Laura, Paddy and Henry dissect what Health Secretary Wes Streeting had to say in his interview with Laura, where he discussed the government’s plans for the NHS. Streeting outlined ambitions for a “neighbourhood health service” and how weight loss jabs could play a part in tackling obesity. There is also chat about how artificial intelligence could potentially be used within the NHS. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newsca...
Oct 20, 2024•25 min
Paddy and Laura discuss the possibility of a potential breach of the Labour manifesto in their upcoming budget Meanwhile the Prime Minister pledges support for Ukraine in Berlin and, with the Novichok inquiry underway, Laura presses the Russian Ambassador to the UK on Russia’s role in the Salisbury poisonings. 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 comm...
Oct 19, 2024•29 min
Adam, Chris, Paddy and Stephanie Flanders from Bloomberg discuss potential changes to inheritance tax which could be coming at the budget, why the Foreign Secretary is heading to China and look at the last few weeks of campaigning in the US Presidential election. 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://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunit...
Oct 18, 2024•28 min
Today, Israel confirmed that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar has been killed in Gaza. Adam speaks to BBC International Editor Jeremy Bowen about his death and what it might mean for the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. And, what time the crucial results will be coming in on US election night? How does the maths of the Electoral College add up? Adam gets the latest updates - and tips on how to watch the US election results from the UK - with chief presenters at BBC News Sumi Somaskanda and Caitrion...
Oct 17, 2024•31 min
Today, we discuss a fall in the inflation rate, how it’s affecting benefits, and what it means for the budget. Cost of living correspondent Colletta Smith explains how and why people experience inflation differently, and Alex and economics editor Faisal Islam goes through potential implications for the budget. Faisal’s also been talking to DWP minister Liz Kendall about her plan to for mental health patients to get job coach visits. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want ...
Oct 16, 2024•26 min
Today, could weight loss drugs be used to help unemployed people get back to work? In an interview outside Number 10, The PM has told Henry that weight loss jabs would be “very helpful” to people who want to lose weight. It follows comments from the Health Secretary Wes Streeting that jabs could be given to help people get back into work. Adam speaks to Henry about his interview with the prime minister. Plus, Professor Giles Yeo, a geneticist at the University of Cambridge, and Katherine Jenner,...
Oct 15, 2024•36 min
Today, we look at the Government’s attempts to attract billions in funding at a glitzy investment summit. Keir Starmer told investors at the event in the City of London that he will scrap regulation and red tape that “holds back investment”. BBC Business Editor, Simon Jack, tells Adam and Chris how it went. Plus, the public inquiry into the poisoning of a woman in Salisbury with Novichok. Dawn Sturgess died after being exposed to the same nerve agent used to target a former Russian military offi...
Oct 14, 2024•37 min
Today we look at the first 100 days of the Labour government and the death of Alex Salmond. Laura, Paddy and Henry discuss it appears Labour have smoothed over a potentially expensive row with DP World ahead of a big business summit. And, they look at the former SNP leader Alex Salmond’s career, after his death on Saturday. 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 Newsca...
Oct 13, 2024•34 min
Adam and Chris speak to the Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who’s in the studio. He opens up on “headwinds” and “choppy moments” in his first 100 days, and three priorities for the budget. We also hear what slogan he has printed on his wallet, how the Starmers have adjusted to family life in Downing Street, and what Donald Trump ate for dinner when they met last month. 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 m...
Oct 12, 2024•40 min
Today, a sneak peek at Keir Starmer’s interview on Newscast with Adam and Chris. 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://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming and Chris Mason. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Miranda...
Oct 11, 2024•2 min
Adam and Chris are joined by Katy Balls, Political Editor of the Spectator, and Patrick Maguire, The Times’ Columnist, to discuss all the political news of the week. They discuss the government’s much-previewed package on workers’ rights, hints about what may be in the Chancellor’s first budget later this month, and relive the drama of the Tory leadership race narrowing to the final two. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Ne...
Oct 11, 2024•34 min
Today, more than 3 million homes and businesses in Florida have been left without power after Hurricane Milton tore through the centre of the state. Adam is joined by Americast hosts Justin, Marianna and Sarah to discuss what we know about the scale of damage and destruction from the storm. And beyond the impact the hurricane has had on Florida residents, they discuss how the hurricane could affect the presidential race, and how misinformation about the storm has spread on social media. You can ...
Oct 10, 2024•37 min
Today, in a surprise twist, James Cleverly was knocked out of the race to become the next Tory leader. Adam is joined by Chris and BBC Newsnight political editor Nick Watt to discuss how Cleverly went from first place to eliminated in just 24 hours. How will a Jenrick-Badenoch showdown change the vibe of the contest? And how have Labour MPs responded to the news? 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...
Oct 09, 2024•27 min
Today, we look in more detail at Matt Chorley’s interview with Boris Johnson and the race to be the next leader of the Tory party. Alex and Chris discuss with Matt his lively interview with the former PM. You can listen to it in full here - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0jwdwdv Plus, Tom Tugendhat has been knocked out of the race to be the next leader of the Conservative party. But is the success of James Cleverly the story of the vote? With a 16 vote lead, is his place in the final two now...
Oct 08, 2024•31 min
Today, hear Matt Chorley’s interview with Boris Johnson on his 5 Live show. They discuss his exit from Downing Street, whether Brexit helped the Covid vaccination programme and his chances of becoming PM again. 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://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Newscast brings you daily analysis of the lates...
