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Donald Trump’s baseline 10% tariffs come into force. Today, we’re back to tariffs. Now that the Trump administration's baseline 10% import tariffs have come into effect, what comes next for the global, US and UK economies? Laura is joined by Americast’s Justin Webb and Stephanie Flanders, former BBC economics editor now at Bloomberg, to crunch the numbers and the politics driving them. You can now...

Adam, Chris, Alex and Gary discuss what the impact of President Trump’s tariffs could be on the UK. What it means for the unique case of Northern Ireland? And, what the American people make of it all? You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here:...

Today, we’re looking at how the global economy is responding to Trump’s tariffs announcement. Adam is joined by Dharshini David, deputy economics editor, and Ben Chu, BBC Verify policy and analysis correspondent, to talk about how the markets are reacting (in real time), how the tariffs were calculated and which household brands could be most impacted. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart spe...

Today, we look at the tariffs Donald Trump has announced for the whole world on what he calls "liberation day". A universal 10% tariffs on all imports into the US will go into effect on 5 April, as the presidents explained with the help of a big card listing how each country will be effected. Some countries and the EU are being charged more than the 10% base tariff. Economics editor Faisal Islam j...

Today, we look at how the UK and the rest of the world have been bracing themselves for Trump’s sweeping global tariffs. The exact details of the tariffs remain unclear so leaders are left to wonder: how big is this going to be? Adam and Chris speak to Caitríona Perry, Chief Presenter for BBC News in DC about how Keir Starmer will balance the delicate line between the UK’s interests and it’s relat...

Today, Marine Le Pen walked out of a Parisian courtroom after being found guilty of embezzling EU funds. Adam is joined by Katya Adler and Marion Soletty, Politico’s Editor-At-Large in France to unpack Le Pen’s first interview after the verdict in which she called the ruling a "political decision" and says she will appeal. They discuss the dramatic day in court, and what the National Rally party m...

Today, Laura, Paddy and Henry discuss Justin Welby’s first interview since resigning as Archbishop of Canterbury last year. He said he forgave the serial abuser John Smyth who was at the heart of the scandal that led to his resignation. In 2024 a damning review found that Welby "could and should" have done more to bring Smyth to justice. Plus, we take a look at the week ahead for the economy, as b...

Laura's full interview with the former Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby. In November, he became the first Archbishop to quit as a result of a scandal in the Church in more than 1,000 years, after a damning independent review found he did not follow up rigorously enough on reports about John Smyth, a serial abuser of children and young men. Advice and support is available at bbc.co.uk/actionli...

Today, Laura and Paddy speak to Mark Lowen, the BBC journalist who was deported from Turkey after being arrested in Istanbul. Mark had been there for several days to report on the ongoing protests that were sparked by the Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu's arrest last week. He tells about what happened to him and the political situation in the country. And Laura tells us about her interview with Just...

Adam, Chris, Alex and Faisal discuss the impact of President Trump’s new 25% tariff on cars, whether Labour’s proposed welfare changes are more about balancing the budget than reforms, and Baroness Sue Gray has issued a warning in her maiden speech in the House of Lords about the language used around cuts to the civil service. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to liste...

Today, Adam is joined by Jeremy Bowen to discuss the summit taking place in Paris, where Europe’s leaders have united behind support for Ukraine and further sanctions against Russia. Plus, Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride is in the studio to give Adam and Chris his verdict on yesterday’s Spring Statement. And, it wouldn’t be Mel Stride on Newscast without a political sporting metaphors quiz. You can n...

Today, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a set of measures aimed at restoring her fiscal headroom. Adam and Chris are joined by Faisal Islam and Dharshini David to unpack everything the Chancellor revealed today, including cuts to welfare spending. Plus we dive into the Office for Budget Responsibility’s forecast - and their many, many, charts. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. I...

Today, we look at the fall out after a journalist revealed that he had been mistakenly added to a groupchat where US security leaders were discussing air strikes in Yemen. Many of the security officials on the Signal app chat have been testifying at a worldwide threat assessment hearing in the Senate. Adam is joined by BBC chief presenter in Washington Caitríona Perry and former Pentagon top US go...

Today, delegates from the US and Russia are meeting for another round of talks on the war in Ukraine. The meeting follows Witkoff’s comments on Tucker Carson’s podcast over the weekend where he said President Putin is “not a bad guy” and questioned Ukraine’s claims to parts of its own country. Adam is joined by North America editor Sarah Smith and diplomatic correspondent James Landale. Plus, Davi...

What could the Spring Statement mean for the UK? Today, Laura, Paddy and Henry discuss Laura’s interview with chancellor Rachel Reeves about proposed cuts to the civil service and welfare system. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: http...

Today, Laura and Paddy look ahead to the Spring Statement after Rachel Reeves ruled out "tax and spend" policies, signalling that she will neither raise taxes nor government budgets. The chancellor has been speaking to Laura for a BBC documentary called ‘The Making of a Chancellor, which you can listen to on BBC Sounds: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m00298hq Also Paddy tries out a new metaphor...

Today, James and Chris are joined by Lucy Fisher from the FT and Stephanie Flanders from Bloomberg to discuss; whether the Prime Minister can convince the public that an increase in defence spending is needed, how the benefit cuts are being received and what to expect from the spring statement. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to pl...

Today, we look at why Israel has "resumed combat in full force" against Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Israeli aircraft launched massive airstrikes against what the military said were Hamas targets in Gaza, and ground operations have started again. International editor Jeremy Bowen explains how domestic politics could be a factor in Israeli Prime Minister’s Benjamin Netanyahu decisions. And as European...

Today, we look at the challenges being faced by young men and boys after the former England manager Sir Gareth Southgate said he fears they are spending too much time gaming, gambling and watching pornography. James and Alex are joined by Ed Davies, Policy Director of the think tank the Centre for Social Justice, and Ceylon Andi Hickman, director at Football Beyond Borders. They discuss what’s dri...

Today, we look at big changes to the benefits system which the government say aim to save £5bn a year by 2030. They were announced in the House of Commons by Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall who said the changes would create a more “pro-work system”. However, charities and some Labour MPs are worried benefit cuts will push disabled people into poverty. Alex and James talk through the change...

Today, President Trump has been speaking to journalists ahead of his phone call with Russia’s President Putin on Tuesday. Trump told reporters that the two men will discuss land and powerplants. James and Alex speak to BBC diplomatic correspondent James Landale in Kyiv where Ukrainian officials will be waiting to hear if the phone call brings Russia any closer to agreeing to a 30 day ceasefire dea...

Today, we look at the news that ministers could abandon plans to freeze some disability benefits. Paddy, Laura and Henry discuss where the news came from, and what the plans were in the first place. And, after a week in which Health Secretary Wes Streeting announced that he was getting rid of NHS England, they look at how he might be changing other parts of the health service. You can now listen t...

Today, Laura and Paddy discuss UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s virtual summit with the ‘coalition of the willing’. Downing Street say representatives from 26 countries joined the Prime Minister this morning to discuss bolstering support for Ukraine by moving military planning to an “operational phase”. But is Russia any closer to agreeing a ceasefire deal? And how strong is a coalition with no US...

Today, Adam, Vicki, Faisal and Nick discuss Starmer’s attempts to speed up government, a possible fight over benefit changes and whether the PM is going to push back more on President Trump. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://d...

Today, Adam and Henry discuss Starmer’s announcement to abolish NHS England, which handles the day to day running of the health service and has been described by the government as the “world’s largest quango”. Health Secretary Wes Streeting is also on to talk about the plans and what they mean for healthcare in the UK. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just...