The Budget: It’s Finally Here!
Today, Adam and Chris are joined by Ben Chu, Policy and analysis correspondent BBC Verify, and Dharshini David, Deputy Economics Editor, to discuss the budget. This afternoon, Chancellor Rachel Reeves...
26 Nov 202534min
The Budget: What To Watch Out For
Today, with rumours circulating about the budget, what are the changes that could impact you?On the eve of the budget it has confirmed that more drinks will be included in the so called “sugar tax” a...
25 Nov 202533min
Another Trump Ukraine Peace Plan
Today, after President Trump hints at “big process” in Ukraine talks, are we actually any closer to peace?The US and Ukraine have held weekend talks in Geneva over a possible peace plan. European lead...
24 Nov 202544min
The Budget: Rumours And Reality (The Big Weekend Debate)
Today, Laura and Paddy speak to a packed sofa of financial experts ahead of the government’s crucial budget announcement. Former Conservative Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, General Secretary of Unite the Uni...
23 Nov 202532min
The Covid Inquiry Report: What Really Happened Inside Downing Street?
Today, the former deputy cabinet secretary, Helen Macnamara, speaks to Newscast about the findings of the recent module of the covid inquiry which found that the UK did "too little, too late".Helen ha...
22 Nov 202543min
The Week: Immigration Reform, Burnham And The Budget
Today, the home secretary makes second big change to migration policy in a week. Shabana Mahmood has announced the qualifying period for indefinite leave to remain will be extended from five to 10 yea...
21 Nov 202528min
The Covid Inquiry Report: 'Too Little, Too Late'
Today, the latest report from the covid inquiry has found that the government did “too little, too late” to prevent deaths during the pandemic. Chair of the inquiry, Baroness Hallett acknowleged that ...
20 Nov 202549min
Are Russian Ships Threatening The UK?
Today, John Healey joins the podcast after a Russian ship suspected of mapping undersea cables pointed lasers at RAF pilots tracking its activity near UK waters. The Defence Secretary gave a speech at...
19 Nov 202528min