Oct 08, 2024•33 min
Today, we look at the resignation of Sue Gray as Sir Keir Starmer’s chief of staff. Why has Gray gone now? What does this tell us about how well Downing Street is working? Who will replace her? Alex and Chris are joined by the programme director at the Institute of Government Alex Thomas. To hear more about the anniversary of Hamas’ October 7th attacks and what has followed you can listen here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0jvzld8/ You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you ...
Oct 07, 2024•26 min
One year on since the 7 Oct 2023 attack on Israel, Lyse Doucet and Jeremy Bowen reflect on their past year of reporting and what is next for the Middle East. Rich in story telling, analysis and personal experience, we hear from the BBC's best journalists who have been covering the Middle East. 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...
Oct 06, 2024•29 min
Today, we take a closer look at how the conflict in the Middle East is creating challenges for the UK Government. Laura, Paddy and Nick Watt discuss how much of a diplomatic role the UK can play in the conflict, as well as how escalating tensions abroad can shape domestic politics presenting challenges for the government. 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...
Oct 06, 2024•29 min
Today, we discuss escalating tensions in the Middle East after an eventful week. Paddy and Laura are joined by Baran Abbasi, reporter and presenter for BBC Persian, to discuss Iran’s role in the conflict in the Middle East. They also discuss how Iranians feel about Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s warning that "Iran will pay a heavy price" after launching almost 200 missiles at Israel. And, Laura has interviewed Idit Ohel, who’s son Alon was taken hostage from the Supernova music festival in Isra...
Oct 05, 2024•25 min
Adam, Alex, and Chris discuss how the UK has reacted to crisis in the Middle East as Israel launches a ground invasion in Lebanon targeting Iranian backed military group Hezbollah, how a new vote on assisted dying has come about in parliament, and the Tory leadership candidates’ pitches to conference. 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 her...
Oct 04, 2024•33 min
Today the BBC’s Jeremy Bowen has published an interview with a senior member of Hamas. The interview was recorded on Tuesday - hours before Iran attacked Israel with ballistic missiles. Adam is joined by Jeremy for an update on the conflict in the Middle East, and a chat about his interview with Khalil Al-Hayya, the most senior member of Hamas outside Gaza. They speak about how the interview was arranged, why Jeremy pursued it and how he challenged Al-Hayya’s claims about what happened on Octobe...
Oct 03, 2024•35 min
Today, the four MPs who hope to become the next Conservative leader had 20 minutes each to deliver a speech to conference about why they should choose them. Adam catches up with Chris Mason about the atmosphere at Tory conference, what each leadership hopeful had to say in their speeches, and why the Prime Minister has chosen to pay back £6,000 worth of gifts he has received. And Paul Adams, BBC diplomatic correspondent, discusses what we’ve learned since Iran’s missile strikes on Israel last ni...
Oct 02, 2024•37 min
Today, we look at Iran launching a missile attack at Israel. The Israeli military says around 180 missiles were fired, most of which were intercepted. No injuries have been reported so far. The strike follows Israel’s invasion of Lebanon, with what it calls a "limited, localised and targeted" ground operation against Hezbollah. Adam and the BBC’s security correspondent Frank Gardner discuss what we know about this latest escalation. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want ...
Oct 01, 2024•13 min
Today, we look at Israel’s invasion of Lebanon which the Israeli military are calling a "limited, localised and targeted" ground operation against Hezbollah. An Israeli source has told the BBC that their ground forces have gone only "very close walking distance" into Lebanon. Meanwhile, Hezbollah claims that Israel’s forces have not crossed the border. Both sides have continued to exchange fire with rockets. Adam is joined by BBC chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet and security corresp...
Oct 01, 2024•26 min
Today, Israel tells the US it plans to launch a limited ground incursion into Lebanon. Adam is joined with Jeremy Bowen, International Editor, and Anna Foster, BBC News correspondent in Beirut, to discuss the developments in the region, the hundreds of thousands of Lebanese people displaced following strikes around the country, and what further escalation could look like. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It work...
Sep 30, 2024•29 min
Today, the Conservative Party conference kicks off - but have the Tories got their timings all wrong over the leadership contest? Why is Rosie Duffield MP saying that Keir Starmer ‘has a problem with women’ after quitting Labour? And can the world handle another global conflict? 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://tinyurl.com/...
Sep 29, 2024•27 min
Today, Hezbollah confirmed the death of its leader Hassan Nasrallah after Israeli strikes on Beirut. So could this act result in wider war across the Middle East? Paddy and Laura are joined by the BBC’s security correspondent, Frank Gardner, to make sense of today’s developments. 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://tinyurl.com...
Sep 28, 2024•29 min
Today, we look at what we’ve learned about how Labour will govern, after its conference in Liverpool this week. Adam, Alex, Nick and Vicki are in the studio to go through it, and look ahead to the challenges facing the PM internationally. 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://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Newscast brings you...
Sep 27, 2024•35 min
Today, Adam and Marianna are joined by Assistant Commissioner Matt Jukes, the head of UK Counter Terror Policing. They discuss what his role entails and the content his team had to assess in the wake of riots in the UK this summer. Matt Jukes describes how his team deal with online threats, the job of governments and regulators to balance freedom with security, and his team’s interactions with social media companies - as well as what he would say to Elon Musk. You can now listen to Newscast on a...
Sep 26, 2024•58 min
Today we look at Israeli warnings that it’s preparing for the possible entry of troops into Lebanon, after extensive air strikes. International editor Jeremy Bowen speaks to Adam from Jerusalem. And Chris has been speaking to Keir Starmer at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The Prime Minister warned British citizens in Lebanon to “leave now”. 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 smar...
Sep 25, 2024•34 min
