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Labour v The Unions

12 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, the leader of the Unite union says Labour is not defending working people and they are turning away from the party "in droves".Deputy Prime Min...

Why Is It So Hot?

11 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, as the UK faces the third heatwave already of the summer - is this the kind of summer we should expect in future?Adam is joined by Jordan Dunba...

Another Plan To Stop The Boats

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, the UK and France have unveiled a new “one in, one out” plan to reduce small boat Channel crossings. Announcing the deal at the end of Emma...

What Can The Government Actually Afford?

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Can the government afford everything it wants to do?Adam is joined by BBC economics editor Faisal Islam and BBC health editor Hugh Pym to discuss the ...

National Emergency Alert Test: Newscast In COBR

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As the government announces a new test of the emergency alert system, Newscast is invited to COBR.Adam and Chris become the first people ever to broad...

Flash Floods Devastate Texas

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we look at the continued fall out of flash floods in Texas where at least 91 people have died. Search efforts continue for a fourth day for doz...

One Year of Labour: What Do Voters Think?

06 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On recent episodes we’ve looked back at Labour’s first 12 year in government, and we’ve looked ahead at what Labour could do next. Today, Newsca...

One Year of Labour: What’s Next?

05 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Laura and Paddy look ahead and discuss what's next for the government after a tumultuous first year in power. Can we expect Keir Starmer to mak...

One Year of Labour: What Happened? (Newscast Live)

04 Jul 2025

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One year after Keir Starmer became the first Labour Prime Minister for 14 years, have his first 12 months been a success?Adam, Chris and Henry are at ...

Reform or Die? The NHS 10 Year Plan

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Can the government’s new ten year plan save the NHS? Today the government published it’s plan to reform the NHS. The government says it will focus...

Reeves’ Tears at PMQs

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Rachel Reeves was visibly upset at Prime Minister’s Questions.Her team say it was a personal matter, and there are also reports of an argumen...

Welfare Bill Passes, But At What Cost?

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, MPs have narrowly voted in favour of the government’s welfare bill. The controversial legislation passed after a series of last minute conces...

Police Investigate Bob Vylan and Kneecap Glastonbury Sets

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Avon and Somerset police launched a criminal investigation into sets by bands Bob Vylan and Kneecap at Glastonbury festival on Saturday. Adam i...

Music and Politics At Glastonbury

29 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we look at the reaction from politicians, Glastonbury, and the BBC to comments from Bob Vylan, a duo that performed at the music festival on Sa...

Was The Welfare Rebellion Starmer's Most Damaging Moment?

28 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we look at where the welfare U-turn leaves Keir Starmer’s government, and the PM himself.Paddy and Henry Zeffman go through the PM’s first ...

The Week: A Welfare U-Turn, Nato Summit, and Daddy Issues

27 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, the government has confirmed it will make major concessions to Labour rebels over its planned benefits reforms.Adam and Chris were back in the ...

Can Keir Starmer Stop A Labour Rebellion?

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, can Keir Starmer stop a rebellion from his own party over proposed welfare cuts?Adam is joined by Luke Sullivan, Keir Starmer’s former politi...

Diplomacy, Defence and.... Daddy?

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, world leaders have agreed to increase defence spending to 5% at a Nato summit at The Hague. Member states will commit 3.5% of GDP on core defen...

Trump: They Don't Know What The F*** They're Doing!

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, President Trump arrives in Europe for what is being called “the most significant Nato summit since the cold war”?Adam, Chris and Katya are ...

Israel-Iran: Iran Fires Back

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Iran launches missiles at a US base in Qatar in response to strikes on their nuclear sites. Qatar has confirmed the attack on the US-run Al Ude...

Israel-Iran: US Bombs Iranian Nuclear Sites

22 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we look at the US bombing of Iranian nuclear sites. Donald Trump told Tehran to "make peace" or face "far greater" attacks in future. Iran has w...

The RAF Base Break In

21 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re looking at the reaction to a security breach at RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire. Pro-Palestinian activists broke into the base and spray...

Assisted Dying: The Biggest Step So Far

20 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, MPs have voted in favour of the assisted dying bill, in the biggest step so far in favour of the changing of the law. MPs vote to back a bill l...

Israel-Iran: Could The UK Get Involved?

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, what role could the UK play in the conflict between Israel and Iran?President Donald Trump will decide on whether the US gets directly involved...

Israel-Iran: What’s Donald Trump’s Next Move?

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Trump dismissed questions about US involvement in Iran, saying: "I may do it, I may not do it. Nobody knows what I want to do.”Adam is joined...

