Is Energy About To Get Even More Expensive?
An oil pipeline in Saudi Arabia has been temporarily shut down after it was badly damaged in a strike last week. The pipeline is key to mini...
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Laura Kuennssberg and Katya Adler join Adam Fleming and Chris Mason for some geeky gossip about Brexit from Westminster and Brussels (warning: there may be some biscuit chat).
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20 of 2,150 episodesIs The State Pension Unaffordable?
Today, new figures suggest the state pension will rise by 3.9% to up to £13,000 a year. The increase is based on earning figures as dictated...
Can AI Actually Be Slowed Down?
Today, can governments work together to regulate AI, after growing safety fears in the industry? Donald Trump, has seemingly dismissed calls...
Will Reform Have To Give Their Mega Donations Back?
After Reform’s £72 million record donations, we’re looking at whether they’ll be allowed to keep the money. Legislation is going through Par...
How Reform's £72 Million Mega Donations Change UK Politics
Today, we look at two record breaking donations to Reform UK of £72 million. The money has been given to the party by two crypto billionaire...
MPs Vote Against Assisted Dying Bill
Today, MPs have voted against a fresh move to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales. The bill would have allowed adults with fewer th...
Trump's $5,000 Payout Promise
Today, US President, Donald Trump, has said he will offer every adult American $5,000 (£3,700) if the Republican party wins the midterms. Pr...
Is This The Biggest Row Between Israel And The UK?
Today, we look at Israel’s reaction to UK sanctions against Israeli settlements in the West Bank. The foreign minister Gideon Saar announced...
Why Has The UK Government Changed Its Approach to Israel?
Today, Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband has told Parliament the UK would ban the import of goods from Israeli settlements in the illegally occu...
Can The Chancellor's Positive Vibes Limit Tax Rises?
Today, John Healey delivered his first major speech as chancellor, aiming to boost confidence in the economy with a positive message. The ch...
How New Is Andy Burnham’s Labour?
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has consistently talked about what he sees as the wrong direction the country has been taken over the last 40 ye...
How Damaging Is Reform's Donations Row?
Today, we look at how much damage the Reform donations report will do to the party. Nigel Farage has said he "frankly wasn't listening" duri...
The Undercover Reform Investigation
Today, two senior officials have stood down from Reform UK after a Channel 4 News report prompts the party to investigate claims about fundi...
Burnham’s Big Economic Choices
Today, we discuss the economic challenges Andy Burnham is facing ahead of his first budget. The economic backdrop has left the prime ministe...
How Did Andy Burnham Do In First PMQs?
Today, Andy Burnham faced his first PMQs, and Nigel Farage has told Chris the UK is a "complainants' society" after questions about Reform’s...
Keir Starmer Resigns (Again)
Today, after standing down as Prime Minister earlier this summer, Keir Starmer has decided to announce his resignation as MP for Holborn and...
Old Newscast: Inside The Brexit Campaigns (Part 2)
Today, we hear what it was like to be inside the leave and remain camps from those who managed the campaigns behind the scenes. Sir Craig Ol...
Old Newscast: Inside The Brexit Campaigns (Part 1)
Today, we hear what it was like to be inside the leave and remain camps from those who managed the campaigns behind the scenes. Sir Craig Ol...
Is ADHD And Autism Care Heading For "Chaos"?
Today, NHS bosses have warned of chaos in ADHD and autism care as costs spiral and unregulated private providers capitalise on the huge dema...
Has Social Media For Children Just Changed Forever?
Today, we discuss Meta’s decision to agree to an $18 billion settlement resolving claims from 29 US states that Facebook and Instagram harme...