. #BBCPM

Four British former soldiers have made history by climbing Mount Everest in under five days, aided by xenon gas and without acclimatising. #BBCPM spoke to one of the climbers, Veterans Minister Al Carns.

‘Who do you rate most highly in the current Labour government?’ Evan Davis asks former Conservative cabinet minister Michael Gove who impresses him on the government benches. #BBCPM

Gillian Anderson “totally immersed herself into the part." Salt Path author Raynor Winn tells Evan Davis about seeing herself played by the award-winning actor in the book's film adaptation, which shows some of the 'worst and most beautiful' times of her life. #BBCPM

‘We’ve tested about 10,000 people and found it’s both effective… and quicker.’ The NHS will offer new ‘liquid biopsies’ to cancer patients. Professor Peter Johnson, NHS national clinical director for cancer care, explained to #BBCPM how this will speed up treatment.