Newscast Podcast
What is happening with Andy Burnham's new government? Episodes available everyday at 5pm.
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, Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O'Connell.
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Episodes to download
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One Year of Labour: What Happened? (Newscast Live)
Fri 4 Jul 2025
Have Keir Starmer's first 12 months as Prime Minister been a success?
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Reform or Die? The NHS 10 Year Plan
Thu 3 Jul 2025
Keir Starmer says the NHS must “reform or die” whilst announcing new 10 year plan.
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Welfare Bill Passes, But At What Cost?
Tue 1 Jul 2025
Last minute concessions mean government avoids possible defeat.
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Police Investigate Bob Vylan and Kneecap Glastonbury Sets
Mon 30 Jun 2025
And, the government confirm concessions ahead of tomorrow’s welfare vote.
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Music and Politics At Glastonbury
Sun 29 Jun 2025
Glastonbury organisers say they are "appalled" by comments made by an act.
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Was The Welfare Rebellion Starmer's Most Damaging Moment?
Sat 28 Jun 2025
We look at his year as PM.
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The Week: A Welfare U-Turn, Nato Summit, and Daddy Issues
Fri 27 Jun 2025
Starmer has climbed down on disability benefits cuts.
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Can Keir Starmer Stop A Labour Rebellion?
Thu 26 Jun 2025
And, what is it like being married to a Cabinet Minister?
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Diplomacy, Defence and.... Daddy?
Wed 25 Jun 2025
Trump claims “big win” as Nato defence spending set to increase to 5% of GDP.
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Trump: They Don't Know What The F*** They're Doing!
Tue 24 Jun 2025
Trump’s message to Israel and Iran on the way to the Nato summit.
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Israel-Iran: Iran Fires Back
Mon 23 Jun 2025
And, a national investigation is announced into maternity failings.
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Israel-Iran: US Bombs Iranian Nuclear Sites
Sun 22 Jun 2025
And Iran warns of "everlasting consequences".
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Assisted Dying: The Biggest Step So Far
Fri 20 Jun 2025
MPs vote to back a bill legalising assisted dying in England and Wales.
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Israel-Iran: Could The UK Get Involved?
Thu 19 Jun 2025
Starmer urges Trump to step back from military action against Iran.
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Israel-Iran: What’s Donald Trump’s Next Move?
Wed 18 Jun 2025
Will the US join Israeli strikes on Iran?
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Israel-Iran: Trump's Threats To Iran
Tue 17 Jun 2025
Trump: We know where Iranian leader is but won't kill him, for now
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The Grooming Gangs Report
Mon 16 Jun 2025
“Collective failure” to address questions about grooming gang’s ethnicity says report.
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Grooming Gangs National Inquiry Announced
Sun 15 Jun 2025
Keir Starmer has accepted recommendations from Baroness Louise Casey.
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Israel-Iran: The World Reacts
Sat 14 Jun 2025
And Iran warns the UK, US and France not to help Israel.
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Israel-Iran: Israel Strikes Iran In Major Escalation
Fri 13 Jun 2025
Israel targets Iran's nuclear sites, killing military commanders and scientists.
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What We Know About The Air India Plane Crash, So Far
Thu 12 Jun 2025
At least 200 people have been killed in the crash.
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Everything You Need To Know About The Spending Review
Wed 11 Jun 2025
Rachel Reeves sets out the government spending plans until the end of the decade
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Trump v Newsom On The LA Riots
Tue 10 Jun 2025
California Governor calls President Trump “deranged” as more troops are sent to LA.
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Winter Fuel's Back, Back Again (For Most)
Mon 9 Jun 2025
Three-quarters of pensioners to get winter fuel payment after U-turn.
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Spending Review: Tussles In The Treasury
Sun 8 Jun 2025
The home secretary and deputy prime minister argue for cash.
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The Trans Ex Judge Challenging The Supreme Court Gender Ruling
Sat 7 Jun 2025
Victoria McCloud is in the Newscast studio.
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Americast: Trump vs Elon Musk
Fri 6 Jun 2025
The big public bust up between the tech billionaire and US president
