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Pain In The Gas Sep 20, 2021

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Energy prices have gone up… but the government says there is no chance that the lights will go out. The BBC's Simon Jack explains what it all might mean for our heating bills this winter.

Adam speaks to the Lib Dem leader, Sir Ed Davey, after his party's conference this weekend. How does he think he'll win over voters (the answer is by “knocking down the Blue wall" apparently)?

Also, Laura is in New York… and we can all go soon too as the US is opening up to fully vaccinated travellers.

Today’s Newscast was propagated by Caitlin Hanrahan with producers Daniel Wittenberg and Ben Cooper. The studio manager was Gareth Jones and the assistant editor was Sam Bonham.

Len McCluskey Sep 17, 2021

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Len McCluskey, the outgoing Unite union leader, chats to Adam about Labour’s chances at the next general election, and why he still wants Sir Keir Starmer to become prime minister even though he doesn’t trust him.

And...Attention travellers: we have some breaking news about changes to the government’s rules on going abroad.

Also, Newsnight’s Diplomatic Editor Mark Urban is here to explain why the historic security pact known as AUKUS, between Australia, the UK and the US marks a major shift in diplomatic relations in the Asia-Pacific.

Today’s Newscast was made by Caitlin Hanrahan with Danny Wittenberg and Alix Pickles. The studio director was Nick Jones. Emma Close is the Assistant Editor and Jonathan Aspinwall is the Editor.

At Whitt’s End Sep 16, 2021

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John Whittingdale reflects on losing his job.

In his first interview since getting the sack, former Culture Secretary John Whittingdale tells Laura and Adam that he was told to make room for young up-and-coming Tory MPs. And former Education Secretary Justine Greening expresses her concerns about social mobility in the cabinet.

Today’s Newscast was made by Maz Ebtehaj and Rick Kelsey. Today’s editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.

Promotion, Demotion, Commotion Sep 15, 2021

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In… out… shake it all about! On a busy day in Westminster, Laura and Adam discuss the latest moves around the cabinet table as Boris Johnson reshuffles the pack following a feisty PMQs. With inflation rising at the sharpest rate since records began in 1997, Business correspondent Katie Prescott explains what’s going on in the UK economy. And as Shamima Begum makes a renewed appeal to return to the UK, producer of the critically-acclaimed podcast “I’m Not A Monster”, Josh Baker, reveals what happened when he interviewed the former ISIS teen bride at a refugee camp last month for his new podcast series. Today’s Newscast was made by Maz Ebtehaj with Ben Cooper and Alix Pickles. The studio director was Emma Crowe. Jonathan Aspinwall is the Editor.

Whitty Minaj Sep 14, 2021

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The government announces England's pandemic plans for winter. Fergus and Vicki are here with Adam to go through the ‘Plan A’, which includes booster jabs, and the potentially more dramatic ‘Plan B’. Vaccine passports haven’t been ruled out. And in a surreal turn of events at the announcement, Boris Johnson and Professor Chris Whitty ended up in a spat with rapper Nicki Minaj – and even our very own Laura Kuenssberg was brought into it. Prince Andrew is being sued in New York over allegations of sexual assault by Virginia Giuffre, but his new lawyer says the legal papers haven’t properly been served. Emily Maitlis comes in to break down the details and talk about the possible significance of *that* Newsnight interview.

And, hey presto: the Magic Circle has its first female president! We’ve conjured up the pioneering magician herself, Megan Swann, who tells us about her new job and has a special trick for Newscasters.

Today’s Newscast was made by Emma Close with Danny Wittenberg and Georgia Coan. The studio director was Emma Crowe. The editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.

The Kids Are Alright! Sep 13, 2021

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Top doctors recommend more teens get the jab. Chris Whitty and his fellow Chief Medical Officers say healthy children aged between 12 and 15 should be offered one dose of a Covid vaccine. As Fergus Walsh tells us, it’s now up to ministers to decide. We also hear from a headteacher about whether it could help reduce disruption to education.

Meanwhile, North Korea has tested a new long-range cruise missile capable of hitting Japan, according to its state media. The BBC’s Seoul Correspondent Laura Bicker joins us to explain why this one could be significant, as well as why she’s watching Kim Jong-Un’s weight so closely.

Today’s Newscast was made by Caitlin Hanrahan with Danny Wittenberg and Georgia Coan. The studio manager was Michael Regaard and the editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.

9/11: 20 Years On Sep 10, 2021

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Inside the President’s War Room. As we mark a major anniversary of the shocking attacks on the United States, the filmmaker Adam Wishart tells us about his latest documentary. We hear an unprecedented account of how the White House reacted to 9/11 and how the decisions made that day affected the world for the next two decades.

Meanwhile, with Emma Raducanu preparing for the US Open singles final, we hear from the legendary tennis player and broadcaster Sue Barker about why this is just the beginning for Britain’s newest star.

Plus, we’ve saved a sweet treat for the end of this episode – and it packs a crunch.

Today’s Newscast was made by Danny Wittenberg with producers Georgia Coan and Alix Pickles. The studio manager was NicK Jones. The editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.

Politics, Polls and Peaches Sep 09, 2021

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Are social care plans a vote winner or loser? Boris Johnson’s former friend and colleague Nick Boles joins Laura, Adam and Chris from his holiday in Ibiza, to give his verdict on the government’s new tax for social care. He once proposed a very similar system himself. And Chief Executive of Ipsos Mori Ben Page tells us about the public’s attitude to the government’s new policy and why Labour have a huge challenge if they want to beat the Conservatives at the next election. Today’s Newscast was made by Caitlin Hanrahan with Maz Ebtehaj. Jonathan Aspinwall is the Editor.

Hydrogeneration Sep 08, 2021

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Is hydrogen on its way to saving the planet? The government is hoping low-carbon hydrogen can make a big difference to how we sustainably generate energy in the UK. Business minister Lord Callanan joins Adam to explain how it could enter our daily lives. And Neil Kermode from the European Marine Energy Centre in Orkney pops in to tell us how he’s turning the islands on to hydrogen.

Also, a historic trial starts in France which will investigate what happened in the 2015 Paris attacks which left 130 people dead. Paris-based journalist Lisa Louis joins us from outside the specially designed courtroom to tell us what to expect from what will be a long and emotional trial.

Newscast was made by Rick Kelsey with producer Alix Pickles. Emma Crowe is the studio manager. Sam Bonham is the assistant editor.

Care Tactics Sep 07, 2021

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Government announces a new Health and Social Care tax...

Adam and Laura break down what the new plans are and who will be affected by them. Also, Norman Lamb, the former care minister, pops in to explain how we got to this point... He was the person who suggested a version of these proposals in the first place!

This episode of Newscast was made by Rick Kelsey with producer Danny Wittenberg. The studio director was Emma Crowe and the assistant editor was Sam Bonham.

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