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Fury over Reeves’ climate climbdown – Politics Weekly UK 30:46

4h ago30:46

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In her big plan to get the economy growing again the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has prioritised growth over almost everything else. But at what cost? John Harris speaks to the Labour MP Clive Lewis about concerns that climate action is taking a back seat. Plus, the columnist Gaby Hinsliff talks us through whether the party’s quest for growth will w…

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Ready for Takeoff: Rachel Reeves' Runway For Growth 15:46

20h ago15:46

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The Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced her much-anticipated plan to boost economic growth, including backing a third runway at London's Heathrow airport. We bring you a round-up of the announcements and analysis from our Chief UK Economist Dan Hanson. Hosted by Stephen Carroll and Caroline Hepker. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa…

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Beg borrow or steel 35:00

1d ago35:00

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Last year Scunthorpe’s two blast furnaces Queen Anne and Queen Bess became the last remaining primary steelmaking facility in the UK. However there were reports that those facilities were soon to be mothballed - 2,500 jobs lost before Christmas. Despite those reports, smoke is still rising from the Scunthorpe Steelworks and talks about its future a…

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Tech Billionaires, the American Oligarchy 56:49

6d ago56:49

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The second Trump inauguration was more than just a political spectacle—it was a clear signal of Silicon Valley’s growing entrenchment in American governance. Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, and other tech moguls sat front and center, ahead of cabinet secretaries, embodying a stark new reality: the marriage of big tech and the state is no lo…

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Growth, Growth, Growth: Keir Starmer Talks Business At Bloomberg 13:16

2d ago13:16

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The Prime Minister made his case to business leaders at Bloomberg's London HQ this morning. The discussions are the latest step in efforts to drum up support from industry for government's growth plan, ahead of a key speech by the Chancellor tomorrow. We bring you our conversation with the Prime Minister, and commentary from Ark Invest CEO Cathie W…

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Trump speaks with Starmer, and Reeves tries to reset – Politics Weekly Westminster 23:36

3d ago23:36

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Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey talk through what Keir Starmer’s first phone call with Donald Trump since the inauguration means for the ‘special relationship’. Also, as the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, prepares for a big speech on growth, does she have any new plans to boost the economy? And will they work?. Help support our independent journalism at …

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Look Who's Talking: Keir Starmer Walks Trump's Tightrope 13:22

3d ago13:22

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President Trump and Keir Starmer had their first phone call since the inauguration, discussing trade and a meeting of the two leaders "soon". With Trump calling the Prime Minister "a very good person", how hopeful can the UK be of a strong relationship with the new White House? This after Trump threatened sweeping tariffs on Latin American ally Col…

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The Times They Have a-Changed: Where is the protest song now? 31:25

3d ago31:25

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In 1966, to the chagrin of his fans and the folk music community, Bob Dylan went electric. The five years leading up to this moment is the focus of A Complete Unknown, the new Bob Dylan biopic from James Mangold. This indignation came at a time where folk was the language of protest, from the civil rights movement to the Vietnam war, but when did f…

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What does Trump 2.0 mean for the UK? 27:05

3d ago27:05

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Freddie Hayward joins from Washington DC to answer listener questions on the new Trump administration. Following his inauguration on Monday January 20, Donald Trump signed a flurry of executive orders to implement new policy or reverse work done by the Biden administration. Listeners have asked what the US president's actions will mean for Britain.…

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How do we fight terror now? - Andrew Marr and Jacob Davey on the Southport killer trial. 22:46

6d ago22:46

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Is Axel Rudakubana a terrorist, or just a very disturbed individual? Hannah Barnes is joined by Andrew Marr and Jacob Davey of the Institute for Strategic Dialogue to discuss the trial of Alex Rudakabana, who has pled guilty to the murder of three young girls in Southport. Keir Starmer has responded to the guilty plea and ordered a new public inqui…

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Net Zero Sums: Why Trump's Climate Pullback Could Hit UK Ambitions 12:57

7d ago12:57

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The Trump administration is reversing much of America's green policies, accelerating moves already underway in the financial sector. Bloomberg's green finance & ESG investing reporter Alastair Marsh tells how financial firms on both sides of the Atlantic are shifting their approach to sustainable investing, and how that could affect the UK governme…

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Could the Southport attack have been prevented? – Politics Weekly UK 34:29

7d ago34:29

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The government has announced a public inquiry into why authorities failed to stop Axel Rudakubana before he killed three girls in Southport. But is it enough to stop another such attack? John Harris asks the counter-terrorism practitioner Rashad Ali. Plus, the Guardian political correspondent Kiran Stacey explores how Keir Starmer will deal with Do…

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Saying Yes: Rachel Reeves on Britain's Habit of Saying 'No' To Infrastructure 26:18

