About Newscast
The BBC's daily news podcast, Newscast dives into the day's biggest news stories so you're never out of your depth. Newscast picks the brains of BBC News experts so you're ready if someone picks yours, covering the latest news, developments in politics in Westminster and beyond. Newscast is hosted by trusted politics and news journalists including Adam Fleming, BBC Political Editor Chris Mason...
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Trump's $5,000 Payout Promise
· 42:08
Today, US President, Donald Trump, has said he will offer every adult American $5,000 (£3,700) if the Republican party wins the midterms. President Trump gave no detail on how it would work or how he would fund it...
Is This The Biggest Row Between Israel And The UK?
· 29:19
Today, we look at Israel’s reaction to UK sanctions against Israeli settlements in the West Bank. The foreign minister Gideon Saar announced retaliatory counter-measures, including the closure of the British Consulate...
Why Has The UK Government Changed Its Approach to Israel?
· 38:46
Today, Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband has told Parliament the UK would ban the import of goods from Israeli settlements in the illegally occupied West Bank. In the speech, he said the UK government "agrees" there is...
Can The Chancellor's Positive Vibes Limit Tax Rises?
· 41:57
Today, John Healey delivered his first major speech as chancellor, aiming to boost confidence in the economy with a positive message. The chancellor set out his intentions for growth, investment and more jobs. But...
How New Is Andy Burnham’s Labour?
· 29:45
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has consistently talked about what he sees as the wrong direction the country has been taken over the last 40 years. So as the new Chancellor John Healey prepares a speech for tomorrow...
How Damaging Is Reform's Donations Row?
· 34:18
Today, we look at how much damage the Reform donations report will do to the party. Nigel Farage has said he "frankly wasn't listening" during the conversation with his former chief of staff and an undercover reporter...
The Undercover Reform Investigation
· 18:57
Today, two senior officials have stood down from Reform UK after a Channel 4 News report prompts the party to investigate claims about funding. Nigel Farage's senior aide Dan Jukes and Reform's head of policy James Orr...
Burnham’s Big Economic Choices
· 40:00
Today, we discuss the economic challenges Andy Burnham is facing ahead of his first budget. The economic backdrop has left the prime minister and his Chancellor John Healey with big decisions to make about defence...
How Did Andy Burnham Do In His First PMQs?
· 27:36
Today, Andy Burnham faced his first PMQs, and Nigel Farage has told Chris the UK is a "complainants' society" after questions about Reform’s funding. Adam and Chris unpack Chris’ first interview with Nigel Farage after...
Keir Starmer Resigns (Again)
· 33:10
Today, after standing down as Prime Minister earlier this summer, Keir Starmer has decided to announce his resignation as MP for Holborn and St Pancras. It comes on Andy Burnham’s first day addressing MPs in the House...
Old Newscast: Inside The Brexit Campaigns (Part 2)
· 46:33
Today, we hear what it was like to be inside the leave and remain camps from those who managed the campaigns behind the scenes. Sir Craig Oliver, who was in charge of communications for the Remain campaign, and chief...
Old Newscast: Inside The Brexit Campaigns (Part 1)
· 32:01
Today, we hear what it was like to be inside the leave and remain camps from those who managed the campaigns behind the scenes. Sir Craig Oliver, who was in charge of communications for the Remain campaign, and chief...
Is ADHD And Autism Care Heading For "Chaos"?
· 30:38
Today, NHS bosses have warned of chaos in ADHD and autism care as costs spiral and unregulated private providers capitalise on the huge demand for help. Health editor Hugh Pym is in the studio to describe what’s been...
Has Social Media For Children Just Changed Forever?
· 38:44
Today, we discuss Meta’s decision to agree to an $18 billion settlement resolving claims from 29 US states that Facebook and Instagram harmed children. Technology and AI editor Zoe Kleinman joins Adam to discuss the...
Prince Harry and Meghan Land In The UK
· 35:19
Today, Prince Harry and Meghan have arrived back in the UK from California. Senior royal correspondent Daniela Relph joins Adam to discuss what life in the British countryside might look like for the couple. Where is...
Is China Replacing Workers With Robots?
· 37:51
Today, we discuss China’s £14.7bn investment into AI and robotics in the hopes of overtaking the US as the world leader in innovation. China has two million robots already working in factories, and is investing heavily...
