The Week: The Budget, Sunak’s Farewell and the US Election
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11/01/24
•30m
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Today, Adam, Alex, Nick Watt and Ben Chu discuss The Budget, Rishi Sunak’s legacy as he steps back as Leader of the Conservative Party and the economic policies of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris ahead of the US Election.
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Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Gray with Anna Harris. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham
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The Budget: NHS, Wages and Farms
October 31, 2024
•39m
Today, we look at how the Budget will impact the NHS, businesses and farmers.
Adam speaks to the Health Secretary Wes Streeting about how the money for the NHS will be spent and when people might feel the benefits of the extra spending. And how will Chancellor Rachel Reeves changes to National Insurance contributions affect some NHS services?
Simon Jack, business editor, explains how businesses are feeling about the planned changes to National Insurance. And, Adam discusses why farmers are so annoyed about changes to inheritance tax with host of Farming Today Charlotte Smith.
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Kemi Badenoch Wins Tory Leadership Race!
November 2, 2024
•29m
Reaction to the new Conservative Party leader.
Almost four months after their crushing general election defeat, which triggered Rishi Sunak's resignation, the Conservatives have picked their woman.
Laura, Chris and Henry talk through this historic moment, and look at her victory speech and priorities in the coming weeks.
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