Podcast Episodes

Pomp and Small Boats: Is The UK-France Migration Deal A Reset?

Keir Starmer secured a “one in, one out” migrant-return deal with Emmanuel Macron at the end of the first state visit from a French leader in more than 15 years. The Prime Minister is hoping he can p…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

A Year of Keir: Labour's Scorecard

The UK Prime Minister celebrates his first year in power this week. But what should be a positive occasion has been marred by a humiliating U-turn on welfare. We ask New Economics Foundation CEO Dann…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

U-Turn To Where? Questions for Starmer After Benefits Climb Down

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been forced into a U-turn on a planned £5 billion cut to disability entitlements, to quell a rebellion from within his own party. John Stepek, who writes Bloomberg's M…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Emergency Podcast: Britain's Iran Dilemma

The UK says its military wasn’t involved in American air strikes on Iran, although a cabinet minister expressed support for the outcome. With the US now engaged in a conflict in the Middle East, many…

Published on 3 months ago

The Revolting Rich: Is A Wealth Exodus Undermining Labour's Tax Plans?

One of the architects of the government’s flagship tax crackdown on the wealthy says it was a 'mistake' to hit 'non-doms' with an immediate 40% inheritance tax on their overseas assets. Arun Advani, …

Published on 3 months ago

Exclusive: Prime Minister Keir Starmer talks to Mishal Husain

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer discusses the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, the humanitarian situation in Gaza and the prospects for a UK-US trade deal. He speaks with Bloomberg’s …

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Can The UK Regain Its Military Power? A Defense & Security Podcast Special

This week we wanted to bring you something a bit different.

We've spent the past month looking into how Britain's defence industry might change as it looks to return to being a war-ready country. Her…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Reforming Economics: Do Reform UK's Sums Add Up?

Reform are riding high in the polls, with a string of recent surveys giving them the support of about 30 per cent of voters. But with the party talking up the prospect of actually entering government…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Starmer's Israel Shift: Why The Tone on Gaza Is Changing

Keir Starmer made ending antisemitism in the Labour party a core part of turning the page on Jeremy Corbyn's era. But having supported Israel, the Prime Minister's tone has changed as he warned of a …

Published on 4 months ago

EXCLUSIVE: How UK Visa Scams Squeeze Millions From Would-Be Care Workers

The UK is hugely dependent on overseas workers in the social-care sector, supporting the elderly, vulnerable and disabled. After a year-long investigation, Bloomberg has uncovered how potential migra…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago