Jon Snow Explains

Jon Snow looks at the NHS, the cornerstone of the modern welfare state, and delves into what health service chiefs say is a funding gap of £30bn.

The housing crisis is one of the biggest issues facing young people. How did we get to a point where the average UK house price is ten times an average income? What will the major parties do about it?

It's the issue the main parties won't stop talking about at the general election. Jon Snow looks at the recovery in the UK economy. How many of us really feel better off than we did five years ago?

Is Britain full? Getting full? There's certainly a fast-growing population overall, British and foreign born and increased pressure on our public services. But might there be more space than we think?

Under the Coalition, the price of a degree has shot up while competition for graduate level jobs remains fierce. But those who get better jobs are contributing more to the cost of their education.