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The BBC’s daily news podcast with episodes available Monday to Sunday at 5pm. 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. Newscast is hosted by trusted politics and news journalists including Adam Fleming, BBC Political Editor Chris Mason, Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O'Connell. 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. Catch Newscast seven-days a week. Watch on BBC One at 23:40 on Thursday night or later on BBC iPlayer: https://bbc.in/3VoD7vJ. GET IN TOUCH: Send us a message or voicenote via WhatsApp to 03301239480 Email newscast@bbc.co.uk Or use the hashtag #BBCNewscast

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Yesterday · 39 min
Why Is Andy Burnham Saying He's Open To A Slavery Apology?
The PM says he’s "open" to a UK apology over slavery as the King starts a Caribbean tour.
Saturday · 39 min
The Fight For The Future Of The Green Party
Former Green co-leader says the party is at a “crossroads”.
Friday · 35 min
The Week: The Budget In Four Charts
The Newscast team breaks down the budget through four key graphs.
Thursday · 52 min
Kemi Badenoch On The Budget, Welfare and Brexit
What is Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch’s vision for the economy?
Wednesday · 38 min
The Budget In 38 Minutes
Adam, Chris, Dharshini David and Ben Chu on Chancellor John Healey’s first Budget.
Tuesday · 30 min
Adam Goes For A Run With The Chancellor John Healey
The Chancellor John Healey goes for a run with Adam ahead of the budget.
October 26 · 39 min
Can The Government Actually End Rough Sleeping By Christmas?
Andy Burnham Doubles Funding For His Rough Sleeping Pledge.
October 25 · 36 min
Could A Major Part Of Brexit Be Reversed?
Andy Burnham opens the door to EU free movement, and another Brexit battle.
October 24 · 37 min
The Secrets Of Creating A Budget
What it's like to prepare for the biggest in a chancellor's career.
October 23 · 33 min
The Week Before The Secret Budget
Adam, Alex, Chris and Faisal discuss what might be in John Healey’s budget next week.
October 22 · 26 min
Have We Just Entered A New Era For Cyber Security?
Government websites, gaming platforms and online forums have all been impacted
October 21 · 31 min
Jackdaw Gas Drilling Gets Government's Go-Ahead
How will North Sea gas drilling at Jackdaw affect energy bills?
October 20 · 36 min
Covid Inquiry: Care Homes Were An “Afterthought”
Government failures allowed Covid to “spread like wildfire” in care homes, inquiry finds.
October 19 · 28 min
The Politics Behind The French Riots
Protests over education have turned to riots. What does it mean for French politics?
October 18 · 36 min
Can Labour Prevent Another Winter NHS Crisis?
3000 people a day are being treated in hospital corridors, as nurses call for action.
October 17 · 28 min
Why Is Trump Criticising Zelensky And Complimenting Putin?
The US president blocked sanctions on Russia saying it was in the ‘national interest’.
October 16 · 30 min
The Week: Is Labour Ready To Talk About Welfare Reform?
Adam, Chris and guests look ahead to whether the Labour party could back welfare reform?
October 15 · 33 min
Was Zelensky 'Betrayed' By Trump?
Why is Elon Musk’s Starlink so important to Ukraine’s war effort?
October 14 · 35 min
Did An OpenAI Employee Bug Their Boardroom?
The employee was charged with planting a recording device in one of their boardrooms
October 13 · 36 min
Why Andy Burnham Wants To Talk About Brexit Again
The PM says we need to “face up to the reality that Brexit has done more harm than good".

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