Ros Atkins

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BBC News Analysis Editor, The Media Show, 'The Art of Explanation', D&B DJ, 'Communicating...' podcast, squash enthusiast. Agents: @MiradorMgmt @zcosini

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Is the UK worse off because of Brexit? Ten years on since the Brexit referendum, we've looked at this question in detail. The video is produced by Katerina Karelli - and it's longer than our usual explainers. I hope you find it helpful.

12p is the estimated average profit that a pub makes on a pint of beer (according to an industry body). It's one of many things that contribute to the overall price of a pint. We made this video to explain what goes into the price you pay at the bar &amp; why the price is going up.

Elon Musk has had a lot to say about the grooming gangs scandal. We looked at 24 hours on Musk's X timeline and found a range of false and misleading information being amplified. Produced by Catherine Karelli, Shayan Sardarizadeh and Jake Horton. Graphics by Jacqueline Galvin.

Manchester City are Premier League champions for the fifth time in six years. But questions remain about how the club does business. 6 mins on the reasons why. Produced by Michael Cox, Floyd Cush, Mary Fuller.

We analysed thousands of Donald Trump’s social media posts in 2026 - here’s what we found. Produced by Katerina Karelli. Graphics by Sally Nicholls and Mesut Ersoz.

On Tuesday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt made a series of claims about the BBC's coverage of events in Gaza on Sunday. We've looked at the claims - and the number of misrepresentations and untruths that they contained.

We've added to our reporting on the shooting of Alex Pretti. This video looks in further detail at bystander video footage - and analyses the Trump administration's description of the events that day. It's produced with my colleagues at BBC Verify.

Two minutes on Donald Trump's mixed messages on the war with Iran. Produced by Katerina Karelli. The BBC News live page on the war is here:

Putin is accusing Wagner mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin of treason. Prigozhin calls it a 'march for justice'. As the story escalates, here's a video from May about how, from the 80s to now, Prigozhin went from prison, to catering, to the Wagner group.

That's a wrap for Outside Source. We've just finished out final edition. Huge thanks to the many colleagues who've helped me make OS over the years - and particular thanks to those of you who've tuned in. Here's the last minute of the show. I just about got to the end.

The Trump administration has offered varying explanations for why it's at war with Iran. Here's 3 minutes on the different statements we've heard.

This week's golf merger confirms Saudi Arabia's impact on the sport - and further reveals the extent of Saudi ambitions on the global stage. 6 mins on a story that matters whether you're a golf fan or not. Produced by Michael Cox, Mary Fuller &amp; Floyd Cush

Suella Braverman said of this weekend's delays at Dover: “I don’t think it’s fair to say this has been an adverse effect of Brexit.” But Brexit is a factor in the delays. 2 mins here on why.

As the schools concrete crisis continues, we've looked at government spending on education infrastructure (including school buildings) by the Tories since 2010 and by Labour before then. Produced by Michael Cox, Mary Fuller, Robert Cuffe &amp; Anthony Reuben.

This 3 minute clip from 2021 is still being widely shared. It's helpful if you want to understand how Gary Lineker feels about the issue of refugees, about his relationship with the BBC - and about the idea of the BBC telling him what he can and can't tweet.

In November, it's the US Presidential election. Donald Trump wants to be the Republican Presidential nominee. Here's 7 mins on Trump and America's democracy. Produced by Mary Fuller and Michael Cox.

As both sides of the conflict in Sudan try and agree a humanitarian truce, this is an explainer we've made on what the conflict's roots and how it started. We hope it's helpful. (First published 28.4.23)

AFP is one of the biggest news agencies. I asked its Global News Director, Phil Chetwynd, if AFP would consider Kensington Palace a trusted source, after the edited photo of the Princess of Wales &amp; her children. 'Absolutely not' was the reply. Here's the exchange on BBC Radio 4.

For the vast majority of people in Gaza, leaving the Palestinian enclave is not an option as this conflict escalates. 1 minute on why.

The latest teachers strike in England is today. 3 mins on what's happened to teachers' pay since 2012. The average teachers' salary has reduced in real terms - and more so than some other professions. Produced by Michael Cox, Rob England, Robert Cuffe.

12p is the estimated average profit that a pub makes on a pint of beer (according to an industry body). It's one of many things that contribute to the overall price of a pint. We made this video to explain what goes into the price you pay at the bar & why the price is going up.

This week's golf merger confirms Saudi Arabia's impact on the sport - and further reveals the extent of Saudi ambitions on the global stage. 6 mins on a story that matters whether you're a golf fan or not. Produced by Michael Cox, Mary Fuller & Floyd Cush

As the schools concrete crisis continues, we've looked at government spending on education infrastructure (including school buildings) by the Tories since 2010 and by Labour before then. Produced by Michael Cox, Mary Fuller, Robert Cuffe & Anthony Reuben.

AFP is one of the biggest news agencies. I asked its Global News Director, Phil Chetwynd, if AFP would consider Kensington Palace a trusted source, after the edited photo of the Princess of Wales & her children. 'Absolutely not' was the reply. Here's the exchange on BBC Radio 4.