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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...
Trump’s Tariffs: Is Globalisation Over?
06 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, the Prime Minister has responded to Trump’s tariffs saying the government is ready to step in to protect the UK economy. Paddy’s away so Je...
Trump’s Tariffs: The Beginning
05 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump’s baseline 10% tariffs come into force. Today, we’re back to tariffs. Now that the Trump administration's baseline 10% import tariffs...
The Week: Trump’s Tariffs
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adam, Chris, Alex and Gary discuss what the impact of President Trump’s tariffs could be on the UK. What it means for the unique case of Northern Ir...
Trump’s Tariffs: The Reaction
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re looking at how the global economy is responding to Trump’s tariffs announcement.Adam is joined by Dharshini David, deputy economics e...
Trump’s Tariffs: The Reveal
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we look at the tariffs Donald Trump has announced for the whole world on what he calls "liberation day".A universal 10% tariffs on all imports ...
Trump’s Tariffs: The Preview
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we look at how the UK and the rest of the world have been bracing themselves for Trump’s sweeping global tariffs.The exact details of the tar...
Au Revoir Marine Le Pen?
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Marine Le Pen walked out of a Parisian courtroom after being found guilty of embezzling EU funds.Adam is joined by Katya Adler and Marion Solet...
Why Would Justin Welby Forgive a Serial Child Abuser?
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Laura, Paddy and Henry discuss Justin Welby’s first interview since resigning as Archbishop of Canterbury last year. He said he forgave the s...
The Justin Welby Interview
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Laura's full interview with the former Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby. In November, he became the first Archbishop to quit as a result of a sca...
The BBC Journalist Arrested in Turkey
29 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Laura and Paddy speak to Mark Lowen, the BBC journalist who was deported from Turkey after being arrested in Istanbul. Mark had been there for ...
The Week: Tariffs, Welfare Reform and Sue Gray speaks…
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adam, Chris, Alex and Faisal discuss the impact of President Trump’s new 25% tariff on cars, whether Labour’s proposed welfare changes are more ab...
Shadow Chancellor Mel Unshelled on the Spring Statement
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Adam is joined by Jeremy Bowen to discuss the summit taking place in Paris, where Europe’s leaders have united behind support for Ukraine and...
Everything You Need To Know About The Spring Statement
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a set of measures aimed at restoring her fiscal headroom.Adam and Chris are joined by Faisal Islam and Dhars...
A Journalist Has Entered The Top Secret Military Chat
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we look at the fall out after a journalist revealed that he had been mistakenly added to a groupchat where US security leaders were discussing ...
Talking About Talking About Peace Talks
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, delegates from the US and Russia are meeting for another round of talks on the war in Ukraine. The meeting follows Witkoff’s comments on Tuck...
The Rachel Reeves Weekender: Civil Service Cuts Confirmed
23 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What could the Spring Statement mean for the UK?Today, Laura, Paddy and Henry discuss Laura’s interview with chancellor Rachel Reeves about proposed...
The BIG Rachel Reeves Weekender
22 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Laura and Paddy look ahead to the Spring Statement after Rachel Reeves ruled out "tax and spend" policies, signalling that she will neither rai...
The Week: Defence Spending, Benefit Cuts and The Spring Statement
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, James and Chris are joined by Lucy Fisher from the FT and Stephanie Flanders from Bloomberg to discuss; whether the Prime Minister can convince...
Why has Netanyahu Resumed the War?
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we look at why Israel has "resumed combat in full force" against Hamas in the Gaza Strip.Israeli aircraft launched massive airstrikes against w...
Are Young Men in Crisis?
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we look at the challenges being faced by young men and boys after the former England manager Sir Gareth Southgate said he fears they are spendi...
Labour’s Benefits Crackdown
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we look at big changes to the benefits system which the government say aim to save £5bn a year by 2030. They were announced in the House of Co...
Trump to Call Putin
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, President Trump has been speaking to journalists ahead of his phone call with Russia’s President Putin on Tuesday. Trump told reporters that ...
Is The Government Backing Down Over Benefits?
16 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we look at the news that ministers could abandon plans to freeze some disability benefits.Paddy, Laura and Henry discuss where the news came fr...
Starmer Starts Military Plans for Peace in Ukraine
15 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Laura and Paddy discuss UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s virtual summit with the ‘coalition of the willing’.Downing Street say representa...
