Newscast Podcast
What is happening with Andy Burnham's new government? Episodes 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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Trump’s Tariffs: Has He Backed Down?
Wed 9 Apr 2025
Trump hikes China tariffs to 125% while cutting others
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Trump’s Tariffs: China Vows to “Fight to The End”
Tue 8 Apr 2025
And, US says it will hold direct nuclear talks with Iran.
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Trump’s Tariffs: US vs China
Mon 7 Apr 2025
President Trump ramps up the threat of a trade war with possible more tariffs on China.
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Trump’s Tariffs: Is Globalisation Over?
Sun 6 Apr 2025
Prime Minister Keir Starmer says "the world as we knew it has gone"
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The Week: Trump’s Tariffs
Fri 4 Apr 2025
Adam, Chris, Alex and Gary round up a week dominated by President Trump’s tariffs.
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Trump’s Tariffs: The Preview
Tue 1 Apr 2025
What can we expect from Wednesday’s highly anticipated tariff announcement?
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Au Revoir Marine Le Pen?
Mon 31 Mar 2025
Le Pen is barred from running for public office after being found guilty of embezzlement.
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Why Would Justin Welby Forgive a Serial Child Abuser?
Sun 30 Mar 2025
And, how will the UK government respond to Trump’s tariffs?
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The Justin Welby Interview
Sun 30 Mar 2025
Listen to Laura's full interview with the former Archbishop of Canterbury
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The BBC Journalist Arrested in Turkey
Sat 29 Mar 2025
And Laura speaks about her exclusive interview with Justin Welby
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The Week: Tariffs, Welfare Reform and Sue Gray speaks…
Fri 28 Mar 2025
Adam, Chris, Alex and Faisal wrap the week
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Shadow Chancellor Mel Unshelled on the Spring Statement
Thu 27 Mar 2025
Plus, the ‘Coalition of the Willing’ meets in Paris.
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Everything You Need To Know About The Spring Statement
Wed 26 Mar 2025
A livestreamed special on the Chancellor’s announcements
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A Journalist Has Entered The Top Secret Military Chat
Tue 25 Mar 2025
And there’s a Ukraine-Russia Black Sea ceasefire deal.
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Talking About Talking About Peace Talks
Mon 24 Mar 2025
US and Russian officials are discussing a possible truce in the Ukraine war.
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The Rachel Reeves Weekender: Civil Service Cuts Confirmed
Sun 23 Mar 2025
What could the Spring Statement mean for the UK?
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The BIG Rachel Reeves Weekender
Sat 22 Mar 2025
Laura has been talking to the chancellor for a BBC documentary.
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The Week: Defence Spending, Benefit Cuts and The Spring Statement
Fri 21 Mar 2025
James and Chris are joined by Lucy Fisher and Stephanie Flanders to discuss the week.
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Why has Netanyahu Resumed the War?
Thu 20 Mar 2025
Israel has "resumed combat in full force" against Hamas.
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Trump to Call Putin
Mon 17 Mar 2025
White House say “we’ve never been closer to peace than at this moment”.
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Is The Government Backing Down Over Benefits?
Sun 16 Mar 2025
Plans to freeze some disability benefits could be abandoned.
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Starmer Starts Military Plans for Peace in Ukraine
Sat 15 Mar 2025
The PM says military planning moves to “operational phase”.
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The Week: NHS Reforms, Benefit Battles and Tariff Tactics
Fri 14 Mar 2025
Adam, Vicki, Faisal and Nick discuss the political stories of the week.
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