We've put together every episode of 'Going the Extra Mile' in one place.  

This is the podcast where Carol Jordan speaks to people who work within their communities, support others, and raise awareness of issues all without the need for recognition or reward.

Expect to hear about the women campaigning for improved cervical screening, the lottery winner who has given millions to charity, a former professional boxer who helps young people, and much more. 

After losing his mother Joan in an accident, Marcus Christie was driven to show his appreciation for Air Ambulance NI who were tasked to the scene.

This episode is available to watch in full on ITVX.

We talk to organisations and individuals, keen to see the Executive agree a draft three year budget. They tell Stewart Robson it would greatly help them to plan for the future.

To discuss the chances of a Budget being agreed - as well as the highs and lows of the political year - I'll be joined by our political editor Tracey Magee; Dr. David McCann; Professor Deirdre Heenan; and Alex Kane.

We'll also get the latest from London on what proved to be a rocky political year for Prime Minister Sir Keir Stamer and his government.  Here to discuss that will be Kevin Maguire and Peter Cardwell.

On this week's episode of Going the Extra Mile, Damian McNairney from the People's Kitchen warns that recent statistics showing 58 homeless people have died on Northern Ireland's streets are no surprise to those on the frontline. 

This episode is available to watch in full on ITVX. 

UTV put the points made by Damian to the Department of Communities and they have referred us to recent press releases where the Minister has announced additional funding for homeless services and the launch of New Foundations, and other cross-departmental initiatives. 
 

The final report on the activities of the Army agent codenamed Stakeknife has been published.

It's all about the money - Stormont ministers say they don't have enough - where will the money come from to fix crumbling public services?     

We'll be joined by a panel of experts as well as politicians from the UUP, Alliance and the SDLP opposition. 

Ahead of the final Kenova report into the state agent Stakeknife, we will look at what it might contain with our Crime and Security Correspondent Sharon O'Neill.

Carol Jordan talks to Heather Thompson and Leona Patterson who run the support and campaign group Ladies With Letters. The group was formed in the midst of the review of thousands of cervical smear samples in the Southern Trust. They talk about the devestation of being told that you have cancer after a misread smear and seeking solace in eachother. 

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Just how is the budget going to affect businesses and families in Northern Ireland?  Stewart Robson has that report, and I'll be joined by politicians from some of the parties.

We also analyse the economics of that budget with Ann Watt, Paul Mac Flynn and Dr Ciara Fitzpatrick.

And as the Chancellor is accused of lying about her budget, we're joined from London by Financial Times Political Editor George Parker; and economics expert Laurie Laird.

Carol Jordan sits down with Louise McKee who runs Help Is At Hand For Those in Need NI a group that supports struggling families. 

You can also watch this episiode on ITVX.

UTV brings you analysis of the chancellor's 2025 Budget and what it will mean for households and businesses in Northern Ireland.