Newstalk Breakfast

A man has been charged with the murder of former Conservative minister and Reform UK spokeswoman Ann Widdecombe. We get the latest on this with Reporter and Presenter with LBC Radio London, Henry Riley. 

Now as Ireland settles into its term of the EU Presidency. Road closures and access restrictions in Dublin City Centre around Dublin Castle mean that many businesses aren’t receiving the same footfall. 

Speaking to Jonathan was Owner of Silk Road Cafe, Abraham Phelan.

Andy Burnham has wasted no time as Britain's new Prime Minister. Sacking senior Ministers in a major cabinet reshuffle and outlining his priorities for government. 

Jonathan spoke to Former Director of Strategic Communications for Keir Starmer, James Lyons. 

Users of WhatsApp may have noticed in recent days a prompt appearing within the app to register a username. This is a new feature that could replace phone numbers. Or be yet another gateway for scammers. 

Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly explains all.

Andrew and Tristan Tate have been arrested in the US on a UK extradition request over new rape and sex trafficking charges. The brothers deny all allegations and remain involved in separate legal proceedings in Romania 

We get the latest on this with London based Journalist and Broadcaster, Enda Brady. 

Minister Jack Chambers says the Government plans to fast-track major infrastructure projects. This would be done through new critical infrastructure legislation that would reduce planning delays and narrow climate-related grounds for legal challenges. 

Speaking to Jonathan this morning was one of the Directors of Friends of the Irish Environment, Tony Lowes and President of the Irish Planning Institute, Gavin Lawlor.

The leaders of Ireland’s political parties will meet Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly to discuss an outright ban on e-scooters. 

It comes as Amazon and other major retailers have begun pulling illegally fast e-scooters from sale in Ireland. Speaking to Jonathan was Niall Hodgins, President of the Garda Representative Association. 

Is it okay to have a favourite child or should it always stay unsaid? Speaking to Jonathan was Psychotherapist specialising in Parenting Support, Bethan O Riordan.  

In between victory for Spain and sorrow for Argentina last night, we saw the World Cup’s first ever half-time show, featuring Madonna, Justin Bieber and the Muppets among many other music stars. 

But did the half-time show deliver, or should the World Cup leave such entertainment to the Super Bowl? Dave Fanning, Broadcaster and music journalist gave his reaction to the show. 

We take a closer look at some of the stories you may have missed in the news this morning. Joining Jonathan this morning was  Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor, Irish Independent.