Israel-Iran: Trump's Threats To Iran

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, President Trump says he knows where Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is but "we" won't kill him - "at least not for now".In a serie...

The Grooming Gangs Report

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, a report into sexual abuse carried out by grooming gangs says there was a “collective failure to address questions about the ethnicity of gro...

Grooming Gangs National Inquiry Announced

15 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we look at the announcement that there will be full national statutory inquiry into grooming gangs.Sir Keir Starmer said he had accepted the re...

Israel-Iran: The World Reacts

14 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re looking at how Iran has retaliated to Israel’s strikes which targeted Iran's nuclear programme on Friday.The two countries have been e...

Israel-Iran: Israel Strikes Iran In Major Escalation

13 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Israel has carried out strikes in Iran targeting nuclear sites and military commanders in a major escalation of tensions. Israel say they targe...

What We Know About The Air India Plane Crash, So Far

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, at least 200 people have been killed when a London-bound Air India plane carrying 242 people crashed shortly after take-off in Ahmedabad, weste...

Everything You Need To Know About The Spending Review

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Chancellor Rachel Reeves set out the government spending plans until the end of the decade.She says spending on the NHS will rise by 3% a year ...

Trump v Newsom On The LA Riots

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, the clash between Governor Newsom and President Trump escalates as LA protests enter day four. A defence official has told the BBC's US partner...

Winter Fuel's Back, Back Again (For Most)

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Labour confirms 75% of pensioners will keep their winter fuel payments, reversing a widely criticised policy. Nine million pensioners in Englan...

Spending Review: Tussles In The Treasury

08 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we’re looking at what’s going on in the Treasury as the final decisions are being made ahead of the government’s Spending Review on Wedne...

The Trans Ex Judge Challenging The Supreme Court Gender Ruling

07 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we hear from the woman who was the UK’s only transgender judge. Laura speaks to Victoria McCloud, who stepped down from the job last year, abo...

Americast: Trump vs Elon Musk

06 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How did one of the most powerful alliances in American politics blow up? The falling out between Donald Trump and Elon Musk has been playing out very ...

The Week: Defence, Spending Review and What Next For Reform UK?

06 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Spending Review looms large - with Chancellor Rachel Reeves facing some difficult choices in the upcoming Spending Review, which sets the budgets ...

Resignationcast: Zia Yusuf Quits Reform UK

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Zia Yusuf has resigned as the chairman of Reform UK, posting on X: "I no longer believe working to get a Reform government elected is a good u...

All Aboard The Spending Bus

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Rachel Reeves has announced a multi billion pound investment for transport projects across the country.The money will be spent on tram, train a...

Major New Search For Madeleine McCann

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, authorities start a new search for Madeleine McCann in Portugal, nearly two decades after her disappearance.On Monday, Portuguese police confir...

The Plan To Get Britain Ready For War

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, the Prime Minister says the UK military is moving to “war-fighting readiness”.The government is setting out the aims of its strategic defen...

The UK’s 'Message To Moscow’

01 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we look at what Defence Secretary John Healey has called the UK’s “message to Moscow” as he announces investment in weapons and factories...

Ex MI6 Chief On The Future of UK Defence

31 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we look at the future of defence for the UK, ahead of a major strategic defence review from the government.Defence Secretary John Healey has sa...

The Week: Starmer v Farage, Trump Tariffs and Political Stunts

30 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Adam, Alex, James and Vicki discuss Keir Starmer’s attack on Nigel Farage saying he would “crash the economy”.And, in light of Shadow Jus...

Liverpool Parade Crash Charge + Trump Tariff Chaos

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we look at whether President Donald Trump will be allowed to continue with his tariffs plan.On Wednesday a court put them on hold, saying they’...

Are (Even More Of) Israel’s Allies Turning Against Them?

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we discuss the new aid distrubition model in Gaza and why the EU’s top diplomat has gone further in criticising Israeli strikes and aid distr...

Everything We Know About The Liverpool Crash, So Far

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, a man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a car crashed into fans during a parade to celebrate Liverpool’s title victory...

The Newscast Summer Tour

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded live at Hay Festival, Adam and Alex look at whether President Trump has changed his mind about President Putin and how politician’s use sta...

Will Starmer Scrap the Two-Child Benefit Cap?

25 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we look at whether the government is about to row back on another policy - the two-child benefit cap.It prevents parents from claiming universal...

Could More Government U-Turns Be On The Way?

24 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we look at whether this week’s winter fuel U-turn could lead to the government changing course on other spending cuts.Paddy’s taken to the ...

