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Newscast

The BBC"s daily news podcast, Newscast dives into the day"s big 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 developments in politics in Westminster and beyond.Newscast is hosted by trusted 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

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32:39

What's In The Government's Plan To Fix Prisons?

Newscast ·

2025/05/22

Today, we’re looking at what the government is doing to deal with overcrowding in prisons in England and Wales.It’s responding to an independent report into the issue by former justice secretary, David Gauke, who’s on the podcast. We’re also looking at a pay rise for the public sector, with teachers and doctors getting 4%. Health editor Hugh Pym and education editor Branwen Jeffreys talk it through.You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to

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44:37

Starmer’s Winter Fuel U-Turn

Newscast ·

2025/05/21

Today, we look at a U-turn from the government, after the Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced plans to ease cuts to winter fuel payments.More than 10 million pensioners lost out on the payments, worth up to £300, when the pension top-up became means-tested last year.Adam and Chris Mason discuss with Starmer’s former political director Luke Sullivan.Also, England will be the first country in the world to start vaccinating people against the STI gonorrhoea. Health and science correspondent James

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35:24

Are Israel’s Allies Turning Against Them?

Newscast ·

2025/05/20

Today, we discuss the Foreign Secretary suspending trade negotiations with Israel over its “cruel and indefensible” blockade of Gaza.The UK, France and Canada previously said they’d “take further concrete actions” if Israel doesn’t stop its latest offensive and allow aid in, as Palestinians face more strikes and starvation. The BBC’s international editor Jeremy Bowen joins Adam in the studio.And after 28 years at the BBC, the legendary Jo Coburn is stepping down from presenting Politics Live. She

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40:34

Brexitcast: The EU-UK Deal (and our Rachel Reeves...

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2025/05/19

Today, the UK and EU have come to a deal that covers fishing, trade, defence, energy and more.Adam and Chris, in true Brexitcast style, go through the detail as the Prime Minister says it is time to move on from “political fights” about Brexit. Plus, Adam sits down with Rachel Reeves, Chancellor of the Exchequer, as she explains the benefits of the deal. They also discuss possible changes to ISAs, winter fuel and whether Elton John is off her music playlist. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart

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29:17

Is The UK About To Rejoin The EU Passport Queue?

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2025/05/18

Today, we’re looking at more details of what could be in a deal between the UK and the EU, set to be revealed tomorrow.Laura’s been talking to the lead negotiator from the UK side, the European relations minister Nick Thomas-Symonds. He says he’s pushing for UK passport holders to be able to use EU e-gates at airports, and that he’s "confident" about changes to lower food prices.Paddy’s been talking to Reform UK leader Nigel Farage.And, Elton John has told Laura the government are handling a row

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31:06

What's Starmer's EUro Vision?

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2025/05/17

Today we’re looking at what could be in a deal between the UK and European Union expected to be announced at a summit on Monday.Keir Starmer’s former chief of staff Sam White is on to give an insight into what the PM really thinks about Europe.And, Eurovision expert Paddy tells Laura what to watch out for in the final on Saturday night.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. You can join

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29:21

The Week: Immigration, Diplomacy and….Tolstoy?

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2025/05/16

Today, the UK is in talks with other countries to set up overseas “return hubs” for failed asylum seekers. Adam and Chris are joined by Caitriona Perry chief presenter for BBC News and diplomatic correspondent James Landale. They also discuss the will they, won’t they of the last 24 hours over a meeting between Putin, Trump and Zelensky. 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. You can

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30:44

Zelensky In Turkey, But Where’s Putin?

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2025/05/15

Today, we look at talks between world leaders and their officials in Turkey, where a breakthrough on peace in Ukraine was hoped for.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in the country's capital Ankara, but Russian President Vladimir Putin stayed away despite having proposed talks.Russia editor Steve Rosenberg joins to discuss what Putin’s thinking is, as does former MI6 officer Christopher Steele.And - positive news for the UK’s economy. It’s grew more

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36:40

Trump’s Big Middle East Trip (Continued)

Newscast ·

2025/05/14

Today, what is President Trump achieving with his tour of the Middle East?On Wednesday President Trump met with the leaders of Syria and Qatar on his first major foreign trip as President. James is joined by the BBC’s diplomatic correspondent James Landale and BBC’s chief presenter in Washington Caitriona Perry to discuss Also, James and Alex explain today’s the announcement by the Justice Secretary today that prisons are at 99% capacity, and what the government say they are going to do to

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33:08

It’s Not Just A Cyber Attack, It’s An M&S Cyber Attack

Newscast ·

2025/05/13

Today, we’re looking at a cyber attack on Marks and Spencer, which started three weeks ago.The retailer said today that some personal customer information has been taken. To understand what has been going on, James speaks to Joe Tidy, BBC’s cyber correspondent, and to Ciaran Martin, the founding Chief Executive of the National Cyber Security Centre.Also, Donald Trump gave a speech in Riyadh where he announced the US-Saudi bond is ‘more powerful than ever’. They’ve signed a $142 billion arms deal

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56:21

(Another) Plan to Fix "Broken" Migration System

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2025/05/12

Today, we look at Labour’s plan to fix the UK’s ‘‘broken’’ migration system. James speaks to Home Secretary Yvette Cooper to comb through the details including a degree-level requirement for overseas workers, ending automatic settlement after five years for most visas, and a tightening of English tests for all visa applicants.We also look at how the US and China came to a sudden agreement to slash their tariffs for 90 days. BBC’s economics editor Faisal Islam and BBC’s China correspondent Laura

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31:12

Has Putin Been Forced To The Table?

