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The ѿý'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 ѿý 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, ѿý Political Editor Chris Mason, Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O'Connell.
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Episodes to download
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Labour v The Unions
Sat 12 Jul 2025
Angela Rayner has been accused of not defending working people by a trade union boss.
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Another Plan To Stop The Boats
Thu 10 Jul 2025
Starmer announces “one in, one out” migrant deal with France.
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What Can The Government Actually Afford?
Wed 9 Jul 2025
Resident doctors in England have voted to strike for five days over pay.
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National Emergency Alert Test: Newscast In COBR
Tue 8 Jul 2025
Newscast is in COBR as it's announced there will be a new national emergency alert test.
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Flash Floods Devastate Texas
Mon 7 Jul 2025
At least 91 people are confirmed dead, following flash floods in central Texas.
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One Year of Labour: What Do Voters Think?
Sun 6 Jul 2025
We get the verdict on Labour’s first 12 months from the public.
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One Year of Labour: What Happened? (Newscast Live)
Fri 4 Jul 2025
Have Keir Starmer's first 12 months as Prime Minister been a success?
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Reform or Die? The NHS 10 Year Plan
Thu 3 Jul 2025
Keir Starmer says the NHS must “reform or die” whilst announcing new 10 year plan.
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Welfare Bill Passes, But At What Cost?
Tue 1 Jul 2025
Last minute concessions mean government avoids possible defeat.
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Police Investigate Bob Vylan and Kneecap Glastonbury Sets
Mon 30 Jun 2025
And, the government confirm concessions ahead of tomorrow’s welfare vote.
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Music and Politics At Glastonbury
Sun 29 Jun 2025
Glastonbury organisers say they are "appalled" by comments made by an act.
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Was The Welfare Rebellion Starmer's Most Damaging Moment?
Sat 28 Jun 2025
We look at his year as PM.
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The Week: A Welfare U-Turn, Nato Summit, and Daddy Issues
Fri 27 Jun 2025
Starmer has climbed down on disability benefits cuts.
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Can Keir Starmer Stop A Labour Rebellion?
Thu 26 Jun 2025
And, what is it like being married to a Cabinet Minister?
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Diplomacy, Defence and.... Daddy?
Wed 25 Jun 2025
Trump claims “big win” as Nato defence spending set to increase to 5% of GDP.
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Trump: They Don't Know What The F*** They're Doing!
Tue 24 Jun 2025
Trump’s message to Israel and Iran on the way to the Nato summit.
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Israel-Iran: Iran Fires Back
Mon 23 Jun 2025
And, a national investigation is announced into maternity failings.
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Israel-Iran: US Bombs Iranian Nuclear Sites
Sun 22 Jun 2025
And Iran warns of "everlasting consequences".
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Assisted Dying: The Biggest Step So Far
Fri 20 Jun 2025
MPs vote to back a bill legalising assisted dying in England and Wales.
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Israel-Iran: Could The UK Get Involved?
Thu 19 Jun 2025
Starmer urges Trump to step back from military action against Iran.
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Israel-Iran: What’s Donald Trump’s Next Move?
Wed 18 Jun 2025
Will the US join Israeli strikes on Iran?
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Israel-Iran: Trump's Threats To Iran
Tue 17 Jun 2025
Trump: We know where Iranian leader is but won't kill him, for now
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The Grooming Gangs Report
Mon 16 Jun 2025
“Collective failure” to address questions about grooming gang’s ethnicity says report.
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Grooming Gangs National Inquiry Announced
Sun 15 Jun 2025
Keir Starmer has accepted recommendations from Baroness Louise Casey.
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Israel-Iran: The World Reacts
Sat 14 Jun 2025
And Iran warns the UK, US and France not to help Israel.
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Israel-Iran: Israel Strikes Iran In Major Escalation
Fri 13 Jun 2025
Israel targets Iran's nuclear sites, killing military commanders and scientists.