The Week: Migration Falls, Winter Fuel Changed And Chagos Deal Done

23 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, the government are claiming credit for a fall in migration numbers - but should they?Adam and Chris are joined by economics editor Faisal Islam...

What's In The Government's Plan To Fix Prisons?

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we’re looking at what the government is doing to deal with overcrowding in prisons in England and Wales.It’s responding to an independent r...

Starmer’s Winter Fuel U-Turn

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we look at a U-turn from the government, after the Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced plans to ease cuts to winter fuel payments.More than 1...

Are Israel’s Allies Turning Against Them?

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we discuss the Foreign Secretary suspending trade negotiations with Israel over its “cruel and indefensible” blockade of Gaza.The UK, Franc...

Brexitcast: The EU-UK Deal (and our Rachel Reeves interview)

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, the UK and EU have come to a deal that covers fishing, trade, defence, energy and more.Adam and Chris, in true Brexitcast style, go through the...

Is The UK About To Rejoin The EU Passport Queue?

18 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we’re looking at more details of what could be in a deal between the UK and the EU, set to be revealed tomorrow.Laura’s been talking to the...

What's Starmer's EUro Vision?

17 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re looking at what could be in a deal between the UK and European Union expected to be announced at a summit on Monday.Keir Starmer’s for...

The Week: Immigration, Diplomacy and….Tolstoy?

16 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, the UK is in talks with other countries to set up overseas “return hubs” for failed asylum seekers. Adam and Chris are joined by Caitriona ...

Zelensky In Turkey, But Where’s Putin?

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we look at talks between world leaders and their officials in Turkey, where a breakthrough on peace in Ukraine was hoped for.Ukrainian Presiden...

Trump’s Big Middle East Trip (Continued)

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, what is President Trump achieving with his tour of the Middle East?On Wednesday President Trump met with the leaders of Syria and Qatar on his ...

It’s Not Just A Cyber Attack, It’s An M&S Cyber Attack

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we’re looking at a cyber attack on Marks and Spencer, which started three weeks ago.The retailer said today that some personal customer infor...

(Another) Plan to Fix "Broken" Migration System

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we look at Labour’s plan to fix the UK’s ‘‘broken’’ migration system. James speaks to Home Secretary Yvette Cooper to comb through ...

Has Putin Been Forced To The Table?

11 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we’re looking at what’s behind a change in position from the Russian President Vladimir Putin, who’s called for "direct talks" with Ukrai...

India and Pakistan Agree Ceasefire

10 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we look at the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan.The US President Donald Trump announced the news to the world via social media an...

The Week: Who Benefits Most From the UK-US Deal?

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, the UK and US have both described the deal as a success - but who really benefits from their tariff agreement?Adam and Alex are joined by Dhars...

The First American Pope: Pope Leo XIV

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Robert Prevost has become the first American Pope, and will be known as Pope Leo XIV.Adam is joined by the BBC’s Religion editor Aleem Maqboo...

Could the India-Pakistan Conflict Escalate?

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we’re looking at the conflict between India and Pakistan. On Tuesday night, India launched missile strikes in Pakistan and Pakistan-controlle...

The Biggest Trade Deal Since Brexit(cast)

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, after three years of on-off negotiations the UK and India have agreed a “landmark” trade deal.Will it make goods cheaper for people in the ...

Old Newscast: The Fall of the Berlin Wall, 1989 (Part 2)

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Old Newscast, we look at the consequences for the world of the fall of the Berlin Wall.Adam is joined by world affairs editor John ...

Old Newscast: The Fall of the Berlin Wall, 1989 (Part 1)

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Old Newscast, we look at what led to, and what happened on the day of, the fall of the Berlin wall.Adam is joined by world affairs ...

Local Electioncast: The Reaction! (Part 3)

04 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we look at how the political parties are reacting to this week’s local election results.The Health Secretary Wes Streeting spoke to both Laur...

Local Electioncast: The Results! (Part 2)

03 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we look at the local election results in full.Reform now have well over 600 councillors. Party leader Nigel Farage said the victory over Labour...

Local Electioncast: The Results! (Part 1)

02 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Reform have won the Runcorn and Helsby by-election by just six votes - one of the closest parliamentary elections ever. Sarah Pochin overturned...

What Does The US-Ukraine Minerals Deal Mean For The War?

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we look at what’s in the deal struck between the United States and Ukraine that will give Washington access to some of the war-torn country's...

Are We (Finally) About to See a US-Ukraine Minerals Deal?

