Today we look at Labour’s first Budget in 14 years. Adam and Chris are joined by BBC economics editor Faisal Islam and BBC chief economics correspondent Dharshini David. They look at all the headlines from the Budget and analyse the political reaction. The government outlined a historic tax increase of £40 billion, including an increase in National Insurance contributions for employers from April. Rachel Reeves also set out plans to continue the freeze on fuel duty and a £22.6bn increase in...

Today, we look at the final week in the US election campaign. Adam is joined by BBC News Chief Presenters and hosts of the BBC’s US election night coverage Caitriona Perry and Sumi Somaskanda. They discuss the final week, Donald Trump’s rally at Madison Square Garden - including a comedian guest’s controversial remarks about Puerto Rico - and Kamala Harris’ choice of venue for her ‘closing argument’ event on Tuesday evening. And, Adam speaks to UK correspondent Daniel Sandford about how the...

Today, Newscast hears from Kemi Badenoch who has made it into the final two of the Conservative leadership race. Kemi speaks to Adam and Chris about her early life in Nigeria and her political journey, she reflects on her reputation for being direct in interactions with colleagues, and why she’s pitching principles rather than policies to attempt to win over the Conservative membership. She discusses her time in government, what she believes the party has got wrong and how she’ll try to...

Far-right activist Tommy Robinson has been jailed for 18 months after admitting contempt of court by repeating false claims against a Syrian refugee. Home and legal correspondent Dominic Casciani was in court and then headed back to the Newscast studio to explain the background. And, we learned more about what to expect in the budget during a speech from Keir Starmer today. Chris looks at the politics while PM/The Bottom Line/Dragon’s Den’s Evan Davis makes sense of the economics. You can...

Today, with just three days to go until the ‘bazooka’ Autumn Budget is announced, Laura, Adam and Henry chat about what to expect from Chancellor Rachel Reeves. Plus Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announced her plans to rebuild schools and find those extra 6,500 teachers - but Labour’s ‘working person’ definition row rumbles on. And we also hear from the Remoter voters, who are gearing up to cast their ballot in the US election. You can join our Newscast online community here:...

Today, we look at overnight strikes on Iran’s capital, Tehran, by Israel. The IDF says they have struck ‘precise’ military targets. Adam and Laura talk to the BBC’s diplomatic correspondent Paul Adams about what happened, what the response has been and what might happen next in the Middle East. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to...

Adam, Alex, Jo and Matt discuss the chancellor confirming changes to her fiscal rules, a ban on disposable vapes and a split in the cabinet over assisted dying legislation. Plus, Chris tells us what it’s been like flying for over 24 hours with the PM to Samoa. 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:...

This is a bonus episode profiling one of the final two candidates in the Conservative leadership election, Kemi Badenoch. Adam and Alex speak to Fraser Nelson, former editor of The Spectator, who has known Kemi Badenoch for years since they were colleagues at The Spectator. They find out how her childhood in Nigeria and moving to the UK aged 16 influenced her political views, why she’s unafraid of courting controversy and what her pitch to Conservative members is. You can listen to the...

This is a bonus episode profiling one of the final two candidates in the Conservative leadership election, Robert Jenrick. Adam and Alex speak to Mark Spencer, former MP for Sherwood who has known Robert Jenrick since 2014 and as MPs for neighbouring constituencies. They discuss how Robert Jenrick became an MP after defeating UKIP in the 2014 Newark by-election, how he became the ‘first millennial cabinet minister’ under Boris Johnson and how he’s rebranded for this leadership contest. You...

Today, we discuss Kamala Harris’ change in tone: from asking voters to choose joy, to calling her opponent Donald Trump a ‘fascist’. Adam is joined by BBC News chief presenters, Sumi Somaskanda and Caitríona Perry from Washington to talk about how both campaigns are approaching the final fortnight of the campaign, the latest polling in the crucial swing states and the news Beyonce might make an appearance with Harris in Houston, Texas. And, diplomatic correspondent James Landale chats about...

Today, the Labour party have denied interfering with the US election after the Trump campaign filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission in Washington. Adam is joined by Justin Webb, Americast host, and Nick Watt, Newsnight political editor, to discuss the allegations made by the Trump campaign of "blatant foreign interference" and Labour’s response. They discuss previous examples of Brits getting involved in US elections - and how it tends to go down with voters. And, Adam and...

Today, we look at the release of more prisoners to help ease overcrowding in jails. The government is releasing 1,100 more prisoners early, in the second wave of emergency releases since September. It comes as the Justice Secretary announced a review of sentencing with a focus on new forms of punishment outside of jails, including a form of house arrest. Adam is joined by home and legal correspondent Dominic Casciani, and former director of public prosecutions Lord Ken Macdonald. Also,...

Today, Newscast hears from Robert Jenrick who has made it into the final of the Conservative leadership race. Robert speaks to Adam and Chris about his early life and why he became a Conservative, his time in government and why he thinks he’s the person to lead the Conservative party. He shares his diagnosis of why the Conservatives did so badly in the general election - and how he plans to turn the party around if he wins. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to...

Today, a police officer has been cleared of murdering Chris Kaba who he shot in south London. Martyn Blake, shot Chris Kaba, who was unarmed, during a police vehicle stop in Streatham in September 2022. The officer denied intending to kill the 24-year-old. Adam speaks to UK Correspondent Adina Campbell who has been following the case, and Danny Shaw, Former BBC Home Affairs Correspondent & now commentator on police and crime issues. And Michael Gove reflects on his career as an MP and...

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...

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...

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:...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...