The Week: NHS Reforms, Benefit Battles and Tariff Tactics
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Adam, Vicki, Faisal and Nick discuss Starmer’s attempts to speed up government, a possible fight over benefit changes and whether the PM is g...
Starmer Scraps NHS England
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Adam and Henry discuss Starmer’s announcement to abolish NHS England, which handles the day to day running of the health service and has been...
Trade Wars: EU Hits Back At Trump
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we look at responses and retaliations to President Trump’s universal tariffs on steel and aluminium. Adam is joined by Caitríona Perry, Chi...
30-Day Ceasefire For Ukraine?
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we look at Ukraine saying it is ready to accept a US proposal for an initial 30-day ceasefire. The decision comes after US and Ukrainian offici...
Trade Wars: The Return of Mark Carney
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we look at the new Prime Minister of Canada, Mark Carney, who has vowed to win a trade war with President Trump. Mark Carney, the former Govern...
State Reforms + the State of Reform
09 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we hear from Ukrainians as their leader gets ready for another big week of peace talks and diplomacy.Laura, Paddy and Henry also discuss govern...
Is Trump the Best Thing to Happen to Starmer?
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Laura and Paddy answer your questions about the war in Ukraine, President Trump’s tactics, and the possibilities of a peace deal. We also dis...
The Week: Is Starmer’s Trump Strategy Working?
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Adam, Chris, Caitríona and James discuss if Sir Keir Starmer’s strategy for President Trump is working? Plus, can the Prime Minister reconc...
Summit To Talk About
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we discuss the emergency EU summit taking place in Brussels. Adam catches up with Europe editor Katya Adler about the discussions taking place ...
Is Government About to Cut Welfare Spending?
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we discuss the Chancellor Rachel Reeves looking at making spending cuts worth billions to the government’s welfare budget. The Treasury will ...
Zelensky (Almost) Says Sorry
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we discuss President Zelensky saying that Ukraine is "ready to work under President Trump's strong leadership" to negotiate a peace deal. Th...
Can Starmer and Macron Win the Peace?
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we look at possible plans for a Franco-UK peace deal in Ukraine. French President Emmanuel Macron floated the idea of a partial month-long truc...
Could Zelensky Still do a Deal With Trump?
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, in this extra episode, Laura and Paddy get back together to talk after Laura met President Zelensky.He told her, and a group of other journalis...
Starmer on Zelensky, Trump and Putin
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we unpack Sir Keir Starmer’s interview with Laura about Donald Trump’s row with Volodymyr Zelensky, and Europe’s plan to make a Ukraine p...
The Oval Office Argument Aftermath
01 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we look at how Sir Keir Starmer and other leaders are reacting to the row/pile on/slanging match between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky in...
Trump vs Zelensky In The Oval Office
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky have clashed in an extraordinary exchange at the White House, with Trump telling the Ukrainian president to "make ...
Starmer Meets Trump
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we look at the much anticipated meeting between President Trump and Prime Minister Starmer. Answering questions from journalists, the two men di...
The Tates in the States
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan have landed in Florida on a private jet from Bucharest, Romania.The brothers were arrested in Romania three...
Starmer and Trump, United in America?
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Sir Keir Starmer is en route to Washington for his first White House meeting with President Donald Trump. James speaks to Chris about what the ...
Starmer Goes On The Defensive Before Trump Showdown
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we look at the news that the UK will increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027. The surprise announcement from Sir Keir Starmer comes ah...
The Macron And Trump Bromance Returns
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we look at French president Emmanuel Macron’s meeting with US president Donald Trump on the future of Ukraine. Speaking with reporters at the...
German Electioncast! (The Results)
23 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we look at the projected election results from Germany.The conservative Christian Democrats (CDU)/CSU party will be the largest party in the ne...
How Far Will The UK Go To Protect Ukraine?
23 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Addressing the Scottish Labour conference in Glasgow today, Sir Keir Starmer said "peace only comes with strength” and said the UK must spend more o...
The Week Ahead: Will Starmer Win Over Trump?
22 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sir Keir Starmer is preparing for a trip to Washington on Thursday that he hopes will move Donald Trump away from a quick deal with Russia to end the ...
The Ukraine War: How Far Away Is A Peace Deal?
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The past week has seen international diplomacy turned upside down as the US began talks with Russia to end the war in Ukraine. The decision to exclude...