8d ago26:18

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Today, we're bringing you a special conversation with Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds. They spoke to Bloomberg's Editor-in-Chief John Micklethwait at Bloomberg House in Davos about the government's fiscal challenges, and how they plan to convince business leaders of their strategy to grow the economy. Hos…

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Will the ceasefire hold? 23:37

8d ago23:37

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This weekend, almost 500 days after the October 7th attack, a ceasefire came into effect between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas. But just how fragile is this peace? And what will determine whether it breaks or holds? Kate Lamble speaks with Sondos Sabra, Yair Wallach and Bruno Maçães. Follow the links to read more from Sondos, Yair…

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Inquiring For Change: Starmer Launches Southport Investigation 12:29

9d ago12:29

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The UK will start a public inquiry into how the state failed to prevent the murders of three young girls last year. The probe will look into what Keir Starmer has called the 'new threat' of changing terrorism. But can yet another public assessment lead to lasting change? We discuss with Bloomberg's politics and economics reporter Lucy White. Hosted…

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The return of President Trump – Politics Weekly Westminster 25:10

10d ago25:10

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Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey look at what Donald Trump’s second term in the White House might mean for the US, the UK and the world. And with the Gaza ceasefire in place, how close are we to lasting peace in the Middle East?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspodBởi The Guardian

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Inauguration Invitations: What Trump's Guest List Says About UK-US Relations 13:20

10d ago13:20

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Nigel Farage is a guest of Donald Trump as he's sworn in as US President for the second time today. Does it matter that the Prime Minister, like most other European leaders, wasn't invited? Other right-wing British political figures have also travelled to Washington for the event. Is the guest list an indicator of what's to come in UK-US relations?…

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Why are we having fewer children? 30:08

10d ago30:08

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Birth rates are declining around the world. Why? And what can - or should - be done? Tom Gatti meets authors Madeleine Davis and Anastasia Berg, who have both written on the changing attitudes to child-rearing, to explore the reasons behind these changes. They discuss why financial, social and romantic circumstances are leading fewer people to have…

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Labour’s Corruption Scandal and Reform UK’s Rise 39:34

12d ago39:34

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Labour’s Tulip Siddiq has resigned as Economic Secretary to the Treasury amid corruption allegations, marking the first major scandal to hit Keir Starmer’s government. The panel dissects what this means for Labour’s credibility, with some suggesting it’s merely the growing pains of governance, while others argue it could be an easy attack line for …

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Will Labour reconsider the Chagos deal? 20:36

13d ago20:36

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Keir Starmer is stuck between the UN and Donald Trump. Under pressure from the International Court, Labour are due to relinquish British ownership of the Chagos Islands in the Indian Ocean. But the islands house a strategic US airbase, and the Prime Minister needs to maintain good relations with the incoming Trump administration. Andrew Marr, Hanna…

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The Nigel Farage Interview: Reform UK Leader Speaks to Bloomberg 31:56

13d ago31:56

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Nigel Farage is poised to attend the inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump. The architect of Brexit, Farage won a seat in Parliament after 30 years and his Reform UK party are currently second in opinion polls in the UK. But do his economic policies add up and what benefits might his close ties to Trump bring for the UK? Nigel Farage join…

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Rachel Reeves won't resign (yet) - here's why 29:47

14d ago29:47

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Rachel Reeves is under fire for her management of the country's finances. With suggestions of an impending income tax raise, some have called for her to resign. Andrew Marr and Will Dunn join Hannah Barnes to explain why the Chancellor won't quit - yet. Will Dunn also explains how government debt is calculated - and why the economic crash really mi…

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Starmer in Ukraine: Is the UK's Support More Cautious? 13:18

14d ago13:18

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The Prime Minister is on his first visit to Ukraine, at a time when President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s administration has grown increasingly concerned about Britain’s more cautious approach to the war. We discuss the trip, and the government's wider approach to foreign policy with Evie Aspinall, Director of the British Foreign Policy Group. Hosted by …

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Can Labour fix the broken NHS? – Politics Weekly UK 33:03

14d ago33:03

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With A&E departments at breaking point and the NHS on its knees, what is the government doing to repair the health service? Will it be enough? John Harris hears from an emergency medicine doctor about the dire situation on the ground, and speaks to our political correspondent Kiran Stacey about Labour’s plans to put things right. Help support our i…

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Computing For Growth: Technology Secretary Peter Kyle On Economic Gains From AI 23:10

15d ago23:10

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Is AI the answer to the UK's growth dilemma? We examine the government's plans to harness economic gains from the technology with Peter Kyle, Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology. Hosted by Tom Mackenzie and Stephen Carroll. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Bởi Bloomberg

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The ideological contradictions of Trump 2 24:56

