They Think Covid’s Not Over

Today, new figures suggest the state pension will rise by 3.9% to up to £13,000 a year. The increase is based on earning figures as dictated by the triple lock, the policy the government uses to guarantee pension growth.The rise has reignited debates about the long-term affordabi ...  Show more

Today, Chris speaks to Sir Keir Starmer, the prime minister, about the resignation of his defence secretary John Healey, his plans for the Defence Investment Plan, and whether or not he’ll fight a potential leadership election.You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If ...  Show more

As the Covid crisis converges with scandals at #10 Downing Street, politicians on both sides of the aisle discuss whether British PM Boris Johnson has any credibility now … How much does climate change have to do with the calamity in Kentucky? … Reckoning with slavery across Amer ...  Show more

Today sees a moment of reckoning for Britain, as parliament votes on a report condemning former Prime Minister Boris Johnson for deliberately lying about how his own team flouted Covid rules. The result could have imposed a 90-day suspension on Johnson, but he pre-emptively resig ...  Show more

Jonny talks about racism in the UK after the recent abuse of Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka. There is also discussion on the £20-a-week cut to the Universal Credit system. Island Meet And Greet by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/6641-island ...  Show more

Sobering warning from the UK with Covid cases expected to soar to 200,000 a day. Thousands of families forced into isolation just days before Christmas after being exposed to Covid. And, find out who has been named Times Magazine’s Person of the Year.See omnystudio.com/listener f ...  Show more