Newscast Podcast
Why did the UK government intercept a boat carrying Russian oil in the English Channel?
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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Doctor’s Strike + Donald Trump’s Visit (Live from Latitude Festival)
Fri 25 Jul 2025
Newscast is LIVE from Latitude!
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Mass Starvation Warnings in Gaza
Thu 24 Jul 2025
Humanitarian groups urge Israel to allow aid access
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Protests Put President Zelensky Under Pressure
Wed 23 Jul 2025
Zelensky signs a law limiting independence of anti-corruption bodies
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Fight for the Right? Tories vs Reform
Tue 22 Jul 2025
Can a reshuffle help the Conservatives bounce back?
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Will The Plan To Fix The Water System Work?
Mon 21 Jul 2025
The long-awaited review of the water sector in England and Wales is published.
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Who Is Actually In Charge Of The Country?
Sat 19 Jul 2025
Who is in charge of the country? The prime minister's authority is in question again
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More River Pollution, More Anger
Fri 18 Jul 2025
Serious pollution incidents by water companies rise by 60% in a year.
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Votes for 16 Year Olds & Abbott Suspended
Thu 17 Jul 2025
16 and 17 year olds will be able to vote in next general election for the first time.
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What Do We Know About The Afghan Data Breach?
Wed 16 Jul 2025
And has Trump u-turned on releasing the Epstein files?
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What Went Wrong With The BBC Gaza Documentary?
Mon 14 Jul 2025
BBC documentary about Gaza breached editorial guidelines on accuracy.
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Will The Plan To Keep Kids Safe Online Work?
Sun 13 Jul 2025
Child safety measures to keep kids safe online will be enforced at the end of the month
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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?