15d ago24:56

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Pete Hegseth, Marco Rubio, Elon Musk - what do these men have in common? Just a few days from Donald Trump’s second inauguration as US President, hearings to confirm the team around him have started in earnest and the incoming 47th president has managed to pull together a coalition of competing interests - different groups with different priorities…

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'Staring Into The Abyss': Markets Pile Pressure On Reeves 13:16

16d ago13:16

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The Chancellor Rachel Reeves is facing MPs for the first time since government borrowing costs reached levels last seen during the financial crisis. She'll also have to deal with crucial economic data on inflation and growth in the coming days. We discuss the risks and path ahead with Bloomberg's senior economics reporter Philip Aldrick. Hosted by …

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Could AI save the UK economy? – Politics Weekly Westminster podcast 26:32

17d ago26:32

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Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey look at just how serious warnings about the UK’s financial position really are, and what this means for the chancellor, Rachel Reeves. Plus, why the government is hoping AI could be the magic bullet that revives our economy. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod…

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An AI 'Turbocharge': Starmer Unveils Plans to Make UK A Tech Leader 15:02

17d ago15:02

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Keir Starmer has today shared plans to leverage artificial intelligence and stimulate economic growth. The government's new AI Opportunity Action Plan includes measures such as creating a national data library and instating 'AI growth zones'. But questions still remain about the government's capacity to implement its plans, particularly against a b…

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Could it be magic?: Inside Britain's boyband machine 25:48

17d ago25:48

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The 90's is often heralded as the era of Blur, Oasis, Pulp - but this decade belongs as much to boybands as it does to Britpop. But what was behind these manufactured groups? What does this era reveal about Britain's relationship with class and masculinity? And will Robbie Williams' legacy be a CGI monkey? Tom Gatti is joined by senior commissionin…

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Bonus In the City: Why Are UK Assets Spiraling Now? 21:11

19d ago21:11

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It’s been a rough week for UK assets. The pound fell to its lowest level in a year, gilt yields surged and investors are losing confidence in the government’s ability to control the nation’s deficit and high borrowing costs. Why are things spiraling now? Senior reporter Phil Aldrick joins this week’s In the City to explain. See omnystudio.com/liste…

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Could the government raise the top income tax rate? 23:27

20d ago23:27

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Would it be politically safe to go back on their promise not to raise income tax if the increase only affected high earners?, a listener writes in to ask. Hannah Barnes is joined by political editor Andrew Marr and associate political editor Rachel Cunliffe, and in the first half of the programme we hear from senior data journalist Ben Walker about…

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Elon Musk’s “outrageous” meddling in grooming gangs scandal 22:54

21d ago22:54

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Can Elon Musk reshape British democracy? The X-owning billionaire has waded into one of the darkest scandals in recent British history: the horrific rape and abuse of thousands of girls across the UK by so-called “grooming gangs”. Musk’s inflammatory posts on his social media platform, X, have prompted statements from Keir Starmer, questions from K…

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Gilt-y Plea: Why UK Market Turmoil Is a Big Problem for Rachel Reeves 26:21

21d ago26:21

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The government's borrowing costs have shot up this week as long-simmering worries over the UK economy appears to have hit a nerve with investors. In a special extended edition of the podcast, we explain why and what the Chancellor can do about it, with our Managing Editor for Foreign Exchange and Rates Rachel Evans, UK government Reporter Joe Mayes…

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The Rise and Fall of Justin Trudeau – A Canadian Turning Point 33:19

21d ago33:19

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Justin Trudeau’s decade-long run as Canada’s Prime Minister is ending, marking a dramatic shift in Canadian politics. Once a symbol of progressive optimism, Trudeau is now grappling with plummeting popularity, a fractured Liberal Party, and mounting challenges from a surging Conservative opposition under Pierre Poilievre. In this episode, Roy Field…

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Grooming gangs: do we need another inquiry? – Politics Weekly UK podcast 34:06

21d ago34:06

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This episode talks about grooming, rape and trafficking, which some listeners might find upsetting. The government has resisted calls for another inquiry into grooming gangs. But with questions still unanswered, are survivors getting the justice they deserve? And why has the issue become so politicised? The Guardian’s John Harris is joined by colum…

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Cotton Concerns: Shein Dodges MP Questions Ahead of Potential London Listing 13:22

22d ago13:22

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The chair of the Business and Trade Committee, Liam Byrne, told fast-fashion giant Shein he has 'almost zero confidence' in the integrity of their supply chain, amid allegations that it uses cotton tied to forced labour in China. The company denies the claims, but is facing extra scrutiny ahead of a potential stock market listing in London. Our ret…

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The end of America's global dominance 27:34

22d ago27:34

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Donald Trump is talking about the 'Gulf of America' but in reality the US is no where near as powerful as it once was. Kate Lamble is joined by this week's cover writer Robert D. Kaplan, as well as George Magnus and Jonny Ball. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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