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Crystal Keir: Labour's Small Boats Plan Sep 14, 2023

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Sir Keir Starmer seeks new deal with EU to stop smugglers.

Labour’s Emily Thornberry joins Adam and Chris to take us through what their plan is.

And, the government’s target to reduce the hospital waiting list in England is in doubt according to the prime minister. He was speaking to health editor Hugh Pym, who joins us, as does Saffron Cordery from NHS Providers.

00:00 Labour’s plan to stop small boat gangs 20:20 PM admits target to cut waiting times in doubt

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Today's Newscast was hosted by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Gray with Stephanie Mitcalf and Josh Jenkins. The technical producer was Dafydd Evans. The senior news editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham.

From Russia, With Kim Jong Un Sep 13, 2023

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BBC world affairs editor John Simpson and former spy chief Christopher Steele reveal what the Russian and North Korean leaders meeting means for the rest of the world.

And Political Thinking presenter Nick Robinson joins Adam to discuss his revealing interview with former Prime Minister Theresa May.

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Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by George Dabby with Keiligh Baker, Josh Jenkins and Niamh Hughes. The technical producer was Dafydd Evans. The senior news editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham.

Pension Tension: End of the Triple Lock? Sep 12, 2023

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The state pension is likely to rise by 8.5% in April because of the ‘triple lock’. The policy means that the value increases in line with average earnings, inflation or 2.5% - whichever is highest. Adam and Chris are joined by our Economics Editor Faisal Islam and Jonathan Cribb from the Institute for Fiscal Studies to explore the ramifications.

Google has been in court for a trial brought by the US government. The company has been accused of ‘hobbling rivals’ to dominate the search market. The BBC’s Zoe Kleinman talks us through the stakes.

And Europe Editor Katya Adler is on to discuss what she learned whilst making her new documentary, 'Living Next Door to Putin'.

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Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by George Dabby with Stephanie Mitcalf and Keiligh Baker. The technical producer was Gareth Jones. The senior news editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham.

End of the UK-China 'Golden Era'?: George Osborne Interview Sep 11, 2023

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Questions continue following the arrest of a parliamentary researcher on suspicion of spying for China. The man, who has not been charged, has today insisted that he is ‘completely innocent’.

We are joined by George Osborne to discuss how the government should engage with Beijing. The former chancellor also gives his thoughts on Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer’s prospects in the next general election.

Wilko will close all 400 of its shops after a rescue deal for the chain fell through. The BBC’s Colletta Smith and Nadine Houghton, the GMB’s National Officer, speak to Adam about how this came about and the consequences for the chain’s 12,500 staff.

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Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by George Dabby with Stephanie Mitcalf, Keiligh Baker and Hayley Clarke. The technical producer was Gareth Jones. The senior news editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham.

A Spy in Parliament? Sep 10, 2023

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Researcher arrested amid claims he was spying for China.

Chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman helps Laura and James Cook understand what information Westminster staffers get access to, as well as the UK government’s reaction to the news.

And, the case of escaped prisoner Daniel Khalife has put prisons at the top of the political agenda. Laura’s interviewed the justice secretary Alex Chalk. We reflect on his comments and on the question of how important prisons are to politicians and the electorate.

Newscast was hosted by Laura Kuenssberg and James Cook with Henry Zeffman. It was made by Chris Flynn with Miranda Slade. The technical producer was Dafydd Evans. The senior news editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham.

How the Police Caught Daniel Khalife Sep 09, 2023

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The ex-soldier was pulled off a bike by a plain clothes officer.

The BBC’s Dominic Casciani joins Laura in the studio and Chris, who’s dialling in from the G20 in India, to explain what techniques the police may have used to track down and capture the escaped prisoner, Daniel Khalife.

At least 1000 people have died following an earthquake in Morocco. Clara Bennett from Hampshire was on holiday in Marrakech with her family when the earthquake struck. She speaks to Laura about the impact in Marrakech and her family’s struggle to get home.

And Chris and Laura chat about how Rishi Sunak’s visit to the G20 is going so far.

Newscast was hosted by Laura Kuenssberg and Chris Mason. It was made by Chris Flynn with Miranda Slade. The technical producer was Dafydd Evans. The senior news editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham.

The Modi Bunch: India's G20 Ambitions Sep 08, 2023

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The world’s eyes are on Delhi as world leaders meet.

Chris Mason joins from India. Adam and Chris chat to the former head of the UK’s Foreign Office Sir Simon McDonald about India’s ambitions.

And the government’s renewable power strategy has been dealt a blow after no new offshore wind project contracts were bought by developers at a recent auction. Emma Pinchbeck, CEO of Energy UK, the body that represents the energy industry, gives her view on what went wrong.

You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn with Stephanie Mitcalf and Josh Jenkins. The technical producer was Dafydd Evans. The editors are Sam Bonham and Jonathan Aspinwall.

00:00 Who’s in the G20? 02:28 India’s global ambitions 21:13 No bids for offshore wind in government auction

Re-New Horizons Sep 07, 2023

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The UK rejoins the EU's flagship scientific research scheme

What does it mean to the country?

The UK’s top scientific advisor Dame Angela McLean is on, as well as Katya Adler, who tells us whether this could be a thaw in UK/EU relations.

And what does the case of the escaped Wandsworth prisoner tell us about the state of prisons? Former BBC home affairs correspondent Danny Shaw and former Head of the National Counter Terrorism Security Office Chris Phillips gives Adam the lowdown.

Today's Newscast was hosted by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Gray with Stephanie Mitcalf, Rufus Gray and Josh Jenkins. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The senior news editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham.

CrisisCast: Escaped prisoner, School Concrete and THAT kiss Sep 06, 2023

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Chris and Adam speak about the escaped prisoner and the on-going issue of RAAC in schools.

For more on the government’s handling of concrete, Adam is joined by hosts of the new BBC Sounds podcast When It Hits the Fan, crisis PR gurus David Yelland and Simon Lewis.

They also chat about Spain’s World Cup Kiss with Spanish lawyer Miriam González Durántez. What does the story say about the country’s treatment of women?

02:31 Terror suspect escapes from prison 07:22 Chris Mason’s take on PMQs as concrete dominates 13:57 PR Guru’s David Yelland and Simon Lewis break down the RAAC PR crisis 20:37 Spain’s World Cup kiss and what it means for the country

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Today's Newscast was hosted by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Gray with Stephanie Mitcalf and Joe Wilkinson. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The senior news editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham.

And you can listen to the first episode of When It Hits the Fan on BBC Sounds here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m001q6gk

Sewage Happens (Again) Sep 05, 2023

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A BBC investigation has revealed that three major water companies have been illegally spilling sewage on days when it’s not raining. Our correspondents Jonah Fisher and Emma Vardy bring us up to date.

Birmingham City Council has effectively declared bankruptcy. Alex Forsyth joins Adam to explain how their finances have got to this point.

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Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by George Dabby with Stephanie Mitcalf and Joe Wilkinson. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The senior news editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham.

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