German Electioncast! (The Lookahead)
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we discuss Germany’s upcoming elections.With concerns about immigration and the economy dominating, the far-right Alternative for Germany (Af...
Trump v Zelensky?
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we look at what looks like an increasingly hostile relationship between President Trump and President Zelensky. In a press conference on Monday...
Outside the Room Where the Russia-US Peace Talks Happened
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Russia and the US hold peace talks in Saudi Arabia, but a noticeable absentee was any representative of Ukraine. Russian Foreign Minister Ser...
Will Europe Send Troops to Ukraine?
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we ask what a peace deal for Ukraine might look like, as European leaders gather in Paris for an emergency summit.Sir Keir Starmer has said the...
Can Starmer Bridge the Gap Between Trump and Europe?
16 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Victoria and Paddy are joined by Newsnight political editor Nicholas Watt to discuss the latest developments between the UK, US and EU. The UK ...
Will 'America First' Put Europe Last?
15 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Paddy and Adam are joined by Lyse Doucet to discuss developments on the global stage at the Munich Security Conference. JD Vance shocked delega...
The Week: What Next For Ukraine, The New World Order And Some Signs Of Growth?
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Fleming, Chris Mason, Caitríona Perry and James Landale discuss if the war in Ukraine might be about to end. And, what Donald Trump’s interven...
Could the War in Ukraine be About to End?
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we look at President Donald Trump’s claim that there’s a “good possibility” that the Ukraine war could be about to end.He spoke to Russ...
The Neo-Nazi MI5 Spy
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we look at a BBC investigation which has revealed that MI5 lied three times in court to protect one of its own violent, neo-Nazi agents.As it w...
Has the Met Police Just Become Less Safe?
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we look at the commissioner of the Met police Sir Mark Rowley saying they have been left in a “hopeless position” after a High Court ruling...
Trump, Tariffs, Taylor, Texts
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we look at President Trump’s announcement that he will impose 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports into the U.S.He made the announc...
Government Minister Sacked Over Whatsapp Messages
09 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we look at the latest Government minister to be forced to leave their role. Health minister Andrew Gwynne has been sacked after a newspaper rev...
Interview: The Families Taking TikTok to Court
09 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, listen in full to an exclusive group interview for BBC One's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg with the four British families suing TikTok for the a...
A Trump Peace Plan for Ukraine?
08 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we look at what a potential peace deal in Ukraine could look like.President Trump says he’ll “probably” meet President Zelensky next week...
Brexitcast Returns
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we go back to where it all began - Brexitcast. Adam, Laura, Chris and Faisal reunite in the BBC Radio Theatre in front of a live audience to di...
Starmer’s Plan to ‘Build Baby Build’
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we look at what Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch had to say to Chris in the past 24 hours.Keir Starmer has announced plans to make it easier to bu...
Trump's Gaza Plan
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we look at what Donald Trump means when he says he wants to own Gaza.Adam, Chris, Paddy and Laura speak to international editor Jeremy Bowen, wh...
Trump’s Tariff Turmoil: China Strikes Back
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we look at what could be the start of a trade war between the US and China. After postponing tariffs on Canada and Mexico, President Trump has ...
Trump’s Tariff Turmoil
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we look at Sir Keir Starmer being the first UK Prime Minister to join a gathering of EU leaders since Brexit. Meanwhile, President Trump has un...
Behind the Scenes of Labour's Path To Power
02 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we look at a new book about what went on behind the scenes during Labour’s rise to power. Journalists and authors of Get In, Gabriel Pogrund ...
A Battle Within Labour Over Welfare Reform?
01 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we look at the challenges facing Labour’s plans for welfare reform. After the chancellor Rachel Reeves set her sights on a “fundamental” ...
The Week: Mandelson Backtracks, Badenoch v Patel and Heathrow Expansion
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Adam, Chris, Alex and Faisal discuss whether Lord Mandelson will be approved as Ambassador to the US, a disagreement in the shadow cabinet and ...
Will Labour's Plan To Stop Small Boat Crossings Work?
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we discuss Home Office plans to tackle migrant smuggling gangs. The Home Secretary Yvette Cooper told Chris the changes would mean the govern...
The Rachel Reeves Runway for Growth
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we look at the Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ a speech in which she backed a third runway at London's Heathrow Airport.She said it’s "badly neede...