What Is Andy Burnham's Missile Offer To Ukraine?
· 33:20
Today, Andy Burnham will hand over blueprints to Ukraine so Kyiv can build its own long-range missiles. On a visit to Kyiv to meet with President Zelensky, the PM promised to keep up the pressure on Russia despite...
Old Newscast: The Scottish Independence Referendum (Part 2)
· 37:00
Today, in the latest of our special programmes looking at pivotal political moments, we are looking at the 2014 Scottish independence referendum. Adam is joined by Scotland editor and Newscast host James Cook, and...
Old Newscast: The Scottish Independence Referendum (Part 1)
· 32:49
Today, in the latest of our special programmes looking at pivotal political moments, we are looking at the 2014 Scottish independence referendum. Adam is joined by Scotland editor and Newscast host James Cook, and...
Is Andy Burnham Actually Popular Or Just New?
· 30:28
Today, is the Burnham bounce real? And, does it tell us anything about the new prime minister’s popularity long term? Adam presents Newscast live on 5live rounding up the political week with James Heale of the...
Why Are Harry and Meghan Moving Back To The UK?
· 27:02
Today, the surprise news that Prince Harry and Meghan are relocating from the US to the UK, with their children enrolled at a British school. Adam is joined by Daniela Relph, the BBC’s Senior Royal correspondent, to...
Can Andy Burnham End Rough Sleeping?
· 40:39
Today, we’re looking at Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s plan to get rough sleepers off streets for Christmas. He made ending rough sleeping his first pledge when entering Downing Street. Alex joins Adam to hear how it’s...
Russia Threatens The UK (Again)
· 38:26
Today, Russia has warned of "consequences" for the UK, after is was confirmed that British-made drones were used by Ukraine to strike Russia. The Russian embassy in London earlier accused Britain of "deliberately opting...
Trump Threatens To Bomb "The S*** Out Of" Oman
· 36:05
Today, Donald Trump has said he will “bomb the shit” out of Oman if it “gets in the way” of US talks with Iran. Oman, which says it is a neutral country between Iran and the US, has suffered a number of strikes from...
Old Newscast, 2010 Election: The Coalition (Part 2)
· 30:01
Today, we look at the five days that followed the 2010 General Election. David Cameron’s Conservative party had won the most seats but not an overall majority. Through deals and bargaining, he would have to form a...
Old Newscast, 2010 Election: The Coalition (Part 1)
· 31:41
Today, we look at the five days that followed the 2010 General Election. David Cameron’s Conservative party had won the most seats but not an overall majority. Through deals and bargaining, he would have to form a...
What Next For Nigel Farage After The Clacton By-Election?
· 40:40
Today, Nigel Farage was re-elected as MP for Clacton after his resignation in July triggered a by-election in the seat. Adam and Henry are live onstage at the Edinburgh Fringe to discuss all the results from the...
What’s Piling Up On Andy Burnham’s Desk?
· 34:27
Today, we’re looking at the emerging issues the new prime minister will be forced to deal with when he returns to parliament. We look at ongoing issues over the early release of prisoners and warnings from the Treasury...
Andy Burnham's Emergency Cobra Meeting On Extreme Heat
· 33:29
Today, we look at the government’s response to extreme heat, and fires around the country, as he chairs a meeting of the government's emergency Cobra committee, as temperatures are set to soar again. Firefighters are...
Did President Trump Escape Air Force One In A Catering Truck?
· 37:34
Today, the Washington Post is reporting a secret plane swap, which took place as President Trump was leaving the Nato summit in Turkey last month. Adam is joined onstage at the Edinburgh Fringe by Caitriona Perry and...
Subscriptions, 'Intergalactic Affairs' + Alleged Cartel Boss Daniel Kinahan
· 36:35
Today, will Andy Burnham bringing forward a ban on ‘subscription traps’ address people’s concerns about the cost of living? Adam is joined onstage at the Edinburgh Fringe by Caitriona Perry and Joe Pike (plus a live...
Old Newscast, 2010 Election: Brown vs Cameron vs Clegg (Part 2)
· 39:58
Today, we look at the closest General Election of a generation as three party leaders faced their first national test. There had been building speculation about when Labour Prime Minister Gordon would call the election...
