Inquisitive (not suspicious) minds thinking about energy prices. The energy price cap - the maximum amount suppliers can charge customers in England, Scotland and Wales for each unit of energy - will go up in October and again in January. But what does the price cap mean, and how is it calculated? Adam finds out with Robert Buckley, from Cornwall Insight (the company crunching the numbers behind the forecasts), and Jess Ralston, at the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit. Also, health reporter ...
Aug 10, 2022•34 min
The FBI searched Donald Trump’s home on Monday evening, in what he says was a raid. The BBC's Chi Chi Izundu is outside his house in Florida and we get analysis from former BBC North America Editor, Justin Webb. Energy bills could soon hit £4,266 for average households, so what are the Conservative leadership candidates going to do to help? We find out from the BBC's Nick Eardley. And we pay tribute to Grease star Olivia Newton-John, who has died from cancer aged 73. All hosted by Emma Vardy. To...
Aug 09, 2022•31 min
DIY dentistry on the rise as Britons struggle to find NHS treatment. A BBC investigation has found that nine in 10 practices across the UK are not accepting new adult patients for treatment under the health service. Adam is joined by BBC health correspondent Dominic Hughes and dentist Dr Dipali Chokshi to chew over the findings. And Succession actor Brian Cox chats about the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. This episode of Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with Miranda Slade and Clare Williamson. The...
Aug 08, 2022•32 min
A political picnic on Westminster’s College Green whilst parliament is on its summer recess. Adam and Chris review the key moments of the last 12 months including Partygate, the war in Ukraine and Prime Minister Johnson’s downfall with two of the journalists who helped break the news: Pippa Crerar, outgoing Political Editor of the Daily Mirror and BBC Political Correspondent Ione Wells. This episode was made by Sam Bonham, Alix Pickles, Clare Williamson, Cordelia Hemming and Danny Wittenberg. Th...
Aug 05, 2022•45 min
The UK is expected to fall into recession, inflation could hit 13% and interest rates continue to rise according to the Governor of the Bank of England. The BBC’s Colletta Smith, Torsten Bell of the Resolution Foundation, and Jane Tully from The Money Advice Trust discuss how the economic situation is hitting day to day life. Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has testified that the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting was "100% real" and that it was wrong to call it a hoax. Marianna Spring talks through...
Aug 04, 2022•31 min
Beijing is planning military drills near Taipei after reacting with fury to a controversial visit by US Speaker Nancy Pelosi. The BBC’s China correspondent Stephen McDonnell examines the possible outcomes. And Adam speaks to Chris Kamara and Ben Shephard about the launch of their new footballing podcast, ‘Kammy & Ben’s Proper Football Podcast’. Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with Kamilah McInnis, Cordelia Hemming and Danny Wittenberg. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. Clip c...
Aug 03, 2022•27 min
Conservative leadership hopeful Liz Truss has scrapped a plan to link public sector pay to local living costs, within hours of announcing it. The BBC’s Nick Eardley runs us through the latest. Also, al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri, who plotted the 9/11 terror attacks with Osama Bin Laden, has been killed in a US drone strike. Adam is joined by the BBC’s Lyse Doucet in Kabul and BBC Security Correspondent Gordon Corera to discuss what happened. And George the Poet stops by to discuss his new bo...
Aug 02, 2022•34 min
Are Russians being hit hard by economic sanctions? Almost six months on since Russia invaded Ukraine, Adam is joined by BBC Russia Editor Steve Rosenberg and Angela Stent from Georgetown University. It’s home! England’s Lionesses beat Germany 2-1 in the UEFA Womens’ Euro final at Wembley Stadium. We catch up with eight-year-old fan Tess, who became an internet sensation last week and was there for the historic match. Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with Cordelia Hemming, Alix Pickles ...
Aug 01, 2022•29 min
Rebekah Vardy loses libel case against Coleen Rooney in the ‘Wagatha Christie’ trial. Adam is joined by Abi Clarke, host of the BBC Sounds podcast, ‘It’s… Wagatha Christie’, and media lawyer Mark Stephens to analyse the ruling. It’s cold showers for the people of Hanover in Germany as the city responds to the Russian gas crisis. Energy economist Dr Carole Nakhle is in Germany to explain how the country is adapting to reduced gas supplies. Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with Alix Pick...
