NewsBBC InDepthSign up to get the InDepth newsletterEmma Barnett and John Simpson bring you the most thought-provoking deep reads and analysis, every SaturdayWhat one country's experiment says about attempts to boost birth ratesWhy did Hungary’s pronatalist approach deliver an early rise in births only then to fall back? And what lessons does it offer to other countries desperate to lift fertility?2 days agoBBC InDepthAre the Downing Street dominoes about to fall?John Healey's resignation as defence secretary is a disaster for the prime minister, writes Laura Kuenssberg.4 days agoBBC InDepthHow the High Street became a window on our political instabilityHigh Streets have declined in recent years. What does this tell us about the UK?7 Jun 2026BBC InDepthCosmeticorexia: How girls are falling down a skincare rabbit holeFuelled by social media, the market for children's skincare is booming. Experts fear for the long-term impact on girls6 Jun 2026BBC InDepthWhy the economics make this the craziest World Cup everFrom trade wars to soaring ticket prices, the 2026 World Cup is unlike any before it. Faisal Islam explores what this tournament reveals about our changing global economy.6 days agoBBC InDepthThe furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crashThe final conclusions of the investigation have yet to be published, although more could become apparent in the coming days. 7 days agoBBC InDepthSpaceX's stock market blast-off could be Musk's biggest gamble yetSpaceX is preparing for a stock market debut that could transform the company, the wider market and Elon Musk's fortune.6 days agoBBC InDepthThe Nowak murder has lit a match under British politics. This is how we got hereThe police response to the murder of Henry Nowak has triggered a heated transatlantic debate.The deeply contentious debate around what it means to be EnglishThe debate about English identity has been a perennial one but has now taken on a harder edgeWhat a hair loss breakthrough could mean for women like meAs scientists edge closer to new treatments for hair loss, Victoria Derbyshire examines what such breakthroughs could mean for women.How pupils with special educational needs are more likely to see their schools closeIn schools that closed between 2020 and 2025, nearly 30% of children had special educational needsHow Putin became master of the imageFrom enigmatic KGB agent to wartime ruler, this is how Putin has repeatedly reinvented his image, and himself. Best of SoundsManosphere messiahs: KenyaThe rise of the global manosphere, including Kenyan influencer Andrew KibeLeaving Fossil Fuels BehindTom Heap and Helen Czerski ask whether war is accelerating the shift from fossil fuels4. England v The CultureEngland's unfulfilled 'Golden Generation', epitomised by 90s pin up, David BeckhamWhat is the future of the European Union?Has Hungary’s recent election put an end to disunity in the bloc?Best of iPlayerEmma Barnett: Fighting EndometriosisEmma Barnett exposes the devastating reality of endometriosis and its toll on women.The Mother of All ConsThe extraordinary story of a teenage girl and her charity Believe in Magic.Kidnapped by My MumAt 11 years old, Alex thought he was going on holiday. Instead, he vanished for six years.Making Life on Earth: Attenborough's Greatest AdventureThe epic story of the blockbuster series that changed David Attenborough’s life forever.
