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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30-Day Ceasefire For Ukraine?
Tue 11 Mar 2025
Ukraine says it is ready to accept a US proposal for an initial 30-day ceasefire.
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Trade Wars: The Return of Mark Carney
Mon 10 Mar 2025
New Prime Minister of Canada vows to win trade war against President Trump.
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State Reforms + the State of Reform
Sun 9 Mar 2025
We look at plans for a civil service shake-up and at division in Reform UK.
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Is Trump the Best Thing to Happen to Starmer?
Sat 8 Mar 2025
We unpack another pivotal week for Trump, Starmer and the war in Ukraine.
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The Week: Is Starmer’s Trump Strategy Working?
Fri 7 Mar 2025
Adam, Chris, Caitríona and James discuss the week.
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Zelensky (Almost) Says Sorry
Tue 4 Mar 2025
Ukrainian President ready to work under Trump’s leadership after “regrettable” showdown.
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Could Zelensky Still do a Deal With Trump?
Sun 2 Mar 2025
The Ukrainan president says he’s "ready to sign" a minerals deal.
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The Tates in the States
Thu 27 Feb 2025
Self-described misogynist Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan have landed in Florida.
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Starmer and Trump, United in America?
Wed 26 Feb 2025
The Prime Minister flies out for crucial meeting with US President.
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Starmer Goes On The Defensive Before Trump Showdown
Tue 25 Feb 2025
The PM raises defence spending to 2.5% by 2027.
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The Macron And Trump Bromance Returns
Mon 24 Feb 2025
French President Emmanuel Macron visits Donald Trump at the White House
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German Electioncast! (The Results)
Sun 23 Feb 2025
Conservatives declare victory but there’s a big surge from the far right.
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How Far Will The UK Go To Protect Ukraine?
Sun 23 Feb 2025
And is the government’s stance on Russia shifting?
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German Electioncast! (The Lookahead)
Thu 20 Feb 2025
Everything you need to know before votes on Sunday.
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Trump v Zelensky?
Wed 19 Feb 2025
President Trump calls President Zelensky a “dictator” in latest round of war of words.
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Outside the Room Where the Russia-US Peace Talks Happened
Tue 18 Feb 2025
Russia and the US agree to appoint teams to start negotiating the end of the war.
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Will Europe Send Troops to Ukraine?
Mon 17 Feb 2025
Leaders have been meeting in Paris to discuss a peace deal.
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Can Starmer Bridge the Gap Between Trump and Europe?
Sun 16 Feb 2025
European leaders have called an emergency summit over the war in Ukraine.
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The Week: What Next For Ukraine, The New World Order And Some Signs Of Growth?
Fri 14 Feb 2025
Adam, Chris, Caitríona and James wrap up the week