Newscast ·

2025/05/11

Today, we’re looking at what’s behind a change in position from the Russian President Vladimir Putin, who’s called for "direct talks" with Ukraine on 15 May.European leaders met in Kyiv to demand a 30-day ceasefire, and spoke with President Donald Trump, on Saturday.We also hear from the Home Secretary Yvette Cooper, who was on Laura’s show this morning, ahead of a week in which she’ll lay out plans to bring down net migration.There’s also an update on when a report into the grooming gangs scandal

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29:31

India and Pakistan Agree Ceasefire

Newscast ·

2025/05/10

Today, we look at the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan.The US President Donald Trump announced the news to the world via social media and it was his secretary of state and vice president doing the mediation.International editor Jeremy Bowen joins Laura and Paddy to talk about how the agreement was reached.They also talk about a possible ceasefire in Ukraine, where European leaders including UK PM Keir Starmer are meeting today. They’re asking Russia to stop attacks for 30 days from

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42:12

The Week: Who Benefits Most From the UK-US Deal?

Newscast ·

2025/05/09

Today, the UK and US have both described the deal as a success - but who really benefits from their tariff agreement?Adam and Alex are joined by Dharshini David, BBC deputy economics editor and James Landale the BBC’s diplomatic correspondent to discuss the deal, and whether this has turned around a tricky week for the PM. 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. You can join our

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33:49

The First American Pope: Pope Leo XIV

Newscast ·

2025/05/08

Today, Robert Prevost has become the first American Pope, and will be known as Pope Leo XIV.Adam is joined by the BBC’s Religion editor Aleem Maqbool to talk through how the news broke from the Vatican, and what we know about Chicago-born Prevost who worked for many years as a missionary in Peru before being made an archbishop thereAnd, the UK and US have announced a tariff agreement. Tariffs have been removed from UK steel and aluminium, plus reduced on car exports. In exchange the UK has allowed

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48:35

Could the India-Pakistan Conflict Escalate?

Newscast ·

2025/05/07

Today, we’re looking at the conflict between India and Pakistan. On Tuesday night, India launched missile strikes in Pakistan and Pakistan-controlled Kashmir.Adam talks to the BBC’s international editor Jeremy Bowen and Journalist Arunoday Mukharji about what’s happening, how Pakistan is reacting, and whether things could get worse.Americast’s Justin Webb also joins for a behind-the-scenes look at Joe Biden’s first interview since leaving the White House with the person who did it… the Today

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63:56

The Biggest Trade Deal Since Brexit(cast)

Newscast ·

2025/05/06

Today, after three years of on-off negotiations the UK and India have agreed a “landmark” trade deal.Will it make goods cheaper for people in the UK? What does it mean for the number of Indian students coming to the UK? And, does this change the UK’s approach to President Trump’s tariffs? Adam and Chris are joined by Faisal to discuss. Also, Adam is joined by Professor Dame Jenny Harries as she steps down as head of the UK Health Security Agency. Adam asks her about; how prepared we are for future

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35:50

Old Newscast: The Fall of the Berlin Wall, 1989 (Part 2)

Newscast ·

2025/05/05

On this episode of Old Newscast, we look at the consequences for the world of the fall of the Berlin Wall.Adam is joined by world affairs editor John Simpson, as well as historian and author of Beyond the Wall, Katja Hoyer.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.You can join our Newscast online community here: https://discord.gg/m3YPUGv9New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK,

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44:25

Old Newscast: The Fall of the Berlin Wall, 1989 (Part 1)

Newscast ·

2025/05/05

On this episode of Old Newscast, we look at what led to, and what happened on the day of, the fall of the Berlin wall.Adam is joined by world affairs editor John Simpson, as well as historian and author of Beyond the Wall, Katja Hoyer.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.You can join our Newscast online community here: https://discord.gg/m3YPUGv9New episodes released every day. If you're

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31:22

Local Electioncast: The Reaction! (Part 3)

Newscast ·

2025/05/04

Today, we look at how the political parties are reacting to this week’s local election results.The Health Secretary Wes Streeting spoke to both Laura and Paddy to give the Labour view. Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch, the Lib Dem leader Ed Davey and Reform UK chairman Zia Yusuf were all on Laura’s Sunday show.We also look at what party staffers are saying behind the scenes and how Zia Yusuf earned the cash that he’s funding his party with.You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If

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