Jul 29, 2022•30 min
Energy companies have posted huge profits, but energy bills are still going up. The BBC’s Carrie Davies talks through the figures and what’s happening to consumer costs. The 22nd Commonwealth Games are getting underway in Birmingham. Adam is joined by athletes Jonnie Peacock and Ama Agbeze (who’s also a Brummie) to discuss what makes these Games so special. Today’s Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with Chris Flynn, Alix Pickles and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producers were Emma Crowe and ...
Jul 28, 2022•23 min
England head to Wembley for the Euro 2022 final. Gabby Logan and eight-year-old Tess, whose celebrations at the semi-final went viral, chat to Adam about what’s happening right now in women’s football. The BBC’s Zoe Kleinmann jumps onto Newscast to explain why Instagram is upsetting so many of its users. And Roger Harrabin, environment and science editor, is leaving the BBC after 35 years. What are his tips for Newscast on how to report climate change? This episode was produced by Chris Flynn an...
Jul 27, 2022•35 min
A global health emergency is declared, so how worried should we be? Adam is joined in the studio by the BBC’s James Gallagher and Dr Rosamund Lewis from the World Health Organisation, to discuss the global outbreak of Monkeypox and how the world can get it under control. Also, there’s a warning today that parts of England may face drought conditions if the hot weather persists without rain. Anglian Water’s Regan Harris talks us through how to save water at home and what companies are doing to pr...
Jul 26, 2022•28 min
We're backstage at the Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss Tory leadership debate. Adam, Chris and Alex talk it all through... Today's Newscast was made by Chris Flynn. Emma Crowe was the technical producer. Sam Bonham was the assistant editor.
Jul 25, 2022•42 min
There's a "critical incident" at the English port and holidaymakers are queuing for hours and hours. The BBC’s Katy Austin is in Dover to explain what's going on. Adam chats to Jeremy Spake, star of nineties "docudrama" "Airport", and travel podcaster, Lisa Francesca Nand, about the state of air travel this summer. And we dip into our sister podcast, Ukrainecast, to hear about the grain deal struck between Ukraine and Russia. Today’s Newscast was made by Alix Pickles and Cordelia Hemming. The te...
Jul 22, 2022•31 min
Adam, Chris and Alex question the general secretary of the RMT union, Mick Lynch, about the next round of rail strikes. They also look back on the careers of Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss and bring up a couple of moments the candidates for PM might prefer to forget. This edition of Newscast was made by Chris Flynn. The assistant editor was Alison Gee. The editor was Jonathan Aspinwall.
Jul 21, 2022•28 min
Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak go head to head in the race to be prime minister, after Penny Mordaunt was knocked out of the Conservative leadership contest. Adam and Chris are joined by Charlotte Ivers, political correspondent at Times Radio, to profile the two candidates. Also, Greg James tells Adam why he’s been kicked off the Radio 1 Breakfast show. This episode of Newscast was made by Tim Walklate with Chris Flynn and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor ...
Jul 20, 2022•32 min
The UK has recorded its hottest-ever temperature, so BBC weather presenter, Matt Taylor, is back in the studio to talk through the impact of this extreme heat. A major incident is declared after a number of fires break out in London and beyond. Fire consultant, Andy Elliot, explains what it’s like fighting the flames on the front line. And, there are now three remaining contestants in the battle to become the next PM. Chris explains who could go through to the final vote. This episode of Newscas...
Jul 19, 2022•31 min
The UK experiences one of its hottest days on record, with a high of 38.1C recorded in Suffolk. Adam is joined by BBC Weather presenter Matt Taylor and Dimitri Zenghelis, from the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change, to discuss the warm weather. And Tom Tugendhat has been knocked out of the Tory leadership race. Adam and Alex go through the results from the latest round of voting. This episode of Newscast was made by Tim Walklate and Clare Williamson, with Alix Pickles and Chris Flynn....
Jul 18, 2022•32 min
A national emergency is declared as the UK faces a record-breaking heatwave. The Sunday Times health editor Shaun Lintern and rail expert Anna-Jane Hunter assess how the NHS and railways will cope if temperatures reach 40C next week. And Adam discusses the US Capitol riot hearings with the BBC’s Anthony Zurcher and Alex Holder, director of Unprecedented. The documentary about President Trump has been used as evidence by the House of Representatives committee investigating what happened that day....
