The UK’s flagship daily news podcast from the BBC, Newscast dives into the day’s big stories so you’re never out of your depth. Newscast picks the brains of BBC News experts so you’re ready if someone picks yours, covering the latest developments in politics in Westminster and beyond, what the cost of living means for the money in your pocket and the impact of climate change. Can Rishi Sunak turn the Conservatives fortunes around? Will Sir Keir Starmer and the Labour Party win the next general election? Newscast will give you all the best insights from BBC News so you’re across all the day’s top stories. Newscast is hosted by trusted journalists including Adam Fleming, BBC Political Editor Chris Mason, Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O’Connell. Joined by special guests, including Lyse Doucet, Katya Adler, Marianna Spring, John Simpson and Victoria Derbyshire among others.In this election year, Newscast will track all the developments from Westminster - as well as following all the big developments around the world, from the race to the White House, to the war in Ukraine...
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Fast food chain workers speak out over sexual abuse claims. Adam is joined by employment correspondent Zoe Conway and business reporter Noor Nanji who reveal how young people in particular are impacted. We hear from Christine, a former worker who tells us about her own experiences. McDonald's said it would look into all reports of harassment, abuse or discrimination of any kind and that proven allegations would be met with "the most severe measures we can legally impose, up to and including dismissal". With three seats up for grabs in the House of Commons, Chris Mason and Alex Forsyth unpack this week’s upcoming by-elections. They also look at what’s next after the government's Illegal Migration Bill cleared hurdles in the House of Lords. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://discord.gg/HKHAQAYKfK Today's Newscast was hosted by Adam Fleming. It was made by George Dabby with Alex Collins and Madeleine Drury. The technical producer was Frank McWeeny. The editor is Damon Rose.