Newscast

The PM apologises for her ‘mistakes’.

Chris interviews Liz Truss about the U-turns she has made since sacking Kwasi Kwarteng and making Jeremy Hunt chancellor.

Today’s Newscast was presented by political correspondent Alex Forsyth, BBC News political correspondent, and made by Tim Walklate. The producer was Miranda Slade. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.

The Chancellor ditches almost all of PM Liz Truss's tax cuts announced in the government's mini-budget three weeks ago. The BBC's Alex Forsyth hosts Newscast, and chats to the BBC's Ben Chu, as well as Charlotte Ivers from Times Radio, and Gavin Barwell, the former Downing Street Chief of Staff to Theresa May.

Today’s Newscast was presented by Alex Forsyth, BBC News political correspondent, and made by Tim Walklate. The producers were Miranda Slade and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Russell Newlove. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.

Liz Truss replaces her Chancellor and U-turns again. Is that enough for her to stay on as prime minister?

Chris Mason and Alex Forsyth have been chatting to politicians and the public, while BBC Newsnight’s economics editor Ben Chu explains what it means for the markets and our money.

Plus, two people who know the PM and her new next-door neighbour Jeremy Hunt very well, former special adviser Kirsty Buchanan and ex-Conservative minister Ed Vaizey, give us the inside scoop on what Downing Street – and the Tory party – might do next.

Today’s Newscast was presented by James Cook, BBC News Scotland editor, and made by Daniel Wittenberg. The producers were Miranda Slade and Alix Pickles. The technical producer was Russell Newlove. The series producer is Tim Walklate.

Two former communications directors, for both Labour and Conservative governments, say they would struggle to spin their way out of the situation Liz Truss is in.

Alastair Campbell, who worked for Tony Blair, says Tory MPs are telling him they want her to go. And Craig Oliver, who worked for David Cameron, says it’s possible she won’t be prime minister at Christmas.

Also, Marianna Spring, Americast host and disinformation and social media correspondent, gives us an update on her investigation into what US voters are being fed in their social media feeds ahead of elections.

This episode of Newscast is presented by the BBC’s political editor Chris Mason and political correspondent Alex Forsyth.

It was made by Chris Flynn and Danny Wittenberg. The assistant editor is Alison Gee. The editor is Jonathan Aspinwall.

PM pledges no public spending reductions.

Chris Mason joins Rachel Burden and Rick Edwards, who are standing in for Adam today, to pour over the PM’s pledge to cut taxes without reining in public spending.

And we discuss why life can be so tough for referees in English grassroots football, with BBC sports presenter and amateur official, Ben Croucher, and Janie Frampton, from the charity, Ref Support.

Today’s episode was made by Tim Walklate with Miranda Slade and Chris Flynn. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.

Can the Bank of England calm the markets?

Victoria Derbyshire is in the presenter’s chair and is joined by Ben Chu, Newsnight’s economics editor, who explains what's going on, and how it could affect your finances.

Chris Mason is also on, after the Chancellor, Kwasi Kwarteng, gets questioned by MPs in the Commons over his economic plans.

And, Dictionary Corner’s Susie Dent helps translate some journalese.

Today’s episode was made by Tim Walklate with Clare Williamson and Chris Flynn. The technical producer was Russell Newlove. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.

Russian missiles hit Ukrainian cities as Putin threatens "harsh" action.

We get the latest on Monday’s deadly blasts with the BBC’s International Editor, Jeremy Bowen, and Ukrainecast host, Vitaliy Shevchenko. They discuss President Putin’s motivation, the risk of further "escalation" and the chances for diplomacy.

And on the final day of the SNP conference, Scotland editor, James Cook, explores Nicola Sturgeon’s plans for Scottish independence.

This episode of Newscast is presented by the BBC’s political correspondent Alex Forsyth. It was made by Tim Walklate with Chris Flynn, Clare Williamson and Madeleine Drury. The technical producer is Emma Crowe. The assistant editor is Sam Bonham.

Covid levels are rising again in the UK. The BBC’s medical editor Fergus Walsh talks us through what could happen if the increase coincides with flu season.

This episode of Newscast is presented by BBC Newsnight’s UK editor Sima Kotecha, who also talks us through a story she’s been investigating about racist and homophobic abuse in a WhatsApp group of former Metropolitan Police officers. She discusses what the force can do to tackle racism in its ranks with former Met Police Chief Superintendent Parm Sandhu.

And Graham Norton is on Newscast’s virtual sofa, as he swaps roles and is interviewed by Adam Fleming.

This episode was made by Chris Flynn with Miranda Slade and Alix Pickles. The assistant editor was Alison Gee. The editor was Jonathan Aspinwall.

We’ve assembled the political editors from ITV, Sky and the BBC to reveal what’s been going on behind the scenes at the Labour and the Conservatives party conferences.

Robert Peston, Beth Rigby and Chris Mason have the inside track on what ministers and backbenchers are saying about their leaders, the changes they’ve seen in Liz Truss since she became prime minister and why they think MPs find it more fun to be a rebel than toe the party line.

This episode of Newscast is presented by the BBC’s political editor Chris Mason, political correspondent Alex Forsyth, and Scotland editor James Cook.

It was made by Chris Flynn and Danny Wittenberg. The assistant editor was Alison Gee. The editor was Jonathan Aspinwall.

Liz Truss delivers her first leader’s speech at Tory conference.

Adam and Chris are joined by Charlotte Ivers, political correspondent at Times Radio, to unpack the PM’s economic plan, what she means by the ‘anti-growth coalition’, and what happened when protesters interrupted the speech.

Liz Truss arrived to the sound of M People's 90s hit Moving on Up - Adam speaks to the group’s founder Mike Pickering, who isn’t happy about it.

Today’s Newscast is hosted by Adam Fleming and political editor Chris Mason.

This episode was made by Chris Flynn with Miranda Slade and Madeleine Drury. The technical producer was Gareth Jones and the assistant editor was Alison Gee.