This Is Why

It’s coming home.... British Steel will once again be, well, British after it was renationalised to “protect the future of steel production in the UK” - and that could be just the start.
Prime minister-in-waiting Andy Burnham has described water, energy, transport and housing as the “essentials of life” that should be run principally in the public, rather than private, interest.
But can nationalisation solve the fundamental issues privatisation was meant to solve? And if Burnham does deliver more services back into public ownership, what would be the trade-offs and ultimately the cost?
Niall Paterson is joined by Sky’s business correspondent Paul Kelso.
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You can have sex, learn to drive and join the army – but can’t be trusted to watch YouTube after midnight. Are the government’s latest curbs on teenage social media use practical or performative?
The proposed curfew for 16 and 17-year-olds builds on the outright ban for under-16s due to come into force next spring – but won’t be compulsory.
With the government committed to reducing the general election voting age to 16, are they in danger of sending a mixed message about how much we trust young people.
Why do we allow teenagers to have certain responsibilities but not others? And should parents take more responsibility for preparing their children for adult life?
Niall Paterson speaks to child psychologist Dr Adam Abdelnoor.
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Rip up the Memorandum of Understanding, the ceasefire is well and truly over. Iran and the United States are once more at war – with oil tankers targeted and the Strait of Hormuz firmly shut.
Donald Trump's response? He insists the US will take control of the disputed waterway and act as a "guardian angel" for all ships passing through.
Originally, he wanted to charge a 20% toll for the privilege, before backtracking on what seemed like an unworkable claim.
But is the US still in danger of being dragged deeper into a long-term conflict with Iran that could have repercussions for the region – and the global economy – for years to come?
Niall Paterson is joined by Sky's military analyst Professor Michael Clarke.

From beef over barbed wire to a shared love of Oasis and The Beatles – the relationship between England and Argentina is... complicated.
On the pitch, it’s one of the great footballing rivalries – defined by Diego Maradona’s "Hand of God" and David Beckham’s red card redemption.
Off it, the two countries share a complex history. The dispute over the Falklands remains at the core of the Argentine psyche, but so too does a love of British music, sport and even red post boxes.
Now, the old rivals are set to meet once more for a place in the World Cup final. So why does this fixture feel so different?
Niall Paterson is joined by the writer, broadcaster and author of Angels With Dirty Faces, a history of the Argentinian game, Jonathan Wilson.
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Mark Rutte has spent years quietly building a reputation as one of Europe's most effective political operators. Now, as NATO secretary general, he's trying to keep the world's most powerful military alliance together at a time of growing global uncertainty.
So, who is Mark Rutte? Niall looks at the leadership style that's defined his career, how he's navigating some of the biggest challenges facing NATO, and why his ability to build relationships could shape the alliance's future.
With insight from Royal United Services Institute director general Rachel Ellehuus, we explore what makes Rutte tick, and what his leadership could mean for the years ahead.
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