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The Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally has returned from Ghana today, where she reaffirmed the Church of England's commitment to a one hundred million pound investment for communities affected by the transatlantic slave trade.
The Church of England calls it Project Spire.
But three and a half years after it was announced, the money has still not been spent. Our reporter, Anika Sharma, has been finding out why.

Tens of thousands of flat-faced dogs across Britain are struggling to breathe. A new study says their suffering is down to the way they've been bred.
Pugs, bulldogs, and other so-called "designer" breeds have been shaped over generations to have squashed faces and shortened skulls. While many owners find it appealing, vets say this is causing a welfare crisis.
Now there are growing calls for tougher rules on how these animals can be bred and sold. Samuel Lord tells us the story.

The release of Netflix’s Louis Theroux: Into the Manosphere documentary has provoked a wide online discussion into the online culture in the last few days.
One of the key concerns has been around the impact on young men and boys exposed to the culture’s ultra-masculine and misogynistic rhetorics.
Our cultural correspondent Samuel Lord explores how the documentary has opened a wider discussion on masculinity.

It’s freezing in Britain this week after an arctic blast has hit the island, causing temperatures in the capital to drop from eleven degrees on Sunday down to just one degree today.

Besides bundling up when heading out, the aftermath of Storm Claudia presents serious concerns for people across the country: from fuel insecurity to serious illness.

Stephen Conneely explores how the cold is having a chilling effect on everyday life for young people across Britain.