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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Can Labour Get Control At Conference?
Sun 22 Sep 2024
Deputy PM Angela Rayner says she broke no donation rules.
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Interview: Vladimir Kara-Murza On Life In A Russian Prison
Sat 21 Sep 2024
Laura Kuenssberg speaks to the freed Russian dissident and his wife
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Between a Frock and a Hard Place?
Sat 21 Sep 2024
The heat is still on Labour as it prepares for party conference
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The Week: Keir Starmer in the (Corporate) Hot Seat
Fri 20 Sep 2024
We look at a tricky week for the PM with Qs about pay and perks
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Instagram Gets Reel with Teen Safety
Tue 17 Sep 2024
Social media company Meta introduce new controls on teen accounts.
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Huw Edwards Sentenced
Mon 16 Sep 2024
And, another “attempted assassination” of former President Donald Trump.
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Missile diplomacy, dealing with Trump and donor’s gifts to the PM’s wife!
Sun 15 Sep 2024
A list of difficult problems for Keir Starmer...
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Will Starmer Avoid the Political "Unsayables"?
Sat 14 Sep 2024
And no long-range missiles yet for Ukraine from the UK
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Is Starmer Risking Escalation with Putin?
Fri 13 Sep 2024
Putin warns the West not to cross his 'red line' on long-range missiles.
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How Healthy is the NHS?
Thu 12 Sep 2024
The Prime Minister says the NHS must “reform or die” after damning report.
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The Day The Economy Stood Still
Wed 11 Sep 2024
GDP figures show the UK economy failed to grow in July.
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Americast: Harris v Trump
Wed 11 Sep 2024
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump meet for the first time on a debate stage in Philadelphia.
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A Commons Duel on Winter Fuel
Tue 10 Sep 2024
And, another candidate is voted out of the Tory leadership race.
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Sir Keir Starmer: The Analysis
Sun 8 Sep 2024
Laura, Paddy and Henry unpack what the PM had to say.
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Starmer Tells Laura the NHS is Broken
Sat 7 Sep 2024
…in his first major TV interview since becoming PM.
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Rebel MPs, Leadership Dreams and Parliamentary Pets
Fri 6 Sep 2024
And, what’s happening at Green Party Conference?
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Interview: The First Minister of Wales Eluned Morgan
Fri 6 Sep 2024
The new first minister of Wales, Eluned Morgan talks to Adam and Chris.
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Monsieur Brexit(cast) Returns
Thu 5 Sep 2024
Michel Barnier is named as the new French prime minister.
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Grenfell: 72 “Avoidable” Deaths
Wed 4 Sep 2024
A report into the Grenfell Tower fire has found that all deaths were avoidable.
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Is THIS Austerity in Scotland?
Tue 3 Sep 2024
The Scottish government confirms budget balancing cuts
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UK Bans (Some) Arms Sales to Israel
Mon 2 Sep 2024
And Ofsted, a winter fuel row & a tory leadership contest!
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Interview: Former Trump Russia Advisor Fiona Hill
Sun 1 Sep 2024
On Putin, UK defence policy and the spirit of volunteering.
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Keir Diary… A Week in the Life of the PM
Sat 31 Aug 2024
Recapping a busy week for Sir Keir Starmer.
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Harris in the Hot Seat
Fri 30 Aug 2024
Kamala Harris sits down for her first big interview as presidential nominee.
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