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Newscast

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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. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. Catch Newscast seven-days a week and watch on BBC One at 23:40 on Thursday night or later on BBC iPlayer. GET IN TOUCH: Send us a message or voicenote via WhatsApp to 03301239480 Email newscast@bbc.co.uk Join our Newscast online community here: https://bbc.in/newscastdiscord Or use the hashtag #BBCNewscast

Latest episodes

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Why Is Diana’s Brother Making Claims About The King Now?

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Laura has interviewed Princess Diana’s brother, Earl Spencer, who has defended his claims about a phone call with King Charles. He says the then-Prince of Wales said "we

Sep 19
34 min

The Week: Is The Economic Pain Still To Come?

Today, are we in for a winter of financial hope or pain? The Bank of England has held interest rates at 3.75% in a move which might come as some relief for mortgage hold

Sep 18
33 min

Buckingham Palace Hits Back Over Diana Book

Today, Princess Diana’s brother, Earl Spencer, has claimed in a new memoir that King Charles said “we’ll forget her soon enough” in the wake of her death nearly 30 years

Sep 17
23 min

Is Energy About To Get Even More Expensive?

An oil pipeline in Saudi Arabia has been temporarily shut down after it was badly damaged in a strike last week. The pipeline is key to minimising the impact of the closu

Sep 16
39 min

Is The State Pension Unaffordable?

Today, new figures suggest the state pension will rise by 3.9% to up to £13,000 a year. The increase is based on earning figures as dictated by the triple lock, the polic

Sep 15
39 min

Can AI Actually Be Slowed Down?

Today, can governments work together to regulate AI, after growing safety fears in the industry? Donald Trump, has seemingly dismissed calls for government intervention

Sep 14
33 min

Will Reform Have To Give Their Mega Donations Back?

After Reform’s £72 million record donations, we’re looking at whether they’ll be allowed to keep the money. Legislation is going through Parliament that could limit the

Sep 13
34 min

How Reform's £72 Million Mega Donations Change UK Politics

Today, we look at two record breaking donations to Reform UK of £72 million. The money has been given to the party by two crypto billionaires, Ben Delo and Christopher Ha

Sep 12
34 min

MPs Vote Against Assisted Dying Bill

Today, MPs have voted against a fresh move to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales. The bill would have allowed adults with fewer than six months to live to apply

Sep 11
33 min

Trump's $5,000 Payout Promise

Today, US President, Donald Trump, has said he will offer every adult American $5,000 (£3,700) if the Republican party wins the midterms. President Trump gave no detail

Sep 10
42 min

Is This The Biggest Row Between Israel And The UK?

Today, we look at Israel’s reaction to UK sanctions against Israeli settlements in the West Bank. The foreign minister Gideon Saar announced retaliatory counter-measure

Sep 9
29 min

Why Has The UK Government Changed Its Approach to Israel?

Today, Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband has told Parliament the UK would ban the import of goods from Israeli settlements in the illegally occupied West Bank. In the speech

Sep 8
38 min

Can The Chancellor's Positive Vibes Limit Tax Rises?

Today, John Healey delivered his first major speech as chancellor, aiming to boost confidence in the economy with a positive message. The chancellor set out his intenti

Sep 7
41 min

How New Is Andy Burnham’s Labour?

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has consistently talked about what he sees as the wrong direction the country has been taken over the last 40 years. So as the new Chancellor

Sep 6
29 min

How Damaging Is Reform's Donations Row?

Today, we look at how much damage the Reform donations report will do to the party. Nigel Farage has said he "frankly wasn't listening" during the conversation with his

Sep 5
34 min

The Undercover Reform Investigation

Today, two senior officials have stood down from Reform UK after a Channel 4 News report prompts the party to investigate claims about funding. Nigel Farage's senior aid

Sep 4
18 min

Burnham’s Big Economic Choices

Today, we discuss the economic challenges Andy Burnham is facing ahead of his first budget. The economic backdrop has left the prime minister and his Chancellor John He

Sep 3
40 min

How Did Andy Burnham Do In His First PMQs?

Today, Andy Burnham faced his first PMQs, and Nigel Farage has told Chris the UK is a "complainants' society" after questions about Reform’s funding. Adam and Chris unp

Sep 2
27 min

Keir Starmer Resigns (Again)

Today, after standing down as Prime Minister earlier this summer, Keir Starmer has decided to announce his resignation as MP for Holborn and St Pancras. It comes on Andy

Sep 1
33 min

Old Newscast: Inside The Brexit Campaigns (Part 2)

Today, we hear what it was like to be inside the leave and remain camps from those who managed the campaigns behind the scenes. Sir Craig Oliver, who was in charge of co

Aug 30
46 min

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