Moscow attack + Kate, and talking about cancer
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03/23/24
•27m
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Today, security correspondent Gordon Corera joins Paddy and Laura to discuss the news from Moscow, President Putin’s address to the nation and some of the questions that remain about the attack.
And, following the Princess of Wales’ video statement revealing she is receiving treatment for cancer, we hear from You, Me and the Big C host Steve Bland about how to support families affected by cancer. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O’Connell. It was made by Chris Flynn with Miranda Slade. The technical producer was Sam Dickinson. The editor is Sam Bonham.
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The Princess of Wales Reveals Cancer Diagnosis
March 22, 2024
•23m
Today we look at the news that the Princess of Wales has been diagnosed with cancer.
In a video statement Princess Catherine says she is in the early stages of treatment after cancer was found in tests. Details of the cancer have not been disclosed, but Kensington Palace says it is confident the Princess will make a full recovery. The Princess's statement explains that when she had abdominal surgery in January, it was not known that there was any cancer, but she sent a positive message, saying: "I am well and getting stronger every day."
Adam is joined by BBC Royal correspondent, Daniela Relph, BBC medical editor Fergus Walsh + Newsnight and Ukrainecast presenter Victoria Derbyshire tells us what it’s like to receive a cancer diagnosis.
You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Gemma Roper and Joe Wilkinson. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.
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Hunt’s Pension Promise: Triple Lock Will Be In Manifesto
March 24, 2024
•31m
Today, we’ve heard the chancellor commit to keeping the triple lock pensions system in place, if the Conservatives win the next election.
It means the increase in the state pension will rise by the highest rate out of average earnings growth, inflation, or 2.5%.
Laura, Paddy and Henry also discuss whether the government should be counting a drop in inflation as a win.
And, the three of them discuss how traditional media is reflecting on its own role in the frenzy of speculation about the Princess of Wales that preceded her cancer diagnosis disclosure.
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Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Paddy O’Connell and Laura Kuenssberg. It was made by Chris Flynn and Miranda Slade. The technical producer was Sam Dickinson. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.
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