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Every weekday morning and evening, two-minute bulletins bring you clarity on the highlights of the day from the team behind the Front Page newsletters.

The Brief is brought to you by Danny Boyle and Chris Price, who each morning tell you briefly what you need to know – and end the workday with what you may have missed. Listen to a preview of the latest episode above.

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