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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WhatSNPpening with Scotland’s First Minister!?
Fri 26 Apr 2024
Humza Yousaf says he won’t resign ahead of a confidence vote
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Rail Britannia?
Thu 25 Apr 2024
Labour announce plans to renationalise nearly all passenger rail services
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Is the clock ticking for TikTok in the US?
Wed 24 Apr 2024
Biden signs bill into law that could block TikTok in the States
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Sunak Goes on the Defensive
Tue 23 Apr 2024
And, do migrants in small boats know about the Rwanda plan?
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The government’s Rwanda policy takes off
Mon 22 Apr 2024
And, Huw Edwards resigns from the BBC on medical advice
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The Art of the US/Ukraine Aid Deal
Sun 21 Apr 2024
And, Laura reveals her latest election date tip-off
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Stark Climate Change Warning for Government
Sat 20 Apr 2024
And, Met Police apologises for ‘openly Jewish’ comment
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Tory MP Suspended!
Thu 18 Apr 2024
And, Josh Widdicombe on how he tried (and failed) to become a journalist
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Iran attacks Israel: How will the world respond?
Sun 14 Apr 2024
Israel says the confrontation is 'not over yet'.
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The Liz Truss Memoir
Sat 13 Apr 2024
The former PM reveals details of her fractious 49 days in office.
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Did Angela Rayner Break The Law?
Fri 12 Apr 2024
Labour Deputy leader says she will step down if she did
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Could Iran attack Israel? And Can Biden Stop It?
Thu 11 Apr 2024
Plus, historical revelations about a no 10 affair
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How children were ‘let down’ by NHS gender identity services
Wed 10 Apr 2024
Dr Hilary Cass explains her report into NHS gender care
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Flights, Cameron, Action - DC Meets Trump
Tue 9 Apr 2024
Lord Cameron visits Washington via Mar-a-Lago
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'I was targeted in Westminster cyber-flashing plot'
Mon 8 Apr 2024
Newscast speaks to two people targeted in Westminster WhatsApp plot
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Boris Johnson, David Cameron, and the row over arming Israel
Sat 6 Apr 2024
Johnson says the UK should continue selling arms to Israel.
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NATO at 75: Can it stand up to Russia?
Wed 3 Apr 2024
Poland’s Foreign Affairs Minister calls in from NATO HQ
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JK Rowling And The Scottish Hate Crime Law
Tue 2 Apr 2024
And Three British aid workers killed in Gaza
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The Ultimate Guide to the local elections
Sat 30 Mar 2024
Newscast assembles to preview the upcoming local elections
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Sewage Hits The Fan, Again!
Wed 27 Mar 2024
Sewage spills by water companies in England more than doubled in 2023.
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How smart is my smart meter?
Tue 26 Mar 2024
And Jeremy Bowen on President Biden’s warning to Israel
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What can the UK do about China cyber-attacks?
Mon 25 Mar 2024
The government issues sanctions over cyber-attacks