Jul 15, 2022•35 min
Matt Hancock is in the studio to talk about why he’s backing Rishi Sunak to be the next leader of the Conservative Party, as Suella Braverman exits the race. Adam, Chris, and Victoria also discuss why and how Trade Minister Penny Mordaunt has become the bookie’s favourite. And we talk to the former health secretary about the pressures on the NHS and what it was like to be in government at the height of the pandemic.
Jul 14, 2022•34 min
Half a dozen Tory leadership candidates remain. As the number of candidates in the race to be the next PM is reduced, Chris looks at who’s in front, and who could pick up votes in the next few days. Also, Laura is back in the studio to chat about her latest Panorama: The Downfall of Boris Johnson.’ And the BBC's Rajini Vaidyanathan talks us through the political crisis in Sri Lanka. This episode of Newscast was made by Tim Walklate with Chris Flynn, Ivana Davidovic and Cordelia Hemming. The tech...
Jul 13, 2022•37 min
Eight candidates remain in the Conservative race to be Prime Minister. Adam and Chris discuss those who have made it through to the first round of voting. Panorama producer, Hannah O’Grady, and BBC Security Correspondent, Gordon Corera, talk through the findings of a new investigation about the behaviour of the SAS in Afghanistan. And, is football coming home? Sports presenter, Jacqui Oatley, chats through England’s 8-0 win over Norway in the Women’s Euros 2022. This episode of Newscast was made...
Jul 12, 2022•36 min
It's sweltering in Westminster... and the Conservative leadership race is hotting up too. Adam is joined by Chris and Alex, as well as Nick Timothy, who ran Theresa May’s campaign back in 2016, to talk about the timetable to become the next PM and the long list of candidates jockeying for position. And the Met Office has issued an extreme weather warning for this weekend. Professor Hannah Cloke, a natural hazards researcher at the University of Reading, gives us her tips how to keep cool in the ...
Jul 11, 2022•36 min
The Labour Leader is cleared by police over Durham lockdown beers. And the former chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has launched his bid to be the leader of the Conservative party. Adam is joined by the Guardian’s Jess Elgot and the Spectator’s Katy Balls for a politics roundup. Japan’s former prime minister, Shinzo Abe, has been shot and killed while giving a campaign speech. We talk through the legacy of the country’s longest-serving leader with the BBC’s Mariko Oi. And Professor Brian Cox is in the st...
Jul 08, 2022•36 min
Boris Johnson has resigned but says he will stay on as caretaker prime minister until a new leader of the Conservative Party is chosen. Adam, Chris and Emma reflect on a momentous day in Westminster and discuss who could be in the running to succeed him. Conservative MP Bim Afolami is also in the studio to explain why he resigned as a vice-chairman of the party this week. This edition of Newscast was made by Chris Flynn and Miranda Slade. The assistant editors were Alison Gee and Sam Bonham. The...
Jul 07, 2022•28 min
The Prime Minister Boris Johnson quits as Conservative leader. He’s said a “herd instinct” at Westminster rejected his bid to stay on. But a growing number of Tory MPs say he has to leave No 10 now rather than wait. Laura and Chris join Adam to discuss what it all means. This edition of Newscast was made by Alison Gee and Sam Bonham. The technical producer is Emma Crowe. The editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.
Jul 07, 2022•35 min
The Levelling Up Secretary, Micheal Gove, is removed by Boris Johnson, and the Attorney General, Suella Braverman, says she will stand for the party leadership. On another extraordinary night in Westminster, Adam and Chris are joined by former-Boris Johnson adviser, Will Walden, to talk it all through. This episode of Newscast was made by Tim Walklate and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.
Jul 06, 2022•20 min
What is going on in No 10 Downing St right now? As more ministers quit and pressure grows on Boris Johnson to resign, Adam is joined by Chris, Vicki and Alex to talk through the latest. This episode of Newscast was made by Tim Walklate, with Alix Pickles and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producers were Emma Crowe and Joe Leates. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.
Jul 06, 2022•33 min
Can Boris Johnson survive? In our second emergency Newscast of the night, Adam, Vicki and Chris discuss the latest comings and goings in Westminster. And, Will Walden, ex-Johnson aide, joins to talk it all through too. This episode of Newscast was made by Tim Walklate and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.
Jul 05, 2022•20 min
Chancellor Rishi Sunak and Health Secretary Sajid Javid quit Boris Johnson's cabinet. In the first emergency Newscast tonight, Adam and Chris chew over the latest news and talk through what could happen next. This episode of Newscast was made by Tim Walklate and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.
Jul 05, 2022•20 min
