Newscast Podcast
What we know about the Belfast knife attack so far
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.
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Episodes to download
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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.
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What We Know About The Air India Plane Crash, So Far
Thu 12 Jun 2025
At least 200 people have been killed in the crash.
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Everything You Need To Know About The Spending Review
Wed 11 Jun 2025
Rachel Reeves sets out the government spending plans until the end of the decade
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Trump v Newsom On The LA Riots
Tue 10 Jun 2025
California Governor calls President Trump “deranged” as more troops are sent to LA.
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Winter Fuel's Back, Back Again (For Most)
Mon 9 Jun 2025
Three-quarters of pensioners to get winter fuel payment after U-turn.
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Spending Review: Tussles In The Treasury
Sun 8 Jun 2025
The home secretary and deputy prime minister argue for cash.
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The Trans Ex Judge Challenging The Supreme Court Gender Ruling
Sat 7 Jun 2025
Victoria McCloud is in the Newscast studio.
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Americast: Trump vs Elon Musk
Fri 6 Jun 2025
The big public bust up between the tech billionaire and US president
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The Week: Defence, Spending Review and What Next For Reform UK?
Fri 6 Jun 2025
What is the government planning to spend money on?
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Resignationcast: Zia Yusuf Quits Reform UK
Thu 5 Jun 2025
What does Zia Yusuf’s departure from Reform UK mean for Nigel Farage’s party?
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All Aboard The Spending Bus
Wed 4 Jun 2025
And, Chancellor confirms more people will receive winter fuel payment this year.
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Major New Search For Madeleine McCann
Tue 3 Jun 2025
And, political upheaval in Poland and Netherlands.
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The Plan To Get Britain Ready For War
Mon 2 Jun 2025
One of the authors of the strategic defence review joins Newscast.
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Ex MI6 Chief On The Future of UK Defence
Sat 31 May 2025
We speak the man who was ‘C’ as the UK commits to increasing defence spending.
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The Week: Starmer v Farage, Trump Tariffs and Political Stunts
Fri 30 May 2025
Adam, Alex, James and Vicki discuss the political stories of the week.
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Liverpool Parade Crash Charge + Trump Tariff Chaos
Thu 29 May 2025
Announcements from UK police and US courts.
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Are (Even More Of) Israel’s Allies Turning Against Them?
Wed 28 May 2025
EU says Israeli strikes in Gaza 'go beyond what is necessary' to fight Hamas
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Everything We Know About The Liverpool Crash, So Far
Tue 27 May 2025
Dozens injured after car ploughs into Liverpool crowd.
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The Newscast Summer Tour
Mon 26 May 2025
Live from Hay Festival with Marcus Brigstocke, Anne Applebaum and David Spiegelhalter.
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Will Starmer Scrap the Two-Child Benefit Cap?
Sun 25 May 2025
And Rayner responds to the Telegraph memo leak.
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Could More Government U-Turns Be On The Way?
Sat 24 May 2025
Laura and Paddy look at more tricky spending decisions.
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The Week: Migration Falls, Winter Fuel Changed And Chagos Deal Done
Fri 23 May 2025
Chris, Adam, Leila and Faisal discuss a busy political week.
