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Why the UK's Public Finances are in Even Worse Shape than You Think

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In this video, we’re going to look at what’s known as “public sector net worth”, explain why it’s perhaps the best measure of a country’s fiscal health; and why the UK fares particularly badly under this metric.

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We Drove the £3 Public Rally Stage (that anyone can go to)

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Ben & Mike take two legendary road rally cars on a short road trip from Collins’ Farm to Porlock Hill, a public toll road that doubles as a Tarmac rally stage at certain times of the year. Paying £3 per drive, Ben and Mike thrash their cars up and down the hill to test their cars rally credentials, the road and their own driving skills.

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Is Starmer just an empty figurehead?

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14 Things You Should NEVER Do in France (by a Local)!

I'm French, and these are the things you should NOT do in France! Here is the advice I give all my friends who come to France for the first time. You should absolutely watch this before you go as I'll be giving you a lot of local tips on how to approach your trip to France, have a good time and approach our culture!

This video will include many examples from my favorites places in France, but obviously there are many more so you should drop yours in the comments!

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If you're going to Paris, you should watch this video next:
- 12 Things NOT to do in Paris (by a Local): https://youtu.be/bkwg4Wg9xJk?si=XYrTiTR84o3bZsMQ

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- How NOT to Look Like a Tourist in Paris (by a Local)!: https://youtu.be/6R4ruYIs5R4?si=Pz8s03ud6ujltIqf
- Why is it so Easy to be Thin in France? https://youtu.be/sHKXlAnVgo8?si=KOZxQ3ClzcytMq1E
- Why Are French People So Rude? My Thoughts as Local! https://youtu.be/GkxzKuL5gP4?si=p5fXjIv9oCrx8wrz
- Why Parisians are Forced to Live in Tiny Apartments: https://youtu.be/oWwyZUe6MjY?si=udcnnZf59I569gi2
- Why France Has Better Food Than The USA: https://youtu.be/C7fIHeVypdI?si=18f2MiAC8TEeLNrk

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Ex-Stig THRASHES The New 911 GT3 RS Around The Top Gear Track!

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The 992 911 GT3 RS is arguably Porsche's greatest performance car ever, but what does Ben Collins make of it? We hired Dunsfold Aerodrome (the Top Gear test track), threw Ben the keys to the RS and let him loose to explore the limits of this racecar in roadcar clothing.

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The Potential Conservative-Reform Merger Explained

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With Reform surging in the polls and the Tories failing to rally, speculation is rising that the two parties could form a pact or even merge in the future. So in this video, we'll explain the options Badenoch has and whether a merger is on the cards.

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Sources:

Observer MRP Poll: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/feb/02/reform-uk-can-win-scores-of-labour-seats-in-england-and-wales-says-study

1 - https://www.gbnews.com/politics/john-major-tory-merger-reform-fatal-farage
2 - https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/jan/08/kemi-badenoch-tells-tories-dont-expect-big-policy-plans-for-two-years
3 - https://conservativehome.com/2025/02/13/our-survey-under-badenochs-leadership-conservative-party-members-have-become-more-likely-to-vote-reform/


15 American Things I Just Can't Get Used To (as a European)

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- Why is it so Easy to be Thin in France? https://youtu.be/sHKXlAnVgo8?si=KOZxQ3ClzcytMq1E
- Why Are French People So Rude? My Thoughts as Local! https://youtu.be/GkxzKuL5gP4?si=p5fXjIv9oCrx8wrz
- Why Parisians are Forced to Live in Tiny Apartments: https://youtu.be/oWwyZUe6MjY?si=udcnnZf59I569gi2
- Why France Has Better Food Than The USA: https://youtu.be/C7fIHeVypdI?si=18f2MiAC8TEeLNrk

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