
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 128 | Founded | 12 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Daily NewsNews | |||

The first prisoners to be released early under the government's scheme to create more space in prisons in England and Wales have walked free. Victims and probation service staff are among those to criticise the move. Also: Executions in the US state ... more
The British men suspected of plotting a bomb attack on an RAF airbase in Gloucestershire have all been released on bail. The head of counter terrorism police says the investigation is still ongoing. Also: the Chancellor, John Healey, tells Labour Con... more
A senior Israeli minister has described an incident on a plane travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv as an 'attempted jihadist terror attack'. Also: Andy Burnham says it's possible Labour will offer a new in-out referendum on the EU in its next election ... more
Andy Burnham has told the Labour Party conference that the existing pension triple lock will end in 2030 to help fund a new national care service. Also: The Premier League has announced that Manchester City have been found guilty of all 150 financial... more
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Reported six years ago that - Far too many ‘programme temporarily unavailable’ warnings.
Nothing has changed. Sounds and iplayer still in a state of disarray.
I have been frustrated with the lack of depth and coverage regarding on what is happening in Israel/Palestine and turning more and more to better alternatives. I am relieved it is now public and I won’t be listening to a show by an organisation, that seems to support genocide. For that reason I certainly cannot trust the BBC’s reporting on anything anymore.
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The podcasts are uploaded only twice a week. So most of them are out of date.
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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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