Old Newscast, 2010 Election: Brown vs Cameron vs Clegg (Part 1)
· 29:53
Today, we look at the closest General Election of a generation as three party leaders faced their first national test. There had been building speculation about when Labour Prime Minister Gordon would call the election...
Is The Ukraine War Entering A New Phase Of Aggression?
· 23:57
Today, after a week of deadly strikes targeting factories and infrastructure is the War in Ukraine entering a new phase of aggression? President Zelensky has appealed for more ballistic missile interceptors after twenty...
Is AI Going Rogue?
· 28:41
Today, are some of the world’s leading AI companies doing enough to stop their models from going rogue? Facebook owner Meta has become the latest tech firm to say one of its AI models hacked another company. Similar...
Why Have The Conservatives Picked An Ex Neo-Nazi Council Candidate?
· 28:32
Today, we discuss the Conservative Party’s decision to select an ex neo-Nazi as a council election candidate in Somerset. Joshua Bonehill-Paine spent three years in prison for posting antisemitic material ahead of a...
Why Does The Government Keep Releasing Prisoners Early?
· 34:28
Today, there has been more criticism from victims’ families over plans to release some prisoners early. Under the policy, due to begin in October, thousands of prisoners will be eligible to be released part way through...
Could Reform Use The Navy To Stop Small Boats?
· 37:55
Today, Reform have announced plans to use the Navy to stop small boat crossings. They suggest, that if they are elected, military personnel would accompany migrants back across the English channel, overriding French...
Old Newscast: The Rise Of David Cameron (Part 2)
· 33:29
Today, we look at David Cameron’s rapid rise to Conservative leader in 2005. This is the second of six Old Newscasts looking at the story of 30 years of British politics through six votes. In this two part episode we...
Old Newscast: The Rise Of David Cameron (Part 1)
· 30:11
Today, we look at David Cameron’s rapid rise to Conservative leader in 2005. This is the second of six Old Newscasts looking at the story of 30 years of British politics through six votes. In this two part episode we...
Is The World Cup For Sale?
· 32:19
Today, an almighty bust up is happening in the world of football between Fifa and Uefa. FIFA, who run the World cup, whose President Gianni Infantino recently announced a proposal to sell stakes in its competitions to...
How Does The UK Fight Wildfires?
· 34:47
Today, a major incident has been declared in Suffolk where a wildfire the size of 140 football pitches is burning. The fire is not yet under control, but Suffolk’s chief fire officer says it currently poses no risk to...
What is Andy Burnham's Plan to 'Fix' Social Care?
· 39:31
Today, Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said he wants a major reform of the current social care system in England and set out his three-point plan to achieve it. The prime minister has brought forward a review of social...
Are Apprenticeships The Answer To Youth Unemployment?
· 41:13
Today, secondary school pupils in England will be offered more technical subjects as part of education reforms led by the new Prime Minister. The courses, which will be available from year 10 onwards will be linked to...
Why Are The Spain & France Wildfires So Bad?
· 37:26
Today, intense and historic wildfires continue to burn in parts of Europe with more than 300,000 people having now been evacuated across France and Spain. Adam is joined by Climate and Wildfire Scientist Theodore...
The Andy Burnham Interview
· 26:44
What kind of prime minister will Andy Burnham be? Laura Kuenssberg has been behind the scenes with him during his first week in power. In his first major broadcast interview since taking office, she asks about his plans...
Behind The Scenes Of Andy Burnham’s First Week As Prime Minister
· 37:12
Today, Andy Burnham says he would be prepared to call out Donald Trump to defend Britain's "national interest before anything else" if it is the right thing to do, in his first major interview as prime minister...
Old Newscast: How Labour Won In 1997 (Part 2)
· 31:54
Today, we start the first of six Old Newscasts looking at the story of 30 years of British Politics through six votes. We start in 1997, when the Prime Minister John Major called an election, hoping to extend 18 years...
Old Newscast: How Labour Won In 1997 (Part 1)
· 20:41
Today, we start the first of six Old Newscasts looking at the story of 30 years of British Politics through six votes. We start in 1997, when the Prime Minister John Major called an election, hoping to extend 18 years...
A Week Of Prime Minister Andy Burnham
· 37:24
Today, Prime Minister Andy Burnham has officially opened up the doors to Number 10 North which he has described as the ‘best day of my life’. Adam is joined by Lucy Fisher - Whitehall editor at the Financial Times and...
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