Fergal Keane Travels Inside Gaza
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, the BBC’s special correspondent Fergal Keane travelled with the first Jordanian helicopter delivering aid inside Gaza since the ceasefire bet...
Can Trump and Starmer Have a Special Relationship?
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we look at the relationship between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer.The two men spoke for the first time on Sunday since...
Is This a Rachel Reeves Reset?
26 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we look at what could be a very big week for the chancellor. Laura and Paddy are joined by BBC Newsnight’s political editor Nick Watt to disc...
Israeli Hostages and Palestinian Prisoners Released
25 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we look at the latest phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal in Gaza, which has seen four female Israeli soldiers released in exchange for 20...
The Week: Trump Returns, the EU and No to NIMBYs?
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Adam, Chris, Vicki and James discuss President Trump’s first week back in office, including his first major speech at the World Economic Foru...
Southport Killer Sentenced
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we discuss the outcome of the case against Axel Rudakubana, who was sentenced to a minimum of 52 years in jail for the murder of three young gi...
Prince Harry’s Day Out Of Court
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we look at Prince Harry’s settlement with the publisher of The Sun newspaper for intrusion into his private life over a 15 year period.Adam i...
Why Wasn't the Southport Killer Stopped?
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we look at the prime minister’s pledge to fight “the changing face of terrorism” in light of Britain facing a “new and dangerous threat...
President Trump Is Back
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Donald Trump has been sworn in as the 47th US president. He promised to unleash a blitz of executive orders, after calling for a "revolution o...
Southport Killer Pleads Guilty
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we look at Axel Rudakubana pleading guilty to the murder of three young girls at a dance class in Southport last year. Rudakubana also pleaded ...
How Does BBC News Cover President Trump?
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we look at how BBC News will cover Donald Trump - ahead of his inauguration as President for a second time. Adam is joined by BBC News Anchor i...
An Israel-Gaza Ceasefire Begins
19 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Laura, Paddy, and Henry discuss a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. There was a delay, but hostages are expected to be released and some Gaza...
The Art of Dealing With Donald Trump
18 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Paddy and Laura discuss Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday and what we can learn from those who have been, and those who haven’t been, i...
The Week: Grooming Inquiries, Economic Hope and Brexit
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Adam, Chris, Alex and Faisal discuss the government's plan for new inquiries into grooming gangs, how much we should read into some positive ec...
Has the Government Changed its Mind on Grooming Gang Inquiries?
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has announced five government-backed local inquiries and a new national-level "rapid audit" of grooming gangs.The gov...
Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Agreed
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we look at the news that a deal has been reached to stop the fighting in Gaza and for the release of the remaining Israeli hostages. The ceasef...
Resignationcast: Tulip Siddiq
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, the Treasury minister Tulip Siddiq has resigned after growing pressure over an anti-corruption investigation in Bangladesh.The Labour MP last w...
AI, The NHS and You
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we look at the announcement of a new AI Action Plan and the government’s hope that it will make the UK a world leader in AIIn a speech Sir Ke...
AI, Musk + Will the PM Sack Tulip Siddiq?
12 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Laura, Paddy and Henry discuss the government's plan on AI and how social media giants are impacting British politics. Also, why is Treasury Mi...
Rachel Reeves in China BUT Should She Have Gone?
11 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Paddy and Laura discuss Rachel Reeves’ trip to Beijing to meet with her Chinese counterpart. But some of the opposition are saying she should...
Trump in Court (Again)
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we look at Donald Trump avoiding jail, and any punishment, over charges of fraud relating to hush money paid to adult-film star Stormy Daniels....
Trump Dishes Out Blame for LA Fires
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we look at the wildfires still raging across Los Angeles, where five people have been killed and more than 175,000 have been evacuated.Adam spe...
Starmer + Badenoch Clash Over Grooming Inquiry
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we look at the debate over a national inquiry into the grooming gangs scandal playing out in the House of Commons.The issue was voted on becaus...
Do Facts Meta on Facebook?
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we look at why Meta is bringing to an end the use of independent fact-checkers on Facebook and Instagram - and replacing them with ‘community...
Starmer Hits Back at Musk
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we look at Keir Starmer’s response to what he calls “lies and misinformation” being spread over grooming gangs. It comes after multi-bill...
Is Elon a Musk-Have for Nigel Farage?
05 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we look at Nigel Farage’s friendship with Elon Musk and what he wants to get out of it. Laura’s been talking to the Reform UK leader, who’...