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, the long-anticipated minerals deal may be about to be signed by the US and Ukraine.Adam speaks to BBC chief presenter Caitriona Perry and BBC d...

Canadian Electioncast

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we react to Mark Carney pulling off a surprise victory in the Canadian election as leader of the Liberal Party.Adam is joined by chief internat...

Power Cuts in Spain and Portugal

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Spain and Portugal have been hit by large power cuts. The Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez says the cause is still unknown. Adam is joined ...

How Politicians are REALLY Feeling About the Local Elections

27 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we look at what politicians are saying on camera and behind the scenes about the local elections coming up on Thursday.Laura, Paddy, and Henry d...

Trump & Zelensky Meet At The Pope's Funeral

26 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we discuss the pictures coming from The Vatican of President Volodymyr Zelensky and Donald Trump meeting in St Peter’s Basilica before Pope F...

Local Electioncast: The Preview

25 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we’re looking ahead to local elections taking place in England on Thursday 1 May.Adam and Chris are joined by friends of the podcast Matt Ch...

Nice Of EU To Visit

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we discuss whether the EU and UK are about to do a deal on a youth visa scheme. Labour has previously said it has "no plans" for such a scheme,...

Can Trump Force Zelensky To Do A Deal?

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Donald Trump took to Truth Social to accuse Zelensky of harming Ukraine peace negotiations following the Ukrainian president telling a news con...

What Happens After the Death of a Pope?

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we look at the world leaders descending on the Vatican for the funeral of Pope Francis, and which cardinal might replace him in the upcoming co...

Old Newscast: The Global Financial Crash, 2008 (Part 2)

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we’re going to look back what happened after the collapse of Lehman Brothers - which sparked the global financial crisis. Adam is joined by e...

The Death of the Pope

21 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Pope Francis has died aged 88. The first Latin American leader of the of the Roman Catholic Church, Francis had been in hospital for 5 weeks du...

Old Newscast: The Global Financial Crash, 2008 (Part 1)

20 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we’re going back to September 15 2008, the day the Lehman Brothers collapsed, a pivotal moment in the global financial crash. Adam is joined ...

Old Newscast: The Good Friday Agreement, 1998 (Part 2)

19 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we’re going to look back at the impact after the signing of the Good Friday Agreement.It was the deal that brought an end to 30 years of conf...

Old Newscast: The Good Friday Agreement, 1998 (Part 1)

18 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we’re going back to April 10 1998, the day the Good Friday Agreement was signed in Belfast. It was the deal that brought an end to 30 years o...

The Supreme Court’s Ruling on Sex and Gender: What’s the Impact on the NHS?

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we look at what yesterday’s Supreme Court ruling means for the NHS.The NHS will be pursued if it doesn’t follow new guidance on single-sex ...

The Supreme Court Decision on Sex and Gender

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, the UK Supreme Court has ruled that the legal definition of a woman is based on biological sex. It marks the culmination of a long-running lega...

Could the Birmingham Bin Strike Spread?

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we look at Birmingham’s bin crisis, with new threats it could spread to other cities. Why are striking workers threatening further action? An...

Could Zuckerberg Be Forced To Sell Instagram?

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, the trial opened on a long awaited antitrust case that could see Meta forced to sell two of its social media sites Instagram and WhatsApp, afte...

Steel, China, and the MP Refused Entry to Hong Kong

13 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we look at whether British Steel has enough fuel to keep its furnaces running, and we hear from an MP who was detained and refused entry to Hon...

A Step Towards British Steel Nationalisation?

12 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we look at the future of British Steel, as MPs voted to take control over a Scunthorpe plant.They met in Parliament on a Saturday for the first...

The Week: We (Try To) Answer Your Questions on Trump’s Tariffs

11 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we attempt to answer your questions about Donald Trump and the worldwide impact of his tariffs. James and Alex are joined by Caitríona Perry, ...

Is Donald Trump Still Interested in Ukraine?

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we look at whether President Trump is still interested in Ukraine? It comes as the “coalition of the willing” of European countries meet in...

Trump’s Tariffs: Has He Backed Down?

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, the US President rocked global markets again. Donald Trump took to Truth Social to announce even tougher tariffs on China and a 90-day pause on...

Trump’s Tariffs: China Vows to “Fight to The End”

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we look at how far China is willing to go in retaliation against President Trump’s tariffs?Beijing has vowed to “fight to the end” after ...

Trump’s Tariffs: US vs China

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we look at what seems like an escalation of a possible trade war between the US and China. Plus, the Prime Minister’s attempts to try and pro...