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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Immigration: How high is too high?
Sat 25 Nov 2023
We try to answer some of the questions that politicians can’t.
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Autumn Statement: Are Taxes Really Getting Cut?
Wed 22 Nov 2023
Jeremy Hunt announces tax cuts, but the overall tax burden is still rising
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How Did the Police Handle the Nicola Bulley Case?
Tue 21 Nov 2023
Release of sensitive personal information was “avoidable and unnecessary”
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Covid Inquiry: Diary of a CSA (Sir Patrick Vallance)
Mon 20 Nov 2023
Patrick Vallance describes Boris Johnson as ‘weak and indecisive’.
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Making an Autumn Statement: What could we hear from the chancellor next week?
Sat 18 Nov 2023
Jeremy Hunt is considering cutting inheritance and business taxes, the BBC has been told.
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Rishi, Rwanda and Human Rights (Plus a Labour Rebellion)
Wed 15 Nov 2023
Rishi Sunak says Rwanda merry-go-round must end
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Braverman's Revenge
Tue 14 Nov 2023
The former home secretary accuses the Prime Minister of betrayal in scathing letter
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David Cameron Returns
Mon 13 Nov 2023
The former prime minister is in government, and Suella Braverman isn’t.
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London Protests: Braverman on the Brink?
Sun 12 Nov 2023
There’s pressure on the home secretary after protest violence at the weekend.
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London Protests: What Happened?
Sat 11 Nov 2023
Arrests in London as thousands attend pro-Palestinian march and counter-protests.
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The Protests and the Police
Fri 10 Nov 2023
The police prepare for an unprecedented security operation in London.
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Suella Braverman: Home Secretary Under the Hammer?
Thu 9 Nov 2023
Suella Braverman is facing questions about her future.
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Covid inquiry: Talking "chickenpox parties"
Wed 8 Nov 2023
Ex-civil service chief apologises for suggestions made during the pandemic.
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Marching Orders: Met Police Urges Demo Delay
Mon 6 Nov 2023
The Met says there's a "growing" risk of violence and disorder at the weekend.
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Sunak’s 2024 plans and his ‘bromance’ with Musk
Sat 4 Nov 2023
What are the government's plans for next year?
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The Covid Inquiry Enquiries
Thu 2 Nov 2023
The inquiry heard Matt Hancock wanted to decide who lived and died.
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Why Were Women 'Invisible' During Covid?
Wed 1 Nov 2023
How did a "macho culture" affect women during the pandemic?
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Covid Inquiry: Government Short Cummings?
Tue 31 Oct 2023
Boris Johnson aides Dominic Cummings and Lee Cain at the Covid Inquiry
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WhatsAppening at the Covid Inquiry?
Mon 30 Oct 2023
WhatsApps reveal government tensions during Covid.
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UK Politics and the War in the Middle East
Sun 29 Oct 2023
Labour are divided over an Israel-Gaza ceasefire.
