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The BBC's daily news podcast, Newscast dives into the day's biggest news stories so you're never out of your depth.

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.

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Yesterday · 30 min
The Earl Spencer Diana Interview Analysis
We go through the UK exclusive interview with Princess Diana’s brother Earl Spencer.
Yesterday · 26 min
The Earl Spencer Diana Interview
Laura speaks to Princess Diana’s brother Earl Spencer.
Saturday · 34 min
Why Is Diana’s Brother Making Claims About The King Now?
Behind the scenes of the Earl Spencer interview and a royal war of words.
Friday · 33 min
The Week: Is The Economic Pain Still To Come?
Bank of England holds interest rates, but energy price hike expected.
Thursday · 23 min
Buckingham Palace Hits Back Over Diana Book
Buckingham Palace respond to claims made by Princess Diana’s brother in a new memoir.
Wednesday · 39 min
Is Energy About To Get Even More Expensive?
Damage to a major pipeline in Saudi Arabia puts global oil supply at risk.
Tuesday · 39 min
Is The State Pension Unaffordable?
The state pension is set to rise by 3.9%, is the triple lock affordable and fair?
September 14 · 33 min
Can AI Actually Be Slowed Down?
President Trump dismisses need for AI guardrails, saying “whoever wins AI, wins”
September 13 · 34 min
Will Reform Have To Give Their Mega Donations Back?
The government is trying to change the law but will it affect Reform’s record donations?
September 12 · 34 min
How Reform's £72 Million Mega Donations Change UK Politics
How the record donations change the country’s political landscape.
September 11 · 33 min
MPs Vote Against Assisted Dying Bill
MPs vote against the assisted dying bill with 286 votes against and 270 in favour.
September 10 · 42 min
Trump's $5,000 Payout Promise
Trump says every adult American will get $5,000 if the Republicans win the midterms.
September 9 · 29 min
Is This The Biggest Row Between Israel And The UK?
What counter-measures has Israel taken against the UK?
September 8 · 38 min
Why Has The UK Government Changed Its Approach to Israel?
UK imposes sanctions on Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
September 7 · 41 min
Can The Chancellor's Positive Vibes Limit Tax Rises?
Chancellor John Healey aims for ‘vibes boost’ in first major economic speech.
September 6 · 29 min
How New Is Andy Burnham’s Labour?
The new chancellor prepares a speech as the PM tries to separate the party from the past.
September 5 · 34 min
How Damaging Is Reform's Donations Row?
Nigel Farage tells Laura he 'wasn't listening' during foreign donor talks.
September 4 · 18 min
The Undercover Reform Investigation
Two senior Reform UK officials step down after undercover donations report.
September 3 · 40 min
Burnham’s Big Economic Choices
How is the global economic picture shaping Andy Burnham’s first budget?
September 2 · 27 min
How Did Andy Burnham Do In His First PMQs?
And, Nigel Farage speaks to Chris Mason...

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