Newscast Podcast
The Week: Defence Spending, Benefit Cuts and The Spring Statement
The 91热爆's daily news podcast, Newscast dives into the day's big stories so you're never out of your depth.
Newscast picks the brains of 91热爆 News experts so you're ready if someone picks yours, covering the latest developments in politics in Westminster and beyond.
Follow the new Labour government led by Sir Keir Starmer. How will Kemi Badenoch do as leader of the Conservative party? Newscast will give you all the best insights from 91热爆 News so you're across all the day's top stories.
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Episodes to download
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The Week: Defence Spending, Benefit Cuts and The Spring Statement
Today
James and Chris are joined by Lucy Fisher and Stephanie Flanders to discuss the week.
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Why has Netanyahu Resumed the War?
Yesterday
Israel has "resumed combat in full force" against Hamas.
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Is The Government Backing Down Over Benefits?
Sunday
Plans to freeze some disability benefits could be abandoned.
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Starmer Starts Military Plans for Peace in Ukraine
Last Saturday
The PM says military planning moves to 鈥渙perational phase鈥.
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The Week: NHS Reforms, Benefit Battles and Tariff Tactics
Last Friday
Adam, Vicki, Faisal and Nick discuss the political stories of the week.
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30-Day Ceasefire For Ukraine?
Tue 11 Mar 2025
Ukraine says it is ready to accept a US proposal for an initial 30-day ceasefire.
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Trade Wars: The Return of Mark Carney
Mon 10 Mar 2025
New Prime Minister of Canada vows to win trade war against President Trump.
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State Reforms + the State of Reform
Sun 9 Mar 2025
We look at plans for a civil service shake-up and at division in Reform UK.
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Is Trump the Best Thing to Happen to Starmer?
Sat 8 Mar 2025
We unpack another pivotal week for Trump, Starmer and the war in Ukraine.
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The Week: Is Starmer鈥檚 Trump Strategy Working?
Fri 7 Mar 2025
Adam, Chris, Caitr铆ona and James discuss the week.
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Zelensky (Almost) Says Sorry
Tue 4 Mar 2025
Ukrainian President ready to work under Trump鈥檚 leadership after 鈥渞egrettable鈥 showdown.
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Could Zelensky Still do a Deal With Trump?
Sun 2 Mar 2025
The Ukrainan president says he鈥檚 "ready to sign" a minerals deal.
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The Tates in the States
Thu 27 Feb 2025
Self-described misogynist Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan have landed in Florida.
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Starmer and Trump, United in America?
Wed 26 Feb 2025
The Prime Minister flies out for crucial meeting with US President.
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Starmer Goes On The Defensive Before Trump Showdown
Tue 25 Feb 2025
The PM raises defence spending to 2.5% by 2027.
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The Macron And Trump Bromance Returns
Mon 24 Feb 2025
French President Emmanuel Macron visits Donald Trump at the White House
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German Electioncast! (The Results)
Sun 23 Feb 2025
Conservatives declare victory but there鈥檚 a big surge from the far right.
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How Far Will The UK Go To Protect Ukraine?
Sun 23 Feb 2025
And is the government鈥檚 stance on Russia shifting?