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Newsnight, followed by Weather

Thursday 27 August 2026 · 22:30 BST · 35m · 2 stories · 8 annotated moments · 29 of 35 min on news stories (84%)

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The programme opened with a focus on Russia's war with Ukraine and new threats against Britain. It reported that the Kremlin had warned British military targets could be struck, following a visit by the CIA chief to Moscow and a UK decision to hand over missile blueprints to Ukraine. Former Defence Minister Al Carnes said Russia's threats were 'more of the same' but should be taken seriously, and he argued that a cornered Putin could pursue horizontal escalation, while Catherine Belton described Putin facing a crisis from fuel shortages, Ukrainian strikes on refineries, and pressure from his elite. The panel discussed hybrid warfare, cyber risks, and the possibility of peace talks, with Paul Nowak noting the impact on Ukrainian civilians and nuclear safety.

A second segment addressed youth unemployment, noting that nearly one million young people in the UK are not in education, employment, or training. Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he wanted good jobs in every community, and the programme featured a graduate, Luke Croxford, who had applied for 500 jobs without success. Guests including former education secretary Michelle Donelan, union leader Paul Nowak, and social media influencer Max Klimenko debated causes and solutions, discussing the Youth Jobs Guarantee, apprenticeships, insecure work, and the role of regulation and costs. Klimenko, whose Career Ladder series has 10 million followers, suggested young people are interested in careers but face uncertainty about university and AI, while the panel disagreed over past government policies and the effectiveness of state-funded job schemes.

  1. 0:00
    Story begins Russia warns UK military targets could be hit as CIA chief visits Moscow
  2. 2:51

    Claim Russia warns UK military targets could be hit as CIA chief visits Moscow

    Russian Foreign Ministry warned that British military targets could be targeted by Russian forces.

    BBC Two, Newsnight, followed by Weather, 27 August 2026, 2:51-3:03

  3. 3:24

    Claim Russia warns UK military targets could be hit as CIA chief visits Moscow

    Donald Trump described the CIA visit as semi-routine and said he wants to get a deal.

    BBC Two, Newsnight, followed by Weather, 27 August 2026, 3:24-3:31

  4. 18:32
    Story begins Nearly one million young people in UK not in work or education despite government plan
  5. 18:32

    Claim Nearly one million young people in UK not in work or education despite government plan

    Nearly one million young people in Britain are not in education, employment or training.

    BBC Two, Newsnight, followed by Weather, 27 August 2026, 18:32-18:38

  6. 18:41

    Claim Nearly one million young people in UK not in work or education despite government plan

    Andy Burnham wants good jobs in every community across the UK.

    BBC Two, Newsnight, followed by Weather, 27 August 2026, 18:41-18:48

  7. 22:07

    Claim

    The average successful business founder started their company at age 47.

    BBC Two, Newsnight, followed by Weather, 27 August 2026, 22:07-22:10

  8. 22:22

    Claim Nearly one million young people in UK not in work or education despite government plan

    Insecure and low paid employment is a major factor affecting young people.

    BBC Two, Newsnight, followed by Weather, 27 August 2026, 22:22-22:27

  9. 22:22

    Claim Nearly one million young people in UK not in work or education despite government plan

    Insecure and low paid employment is a major factor affecting young people.

    BBC Two, Newsnight, followed by Weather, 27 August 2026, 22:22-22:27

  10. 24:00

    Claim Nearly one million young people in UK not in work or education despite government plan

    The problem of insecure low paid employment is structural and has been developing for a decade or more.

    BBC Two, Newsnight, followed by Weather, 27 August 2026, 24:00-24:04

  11. 29:29
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