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One of the richest women in the world, Melinda Gates, explains why millions more women in the poorest parts of the world need better access to contraception.

More than 200 million women in the developing world who want control over pregnancy still aren't using modern contraception. We hear from one of the richest women in the world, Melinda Gates, on why she sees contraception as key to transforming the fortunes of these women and their families. Adrian discusses the recommendations of a new report into the UK workplace which suggests there should be greater rights for people in low-paid, insecure jobs; and what do tax havens, an Ikea bookcase and TV dinners have in common? They're three of 50 key things that have made our modern economy according to an influential economist who tells Adrian why.

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Tue 11 Jul 2017 10:00

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  • Tue 11 Jul 2017 10:00

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