<p>Jacob Rees-Mogg gets a new role in government...
Chris sits in for Adam and chats through the latest cabinet reshuffle with the BBC's Alex Forsyth.
On the day that the Health Secretary announces plans to reduce NHS waiting lists, Natasha Loder (who's making a Radio 4 doc all about the NHS backlog) puts the problem into perspective.
And diplomacy contin ... Show More
Yesterday
Can AI Actually Be Slowed Down?
Today, can governments work together to regulate AI, after growing safety fears in the industry?Donald Trump, has seemingly dismissed calls for government intervention made over the weekend. The President cited the AI race with China, saying “whoever wins AI, wins.” So is there a ... Show More
33m 12s
Jun 12
The Keir Starmer Interview
Today, Chris speaks to Sir Keir Starmer, the prime minister, about the resignation of his defence secretary John Healey, his plans for the Defence Investment Plan, and whether or not he’ll fight a potential leadership election.You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If ... Show More
25m 5s
May 2026
Electioncast: The Mega May Run In
Today, we look at the biggest set of elections in the UK since the 2024 General Election.Laura and Paddy run through what the polls tell us, how insiders are feeling, and the challenges each of the parties face in different parts of Britain.Political correspondent Joe Pike joins ... Show More
42m 20s
Feb 2023
When Access All took over Newscast
Nikki Fox and Emma Tracey, who are standing in for Adam, speak to actor and SNP member Brian Cox about Nicola Sturgeon’s departure, and who he would like to see in charge of the party.And as Rishi Sunak travels to Belfast to discuss the Northern Ireland Protocol, they get the lat ... Show More
33m 4s
May 2020
A New, Radical Approach (with Philippa Whitford MP)
Boris Johnson's "baby steps" towards lifting the lockdown come into effect today. Philippa Whitford, SNP MP for Central Ayrshire and the party's health spokesperson, tells Bloomberg Westminster's Roger Hearing and Sebastian Salek why England is going too far in easing the restric ... Show More
22m 45s