The Budget Small Print

Kemi Badenoch accuses the government of being too slow off the mark on Iran and throws out a few memorably unique phrases at Labour backbenchers. Keir Starmer hits back at the Tories for shrinking the defence budget.Hugo unpacks PMQs with Patrick Maguire, Tim Shipman and Stefan B ... Show More

Donald Trump says America’s relationship with Britain has changed, warning the UK is “not such a recognisable country” anymore. What's happened to Keir Starmer hugging the US president close?Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Charlotte Ivers and James Marriott. Hos ... Show More

Donald Trump says he is "very disappointed" that Keir Starmer didn't initially allow the US to use British airbases to attack Iran - a position the Prime Minister has now reversed. Should the UK resist being dragged into America's war? And would that threaten the 'special relatio ... Show More

<p>Ahead of the chancellor's budget and spending review tomorrow, we look for lessons from the past. Plus, The Times speaks with Rishi Sunak.</p><p><em>This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one ... Show More

It was anything but straightforward. Our team of experts dissect George Osborne's complex first Budget in a special podcast. With Chris Giles, Nick Timmins and Alison Smith, hosted by Robert Shrimsley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. 

<p>With no fewer than five separate Tory factions meeting to discuss whether or not to back the government on its revised Rwanda policy, Rishi Sunak finds himself fighting for his political reputation on two fronts: immigration and his handling of the pandemic.</p><p>Yesterday, h ... Show More

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Khatija Haque and Daniel Richards discuss the outlook for the UK economy and the pound over the next year, after the Bank of England struck a dovish tone at its November policy meeting. They also talk about the potential impact of a weaker pound on the UAE’s economy. See omnystud ... Show More