Newscast Podcast
Laura Kuenssberg goes behind the scenes with the new prime minister Andy Burnham.
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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Episodes to download
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Epstein Files: Police Launch Investigation Into Mandelson
Tue 3 Feb 2026
Peter Mandelson quits the House of Lords as police launch criminal investigation.
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Epstein Files: Mandelson Reported To The Police
Mon 2 Feb 2026
Latest Epstein files suggest Mandelson sent government information to Epstein.
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Epstein Files: New Mandelson and Andrew Allegations
Sun 1 Feb 2026
More Lord Mandelson and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor allegations over Epstein connections.
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Epstein Files: New Pictures Appear to Show Andrew
Sat 31 Jan 2026
Photos appearing to show Andrew on all fours over female included in new Epstein files.
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The Week: Starmer Meets Xi, Trump Threatens Iran and More Defection Drama
Fri 30 Jan 2026
Adam and Alex wrap up the week with James Landale and Sarah Montague.
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Why Does Keir Starmer's Visit Matter to China?
Thu 29 Jan 2026
The PM visits China and agrees (some) trade deals.
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Kemi Badenoch Accuses Opponents of 'Psychodrama’
Wed 28 Jan 2026
Conservative Leader Calls Defectors 'Drama Queens’
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Bonus: Review of the Year 2026, So Far...
Wed 28 Jan 2026
The earliest year in news round up ever made, probably.
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Labour Gets A Round Of Pub Support In
Tue 27 Jan 2026
The government has announced a support package for pubs after U-turning on cuts.
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Braverman Backs Reform
Mon 26 Jan 2026
Suella Braverman has defected to Reform UK, accusing the Tories of betrayal.
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Labour Block Andy Burnham From Standing
Sun 25 Jan 2026
Andy Burnham 'disappointed' after bid to become MP blocked
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Decision Day for Andy Burnham
Sun 25 Jan 2026
Keir Starmer and Labour's ruling body vote on the future of the Greater Manchester mayor.
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Andy Burnham Wants to Stand, Will Labour Let Him?
Sat 24 Jan 2026
Allies of the prime minister may try and block him from standing in Gorton and Denton.
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The Week: Trump Dominates Davos, Carney's Resistance & That Greenland 'Deal'
Fri 23 Jan 2026
Adam and Chris wrap up the week with Caitriona Perry and Lyse Doucet.
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What actually is Trump's 'Board of Peace'?
Thu 22 Jan 2026
Trump has a bumper second day at Davos after Greendland 'deal'.
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Will Trump Make A Deal Over Greenland?
Wed 21 Jan 2026
Trump uses his Davos speech to ask for ‘immediate negotiations’ on Greenland.
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Trump accuses UK of "an act of GREAT STUPIDITY!"
Tue 20 Jan 2026
Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister Darren Jones responds to Trump’s Truth Social rant.
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Trump says he no longer feels "an obligation to think purely of Peace”
Mon 19 Jan 2026
European leaders respond to President Trump’s tariff threat.
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Trump’s Tariff Threats Over Greenland
Sun 18 Jan 2026
The US president plans more tariffs on countries against his proposed Greenland takeover.
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The Under-16s Social Media Ban Debate
Sat 17 Jan 2026
The Prime Minister is reportedly considering the ban for under-16s.
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Can Robert Jenrick “Unite The Right”?
Fri 16 Jan 2026
Adam, Laura and Joe analyse Robert Jenrick’s first interview as a Reform MP.
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Jenrick Joins Reform!
Thu 15 Jan 2026
Second helpings of Newscast as Robert Jenrick confirms his defection to Reform.
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Another Labour U-Turn
Wed 14 Jan 2026
The Government has dropped plans for mandatory digital ID to work in the UK.
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Trump Tells Iran Protestors “HELP IS ON ITS WAY”
Tue 13 Jan 2026
How might President Trump intervene in Iran?
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The Sadiq Khan Interview
Mon 12 Jan 2026
Sadiq Khan speaks to Newscast about crime in London, social media and Europe.
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The Peter Mandelson Interview Analysis
Sun 11 Jan 2026
We discuss the former US ambassador’s first interview since his sacking.
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The Peter Mandelson Interview
Sun 11 Jan 2026
Laura questions the former US ambassador in an exclusive interview.
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Is This The Beginning of the End for the Iranian Government?
Sat 10 Jan 2026
And a new age of foreign power?
