
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 128 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Daily NewsNews | |||

Andy Burnham has been pressed about his management of the public finances in his first session of Prime Minister's Questions. Also: Nigel Farage tells the BBC Reform UK is always under investigation because its opponents are worried about the "new ki... more
Andy Burnham has given his first address to MPs as Prime Minister, pledging 'stronger public control' of services and a 'rewiring' of the British state. Also: 12 people have died in a massive Russian ballistic missile attack on the Ukrainian capital.... more
A government minister has said prison capacity in England and Wales will continue to be "very tight", despite planned changes to the early release scheme. Also: The Conservative leader, Kemi Badenoch, has announced a sweeping front-bench reshuffle. A... more
Andy Burnham has pledged to keep hundreds more criminals behind bars as part of changes to the government's early release scheme. Anyone convicted of unlawful killing will now be excluded, including two men jailed for the manslaughter of PC Andrew Ha... more
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This daily news program delivers concise UK and global coverage, blending domestic politics, international diplomacy, economics, and major events with on-the-ground reporting. Episodes often balance quick briefings with deeper context from correspondents and experts, providing a reliable, straightforward overview of the day's top stories. Noteworthy is the breadth of coverage—from UK policy and crime to overseas conflicts and climate-related events—along with a steady, authoritative BBC presentation style that many listeners rely on for impartial updates. It's likely to appeal to professionals who want a clear, trustworthy briefing suitable for keeping up-to-date during commutes or busy workdays.
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6. Tom Fletcher
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