Labour's pains: Britains growth problem

Published: June 6, 2024, 10:01 a.m.

As Britain\u2019s general-election campaign heats up, party leaders are vague on their economic plans. With growth so slow, how could the victor energise the economy? We visit the D-day beaches 80 years on, as war rages in Europe once again (10:19). And Venice\u2019s new daytripper fee is designed to curb crowds. But putting a price on protecting beauty is proving controversial (17:42).  



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