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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No Apology by Lee Anderson + SNP v Speaker (Round 2)
Mon 26 Feb 2024
Sunak avoids saying if he thought Anderson’s comments were Islamophobic
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Lee Anderson, Suella Braverman, and the future of the Conservative Party
Sun 25 Feb 2024
The Deputy PM has refused to say whether Anderson’s comments were Islamophobic.
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Lee Anderson suspended from Tory party over Sadiq Khan comments
Sat 24 Feb 2024
The Conservatives say Anderson refused to apologise
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No Return for Shamima Begum + Is This The Real Keir Starmer?
Fri 23 Feb 2024
Begum loses her bid to regain UK Citizenship
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Speaker Hoyle on the Brink + Shapps on Ukraine
Thu 22 Feb 2024
More than 60 MPs say they have no confidence in the Speaker of the House of Commons
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Disorder Disorder in the House of Commons
Wed 21 Feb 2024
Speaker under pressure after chaotic scenes over Gaza ceasefire votes
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Prince William Intervenes in Israel Gaza + Are Farmers Turning Against the Tories?
Tue 20 Feb 2024
Prince of Wales calls for “an end to the fighting as soon as possible”
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No More Phones 4u School Kids
Mon 19 Feb 2024
Schools in England given new guidance on stopping mobile phone use
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Can the Tories win back the Reform vote?
Sun 18 Feb 2024
'A vote for Reform is a vote to let Labour in' says Conservative minister
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Marina Litvinenko on the death of Alexei Navalny
Sat 17 Feb 2024
The widow of Alexander Litvinenko is in the studio.
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Ukrainecast: Alexei Navalny Reported Dead
Fri 16 Feb 2024
Putin’s main rival, Alexei Navalny, is dead according to the Russian prison service.
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By-Election Newscast Special!
Fri 16 Feb 2024
Labour overturn Tory majorities in Wellingborough and Kingswood by-elections
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Was The Recession Inevitable?
Thu 15 Feb 2024
And is Taylor Swift the most influential person on the planet?
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Biden, Trump and the Survival of Nato
Wed 14 Feb 2024
Nato defence spending hits a record high - but can the alliance survive Trump?
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Steve Wright Tributes + Labour Suspend Another Candidate
Tue 13 Feb 2024
Long time BBC radio presenter Steve Wright dies at the age of 69
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Is the NHS ready for Alzheimer’s drug breakthroughs?
Mon 12 Feb 2024
There are warnings the health service is unprepared for a rollout
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How Do You Fix the UK's Housing Crisis?
Sun 11 Feb 2024
Michael Gove tells Laura a no-fault eviction ban is on the way.
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Are the Politics of Climate Change Going Out of Fashion?
Sat 10 Feb 2024
How have attitudes towards climate policies shifted in recent years?
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Is Biden Too Old?
Fri 9 Feb 2024
And we talk to comedian Matt Forde about his diagnosis and treatment for cancer
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Keir Starmer's Big Green £28bn U-turn
Thu 8 Feb 2024
Starmer faces backlash over scaling back of green investment plan
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Calls for Sunak apology over PMQs trans jibe to Starmer
Wed 7 Feb 2024
The mother of murdered teenager Brianna Ghey - who was transgender - was in Parliament.
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Liz Truss & The Pop Cons
Tue 6 Feb 2024
Another Conservative faction emerges as Sunak gambles on Rwanda.
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King Charles diagnosed with cancer
Mon 5 Feb 2024
He will postpone public duties, Buckingham Palace says.
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Brianna Ghey’s Mum - The Full Interview
Sun 4 Feb 2024
The mother of Brianna Ghey, Esther, speaks to Laura Kuenssberg
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Reaction to Brianna Ghey’s Mum’s interview
Sun 4 Feb 2024
Esther Ghey says she is “open” to speaking to the mother of one of her daughter’s killers
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Bereaved Parents Win Crucial Social Media Victory
Sat 3 Feb 2024
More powers announced for coroners to demand data from social media firms
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Why was the Clapham attack suspect's asylum claim approved?
Fri 2 Feb 2024
The convicted sex offender was given permission to stay in the UK in 2020.
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Has the government changed its mind over tax cuts?
Thu 1 Feb 2024
The chancellor says there’s likely to be less scope for tax cuts in the Budget.
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Nicola Sturgeon at the Covid Inquiry: Tears and deleted WhatsApps
Wed 31 Jan 2024
The former first minister has been giving evidence.
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Northern Ireland Deal, Musk’s Brain Chip + Madeleine McCann Disinformation
Tue 30 Jan 2024
The DUP backs deal to return the devolved government in Northern Ireland
