The UK Misery Index - based on Bloomberg analysis of unemployment and inflation data is nearing 1997 Conservative election wipe-out levels, we dig into the latest figures with Bloomberg's Irina Anghel. Local councils are also feeling the pinch and delays to levelling up funding haven't helped according to former Liverpool City Mayor Joanne Anderson.

Plus, Sadiq Khan kicks off his campaign for a third term as London Mayor today, but can anyone stop him ? We discuss the lay of the land. Hosted by Caroline Hepker and James Woolcock.  

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Rishi Sunak has ruled out a general election to coincide with local and mayoral votes on May 2nd, but what does his decision mean for Tory party strategy? We get the details from Bloomberg's UK government editor Stuart Biggs and analysis from Hanover communications guru Gavin Megaw.

Plus, could a bit of the mundane be what the country needs? Bloomberg Opinion Columnist Adrian Wooldridge on how Labour could provide an alternative to Tory instability. Hosted by Caroline Hepker and Stephen Carroll.  

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Diane Abbott says race "is at the heart of the debate in British politics", after she was the target of racist remarks reportedly made by a top Tory donor. Our political editor Kitty Donaldson reports on how the controversy is putting further pressure on Rishi Sunak's leadership.

The comments have sparked a wider debate on racism in the UK. We get the view of author and commentator Nels Abbey. Hosted by James Woolcock and Stephen Carroll.  

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Controversial comments by Conservative Party donor Frank Hester dominated much of this week's Prime Minister's questions, with Rishi Sunak describing the reported remarks as "wrong" and "racist". Opposition leader Keir Starmer also questioned the PM on his plans to phase out National Insurance, while making the case for a Labour government.

Plus: the UK has signed a new trade pact with the state of Texas. Our reporter Lucy White updates us on the government's trade policy post-Brexit. Hosted by Caroline Hepker and Stephen Carroll. 

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Rupert Murdoch's News Corp and the owners of the Daily Mail have held talks about a potential joint bid for the Telegraph with UAE-backed investment fund Redbird IMI, people familiar with the matter have told Bloomberg. Our global business editor Jamie Nimmo bring us details of the exclusive reporting, and tells us why the media deal is getting so much attention in Westminster. Also today: the head of fiscal watchdog the Office for Budget Responsibility faces questions from MPs over its latest forecasts. Our senior economics reporter Philip Aldrick joins us to discuss. Hosted by Caroline Hepker and Stephen Carroll.

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The former deputy chairman of the Conservative party, Lee Anderson, has joined Richard Tice's Reform UK party. Our Political Editor Kitty Donaldson tells us what the move means for Anderson's old and new parties.

Plus: new Brexit rules are making life more different for Irish horses travelling to Cheltenham. Our Dublin reporter Olivia Fletcher brings us details. We also discuss the latest survey on ethnic diversity in UK listed companies with the Parker Review's co-chair David Tyler. Hosted by Stephen Carroll and Caroline Hepker. 

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The second woman to become prime minister, Theresa May, has announced she will be leaving parliament at the next election. Although the former PM was known for Brexit, she also was a champion of getting more women involved in public life. It's a task that seems ever harder in the age of social media and abuse.

We discuss the realities of being a woman in Westminster with Caroline Nokes, Conservative MP and Chair of the Women and Equalities Committee and Dawn Butler, Labour MP for Brent Central. Hosted by Ailbhe Rea and Stephen Carroll. 

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 As pundits decry an absent 'rabbit in the hat' moment during the Chancellor's Budget, we reflect on the announcements with Bloomberg's Chief UK Economist Dan Hanson and government reporter Joe Mayes.

Plus: our interview with Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves, and tax expert Dan Neidle gives his perspective on the Treasury's giveaways. Hosted by Caroline Hepker and James Woolcock.  

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The Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has unveiled details of his long-awaited Budget, with tax cuts he's hoping will revive his party's ratings in the polls. Among the key measures: a two percentage point cut to National Insurance contributions, raising the threshold at which child benefit is taxed, abolishing the non-domiciled tax status and introducing a British ISA to encourage more investing in UK stocks. We bring you highlights from Hunt's speech, the response from Labour leader Keir Starmer, plus analysis from Stephanie Flanders, Head of Bloomberg Economics, and John Stepek, who writes Bloomberg's Money Distilled newsletter. Hosted by Stephen Carroll and Caroline Hepker. 

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UK business leaders are more optimistic about the state of the economy. We bring you a special report ahead of the budget. CEOs including WPP's Mark Read, British Land's Simon Carter and M&S Chair Archie Norman tell us why things might not be as bad as they seem. Kallum Pickering, Senior Economist at Berenberg is also in the bullish camp.

Plus, Bloomberg's senior economics writer Philip Aldrick previews Hunt's budget.  

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