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The European Political Community was launched in 2022 to discuss the future of Europe, mainly in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. French President Emmanuel Macron first suggested the EPC’s creation in a speech to the European Parliament back in early May. Less than six months later, the first summit was held in Prague.Despite initially opposed to the creation of the EPC back in June as Foreign Secretary, Liz Truss was in attendance in Prague. It’s thought she still remains somewhat skeptical, she made it clear she doesn’t want the new organisation to “cut across” NATO and the G7. Regardless, the UK will host the fourth EPC meeting in early 2024, after Moldova and Spain take their turn.Why was the European Political Community created? How come the UK got invited to an EU forum? What happened in the first EPC meeting? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the latest episodes, click here:What is Neo-Luddism, the growing anti-technology movement?Why is Camilla becoming queen and not queen consort?Could I save more money by cash stuffing?A Bababam Originals podcast written and produced by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK.First release date: October 19th, 2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We spend over a third of our lives sleeping. It allows our mind and body to recharge, which is vital for a number of reasons. It helps our immune system to ward off diseases, and the brain to function properly. And yet as many as 16 million adults in the UK suffer from sleepless nights, according to estimates from the Office for National Statistics.You may have noticed that your own optimal sleep duration is different from that of other people you know well, like family members or friends. But some things are common to all of us, like the regularity and quality of sleep in particular, which are very important pillars in reaping the benefits of good sleep.What are the health risks if you don’t sleep enough? What’s the minimal advised length of sleep? Why do some people need more sleep than others then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here :Why is Camilla becoming queen and not queen consort?What is Extinction Rebellion ?Could I save more money by cash stuffing?A Bababam Originals podcast.A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most of us have our smartphones on our person more or less all day, every day. Our photos, payment methods and a lot of personal data are stored on them. So we’re all wary of the risk of having them stolen when out in public. But did you know there’s another way someone can take control of your phone line without you even losing the device? It’s called sim swapping and while it’s not new, it’s been on the rise in recent years. According to the FBI, Americans lost a combined $68M to sim swapping scams in 2021. One of the most high-profile examples saw Twitter founder Jack Dorsey fall prey to it in 2019.How does SIM swapping work? How can I avoid falling victim to SIM swapping? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here :Why is Camilla becoming queen and not queen consort?What is Extinction Rebellion ?Could I save more money by cash stuffing?A Bababam Originals podcast.A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When you think of wine, you probably think of France, Bordeaux, Burgundy or Beaujolais. But we could soon be looking to Kent, Dorset and Hampshire instead, especially when it comes to sparkling wine. Since 2000 the total amount of land in England and Wales given over to vineyards has quadrupled in size and established wine makers, particularly from the Champagne region in France are taking notice and are keen to take advantage of this new market.  In 2016, the Pommery group invested in farmland in Kent which they transformed into vineyards. When interviewed for the Daily Mail, about the 2022 harvest, Julien Lonneux from Pommery said : “This is a truly vintage crop, easily the best in a decade.”How much sparkling wine is currently produced in the UK? Who is taking an interest in English wine? Why is English wine getting better? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the latest episodes, click here:What is Neo-Luddism, the growing anti-technology movement?Why is Camilla becoming queen and not queen consort?Could I save more money by cash stuffing?A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Amber Minogue.In partnership with upday UK. First release date: November 29th , 2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You might think that plants are silent and passive, but recent studies have shown that they can actually make sounds and send signals to each other, especially when they are stressed or under attack.Researchers at Tel Aviv University recently released their findings from a six-year experiment, which saw them record sounds emitted by certain plants. We’ve actually known for over 10 years now that plants emit vibrations, but it’s the first time that sounds have been detected, meaning it’s a groundbreaking find.Why don’t we hear plant noise then? Why would plants need to communicate with each other? What impact could this discovery have on agriculture? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here :Why is Camilla becoming queen and not queen consort?What is Extinction Rebellion ?Could I save more money by cash stuffing?A Bababam Originals podcast.A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s ultra-connected society, more and more technologies are emerging all the time, and they’re getting increasingly advanced. Just look at how far AI has come in recent times, and the attention it’s been getting since the launch of ChatGPT.In many ways, it’s difficult to not use technology. To not do so would be like cutting ourselves off from the rest of the world. But still, it’s not to everyone’s liking. Some people resent the influence that some forms of technology have on our society, and want to reject them. They are known as neo-Luddites.Where does the name come from? Could AI have the same impact? And today, how is Neo-Luddism exemplified? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here :Why is Camilla becoming queen and not queen consort?What is Extinction Rebellion ?Could I save more money by cash stuffing?A Bababam Originals podcast.A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Buckingham Palace’s coronation invitations that have been sent out for the ceremony at Westminster Abbey on May 6 have confirmed that instead of ‘princess consort’ or ‘queen consort’ Camilla shall be official Queen Camilla, something that has been suspected for some time.According to some sources, Charles always intended to make Camilla his queen, but he waited for the right time to announce it. He reportedly got the approval of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, who announced her wish for Camilla to be given the title during her Platinum Jubilee celebrations in February 2022What is the difference between a queen and a queen consort? Why was Camilla supposed to be titled Princess Consort? How have the public reacted to this decision? What will be Camilla’s duties and responsibilities as queen? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here :Could I save more money by cash stuffing?What is snus, the latest addictive nicotine fad?Why can't Royals take selfies ?A Bababam Originals podcast.A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This environmental movement was created in England just a few years ago in October 2018, but quickly spread all across the world. Extinction Rebellion’s aim is to compel governments to take action against global warming and environmental collapse. It’s earned a reputation as a radical organisation, due to its disobedience and disruption tactics. But only using non-violent action is one of its key principles.Also known as XR, Extinction Rebellion was born from a realisation that traditional protest methods were insufficient when it came to the environment crisis. These activists felt new methods and organisation forms were required, taking inspiration from other grassroots movements like Occupy, the American civil rights movement or the suffragettes.What do they actually want in concrete terms? How did such a young movement get to be so rich and powerful? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !To listen to the last episodes, you can click here :Why can't Royals take selfies ?How can I beat my work addiction?How is AI being used in the legal system?A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK.Replay of the episode published on May 17th, 2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Snus originally comes from Sweden, but is also consumed a lot in other Nordic countries like Denmark and Norway, as well as the United States. It’s made headlines in the last few months, with young people using it more and more. The latest media discussions have centred on a number of Premier League footballers being spotted using snus on camera. It’s a semi-legal cigarette alternative, which comes in the form of a small moist pouch of powdered tobacco, a little like a teabag.Is snus safe to use ? What is the legal status of snus in the UK? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here :Why can't Royals take selfies ?How can I beat my work addiction?How is AI being used in the legal system?A Bababam Originals podcast.A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With inflation at the highest it’s been in 45 years, it’s no wonder people are looking for ways to manage their money more effectively. And the trend we’re talking about today has really taken off on Tiktok since the start of the year. The #cashstuffing hashtag had already reached 1 billion views on the platform at the time of recording. There’s actually nothing new about cash stuffing; in many ways it’s as if we were going back in time a few decades to when bank cards didn’t exist. It consists of allocating a certain amount of money to an expenditure category, like groceries for example. How does it work? Does it actually work? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here :Why can't Royals take selfies ?How can I beat my work addiction?How is AI being used in the legal system?A Bababam Originals podcast.A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices