Former Conservative party deputy chairman Lee Anderson has been suspended from the party after making incendiary comments about London Mayor Sadiq Khan. Bloomberg's senior UK government reporter Alex Wickham joins us with the latest. Plus, Britain's competition regulator says the home building system is not working. We hear from the CEO of the Competition and Markets Authority, Sarah Cardell, and discuss the CMA's report with Bloomberg Opinion columnist Matthew Brooker. Hosted By Caroline Hepker and James Woolcock.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg's associate editor Ailbhe Rea joins us with more on the Rochdale by-election. The speaker's decision during the Gaza ceasefire debate brought issues of intimidation and violence against politicians to the fore. Alice Perry former chair of Labour's National Executive Committee discusses some of the most serious incidents and Su Moore, CEO of the Jo Cox Foundation reinforces the increasingly tense political environment. Hosted by James Woolcock and Caroline Hepker See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lindsay Hoyle has MPs calling for his resignation after he was accused of giving the Labour party preferential treatment in a debate on a Gaza ceasefire. Our UK Government reporter Emily Ashton was in the Commons and explains how the day derailed into chaos not seen since the Brexit era. Plus, Richard Thomson, the Scottish National Party MP for Gordon, explains why the SNP are so angry about it in spite of getting their motion passed. Hosted by Stephen Carroll and Lizzy Burden See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Post Office accounting scandal dominates this week's Prime Minister's Questions. Keir Starmer cross-examines the Prime Minister over comments made by Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch about the former Post Office chair Henry Staunton. Plus, a failed Trident missile test raises questions about the efficacy of the UK's nuclear deterrent. We discuss with Andrew Dorman, Professor of International Security at King's College London and editor of Chatham House's International Affairs Journal. Hosted by James Woolcock and Stephen Carroll.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has faced questions from MPs over what the BOE's former chief economist, Andy Haldane, told us about the risk of deeper recession from keeping interest rates high. Bloomberg Opinion columnist Marcus Ashworth shares Haldane's view, and says the BOE governor signalled an important shift in his thinking. As Birmingham Council announces a cost-cutting plan to tackle its financial problems, we discuss with Iain Murray of the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy. Plus: business groups have written their wish list for the Chancellor ahead of the Budget. Our reporter Joe Mayes joins us with details. Hosted by Lizzy Burden and Stephen Carroll. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The former Chief Economist of the Bank of England, Andy Haldane, says the central bank is risking a deeper recession if it doesn't cut rates soon. He says the economy is heading for a year of  "at best of anemic growth" given the current outlook. Haldane also tells us that he preferred the original version of Labour's £28 billion green investment plan, and that the government's fiscal rules should be changed to allow more spending on investment. Hosted by Lizzy Burden and Stephen Carroll. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After Labour by-election wins in Kingswood and Wellingborough, election expert John Curtice explains how the results are the worst possible outcome for the Conservatives. Plus, 'Rishi's Recession' makes Jeremy Hunt's March budget even more daunting. Matthew Lesh, Director of Public Policy at the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), shares his perspective on whether government tax cuts should still be on the agenda. Hosted by James Woolcock and Caroline Hepker. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New data shows the economy dipped into recession in the second half of 2023, but does it really matter? Ana Andrade from Bloomberg Economics walks us through the implications. Plus, Ed Arnold from defence think tank The Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) joins us to discuss the NATO meeting and Donald Trump's stance on the alliance. Hosted by Lizzy Burden and Caroline Hepker. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has welcomed new figures showing annual inflation was stable at 4 per cent in January, avoiding an increase expected by economists. Bloomberg's Chief UK Economist Dan Hanson talks us through the political implications of the data. Also in the show: another Labour parliamentary candidate was suspended for controversial comments about Israel. Our senior reporter Alex Wickham has the details. Plus, ahead of tomorrow's two by-elections, our resident expert Yuan Potts joins us with a look at what to expect. Hosted by Stephen Carroll and Lizzy Burden.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After antisemitic comments from Labour's Rochdale by-election candidate surfaced, the party has found itself embroiled in yet another row over the issue. Bloomberg's senior UK government reporter Alex Wickham joins us with details. Martin Forde KC was tasked by Keir Starmer with investigating the issue of antisemitism under his predecessor Jeremy Corbyn - he tells us what Labour should do next. Hosted by Caroline Hepker and Lizzy Burden.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump's comments about NATO defence spending are sending reverberations around the international community. We ask Evie Aspinall, director of think-tank The British Foreign Policy Group how the UK might fare under Trump 2.0. Bloomberg's EMEA News Director Roaslind Mathieson tells us how European leaders have reacted. Plus, is the UK already in a recession? New economic data coming this week will answer that question. Our economics and government reporter Lucy White discusses what the figures could mean for Rishi Sunak. Hosted by Stephen Carroll and Caroline Hepker.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk through the challenges facing the Labour Party after Keir Starmer's U-turn on a £28 billion green spending pledge attracted criticism with Labour strategist John McTernan. He says Labour needs to get radical, meanwhile former Tory donor Nick Candy tells Bloomberg its time for a change in government.Plus, Chief Economist at Panmure Gordon and former Cabinet staffer Simon French tells us what he makes of news Jeremy Hunt seems to be coming round to calls for a British ISA. Hosted by Lizzy Burden and Caroline Hepker See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rishi Sunak has refused to apologise for his joke about Keir Starmer’s stance on gender identity, made during Prime Minister’s Questions when the mother of murdered transgender teenager Brianna Ghey was present. Our UK government editor Stuart Biggs discusses how damaging this moment is for Sunak, and what voters may remember from this political week. Lizzy Burden reports on Labour backtracking on its £28 billion green spending pledge and what it could mean for the party. Plus: why equal pay for ethnic minority workers should be an election issue. We speak to Dianne Greyson, founder of the Ethnicity Pay Gap Campaign about the legal changes she’s seeking from politicians. Hosted by Stephen Carroll.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rishi Sunak faces a backlash for a jibe over the Labour leader's stance on transgender issues during Prime Minister's Questions. Keir Starmer called "shame" after Sunak raised the topic in front of the mother of murdered transgender teen Brianna Ghey, who was in attendance. Health issues more generally dominated this week's exchange between the leaders. Also today: we speak to Stephen Millard, deputy director of the National Institute of Economic and Social Research, about their forecast for UK living standards to improve before the general election. Hosted by Caroline Hepker and Stephen Carroll. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Kwasi Kwarteng is stepping down as an MP at the next election. The former Chancellor was best known for his disastrous mini-budget under Liz Truss. We wanted to understand what it's like being at the centre of a media storm, how to manage it, and how crises have changed in the online world. We speak to Andy Coulson, the former News of the World editor and Downing Street Head of Communications, who went to jail over the phone-hacking scandal. He now runs a strategic communications agency and is the host of the 'Crisis What Crisis?' podcast. Hosted by Caroline Hepker and Lizzy Burden. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 The restoration of power-sharing in Northern Ireland at the weekend was like a wedding, with speeches full of warm words and good intentions, according to politics professor Jon Tonge. He joins us to discuss how much credit Rishi Sunak can claim, as the Prime Minister visits Stormont today. The Alliance Party's Kate Nicholl tells us what it's like to take up her seat in the Assembly, almost two years after she was first elected, and her party's priorities as the business of government resumes. Hosted by Stephen Carroll and Lizzy Burden. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Labour Party did its best to woo industry leaders at their annual business conference in London. It was a sold-out event with attendees from the likes of Microsoft and Aviva. We ask Bloomberg UK government reporter Emily Ashton if the party's pro-business makeover will pay off. One high-profile Labour recruit from the business world is Richard Walker, Executive Chairman of Iceland supermarkets and a former Conservative party donor, he tells us why he switched sides. Plus, advice from an unlikely source - former Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng shares his perspective on how the next government should manage its money. Hosted by James Woolcock and Caroline Hepker.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Keir Starmer's been to Iceland, and he can't wait to tell the Prime Minister about a man called Phil he met there, and what Phil thinks about the UK economy. The Prime Minister also wants to talk to Phil, and tell him about so-called Labour U-turns on banker bonuses. We unpack this week's Prime Minister's Questions and hear from BlackRock Investment's Deputy Head Alex Brazier about tomorrow's Bank of England decision and the economic outlook ahead of the general election. Hosted by Stephen Carroll and Lizzy Burden. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Democratic Unionist Party has agreed to end its boycott of Northern Ireland's power-sharing assembly, concluding two years of post-Brexit paralysis. Our reporter Olivia Fletcher joins us from Belfast on the latest deliberations. Plus: Reg Empey, former leader of the Ulster Unionist Party and one of the negotiators of the Good Friday Agreement, gives us his view. We also speak to Bloomberg's Eamon Farhat who's analysed the demographics of the seats Labour needs to flip if Keir Starmer is to win the keys to 10 Downing Street. Hosted by Stephen Carroll and Lizzy Burden. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labour has won the endorsement of Tory donor and Iceland chair Richard Walker, in a blow to Rishi Sunak. Our business reporter Sabah Meddings brings us the latest on Labour's business charm offensive. Plus: is housing going to be the political flashpoint of the next election? Zoopla's Executive Director Richard Donnell and our Corporate Finance Czar Neil Callanan tell us about the state of the property market and the policy risks ahead. Hosted by Stephen Carroll and Lizzy Burden. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Disappointing polling, a Canada trade deal on ice, and less money to spend on tax cuts all add up to a week of bad news for Rishi Sunak. Our reporter Joe Mayes brings us his exclusive story detailing the latest Treasury analysis ahead of the upcoming budget. Director of think-tank the British Foreign Policy Group, Evie Aspinall, talks us through the breakdown in trade talks between the UK and Canada. Plus, we get insight on what a controversial bid for ownership of the Telegraph newspaper says about politics and media in the UK from Rasmus Nielsen, professor of political communication at the University of Oxford. Hosted by Stephen Carroll and James Woolcock.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 A new report from the Institute for Fiscal Studies says the next government will face the worst fiscal inheritance in 70 years and that the country will have to reckon with "big decisions and trade-offs". IFS Deputy Director Carl Emmerson says both parties need to be more honest with voters. City Minister Bim Afolami discussed his plan, unveiled today, for a new platform that will allow investors in private companies to trade shares. We get the investor perspective on the policy from Tony Dalwood, CEO of Gresham House. Plus, Rwanda is central to the government's asylum policy. Bloomberg's Africa Editor Neil Munshi has a special report about the country's economic transformation and suppression. Hosted by James Woolcock and Caroline Hepker. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Keir Starmer says the Prime Minister is presiding over a "complete s***show" as PMQs descends into personal attacks in what might be a sign of the election campaign to come. We also hear from OBR Chairman Richard Hughes, who told the House of Lords yesterday the government's long term spending plans are "worse than fiction". And our City Editor Katherine Griffiths tells us about the Chancellor's private meeting with the heads of Britain's major banks. Hosted by Stephen Carroll and Caroline Hepker See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Six weeks until the budget and the lobbying for Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's attention is well underway. But with the UK launching air strikes on Yemen, are the asks for electioneering tax cuts ignoring the big geopolitical risks on the horizon? Former Chair of the Defence Select Committee Tobias Ellwood met the Chancellor last week to push for 2.5% of Britain's GDP should be spent on the armed forces. He makes the case on the podcast that Britain should be thinking far more seriously about a coming 'World at War'. The economy was supposed to be the Prime Minister's main priority after passing the Rwanda bill, but our government editor Stuart Biggs explains why a defeat in the House of Lords is likely to keep the immigration debate spiralling. Plus: The Chancellor meets bank executives behind closed doors today, reportedly to ask why their valuations are so low. We hear from City of London's Policy Chairman Chris Hayward, who's fresh from meeting the financial elite in Davos, about what they might be discussing. Hosted by Stephen Carroll and Caroline Hepker. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labour Leader Keir Starmer is pledging to restore people's civic pride and community work. It sounds a lot like former Prime Minister David Cameron's abandoned "Big Society" project. We ask one of the architects of that plan, ResPublica Director Phillip Blond, why Labour are revisiting the idea. Also in the show: more than 40 Tory MPs are calling on their own leader to deliver more funding for councils. Derbyshire Council's Leader and Vice-Chair of the County Councils Network Barry Lewis sets out the state of local government finance as we head towards May elections. Hosted by Stephen Carroll and Caroline Hepker.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Government ministers go to Davos to pitch their countries to the world's top CEOs, and the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has told Bloomberg the UK can offer stability to investors. Our government reporter Joe Mayes joins us to discuss. Plus: Another deadline passes in Northern Ireland's two-year political deadlock. Stormont opposition leader Matthew O'Toole of the Social Democratic and Labour Party tells us what he thinks the Northern Ireland Secretary should do next. Hosted by James Woolcock and Stephen Carroll.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister's Rwanda bill was passed without amendments, and only eleven Conservative MPs voted against it. Rishi Sunak used a press conference to appeal to the House of Lords not to delay the legislation. Our Political Editor Kitty Donaldson was there, and she tells us what's likely to happen next. The Foreign Secretary David Cameron has been speaking to Bloomberg at the World Economic Forum in Davos - we bring you his thoughts on tensions in the Middle East and his party's chances in the next election. Plus: Former general secretary of the Unite trade union, Len McCluskey, joins us with his view of the Labour leadership and their pitch to be the party of business. Hosted by Caroline Hepker and Stephen Carroll. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fresh from a breakfast with JP Morgan in Davos, Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves tells us Labour plans on actively welcoming business if they win power, describing them as the "party of wealth creation". She also hinted to our Editor-At-Large Francine Lacqua that she would not hike taxes on company's profits. Hear the full interview on this special episode, hosted by Stephen Carroll and Caroline Hepker. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister is facing a rebellion among his MPs as his Rwanda deportation bill heads for a second vote in Parliament this evening. Labour leader Keir Starmer spent Prime Minister's Questions needling Rishi Sunak over the detail of the policy. Our UK government editor Stuart Biggs joins us to discuss whether the next vote could spell the biggest challenge yet for the PM. Hosted by Caroline Hepker and Stephen Carroll. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 A senior executive from Fujitsu, the company behind the faulty Horizon software in the Post Office scandal, is facing questions from MPs today. There are also questions being asked about how the government allocates and supervises contracts with private companies. We discuss with Colin Talbot, emeritus professor of government at the University of Manchester. Bloomberg's Alex Wickham reports on the Tory rebellion brewing over the Rwanda deportation bill, and we get the view of the risks facing the UK economy in an election year from Lloyds Banking Group CEO Charlie Nunn. Hosted by Caroline Hepker and Stephen Carroll. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The US Election is likely to have more of an impact on UK politics than any other event outside of Britain this year. So as the Iowa caucus starts the ten-month process, we take a look at what the UK doesn't understand about the American elections. We hear from three Americans: Shannon Felton Spence, who used to be a part of Britain's diplomatic service and tells us how embassies follow the campaigns, CrowdStrike Chief Security Officer Shawn Henry who tracks misinformation campaigns, and our TV anchor Kriti Gupta who shares what British people culturally get wrong about the US. Hosted by Lizzy Burden and Caroline Hepker.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak authorised the first UK military intervention in the Middle East in over a decade early this morning targeting Houthi rebels in Yemen. The move was swiftly met with a pledge by the militants to retaliate against all UK and US interests. Bloomberg's Marc Champion discusses the escalation despite the reluctance of actors in the region to go to war and Jane Kinninmont, Policy and Impact Director at The European Leadership Network shares her views on the global context behind the developments.Plus, South Africa builds its case against Israel who it is accusing of committing genocide in Gaza at the International Court of Justice. Our legal editor Karin Matussek breaks down ongoing proceedings in The Hague. Hosted by James Woolcock and Caroline Hepker See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New analysis backed by Sadiq Khan says the UK's economy is £140bn smaller that it would have been without Brexit. Ben Gardiner, Chief Operations Officer at Cambridge Econometrics, tells us what their research shows about the economic shock of leaving the EU. Plus, we delve into the legal complexities of the Prime Minister's plan to address wrongful convictions in the Post Office scandal with our legal reporter Jonathan Browning. Hosted by Lizzy Burden and Stephen Carroll.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced a bill to exonerate and compensate former Post Office workers who were wrongfully convicted of theft and false accounting. In today's Prime Minister's Questions, Keir Starmer asks if Sunak's government has delivered on its other pledges. Plus: local government minister Simon Hoare says council should tap their emergency reserves to balance budgets. We discuss the idea with an expert in the field: Tony Travers, Professor in the School of Public Policy at the London School of Economics & Political Science. Hosted by Caroline Hepker and Stephen Carroll. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 The world's largest asset manager BlackRock is warning that big spending pledges by politicians ahead of the election could spark a revolt in the bond market. Why the markets matter to politics is a theme on this podcast - so we've brought in our economics reporter Lucy White and Bloomberg Opinion columnist (and bond market expert) Marcus Ashworth for their analysis. Meanwhile, the Post Office accounting scandal is dominating conversations in Westminster. Reporter Sabah Meddings tells us what politicians want to happen next. Plus, our interview with the Chief Economist of the CBI business lobby, Louise Hellem, on the outlook for the financial services sector. Hosted by Lizzy Burden and Stephen Carroll. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

China has accused the UK of training and equipping a foreign consultant based in the country to spy for MI6. It's part of Beijing's recent anti-espionage crackdown on consultancy companies, but the arrest raises wider questions about UK-China relations. Our senior UK government reporter Alex Wickham and Bloomberg TV anchor Tom Mackenzie, who lived in China for a decade, bring us their analysis. Conservative MP Tim Loughton, sanctioned by China in 2021 for speaking out on human rights abuses, tells us what he thinks the government should do next in its relationship with Beijing. Plus, opinion columnist Adrian Wooldridge on the risks posed by global elections this year. Hosted by Lizzy Burden and Stephen Carroll.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The general election is now expected in the second half of the year, but many voters will go to the polls before that, for local and mayoral elections in May. The financial troubles facing local government - with Birmingham, Nottingham and Woking among councils effectively declaring bankruptcy - are sure to be an issue. We discuss the challenges with Cambridge University researcher Jack Shaw. Plus: our automotive editor Craig Trudell has been speaking to Technology and Decarbonisation Minister Anthony Browne about the government's plans to increase the take-up of electric vehicles, despite slowing sales. Hosted by Stephen Carroll and Yuan Potts.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Keir Starmer has fired the starting gun on Labour's general election campaign, with a speech in Bristol. Keeping the bond market on side will be key for both parties if they want to avoid the same fate as Liz Truss. Our reporter Ellen Milligan breaks down the Labour leader's speech, and we discuss what markets want to see from UK politics with Netwealth’s Gerard Lyons, formerly an external adviser to Truss. And we get the view of Bloomberg Opinion columnist John Authers.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Junior doctors are beginning a six-day strike over pay today - their longest walkout in the history of the NHS. Deputy Chair of the British Medical Association Council, Dr Emma Runswick, tells us what progress they've made in negotiations with the government. Bloomberg's Eamon Farhat joins us to discuss how industrial relations have changed since the wave of strikes last year. Plus, the Conservatives are betting on economic growth to solve their election woes, but what do the markets think? Our opinion columnist Marcus Ashworth shares his take on investors' UK forecasts and how the Bank of England may influence the timing of the election. Hosted by Stephen Carroll and Yuan Potts.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Political disarray and weak investment are being blamed for dashing hopes of what Boris Johnson once called a 'Galactic Britain'. Our tech reporter Tom Seal reports on why officials and space industry executives are frustrated. Investor James Bruegger of Seraphim Space explains what the sector wants now from government. Plus, the New Year started much like the old one ended for Rishi Sunak, with a focus on migration. Our UK government editor Stuart Biggs explains why the latest figures on small boat crossings are facing particular scrutiny. Hosted by Stephen Carroll and Caroline Hepker. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While the UK did manage to get through a whole year with just one Prime Minister, 2023 was no snooze-fest in British politics. From by-election wins to tax cuts and the scrapping of HS2, politicians have had their plates full. We're joined by Bloomberg's Political Editor Kitty Donaldson for a special episode recapping the biggest events of the year and what could be on the cards in 2024. Hosted by Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beyond the economy, the issue of migration has remained high on the list of what matters to voters. Bloomberg's Max Ramsay explains the European Union's new long-awaited deal on immigration and asylum. We also ask Baroness Catherine Ashton, the former EU high representative for foreign affairs if Europe is experiencing a shift to the right. Plus: Samuel Kasumu, a former special advisor to Boris Johnson, on British attitudes to immigration and identity. Hosted by Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

High inflation and soaring interest rates mean the government could lose £126 billion on the Bank of England's bond buying program - more than the cost of HS2. With a surprise drop in inflation today increasing the chance of earlier interest rates cuts, could the economy perk up before the general election? Bloomberg's David Goodman separates fact from fantasy. Plus: Britain's stock market needs a reset, so says its regulator, the FCA. Their executive director Sarah Pritchard explains her plan for "the most far-reaching changes since the 1980s". Our finance reporter Will Shaw tells us if it will work. Hosted by Caroline Hepker, Yuan Potts, and Lizzy Burden. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NHS dentistry has probably 'gone for good' according to a report by Nuffield Trust report. Something else suffering losses is Rishi Sunak's signature Covid investment fund, which is nearly £300 million in the red. Our Senior Economy Reporter Phil Aldrick unpacks what went wrong. Plus: senior MPs will be baring their teeth at the Liaison Committee today. Bloomberg's Tiwa Adebayo tells us what the Prime Minister might face questions on. Plus: how disruption to shipping could feed into price rises back home. Hosted by Caroline Hepker and Yuan PottsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Foreign Secretary David Cameron has signalled a subtle shift in the UK's view on a cease-fire in Gaza. The intervention, alongside Germany, follows the accidental shooting of three Israeli hostages by IDF forces. We speak to political analyst and managing director at The Henry Jackson Society Aliona Hlivco if this a turning point for Israel. Plus: Are UK courts in turmoil? Bloomberg's legal reporter Katherine Gemmell joins us to talk about the record backlogs plaguing the British legal system. Hosted by Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bank of England held interest rates at a 15-year high, and said they won't come down any time soon. What are the implications of higher-for-longer rates for the next election? Our senior economics reporter Philip Aldrick joins us to discuss. Former BOE advisor Tony Yates tells us politicians risk hurting the bank's credibility with their criticisms. Plus: Rishi Sunak is considering a crackdown on teens' use of social media. Our tech reporter Thomas Seal has the details. Hosted by Lizzy Burden, Yuan Potts and Stephen Carroll. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Foreign Secretary Margaret Beckett tells us her Labour colleagues should be cautious about making spending promises until they win a general election. We also hear from Treasury Select Committee Chair Harriett Baldwin on her report into sexism in the City.Plus: A new poll says trust in politicians has hit its lowest level in forty years. Ipsos UK and Ireland CEO Kelly Beaver tells us why voters have such little faith in their lawmakers. Hosted by Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The final PMQs of the year felt a bit like panto season, with Labour leader Keir Starmer doing his best to paint the prime minister as the villain, despite Rishi Sunak winning a key vote on immigration. Plus: you might have missed it with all the focus on Westminster, but the UK economy is shrinking. Our senior economist Dan Hanson explains today's disappointing growth data and where interest rates might be headed in 2024. Hosted by Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister is trying to win the support of hardliners ahead of a difficult vote on his Rwanda deportation bill. Our Political Editor Kitty Donaldson explains the stakes from Westminster. Reporter Ellen Milligan joins from Milton Keynes, where Keir Starmer has been speaking as he seeks to capitalise on what he calls the 'Tory psychodrama'. Plus: how influential is upstart TV channel GB News within the Conservative party? We ask the station's Editorial Director Michael Booker. Also: Lord Richard Harrington on how the UK can attract more foreign investment. Hosted by Lizzy Burden, Yuan Potts, Stephen Carroll. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rishi Sunak is facing 48 hours of major political challenges: he's taking tough questions at the Covid Inquiry today, while two crucial groups of Tory MPs are deciding whether or not to back his Rwanda deportation bill. Our senior reporter Alex Wickham joins us to discuss. Plus: Nigel Farage is out of the jungle, but will he have an effect on the migration debates in Westminster? Tiwa Adebayo reports. We also look ahead to MPs grilling executives from Thames Water over the company's finances, with Bloomberg's Eamon Farhat. Hosted by Caroline Hepker and Stephen Carroll. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Conservatives seem unable to escape their party splits on migration. Despite "taking back control" of UK borders being central to the Brexit campaign, net migration figures have hit record highs. After a week where political wrangling over migration has thrown Rishi Sunak's premiership into peril, we ask economics professor and UK in a Changing Europe senior fellow, Jonathan Portes, about what the statistics tell us and why this issue continues to have such prominence. Plus: the Treasury Select Committee calls the government's flagship financial reforms a "damp squib". Our reporter Tom Rees tells us why. Hosted by Caroline Hepker and Stephen Carroll. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rishi Sunak has tried to reassert control of his party and his migration policy in held a hastily-arranged press conference at Downing Street, following the resignation of Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick. Our UK Political Editor Kitty Donaldson gives us her reaction to Sunak's comments, and whether the vote on the Rwanda deportation bill next week now looks like a confidence vote. Plus, we get analysis from Gavin Megaw of communications firm Hanover Group on how the Prime Minister sold his message. Hosted by Stephen Carroll and Yuan Potts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson has apologised to victims and their families "for the pain and the loss and suffering" they experienced during the pandemic. Our reporter Emily Ashton tells us what he had to say on his first day of evidence to the Covid Inquiry and what it might mean for his legacy. Plus: Prime Minister's Questions focuses on the government's new deportation treaty with Rwanda, as Keir Starmer tries to poke holes in the agreement signed yesterday. Hosted by Yuan Potts and Stephen Carroll. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rishi Sunak has promised his government will start flying asylum seekers to Rwanda to be processed before the next election. But the only UK government plane landing there today was carrying the Home Secretary James Cleverly, who's trying to salvage the plan. Our East Africa Correspondent Ondiro Oganga is following the trip from Kigali. Before he left, Cleverly announced sweeping changes to visa requirements for people trying to legally move to the UK. Ben Brindle from the University of Oxford's Migration Observatory discusses the significance of the changes. Plus: a company in hot water. Bloomberg's Jess Shankleman explains how a flood of concerns over Thames Water is soaking up attention in Westminster. Hosted by Lizzy Burden and Yuan Potts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Keir Starmer is making his first economic speech since the Autumn statement, where he's expected to set out Labour's economic strategy. The Leader of the Opposition is speaking at the launch of the Resolution Foundation's Economy 2030 Inquiry. The think tank says Britain is suffering from fifteen years of stagnation, making the average household £8,000 worse off than similar countries.  Resolution Foundation Research Director Greg Thwaites and Bloomberg senior economy writer Philip Aldrick join us to discuss how Britain can catch up with its economic peers. Hosted by Lizzy Burden and Caroline Hepker. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reports of crimes targeting Jews, Muslims and Arabs have risen around the world in since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel, and the Israeli military’s retaliatory operation in Gaza. While previous conflicts in the Middle East also sparked a backlash outside the region, this time it is more intense and the wave of hate may be far from cresting, according to advocacy groups, former law enforcement officials and analysts. In this Bloomberg Radio special report, Stephen Carroll examines how these communities are confronting a global surge in hate speech and hate crimes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rishi Sunak is pledging £1.6 billion for climate projects, but will it be enough to restore the UK's green credentials at the COP 28 climate summit? Our Senior Executive Editor for Energy and Commodities, Will Kennedy joins us from Dubai to discuss. We reflect on the life of former Chancellor Alistair Darling with former Labour strategist Alastair Campbell, and Bloomberg economist Dan Hanson, who worked with Darling at the Treasury. Plus: The Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis still hasn't spoken to Rishi Sunak after a cancelled meeting left a bad impression. We digest Bloomberg's exclusive conversation with him. Hosted by Lizzy Burden and Stephen Carroll.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

COP28 kicks off today with both Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak in attendance. Bloomberg's Ellen Milligan talks us through government plans to help fund the environmental transition and a potential tussle for influence between the opposition leader and Prime Minister. The money problems don't end there: Nottingham City Council is the latest local authority to go bust. Can regional leaders be trusted to look after their finances? We speak to Councillor Stephen Houghton, Chair of the Special Interest Group of Municipal Authorities. Plus: The Chancellor's Economic Advisory Council has been disbanded just a year after its creation. Bloomberg's senior economics reporter Philip Aldrick joins us to delve into the reasons behind the decision. Hosted by Caroline Hepker and Lizzy Burden. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been six months since Rain Newton-Smith was re-hired by the Confederation of British Industry and promoted to director general following a series of scandals. We speak to the her about steering the organisation through choppy waters, earning the ear of government and women in leadership. Plus: the highlights of a lively PMQs, as Keir Starmer quizzes the Prime Minister about a spat with Greece and soaring immigration numbers. Hosted by Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greece's Prime Minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, has expressed his "annoyance" after Rishi Sunak cancelled a meeting with him, apparently over comments the Greek leader made about the Parthenon marbles. Is this a minor drama or a major tragedy? Our Athens bureau chief Sotiris Nikas gives us the view from Greece. Plus: science minister Andrew Griffith on the drive for more investment into the life sciences industry, and Digital Catapult CEO Jeremy Silver on how the UK is competing with its neighbours for funding for smaller firms. Hosted by Stephen Carroll and Lizzy Burden. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We ask the Prime Minister about tax cuts, tackling small boats and fighting antisemitism. He speaks to Bloomberg's Francine Lacqua ahead of the government's Global Investment Summit, and we get analysis from our UK government reporter Joe Mayes.Plus: Some in Westminster think too much power is concentrated in the hands of the Bank of England. George Bridges, chair of the House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee, joins us to discuss his report on the future of the Old Lady of Threadneedle Street. Hosted by Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bank of England continues to worry about "stubborn" price pressures, but is the government's economic policy making their job harder? We delve into the consequences of Jeremy Hunt's tax cuts with our UK politics reporter Joe Mayes, and founder of Tax Policy Associates Dan Neidle. Plus: Rishi Sunak has pledged to reduce the level of migration, but new figures show it's near a record high. Madeleine Sumption, director of The Migration Observatory at the University of Oxford joins us to discuss the factors behind the rise. Hosted by Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The dust is still settling on Jeremy Hunt's Autumn Statement, but what do his choices mean for Labour as it looks to form the next government? We have analysis from our senior UK economist Dan Hanson and Money Distilled columnist John Stepek. Plus: the director of think tank Labour Together, Josh Simons, on exactly how the opposition is weighing tough choices on tax and spending. Hosted by Stephen Carroll and Yuan Potts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Chancellor used the Autumn Statement to announce tax cuts for businesses and workers, including a larger-than-expected cut in the rate of National Insurance. The government's improved financial position was overshadowed, however, by the Office for Budget Responsibility cutting its economic growth forecast for next year to 0.7%. We bring you highlights from the speeches by Jeremy Hunt and Rachel Reeves, plus analysis and market reaction from Bloomberg's Sam Unsted. Hosted by Stephen Carroll, Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Westminster is abuzz with speculation about tax cuts after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he's shifting his attention from inflation to the tax burden. There's also another economic reality that's been troubling the government since they took office: Britain's labour market malaise. We dig into the issue of welfare reform and how to get people back into work, with the head of IPPR's Commission on Health and Prosperity Chris Thomas and Institute for Employment Studies Director Tony Wilson. Hosted by Caroline Hepker, Yuan Potts and Lizzy Burden.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says his government can begin to cut taxes after hitting his goal to halve inflation this year, but how much can the Chancellor afford in this week's Autumn Statement? We get the view of two leading economists, and hear what business wants with the CEO of the Confederation of British Industry, Rain Newton-Smith. Also in the show: six Conservative MPs have raised national security concerns about a bid to buy the Telegraph newspaper. Our media reporter Thomas Seal has the latest. Hosted by Stephen Carroll and Caroline Hepker.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a tumultuous week, Rishi Sunak will be hoping next Wednesday's Autumn Statement will prove a turning point for his leadership. Our government reporter Joe Mayes and senior economics reporter Philip Aldrick have the inside scoop on what to expect. Also in the show: what makes a great political speech? Jessica Cunniffe, who wrote for two prime ministers, and political theory professor, Alan Finlayson, join us to discuss. Plus: Nigel Farage heads to the jungle for his reality TV moment. Tiwa Adebayo reports. Hosted by Stephen Carroll and Yuan Potts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's rebellion in the air in Westminster. Rishi Sunak is facing an uprising of right-wing MPs over his thwarted Rwanda deportation plan, while Keir Starmer is looking at the biggest challenge to his authority since he became leader, with more than 50 MPs voting against the Labour position on an Israel-Hamas ceasefire. Our Political Editor Kitty Donaldson tells us how the day played out in the corridors of the House of Commons, and political science professor Rob Ford gives us his analysis. Plus: Bank of England policymaker Megan Greene tells Bloomberg the hard work on bringing down inflation must continue. Hosted by Yuan Potts and Stephen Carroll See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Supreme Court has ruled that the government's policy on deporting asylum seekers to Rwanda is unlawful. Our legal reporter Jonathan Browning explains what the ruling means for Rishi Sunak's pledge to cut illegal migration. Former Attorney General Dominic Grieve tells us MPs proposing to get around the ruling by excluding the UK's international legal obligations are "living in a fantasy world". Plus: the highlights of this week's PMQs. Hosted by Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rishi Sunak's refreshed cabinet meets today, but does the presence of new Foreign Secretary David Cameron bring back bad memories? We've assembled our own top team to look at the biggest questions raised by the former PM's return: Government Editor Alex Morales, City Editor Katherine Griffiths and Bloomberg TV anchor Tom Mackenzie join us. Also in the show, Bloomberg's reporting that London councils have spent hundreds of millions of pounds buying houses outside their local areas to ease the homelessness crisis. Our Corporate Finance Czar Neil Callanan has the details. Hosted by Stephen Carroll and Caroline Hepker.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rishi Sunak has named former Prime Minister David Cameron as foreign secretary, a shock move after firing Home Secretary Suella Braverman. Bloomberg's David Merritt and Alex Wickham join us to discuss the reshuffle, which also saw James Cleverly become Home Secretary. Plus: Hanover Communications guru and former Conservative Party press officer Gavin Megaw on how Rishi Sunak will need to sell his changes to backbench MPs and the electorate. Hosted by Stephen Carroll and Caroline Hepker. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Suella Braverman's newspaper article criticizing the police has rounded off a week of controversy for the Home Secretary. But how should the Prime Minister respond? We get a view from Tony Blair's former political secretary John McTernan, now a senior adviser at BCW. He says it's better to sack Braverman now than be forced to do it later. Plus: How can the government help startups to grow the economy? Bloomberg's Stephen Carroll asks the president of the British Chambers of Commerce, Martha Lane Fox, and serial entrepreneur and investor Pete Flint. Hosted by Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Home Secretary Suella Braverman has been talking tough again over this weekend's planned march by pro-Palestinian supporters in London. We discuss what it means for the Prime Minister, the Met Police and voters, with Bloomberg's UK politics reporter Emily Ashton. Plus: driverless cars and roaming charges present opportunities and pitfalls for politicians. Our tech reporters Alex Webb and Thomas Seal reveal all. Hosted by Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rishi Sunak says the UK's debt is falling - one of his five key pledges. Only one problem: it isn't. Our Senior UK Economist Dan Hanson explains the current trajectory for government borrowing, and why it doesn't fit into the PM's narrative. Also in the show: a Labour shadow minister resigns over the party's position on the Israel-Hamas war. Our UK Political Editor Kitty Donaldson tells us what it means for Keir Starmer. Plus: Chief Economist Tom Orlik on the threats to the global economy being discussed at Bloomberg's New Economy Forum. Hosted by Stephen Carroll and Yuan Potts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 The King's Speech laid out the government's lawmaking agenda in the run-up to the next election, with announcements around crime and policing, housing, oil and gas drilling and more. Our senior reporter Alex Wickham joins us to discuss why the speech might appear unambitious, and could pose problems for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. Plus: as James Cleverly and Grant Shapps join the G-7 meeting in Japan to discuss the conflict in the Middle East, we hear from our reporter Fares Akram, who's been speaking to people in Gaza about what life is like there, one month into the war between Israel and Hamas. Hosted by Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker and Stephen Carroll See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 While Bloomberg Economics says the UK economy is likely already in recession, the Labour Together think-tank - set up by MPs including Rachel Reeves - is thinking about the future. Its Chief Economist Kevin Ferriter joins us in studio to tell us about how the party could boost home building and attract private investment. Back in the present, business groups are calling on the Chancellor to do more to help them in the Autumn Statement. Our senior economy reporter Philip Aldrick has the details. Hosted by Caroline Hepker and Stephen Carroll. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 According to new polling, Britons think politicians are exploiting culture wars. Bloomberg's Julian Harris compares the situation to the US, where even the most important issues can be dragged into a polarized debate. Plus: after a gloomy forecast from the Bank of England, what's the outlook for consumers? John Stepek, author of Bloomberg's Money Distilled newsletter, says there are some reasons for optimism. Hosted by Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's evidence to the Covid-19 inquiry has brought uncomfortable reminders of the chaos in government during the pandemic. Our reporter Emily Ashton takes us through what's been said, and what it means for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. Plus, Elon Musk may have been the biggest star at the AI Safety Summit, but what counts as success for the government? Bloomberg editorial writer Therese Raphael joins us to discuss. Hosted by Stephen Carroll and Yuan Potts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rishi Sunak has gathered big-name technology executives, including Elon Musk, for a summit on the safety of artificial intelligence. While politicians including Italy's Georgia Meloni and US Vice-President Kamala Harris are also attending, it's notable how many world leaders have skipped the event. Lizzy Burden and Tom Mackenzie are at Bletchley Park - home of World War II code breaking - with guests including Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden. We also bring you interviews with two CEOs working in the AI space: Aidan Gomez of Cohere and Vishal Marria of Quantexa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Keir Starmer has set out his stance on the Israel-Hamas war in a speech aiming to placate conflicting views within his party. Bloomberg's Alex Morales explains why Starmer made the speech and what he hoped to achieve. With the idea of a 'ceasefire' now a polarizing issue, Director of the British Future think tank Sunder Katwala joins to discuss if there is any common ground, and how politicians can find it. Hosted by Caroline Hepker and Lizzy BurdenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We hear from a key adviser to Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as the country's military carries out its ground offensive into Gaza. In the UK, major protests and growing calls for humanitarian aid are reshaping Britain's political divides. Bloomberg's James Woolcock examines how the Sunak government and Labour party are responding. Plus: three weeks before the Autumn Statement, the Institute for Government say Britain's public services are stuck in a 'doom loop'. Their senior researcher Stuart Hoddinott explains. Hosted by Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some Labour MPs, councillors, and even the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan are unhappy with the party's leadership not calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war. Could it affect support for the party among Muslim voters? YouGov's Patrick English joins us to discuss. Plus: Savvy savers moving their money around is causing headaches for UK banks. Our Finance Managing Editor Tom Metcalf tell us why, and also updates us on the latest from NatWest on the controversy around Nigel Farage's account. Hosted by Yuan Potts and Stephen Carroll.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister says world leaders should hold back from regulating artificial intelligence until they've fully understood it. Connor Leahy, CEO of AI safety startup Conjecture, welcomes the UK's AI summit, but tells us that strategy is way too risky. Plus: the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is pushing the pensions industry get on with reforms aimed at boosting investment in British companies and projects. Our City Editor Katherine Griffiths explains some of the challenges around the plans. Hosted by Yuan Potts and Stephen Carroll.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak both face growing internal dissent from MPs worried about a humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Ahead of Labour talks with Muslim backbenchers later today, Starmer chose to focus on housing in today's PMQs. Plus: one year on from entering Number 10, Bloomberg's David Goodman on how financial markets have viewed Sunak's time in office. And we hear from Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden about the government's coming AI summit. Hosted by Yuan Potts and Stephen Carroll. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been a year since Rishi Sunak was chosen as leader of the Conservative Party, after the chaotic premiership of Liz Truss. In his victory speech last October, Sunak talked of a "profound economic challenge" facing the UK. A year on, we unpack the latest data on jobs and the economy with our Europe economist Ana Andrade. Plus, a warning from the boss of Centrica, the parent company of British Gas, that "the worst is still the come" on consumer energy debts. Energy reporter Priscila Azevedo Rocha joins us with the details. Hosted by Stephen Carroll and Yuan Potts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rishi Sunak is keen to pitch the UK as a switched-on tech trendsetter. But one week from the government's flagship AI summit, can the PM achieve his ambitions? Reporter Mark Bergen tells us the UK is a leader is some sectors, but there are plenty of challenges. Plus: the Renters Reform Bill, which will abolish 'no fault' evictions is debated by MPs after being heavily delayed. Some Tory backbenchers are reported to be unhappy at the plans. We ask Bloomberg's Damian Shepherd what they will mean for tenants, landlords and the housing market. Hosted by Stephen Carroll and Yuan Potts.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Labour party have overturned the largest majority in modern UK political history, taking what were thought of as Conservative safe seats in Tamworth and Mid Bedfordshire. Pollster and Founding Director at JL Partners Tom Lubbock takes us through the results, while Bloomberg's James Woolcock discuss how the political weight has increasingly shifted in Labour's favour. Plus: the Israel-Hamas war has caused racial hate crimes to skyrocket in Britain. Our reporter Ellen Milligan talks about her story looking at the conflict's fallout on British Jews and Muslims. Hosted by Lizzy Burden and Caroline Hepker  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is in Israel, as Western leader try to calm fears of wider conflict. Our EMEA News Director Rosalind Mathieson explains the rapidly shifting positions in the Middle East and how leaders are trying to prevent escalation. Plus: London has taken back its crown as Europe's largest stock market. Joe Easton reveals if its worthy of a Post-Brexit Good News klaxon. Hosted by Caroline Hepker and Lizzy BurdenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour Leader Keir Starmer dispense with the usual jokes and barbs to take a solemn tone as the pair seek common ground on the humanitarian crisis. Economy reporter Lucy White joins to remind us there's still the issue of Rishi Sunak's five pledges with inflation data out today. Hosted by Caroline Hepker and Lizzy Burden.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With conference season nearly winding down, attention in Westminster is turning to the big event of the autumn: the fiscal statement. The Institute of Fiscal Studies is looking ahead to what Chancellor Jeremy Hunt might do, it warns Britain is in a “horrible fiscal bind”. Our Economy reporter Tom Rees joins to explain why. Labour's flagship policy response: build more houses and overrule people saying 'Not In My Back Yard' (NIMBY). Former Bank of England Economist Kate Barker led a review into housing supply 20 years ago. She talks to us about her view on Keir Starmer's plans and how much economic growth they really can achieve. Hosted by Lizzy Burden and Caroline Hepker.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parliament's back, with MPs returning to Westminster for the first time since the Israel-Gaza war began. As Rishi Sunak prepares to take questions on his government's stance, Bloomberg's Marc Champion outlines the fears in the West that the war could spiral. Our Managing Editor Adam Blenford discusses the united response from Labour and the Conservatives and Keir Starmer's internal challenges on the issue. Plus: who's crunching the numbers Labour's investment plan? Bloomberg is. Our economist Ana Andrade thinks the party could potentially boost GDP growth by 3% if it matches other G-7 countries on public investment. Hosted by Caroline Hepker and Lizzy Burden. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The world's biggest-ever video games deal is set to go ahead after the UK regulator gave it the green light. We ask the Competition and Markets Authority CEO, Sarah Cardell, why the watchdog changed its mind about Microsoft's $69 billion takeover. Our legal reporter Katharine Gemmell bring us her analysis. Plus: what would you change about the UK's tax system? We get the view of the head of the Institute for Fiscal Studies, Paul Johnson. Hosted by Yuan Potts and Stephen Carroll. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After three eventful party conferences, we're back in the studio with a look at two major policy issues. The latest economic data shows a return to weak growth in August, but our Senior UK Economist Dan Hanson tells us the outlook remains gloomy. Plus: as the Foreign Secretary James Cleverly visits Israel, we discuss the implications of the conflict with Hamas for the wider Middle East with Lebanon's Ambassador to the UK, Rami Mortada, military strategy expert Frank Ledwidge and Bloomberg's EMEA News Director Rosalind Mathieson. Hosted by Stephen Carroll and Yuan Potts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Keir Starmer's speech to the Labour party conference was met with acclaim from supporters, but will it convince voters? Hosts Caroline Hepker and Lizzy Burden break down the tone, policy ideas, glitter and reaction to the keynote address with reporter James Woolcock and YouGov Associate Director Patrick English. Plus: Lord Peter Mandelson gives his assessment of where Labour needs to focus its policies in the run-up to the election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Keir Starmer's big day at the Labour party conference, with his keynote address focusing on plans to rebuild the economy if he wins the next election. We've been speaking to Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves, TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak and Labour Together Director Josh Simons about the party's vision, and bring you analysis from Bloomberg Opinion's Therese Raphael. Plus: Shadow Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook on Labour's plans to build more homes. Hosted by Caroline Hepker and Lizzy Burden. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Labour party is focusing on business policy at its conference today, but the event has been overshadowed by the weekend attacks in Israel. Keir Starmer's comments in support of Israel illustrate how much Labour has changed under his leadership. We speak to former MP Luciana Berger, who left the party in 2019 over its handling of anti-Semitism. Plus: our interview with the Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Darren Jones. Hosted by Caroline Hepker and Lizzy Burden. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labour's Michael Shanks stormed to victory in the by-election in Scotland's Rutherglen and Hamilton West constituency, providing a boost to Keir Starmer heading into his party conference this weekend. Our UK government editor Alex Morales tells us what the win means for Labour in Scotland, and what to expect from the Liverpool conference. Meanwhile, the Prime Minister has been in Spain discussing migration with leaders including Italy's Georgia Meloni. We ask Bloomberg's Alessandra Migliaccio in Rome if the Italian leader is a good ally for Rishi Sunak. Hosted by Stephen Carroll and Caroline Hepker.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rishi Sunak's HS2 announcement has seen plenty of criticism. We discuss how the PM's decision will be seen in 12 months' time with an election due. Can the PM keep business and donors on board? We speak to the billionaire founder of Phones4U and former Tory donor, John Caudwell. Hosted by Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was Rishi Sunak's big moment at the Conservative Party conference. After being introduced by his wife, the Prime Minister confirmed that the Birmingham-Manchester leg of HS2 won't go ahead, with £36 billion instead to be invested in transport projects across Britain. We bring you analysis from the conference in Manchester. Plus: Defence Secretary Grant Shapps on support for Ukraine, and we speak to Conservative peer and pollster Robert Hayward about tomorrow's by-election in Scotland. Hosted by Caroline Hepker and Lizzy Burden. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The backlash over expectations Rishi Sunak will scrap the Birmingham-Manchester leg of HS2 is overshadowing the third day of the Conservative Party conference. In this special episode, we hear from housing minister Rachel Maclean, former Levelling Up Secretary Greg Clark, Anthony Browne MP and Adam Hawksbee of think tank Onward. Plus, our political reporter Ellen Milligan on the latest Cabinet discussions and the atmosphere among Tories in Manchester. Hosted by Caroline Hepker and Lizzy Burden. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, tells Bloomberg there's no money for tax cuts, but leading party figures including Michael Gove and Liz Truss want them anyway. In this special episode from the Conservative Party conference in Manchester, we bring you our interview with Hunt, plus reaction from Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham. MP Bob Blackman tells us about the mood of the party on the backbenches, and our political reporter Joe Mayes looks at the challenges the Tories are facing. Hosted by Caroline Hepker and Lizzy Burden. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The economy is stronger than previously thought, with revised figures placing the UK fifth among G-7 economies in terms post-Covid recovery. It's a boost to the Prime Minister ahead of the Conservative party conference. Our senior economy reporter Philip Aldrick tells us what's driving the change, and whether the government can really claim credit. Plus: the UK has big ambitions for its Artificial Intelligence summit in November, but how difficult will it be define rules for this fast-evolving technology? Our technology editor Nate Lanxon has the details. Hosted by Lizzy Burden, Caroline Hepker and Stephen Carroll. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rishi Sunak has been doing the rounds on local radio interviews, where he was asked tough questions about the future of HS2. We discuss the Prime Minister's performance with our UK government editor Stuart Biggs. Falling house prices could become another election issue. Zoopla's Richard Donnell tells us buyers are getting bigger discounts, particularly in London. Plus: a big story from the London financial world that's giving policymakers food for thought. Hosted by Yuan Potts and Stephen Carroll. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do we really know about Keir Starmer? Bloomberg has an in-depth profile of the Labour leader ahead of next month's party conference. Our political editor Kitty Donaldson joins us with details. Plus, Labour MP Liam Byrne on Starmer, Labour's policy ambitions, and why he wants to become chair of the Business and Trade Committee. Hosted by Stephen Carroll and Yuan Potts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the Liberal Democrats, conference is one of their best chances to make the news. Their Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper joins to discuss how many seats the party is targeting at the next election, how it will deliver on housebuilding and whether it will make the pro-European case. The Lib Dems are not the only ones trying to influence the press. We discuss the buyers lining up to bid for the Telegraph newspaper. Industry Minister Nus Ghani talks to Bloomberg's Ellen Milligan from Seattle where she's signing a trade deal with Washington state. Plus, the CBI's Chief Economist, Louise Hellem on the Autumn Statement. Hosted by Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The former chairman of HS2, Allan Cook, tells us the government wavering over completing major infrastructure projects sends the wrong signal and damages Britain's reputation. Plus: our reporter Ellen Milligan joins us from the Liberal Democrats' conference in Bournemouth, to discuss the party's election ambitions, and its relationship with Labour. Hosted by Stephen Carroll and Caroline Hepker. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been a year since the 'mini-budget' under Liz Truss and Kwasi Kwarteng, which led to a crisis in bond markets and the demise of her premiership. We speak to Mark Littlewood of the Institute of Economic Affairs, one of the people who helped inspire Trussonomics, and get analysis from Bloomberg's David Merritt and Marcus Ashworth. Plus: Bloomberg's interview with the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt on inviting China to the government's AI summit. Also in the show, our senior reporter Alex Wickham briefs us on what this week's green policy move tells us about the Conservative election strategy. Hosted by Stephen Carroll and Caroline Hepker. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As details of Rishi Sunak's rollback of green-energy policies emerges, we speak to Stonehaven's Adam Bell. The former head of energy strategy in government's business department says the plan will signal the UK is 'unserious' about its net zero commitments and cannot be banked on. Plus, the response of car manufacturers with Mike Hawes CEO of the SMMT. And Lizzy Burden joins to discuss some rare good news for the government. Hosted by Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Financial Conduct Authority has found no evidence of banks dropping customers for their political views. Our finance reporter Will Shaw brings us the details, and reaction from Nigel Farage. Plus: securing closer trading ties with the EU may be harder than Keir Starmer thinks, according to a new report by think tank, The UK in a Changing Europe. We speak to its researcher Jannike Wachowiak. We also look ahead to tomorrow’s inflation data – a potential turn for the worse. Hosted by Stephen Carroll and Lizzy Burden.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labour's efforts to charm business appear to be working, according to a new Bloomberg survey of financial professionals. We discuss Keir Starmer's latest comments on tax and relations with the EU. Our UK Political Editor Kitty Donaldson joins us fresh from attending a Q&A with former PM Liz Truss on her time in office. Plus: with London Fashion Week underway, Helen Brocklebank of luxury industry body Walpole tells us why they want action from the government on tax-free shopping. Hosted by Lizzy Burden, Yuan Potts and Stephen Carroll. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rishi Sunak and Jeremy Hunt are considering scaling back the HS2 rail project as they prepare the Autumn Statement. Henri Murison, CEO of the Northern Powerhouse Partnership, says businesses in the North of England are much more interested in Labour's position on the issue. Our senior reporter Alex Wickham discusses Rishi Sunak's hopes of rebooting his premiership, and Alex Kendall, CEO of the driverless tech startup Wayve tells us the government needs to move faster on regulation or risk losing their business. Hosted by Stephen Carroll, Lizzy Burden and Caroline Hepker. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 It’s been more than four years since Theresa May stepped down as Prime Minister, after a premiership dominated by Brexit and massive political turmoil. She’s been reflecting on her time in office with Bloomberg’s Francine Lacqua. She gives her view on the UK’s relationship with China, and why she’s worried about the future of politics. We bring you the full interview - plus analysis from Francine of the key moments from the conversation. Hosted by Stephen Carroll. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak to two government ministers about how they're trying to boost the economy. After the latest growth figures were worse than expected, Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, Gareth Davies tells us why he thinks the UK will avoid a recession. Meanwhile, will a push to 'Buy British' really help farmers? We ask the Food, Farming and Fisheries Minister, Mark Spencer. Hosted by Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Institute for Fiscal Studies says today's wage data mean an extra £2 billion spending on pensions. IFS Research Economist Heidi Karjaleinen explains why the government should rethink its 'triple lock' pledge. It's not the only costly project in Westminster: the Houses of Parliament are expected to need £22 billion to be fully restored. That's before Bloomberg's scoop yesterday that parts of the palace contain the defective concrete known as RAAC. Plus, Keir Starmer meets unions leaders in Liverpool. Our reporter Eamon Farhat is there finding out what the Labour leader is telling his left-wing backers. Hosted by Caroline Hepker, Yuan Potts and Lizzy Burden. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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With India's G-20 summit wrapping up, the Chancellor squeezed in one more interview before heading back to the UK. We ask him about the outlook for inflation, the economy, and how he will make the sums work in November's Autumn Statement. Allegations of Chinese spying in the British Parliament made for an awkward G-20 meeting between Rishi Sunak and Premier Li Qiang. We ask former National Security Adviser and chair of the Lords European Affairs committee, Lord Peter Ricketts about relations with Beijing. He also tells us how the Home Office progressing with millions of applications for settled status by EU citizens in the UK. Hosted by Yuan Potts and Stephen Carroll. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Mental health is climbing the political agenda as the government battles economic inactivity. We discuss the impact on inflation and the benefits bill of long-term sickness with reporters Olivia Fletcher and Philip Aldrick. Plus: as Rishi Sunak touches down in India, we preview the G-20 summit in New Delhi with senior editor Alan Crawford. Finally, what's the difference between the government and Labour on international trade? We get the view from two shipping industry experts: Lloyd's Register CEO Nick Brown and Maritime UK CEO Chris Shirling-Rooke. Hosted by Yuan Potts and Lizzy Burden.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government has agreed a deal with the EU to rejoin the Horizon research programme, bringing relief to UK scientists and some welcome good news for Rishi Sunak. Could it help the Prime Minister to reboot his agenda? We discuss with our political editor Kitty Donaldson. Plus: Hannah White, Director of the Institute for Government, tells us why the government is at risk of multiple distractions this autumn. Hosted by Stephen Carroll and Yuan Potts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labour's Jonathan Reynolds has a bigger job after this week's reshuffle, adding trade to his portfolio. He joins us to discuss the party's plans to grow the economy, improve trade relations with the EU and tackle local government funding. Plus: we bring you the first Prime Minister's Questions after the summer recess, which was dominated by the crumbling concrete issues facing schools. Hosted by Yuan Potts, Stephen Carroll and Caroline Hepker. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Education Secretary Gillian Keegan defends her "choice language" in discussing the unsafe concrete crisis, Bloomberg's Alex Wickham reports on why the viral moment shows the shortcomings of Rishi Sunak's planned reset. Construction engineering professor Chris Goodier explains how widespread the problem could get. Plus: Ahead of the Autumn Statement, how should governments think about spending? Former Bank of England policymaker Michael Saunders tells us the UK has suffered "persistent low growth in living standards," and why he expects more of the same, unless governments change their approach. Hosted by Caroline Hepker and Lizzy Burden.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 The ONS has updated its growth figures for 2021, and it means the UK is no longer the worst performer in the G7. Our senior economy reporter Philip Aldrick and Bloomberg Opinion columnist Marcus Ashworth explain the changes and discuss what it means for the government. Plus: James Woolock reports on the latest changes, as Keir Starmer unveils his new front bench. Hosted by Caroline Hepker and Stephen Carroll.Anchor, Bloomberg Radio See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The housing market is looking more shaky after the latest Nationwide data showed the fastest fall in prices since 2009. We discuss with our economy reporter Lucy White and economist Niraj Shah from Bloomberg Economics. Plus: the number of people living in England and Wales with dual nationality has doubled in the ten years to 2021. Alex Mortimer and Maddie Parker bring us details. Hosted by Stephen Carroll and Lizzy Burden. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Grant Shapps has been appointed as Defence Secretary, and Claire Coutinho becomes Energy Secretary as Ben Wallace resigns. Our senior reporter Alex Wickham has the latest. Plus, as two million students prepare to return to university, we take a deep dive into the challenges facing the sector, from funding to strikes, with Vivienne Stern, CEO of Universities UK. Meanwhile, almost 150,000 students have signed up to legal action against universities over tuition during the pandemic. Ryan Dunleavy, partner at law firm Harcus Parker, explains what they're hoping to achieve. Hosted by Caroline Hepker and Stephen Carroll See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Foreign Secretary says his trip to China is about relations with the UK, but James Cleverly has told Bloomberg he wants officials in Beijing to help bring Russia's war in Ukraine to an end. Conservative MP Tim Loughton, who was sanctioned by China for speaking out over human rights abuses, tells us the Sunak government's strategy isn't clear. Plus: more bad news for the housing market, as two new reports point to a slowdown in sales. Zoopla's Richard Donnell discusses the property website's latest forecast, and our reporter Damian Shepherd puts the data in context. Hosted by Stephen Carroll and Caroline Hepker. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly is travelling to Beijing for what will be the most senior UK diplomatic visit to the country in six years. Bloomberg's Alex Morales and Sofia Horta e Costa discuss what he can hope to achieve from the trip, and how it's likely to go down in China and among British voters. Plus: London's Ultra Low Emissions Zone expands today, and not without controversy. Clean Air in London Founder Simon Birkett tells us why it's an important step, and why tougher rules will be needed in the future. Hosted by Stephen Carroll and Lizzy Burden. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The number of pubs in Britain has been on the slide for decades, but last year saw more closures than in 2021 or 2020. Our reporter Helen Chandler-Wilde tells us what's driving the trend, and the issues the industry wants government to tackle. Plus: we speak to former British spy Christopher Steele, who ran MI6's Russia desk, about the death of Yevgeny Prigozhin and the challenges facing UK intelligence services. Hosted by Lizzy Burden and Stephen Carroll.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Wagner group founder Yevgeny Prigozhin was a thorn in Vladimir Putin's side. How should European leaders react to reports of his death? Our Europe Correspondent Maria Tadeo tells us what she's been hearing, and whether upcoming elections in the UK, the EU and the United States could see shifts in policy towards Ukraine. We also hear from Justin Crump, CEO of risk analysis firm Sibylline. Plus: ahead of tomorrow's Ofgem energy price cap announcement, Resolution Foundation economist Emily Fry tells us why more than one-third of English households may end up paying more this winter. Hosted by Lizzy Burden and Stephen Carroll. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Small businesses are the backbone of the economy. Britain's SMEs lost a fifth of their sales in the last year, according to data from the accounting platform Sage. We get reaction from one of the Chancellor's economic advisors, Anna Valero. Plus, our Senior Economy Reporter Philip Aldrick tells us what it means for the broader economy and worried politicians. The government wants to boost businesses by growing exports to regions like central Asia. Export Minister Lord Malcolm Offord speaks to Stephen Carroll from Uzbekistan about the government's vision for trade. Hosted by Lizzy Burden and Yuan Potts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When the UK's competition regulator blocked Microsoft from buying video game company Activision Blizzard, Microsoft's President said the move was "bad for Britain". Now the Competition and Markets Authority is to examine a revised proposal for the record-breaking deal. We speak to CMA CEO Sarah Cardell. Our Tech Editor Nate Lanxon and Legal Reporter Katharine Gemmell break down what this means for Britain's ambitions to be a global player in the tech world. Plus: political reporter Ellen Milligan on Labour's hopes to win seats from the SNP at the next election. Hosted by Stephen Carroll and Yuan Potts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the country cheered on the Lionesses in the World Cup final on Sunday, many politicians were wide of the mark with their social media posts. Could the same be said of the government's summer communication strategy? Senior reporter Alex Wickham joins Stephen Carroll to discuss the work happening behind the scenes in Westminster, as the parties gear up for a busy autumn ahead. Plus, we bring you the first in our series of interview highlights from recent months, with the EU's former chief Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government wants to ensure students are ready for the world of work, but A-level grades are worsening. Minister for Skills, and Further and Higher Education, Robert Halfon joins us to discuss whether young people are getting the knowledge they need and if a degree is still a must. Plus, after yesterday's podcast with Jeremy Corbyn, we hear the opposing view on nuclear weapons from RUSI Deputy Director Malcolm Chalmers. Hosted by Yuan Potts and Lizzy Burden. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With war in Europe, and a heightened threat from Russia, there is currently a bi-partisan consensus on Britain's nuclear weapons. Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn tells us the party needs to be more radical not just on defence, but also on nationalisation and redistributing wealth. He gives his view on whether Keir Starmer will make a good prime minister. We also ask him if he will run as an independent at the next election. Plus: our political reporter Emily Ashton on whether Corbyn's allies will be a thorn in Starmer's side if he makes it into Number 10. Hosted by Yuan Potts and Stephen Carroll. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Headline inflation slowed to 6.8% in the year to July, which is an improvement, but not as much as had been hoped. Prices actually fell for some food staples, including milk and crumpets. We have reaction from Treasury minister Gareth Davies, and analysis from Bloomberg’s senior UK economist Dan Hanson and Opinion columnist Marcus Ashworth. Plus: the de-banking debate sparked by Nigel Farage has put focus on the issue facing many British Muslims, one in ten of whom don’t have a bank account. Our fintech reporter Aisha Gani has been speaking to some of them. Hosted by Stephen Carroll and Tom Mackenzie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wages are going up, but are people feline better off? Bloomberg's John Stepek discusses what record pay growth means for the economy, the government and pensioners. Plus, we get the inside story on a senior figure at the heart of government: Larry the cat. National Archives historian Chris Day, author of 'Larry the Chief Mouser: And Other Official Cats,' gives us a potted history of the feline residents of Whitehall. Hosted by Stephen Carroll and Yuan Potts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Women and Equalities Minister Kemi Badenoch wants new buildings to offer separate male and female toilets before any gender-neutral facilities. Our senior government reporter Alex Wickham analyses what the announcement tells us about Rishi Sunak's political positioning. Plus: how worried are banks about landlords and mortgage arrears? We speak to James Tatch from industry group UK Finance. Hosted by Lizzy Burden, Yuan Potts and Stephen Carroll.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 A job site says that under 25s in the UK are increasingly searching for less stressful jobs with a better work-life balance. Bloomberg's Olivia Fletcher explains what a 'Lazy Girl Job' is, and if the data backs up the TikTok trend. Our Chief European Economist Jamie Rush stops by for a chat about today's positive GDP data. Plus: why this year's Women's World Cup has entered the mainstream. Minal Modha joins us from Ampere Analysis. Hosted by Lizzy Burden, Caroline Hepker, and Yuan Potts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 After a report that up to a third of the cabinet are prepared to back leaving the ECHR, we take a deep dive into the court's background and powers with Bloomberg's European Legal reporter Stephanie Bodoni. Plus: can the UK become a global leader in AI and its regulation?We ask Matt Clifford, CEO of Entrepreneur First, who is one of Rishi Sunak's new AI czars. Hosted by Caroline Hepker, Stephen Carroll and Yuan Potts.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 The UK economy is in the midst of five years of stagnation and faces massive challenges, according to the National Institute of Social and Economic Research. We speak to NIESR Director Jagjit Chadha for his prescription to change the economy's trajectory. Our reporter Joe Mayes discusses the report's findings on regional inequality, and how Bloomberg's Levelling Up Scorecard shows the lack of progress on that 2019 Conservative election pledge. Hosted by Caroline Hepker and Stephen Carroll.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Disinformation specialists Valent Projects have found evidence of a significant online campaign against the extension of London's ULEZ, involving thousands of fake social media accounts. CTO Fergus McKenzie-Wilson explains their findings, and the complexity of tracking such campaigns online. Behavorial scientist Patrick Fagan, formerly lead psychologist at Cambridge Analytica, tells us about his new book on online manipulation and how to avoid it. Plus: Patrick English from YouGov on how voters feel about the government's migration policies. Hosted by Caroline Hepker and Stephen Carroll. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A senior executive at HSBC has accused the UK government of being 'weak' in its approach to China, by following the US approach to relations with Beijing. Sherard Cowper-Coles, head of public affairs at the bank, has since apologised for any offence by his "personal comments", but does he have a point? We get the view of former Business Secretary Vince Cable. Plus, as the government seeks to focus on immigration policies this week, we speak to Mike Jones of Migration Watch, a group which wants to reduce legal and illegal migration into the UK. Hosted by Lizzy Burden and Stephen Carroll. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Crime was at the heart of Labour's local election campaign earlier this year. The government says crime has fallen by half since the Tories came to power, but Bloomberg's Emily Ashton tells us about her investigation into how Westminster's chosen statistics often don't match up with the reality. Stats are also in play with the Bank of England's latest interest rate rise. Our Editor-At-Large Francine Lacqua has been speaking to the Governor Andrew Bailey about if he can get inflation under control. Plus, seeing the funny side: writer and recovering political aide James Matthewson joins us to talk about his debut Edinburgh Fringe show 'Serial Spinners: The Dark Arts of Politics and if politicians need to be funny. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Britain's largest offshore wind farm at Dogger Bank starts operating today. CEO of SSE Alistair Phillips-Davies, which operates the facility, tells us the government needs to reassure the markets about green investments. Energy Secretary Grant Shapps is certainly trying, announcing a £22 million boost to wind power subsidies. We discuss the announcements made during the government's 'Energy Week' with our UK Government Editor Alex Morales and BloombergNEF's Head of Wind Research, Oliver Metcalfe. Hosted by Caroline Hepker and Stephen Carroll. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Bloomberg investigation has uncovered how one of the UK's biggest energy producers avoided repaying hundreds of millions of pounds to households during the recent price spike. Our reporter Todd Gillespie tells us how Drax was able to legally use an agreement with the government to its advantage. Jonny Marshall, Senior Economist at the Resolution Foundation, discusses what needs to change in these mega contracts. Plus: our political reporter Joe Mayes briefs us on the upcoming by-election in Rutherglen and Hamilton West, after a successful recall petition against former SNP MP Margaret Ferrier. Hosted by Yuan Potts and Stephen Carroll. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rishi Sunak wants to be seen as on the side of the motorist. But is the PM jeopardising his party's record on the environment? We ask the Vice Chair of the All Party Group on the Environment, Conservative MP Anthony Browne. Plus, for the first time in two years, prices in shops are falling. Bloomberg's Katie Linsell explains if this is a watershed moment for the government's struggle to tackle inflation. Hosted by Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rishi Sunak is in Scotland to announce new North Sea oil and gas production licences, and money for carbon capture. But will voters see it as a step away from the party's green commitments? Our energy editor Rachel Morison and government editor Stuart Biggs join us to discuss the PM's political balancing act, as well as the difficulties facing the UK's plans to expand nuclear power. Also in the show: Kwaku Gyasi reports on the the bleak economic realities facing Britain's youngest workers. Hosted by Yuan Potts and Stephen Carroll. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 The High Court says Sadiq Khan can go ahead with his ULEZ vehicle charging policy, rejecting a case by Conservative-led councils against its expansion. We discuss the green policy debates taking place within both main parties, with our Greener Living reporter Olivia Rudgard. We quiz Creative Industries Minister John Whittingdale on the government's new taskforce on illegal adverts. Plus: Farage fallout. Could more NatWest executives go after the controversy over account privacy? Our finance reporter Will Shaw joins us. Hosted by Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg has learned that a majority of the Chancellor's Economic Advisory Council believe the Bank of England risks raising interest rates too much in the coming months, which they fear could push the UK into an unnecessary recession. Our senior UK economy reporter Philip Aldrick brings us details. Meanwhile, the Lord's Economic Affairs Committee has been thinking about the Bank of England's independence in its latest inquiry, which has just finishing gathering evidence. Committee Chair Lord Bridges joins us to discuss. Hosted by Caroline Hepker and Stephen Carroll.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

City Minister Andrew Griffith tells Lizzy Burden that NatWest's chairman shouldn't have to leave over the controversy around the closure of Nigel Farage's account. After CEO Alison Rose abruptly stepped down over the row, we discuss the financial and political implications with our editors Tom Metcalf and Kitty Donaldson. Hosted by Yuan Potts and Stephen Carroll. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talks to re-join the EU's scientific research programme, Horizon, still haven't reached agreement, and scientists are worried about the delay. The Astronomer Royal, Lord Martin Rees, tells us there's no time to waste in securing a deal. Also in the show, our real estate expert Neil Callanan explains why housing associations are feeling the pressure of rising interest rates, and what that means for government targets to build more affordable homes. Hosted by Stephen Carroll and Yuan Potts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Housing and Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove has unveiled a new plan for homebuilding, with a focus on cities. But is it really new? Our UK government editor Stuart Biggs joins us to discuss. Plus, as the debate continues over London's Ultra Low Emissions Zone, respiratory doctor Anna Moore tells us why she thinks it must be expanded. Hosted by Yuan Potts and Stephen Carroll.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big wins for Labour in Selby and the Lib Dems in Somerton. But Sadiq Khan’s controversial ULEZ vehicle emissions scheme likely saw the Tories retain Boris Johnson’s old seat of Uxbridge in London. We ask Conservative Party Chairman Greg Hands why two very safe Tory seats voted overwhelmingly for other parties. And YouGov’s Patrick English on what the results might mean for the next general election. Hosted by Yuan Potts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nigel Farage gives us his account of the decision by Coutts to close his bank account. The controversy has led to Rishi Sunak promising a crackdown on banks who deny services to "anyone exercising their right to lawful free speech". Our Finance Reporter Will Shaw explains the background and why the story has caused such a stir. Plus, the latest on Ukraine, as Russian moves cause wheat prices to spike. We speak to our EMEA News Director Ros Mathieson. Hosted by Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A win for the government on inflation and a win on a new EV-battery plant. But can Rishi Sunak's party convert today's good news into wins in tomorrow's by-elections? We speak to Dominic Johnson, Investment Minister in the Department for Business and Trade about the gigafactory announcement. We also bring you a rowdy 'end of term' Prime Minister's Questions and we speak to voters in Selby about the by-election circus which has descended on their town. Presented by Lizzy Burden, Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

North of Tyne Mayor Jamie Driscoll has quit Labour, he tells us his former party has become 'Stalinesque'. The left-wing mayor spoke to us as Keir Starmer faces a revolt over his U-turn on plans to scrap the two-child benefit cap. Plus, Nigel Farage says he's politically persecuted after the closure of his bank account. Bloomberg Opinion's Lionel Laurent walks us through how banks deal with Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) and why he says if anything the rules should be tougher. Hosted by Caroline Hepker and Lizzy Burden.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak might wish he were on holiday, but he has a crunch week ahead to prove his mettle with backbenchers and voters before he can take a break. Our UK Government reporter Alex Wickham is on to take us through it. Rightmove says house asking prices are falling for the first time this year. Director of property science and innovation Tim Bannister and Bloomberg reporter Damian Shepherd are on to unpack where the property market goes next. Hosted by Caroline Hepker. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parliament goes on recess next week, which means summer is here! But Bloomberg Opinion columnist Lara Williams warns the UK hasn't got the infrastructure to cope with climate change. Talking of infrastructure, the water industry is also feeling the heat. Our energy reporter Priscila Azevedo Rocha tells us how Thames Water's debt troubles have brought more scrutiny on the regulator, Ofwat. Hosted by Stephen Carroll, Yuan Potts, and Caroline Hepker. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three months after Britain's biggest business lobby was hit by multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, we ask recently-appointed Director General Rain Newton-Smith whether the CBI is back in the government's good books and what they want to see on tax, growth and investment. Plus: the longest strike in NHS history starts today. Bloomberg's Julian Harris on what it means for patients, the economy and the government's pledges. Hosted by Yuan Potts, Caroline Hepker and Lizzy Burden. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labour's Deputy Leader Angela Raynor repeatedly presses Oliver Dowden over the government's child poverty record and soaring mortgage rates, while the Deputy Prime Minister argues Conservatives have lifted people out of poverty. Plus, UK Government Reporter Joe Mayes on Sunak's public sector pay decision. And Euan Blair, founder of the Multiverse speaks to Bloomberg about apprentices. Hosted by Lizzy Burden and Caroline Hepker.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government's new pension pact is a British way of doing business. At least that's what one of its key architects, the City of London's Lord Mayor Nicholas Lyons, tells us. We dig into how it will work and how much he believes it will help boost growth. Also, new labour market data show unemployment rising slightly. Our senior UK economist Dan Hanson explains what it means for the economy and the Bank of England. Hosted by Caroline Hepker, Yuan Potts, and Lizzy Burden. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The BBC is at the centre of a media storm over allegations against one of its presenters, but is the broadcaster facing an existential crisis? We discuss with former Director of the BBC World Service, Jamie Angus. Plus, the Chancellor makes his Mansion House speech to the financial services industry later. Our City Editor Katherine Griffiths tells us what's on her bingo card of announcements. Hosted by Yuan Potts, Lizzy Burden and Stephen Carroll. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Chancellor is planning changes to EU financial rules and pension investment, set to be unveiled on Monday. Our City Editor Katherine Griffiths explains why Jeremy Hunt’s Mansion House speech is being so closely watched this year. Plus: Bloomberg Opinion columnist Adrian Wooldridge discusses the crisis in Conservatism, and how political thinking is evolving differently on both sides of the Atlantic. Hosted by Stephen Carroll and Caroline Hepker.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Britain's biggest banks are meeting the financial regulator to answer questions about the rates they're offering to savers. Our UK economy reporter Tom Rees discusses winners and losers (so far) from higher interest rates, while our housing expert Neil Callanan updates us on the outlook for the property market. Plus: Ana Andrade from Bloomberg Economics on whether UK companies are indulging in 'Greedflation'. Hosted by Caroline Hepker and Stephen Carroll. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NHS is 75 years old, and Bloomberg has published special analysis of data showing how the health service is performing on a constituency-by-constituency basis across England. Our reporter Olivia Konotey-Ahulu brings us details, and we get the view of Chris Thomas, health policy expert at the Institute for Public Policy Research. Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer skipped Prime Minister's Questions to attend a service marking the NHS anniversary, so we bring you the exchanges between their deputies, Oliver Dowden and Angela Rayner. Hosted by Yuan Potts and Stephen Carroll.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chair of the Environmental Audit Committee, Philip Dunne and former Business Secretary, Vince Cable, on the problems in the water industry and what 'temporary nationalization' might mean for debt-laden utility Thames Water. Plus, David Willetts, president of the Resolution Foundation, on how Britain could make better government policy. Hosted by Caroline Hepker, Lizzy Burden and Yuan Potts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rishi Sunak's government has a number of hurdles to overcome in the next three weeks, ahead of a double deadline on the 20th of July, when parliament goes on recess and three by-elections are being held. Our UK government editor Stuart Biggs joins us to discuss the challenges the PM needs to tackle. Plus, reporter Leonora Campbell tells us the government is considering scrapping an EU-era environmental law in an effort to boost housebuilding. Hosted by Stephen Carroll, Yuan Potts and Lizzy Burden. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government has a plan to boost NHS workforce numbers, as it seeks to fill more than 110,000 vacancies. We ask Alison Leary, chair of Healthcare & Workforce Modelling at London South Bank University about the staffing challenges in the health service. Adding to that challenge: the first-ever strike by consultant doctors. Our reporter Asad Zulfiqar on what they want, and why nurses will not be joining them on the picket line.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've taken the show on the road to the annual conference of TheCityUK, which represents the financial and professional services industries across the UK. Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker speaks to Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury Gareth Davies, LSE CEO Julia Hoggett, Chris Lay, CEO of Marsh McLennan UK and Tiina Lee, UK & Ireland CEO at Deutsche Bank about listing rules, regulation, executive pay and tax. Recorded in front of a live audience. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Prime Minister's Questions saw Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak trade barbs over who leads "the party of home ownership". We hear from Zoopla's Richard Donnell on their data showing a slowdown in the UK housing market. Plus, our reporter Eamon Farhat on the troubles facing Thames Water, as officials consider a temporary nationalization of Britain's biggest water company. Hosted by Stephen Carroll, Yuan Potts and Lizzy Burden.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg Economics is expecting a year-long recession in the UK, starting at the end of 2023, as the Bank of England is set to keep raising interest rates. What does that mean for the government's economic pledges? We discuss with economist Ana Andrade and UK government editor Alex Morales. Plus: our retail reporter Katie Linsell updates us on the testy exchanges between MPs and supermarket bosses over rising food prices. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After the mutiny against Putin at the weekend, many in Westminster are watching closely for what comes next in Russia, and what impact it could have on Britain. We talk to former foreign secretary and chancellor Philip Hammond and the former UK ambassador to Russia Tony Brenton. Plus, analysis from our senior international affairs reporter Marc Champion, who's in Kyiv. Hosted by Caroline Hepker, Lizzy Burden and Yuan Potts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 It's a tough time to be central banker, and the Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey is facing harsh criticism over the decision to raise interest rates by half a percentage point. Our senior economics reporter Philip Aldrick joins us to discuss, and former BoE policymaker Andrew Sentance tells us what he thinks the bank should do next. As Rishi Sunak doubles down on his pledge to halve inflation by the end of the year, our senior government reporter Alex Wickham reports on the worries inside the Conservative party. Hosted by Lizzy Burden and Stephen Carroll. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The UK's Covid inquiry hears from England's chief medical officer Chris Whitty and former chief scientific advisor Patrick Vallance. We discuss the lessons learned from the pandemic with Bloomberg Intelligence's Director of Research, Sam Fazeli. Plus, where next for the mortgage market? Ray Boulger from brokers John Charcol joins us, and Saxo UK's CEO Charles White-Thomson tells us about the economic plan he wants to see for UK plc. Hosted by Caroline Hepker and Stephen Carroll. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest hot inflation data makes difficult reading for the Bank of England, which may have to raise interest rates further. And it’s a political hot potato for the PM, who has pledged to halve inflation by the end of the year. We get reaction from Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury Gareth Davies, analysis from Bloomberg’s Senior UK Economist Dan Hanson, and bring you this week’s Prime Minister’s Questions. Hosted by Stephen Carroll, Lizzy Burden and Yuan Potts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If market forecasts for 6% interest rates come to pass, Bloomberg Economics reckon Britain could tip into recession. Bloomberg's Lucy White and Dan Hanson explain what more rate rises mean for the UK and mortgages. It's not just homeowners in trouble, our equality reporter Olivia Konotey-Ahulu on how high inflation has been affecting women. Hosted Caroline Hepker, Lizzy Burden, and Yuan Potts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-year fixed mortgage rates have passed 6% for the first time this year, close to their highest level in 14 years, ahead of this week's Bank of England decision. How should the government respond? We get analysis from John Stepek who edits the Bloomberg Money Distilled newsletter. In another headache for Rishi Sunak, MPs are deciding how to vote on the Partygate report, which found Boris Johnson deliberately misled parliament over gatherings during lockdown. Our UK Government Editor Alex Morales has the details. Hosted by Yuan Potts, Lizzy Burden and Stephen Carroll. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UK Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden says government must focus on delivering results instead of the Westminster bubble. He joins host Lizzy Burden for a fireside chat at Founders Forum in this live episode of the Bloomberg UK Politics Podcast. In discussion of themes from AI to Westminster culture, he says the government won’t be distracted by Boris Johnson and Partygate, that Britain is on the “cusp of the next revolution in tech” and that AI is the one area where Britain can get more for less. Dowden also insists that Rishi Sunak will stick to his target of halving inflation by the end of the year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The House of Commons Privileges Committee says Boris Johnson committed "repeated contempts" of Parliament, and should have faced a 90 day suspension, if he were still an MP. We discuss the report with Bloomberg's Emily Ashton. Plus: has the fizz gone out of London's stock market? We speak to the CEO of WE Soda, Alasdair Warren, who has scrapped a plan for a multi-billion dollar UK share listing. Hosted by Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In his first broadcast interview since he lost his job over a tax scandal, we speak to Nadhim Zahawi, who served under four Conservative prime ministers, from Theresa May to Rishi Sunak. The former chancellor tells Lizzy Burden and Caroline Hepker the Tories need to put the infighting behind them and focus on the economy. Hosted by Yuan Potts and Stephen Carroll.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labour Leader Keir Starmer says the UK economy has been broken by the Conservative Party, but he's also promising the highest growth in the G-7 if elected. Mayor of London Sadiq Khan argues Brexit has hurt investment, but says the City is still Europe's financial hub. We hear from both, and get analysis from our UK Government editor Stuart Biggs. Plus, why can't the Conservative party attract younger voters? 37 year-old MP Bim Afolami has led analysis into how his party needs to change to convince the next generation to vote Tory. Hosted by Caroline Hepker, Lizzy Burden, and Stephen Carroll. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Business leaders tell us the UK economy is going off course.Caroline Hepker brings us her conversations with Marks & Spencer chairman Archie Norman, British Chambers of Commerce chief Martha Lane Fox, and former CEO of the London Stock Exchange, Xavier Rolet. Meanwhile in Westminster, Rishi Sunak faces more internal Tory party turmoil after the resignation of Boris Johnson and two allies from parliament. Our political reporter Alex Wickham discusses the fallout. Hosted by Caroline Hepker, Lizzy Burden and Stephen Carroll. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Labour has scaled back a flagship pledge to invest £28 billion a year on the green energy transition, if it wins the next election. Our energy editor Rachel Morison and government editor Stuart Biggs analyse the move - and the politics behind it. The warmer weather has also brought the water industry back into focus. It's faced criticism over leaks and sewage discharge. Conservative MP Philip Dunne, chairman of the Environmental Audit Committee joins us to discuss. Hosted by Lizzy Burden, Yuan Potts and Stephen Carroll. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Treasury minister Victoria Atkins tells us the OECD's forecast of anaemic UK growth is an upgrade "in the right direction". She discusses efforts to bring down inflation with Lizzy Burden. One thing that could help grow the economy would be improved relations with the European Union. The EU's former Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier joins us in studio to discuss the prospects for changes to the current trade deal, and his book 'My Secret Brexit Diary'. Hosted by Stephen Carroll and Yuan Potts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The OECD warns the government won't have much money to spend on tax cuts before the next election, citing "little fiscal space" for giveaways. Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden prefers to focus on the upgrade to the UK's growth forecast, from recession to anaemic expansion this year. He stands in for Rishi Sunak at this week's Prime Minister's Questions, facing off against Labour's deputy leader Angela Rayner. They trade barbs over the Covid inquiry and education policy. Plus: we get the view of the UK economy from Karen Ward of JP Morgan Asset Management, who's also on the Chancellor's council of economic advisers. Hosted by Lizzy Burden and Stephen Carroll. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The prime minister leaves for Washington today, but he won't be coming back with a trade deal. Our UK government editor Alex Morales briefs us on what to expect, while Duncan Edwards, CEO of BritishAmerican Business tells us what his organisation wants from the trip. One of the topics Rishi Sunak and Joe Biden are expected to discuss is artificial intelligence. Nate Sharadin from the Center for AI Safety discusses how the technology should be regulated. Hosted by Lizzy Burden, Yuan Potts and Stephen Carroll. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter Mandelson says China has asked him to help them attract more foreign investment. We bring you our exclusive interview with the former trade secretary. Back in London, the British Chambers of Commerce is making a pitch for the CBI's place as the voice of business. Our UK Business Editor Julian Harris tells us about the aims of the BCC's new business council. Elina Ganatra reports on more young people dropping out of the workforce due to ill health, while our City Editor Katherine Griffiths brings us better news on the UK attracting foreign direct investment in financial services. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Neil Kinnock has a lesson or two for Keir Starmer. Kinnock led Labour after its crushing 1983 election defeat, facing down the hard left and restoring the party's credibility. He says a hung parliament would be “hideous”, but if Starmer doesn’t get a majority, he should rule alone – without a coalition. His judgment on the Tories? A “drunken sailor” would look steady compared to Boris Johnson and Liz Truss. Hosted by Caroline Hepker, Yuan Potts and Lizzy Burden. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As nations spend big on batteries and the race to electrify the car industry, can the UK compete? We take a deep-dive with our global car czar Craig Trudell and our European autos team leader Elisabeth Behrmann. Plus: Pride in the City. At the start of Pride month, how have things improved for LGBTQ+ employees, and what's left to do? And Bloomberg's Maria Tadeo on why is the PM is in Moldova. Hosted by Yuan Potts, Lizzy Burden and Stephen Carroll.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Government plans to cap food prices have been labelled stale. Former Bank of England ratesetter Michael Saunders warns they could lead to food shortages and even then, that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak may not hit his target of halving inflation by the end of the year. Bloomberg’s EMEA healthcare and consumer editor Deirdre Hipwell explains retailers’ scorn and how it’s tarnishing the Conservatives’ traditional image as the party of business. Resolution Foundation economist Krishan Shah says there’s more ministers could do to ease the squeeze on the poorest Britons. Hosted by Yuan Potts, Stephen Carroll and Lizzy Burden. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Thirteen years of Conservative rule have upended one of the oldest political clichés in the book: that people become more right-wing as they mature. Director of the think tank Onward Sebastian Payne explains why, and confirms that he is standing to be Selby’s next Conservative MP. Plus, UK government editor Stuart Biggs unpacks the row brewing around former prime minister Boris Johnson’s WhatsApp messages and whether they will be handed over to the official Covid inquiry. Hosted by Stephen Carroll and Lizzy Burden. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s been a shockingly bad week for the prime minister and his five priorities, from the inflation surprise to the migration numbers. While our reporters Alex Wickham and Tom Rees outline how the data warns of political calamity for Rishi Sunak, could the government's underlying political woes be about ideology instead of the economy?The Parthenon – or Elgin – Marbles have taken centre stage in Britain’s culture wars. Chair of the Parthenon Project Ed Vaizey explains his proposal on who gets to own them, why “woke” battles aren’t helping the Conservatives and his view on Rishi Sunak’s electoral chances. The former culture minister also reveals his thoughts on Jilly Cooper. Hosted by Yuan Potts, Caroline Hepker and Lizzy Burden. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Net migration to the UK rose to a record high in 2022. The ONS figures show how government policy has influenced the flows of people entering and leaving the UK. Meanwhile, the fallout from the latest inflation numbers continue to rumble through markets, with government borrowing costs hitting levels last seen around the mini-budget meltdown under Liz Truss. Our economy reporters Lucy White and Philip Aldrick join us to discuss. Plus: Kantar Public UK CEO Craig Watkins tells us what really matters to voters. Hosted by Stephen Carroll and Yuan Potts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves declares Labour 'proudly pro-business' as she unveils her economic vision for Britain with anchors Lizzy Burden and Caroline Hepker. The chancellor-in-waiting discusses getting more out of Brexit, pensions and 'securonomics' in a world that has changed. Plus anchor Stephen Carroll, political reporter Joe Mayes and UK economist Dan Hanson join for analysis on Labour's more interventionist approach. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Politicians from across the political divide are suddenly very interested in pensions: using people's retirement savings to boost UK growth. Is it a good idea for the government to get involved in managing pension funds? We discuss with our Money Distilled columnist John Stepek and Bloomberg Opinion's Stuart Trow. Plus, Business and Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch speaks to Bloomberg at the Qatar Economic Forum about the government's plan to tackle post-Brexit trade issues facing the car industry. Hosted by Stephen Carroll, Lizzy Burden and Caroline Hepker. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Downing Street spin doctor Alastair Campbell says the Labour front bench is full of talent, but that their potential won't become clear until they're in power. He discusses his rallying call for people to get more involved in politics and his new book 'What Can I Do?' with Caroline Hepker, Lizzy Burden and Stephen Carroll. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 The UK government has published its long-awaited semiconductor strategy, with £1B earmarked for research and development over the next decade. But why are chips seen as the new oil and can the UK compete with the vast sums being pledged by other nations?Bloomberg's Thomas Seal and Tom Mackenzie explain everything you need to know about these electronic brains and why they've become a global hot commodity. Then industry experts Scott White, founder of Pragmatic, and Tech London Advocates' Russ Shaw weigh in on the government's plan. Hosted by Yuan Potts, Caroline Hepker & Lizzy Burden. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Business leaders – and former business secretaries – are asking if the government has a long-term vision for British industry. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is promising £18 billion of green investment as a coup from his trip to the G-7 summit. Bloomberg EMEA News director Rosalind Mathieson and UK political reporter Ellen Milligan brief us on the world leaders' agenda. But with questions over the coming strategy for semiconductors, competing with American subsidies, and dealing with strikes, does the government have a plan? We talk to UK Transport Secretary Mark Harper, and new director general of the scandal-hit Confederation of British Industry Rain Newton-Smith tells us what she wants to see from policymakers. Hosted by Caroline Hepker and Lizzy Burden. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Rishi Sunak headed to the G-7, second-in-command Oliver Dowden and Angela Rayner take on PMQs. Lizzy Burden's sampling croissants at a business lobby event where both Keir Starmer and Chancellor Jeremy Hunt are trying out their latest pitches to win over corporate support. Hosted by Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Home Secretary Suella Braverman says it should be British workers picking fruit, but the latest jobs data shows record levels of economic inactivity. Senior economics reporter Philip Aldrick and Markets Today blog writer David Goodman dig into what that means for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, and if it should be politicians – instead of central bankers – talking about who bears the brunt of inflation. The tensions over migration are part of a long-running debate in the Conservative party after Brexit. Which is exactly what Tim Bale, professor of politics at Queen Mary University, is thinking about. He's on the podcast to talk about his new book. Plus, with the number of working days lost to industrial action up again, strikes reporter Asad Zulfiqar brings us the latest. Hosted by Yuan Potts and Lizzy Burden. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak pledges more weapons for Ukraine as Volodymyr Zelenskiy visits the UK. Bloomberg's EMEA News Director Rosalind Matheson discusses what happens next in the war. Plus the struggle for investment: as the Secretary of State for Science and Technology Chloe Smith tells us exclusively about the government's £100m investment in UK research and science facilities, we hear from both the UK's youngest billionaire and a partner at a leading corporate restructuring practice about whether Britain is still a good place to fund new ventures. Hosted by Caroline Hepker, Lizzy Burden, and Yuan Potts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Political interviews have the power to shape the future of a government. So what makes an exceptional exchange? Rob Burley has written a book about his decades of experience running political programming at the BBC and now Sky News, and he shares some behind-the-scenes insights. There’s less talking happening between unions and employers on pay disputes though, our reporter Asad Zulfiqar tells us, as another 48-hours of strikes hit train services. Plus, we unpack the Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey’s interview with Bloomberg, and bring you reaction from Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves. Hosted by Lizzy Burden, Caroline Hepker and Stephen Carroll.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government scales back its plans to replace EU laws still on the UK statute books, sparking fury from some Tory Brexiteers. Our political reporter Ellen Milligan brings us the latest. We hear from former Bank of England policymaker Martin Weale, after the think tank Niesr warned Rishi Sunak may not achieve his top priority of halving inflation by the end of the year. Plus: is the UK heading for a technology triumph with its drone superhighway? Bloomberg Opinion columnist Dave Lee joins us to discuss. Hosted by Caroline Hepker, Stephen Carroll and Lizzy Burden. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Prime Minister Tony Blair tells us Labour shouldn't be complacent about its lead in the polls, even after winning more than 500 seats in last week's local elections, while the Conservatives lost more than 1,000. He also discusses the status of the City of London post-Brexit, the UK's international relationships and Northern Irish politics with Lizzy Burden. Meanwhile at Prime Minister's Questions, Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer face off over the elections, taxes and even Eurovision. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rishi Sunak may have hoped the coronation would distract from the local election results, but party grandees are itching to allocate blame. Bloomberg's Leonora Campbell joins us to discuss. After the introduction of mandatory voter ID, Association of Electoral Administrators Chief Executive Peter Stanyon explains how the new checks worked in practice. Plus: MakeUK Chief Operating Officer Ben Fletcher tells us the UK needs to decide what it wants from an industrial strategy, and Eileen Gbagbo reports on whether the monarchy still has global reach. Hosted by Caroline Hepker, Stephen Carroll, and Lizzy Burden. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On less than three hours' sleep, YouGov's Patrick English dials into the podcast with his analysis of the local elections results and what they tell us about the state of the parties. Northern Ireland elects its councils in two weeks' time. Our own Stephen Carroll is back from his trip to Belfast looking at the future of a government that hasn't sat for 15 months. Plus, an exclusive interview with the Chancellor's new economic adviser, Anna Valero, who says there are better investments the government could make than a tax cut. Hosted by Yuan Potts and Lizzy Burden. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Ahead of the crowning of King Charles, we debate the health of the institution that looms over all others. We discuss public support, political influence, soft power... and the monarch's finances. We're joined by our UK political editor Kitty Donaldson and and our ultra-wealth reporter Ben Stupples. Plus: the chief executive of the Crown Estate, Daniel Labbad, on managing almost £16 billion of land and property on behalf of the nation and in support of the Sovereign Grant. Hosted by Lizzy Burden, Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 It's the final Prime Minister's Questions before local elections in England. Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer debated issues including housing and the cost of living, followed by a rather awkward mention of the King's Coronation. Bloomberg's Lucy White joins Stephen Carroll, Lizzy Burden and Yuan Potts to discuss her reporting on five key councils to watch in this year's local elections.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Housing will be on the minds of many in this week's local elections, though some will be voting for more local housebuilding - and some for less. Our residential real estate reporter, Damian Shepherd, says the planning system is broken, with new data on how far local councils' housing budgets have been cut in recent years. Property entrepreneur Giles Mackay gives us his view. He says shared ownership needs to be part of the solution. Plus: how should government better measure all the assets it owns? Carl Emmerson, deputy director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies on Labour's plans for another fiscal rule. Hosted by Lizzy Burden, Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After 2 years of lobbying scandals, even the Chartered Institute of Public Relations is pushing for lobbying rules to be reformed. Jon Gerlis explains why his organization wants MPs to take lobbying more seriously. Plus: Bloomberg's media and tech reporter Thomas Seal on the resignation of BBC Chairman Richard Sharp and hosts Lizzy Burden and Caroline Hepker look to next weekend's Coronation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Prolific chronicler of Westminster politics Anthony Seldon's latest book lays bare -- in hilarious and bewildering detail -- the chaos of the Boris Johnson era. Sir Anthony joins hosts Caroline Hepker and Lizzy Burden to share what shocked him most when researching 'Johnson at 10: the Inside Story' and his take on the new prime minister. Bloomberg's Elina Ganatra breaks down the political impact of long-term sickness, which is costing the UK economy £43 billion a year, according to the Institute of Public Policy Research. Finally, a look at the latest results from some of Britain's biggest firms, Unilever and Barclays, and what they tell us about Rishi Sunak's inflation headache. Hosted by Lizzy Burden and Caroline Hepker. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With local elections around the corner, Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer were in combative mood in this week's Prime Minister's Questions, seeking to pass the parcel of blame, but without bringing much new to the debate. The Bank of England Chief Economist has certainly started one of those. He says Brits need to accept they are worse off instead of seeking pay rises - or price increases - to keep up with inflation. Bloomberg's senior economics reporter Philip Aldrick discusses whether Huw Pill has a point when he talks about the game of 'pass the parcel'. Hosted by Caroline Hepker, Yuan Potts and Lizzy Burden. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Food prices are more than 17% higher than a year ago, but are retailers using surging inflation to grow their margins? Kantar's Fraser McKevitt gives us the latest data, while Bloomberg Opinion columnist Chris Bryant says consumers could learn from the shoppers of the 1960s who didn't take price rises quietly. Also on the show: has the government been quick enough to help Brits in Sudan? We speak to UK Government Editor Stuart Biggs. Hosted by Yuan Potts and Lizzy Burden. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 As the future of the CBI lobby group looks uncertain, the Prime Minister has rustled up his own summit of business leaders. We ask our UK Business Editor Julian Harris if Rishi Sunak is trying to boost his party's credentials by speaking to executives directly. Barrister and author Hashi Mohamed joins us to discuss Diane Abbott's suspension from the Labour Party, and how we could have an "adult conversation" about racism in Britain. Plus, as the UK airlifts its diplomats out of Sudan, we get the latest on the situation in the country from our reporter Simon Marks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Was he pushed or did he go willingly? Former deputy PM and justice secretary Dominic Raab has quit the government after a report upheld bullying allegations against him. Our UK Politics Editor, Alex Morales assesses the impact on Rishi Sunak's administration. In his resignation letter, Raab says the report sets a 'dangerous precedent for good government'. But Amy Leversidge, Assistant General Secretary at the FDA trade union, which represents senior civil servants, tells us there must be consequences for ministers when they mistreat staff. Hosted by Lizzy Burden, Yuan Potts and Tom Mackenzie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At home, Rishi Sunak is battling to prove that his government is squeaky clean. Abroad, he’s been on a charm offensive to repair relations with Europe. We take stock of how he’s faring on both fronts. Hosts Yuan Potts and Lizzy Burden are joined from the Bloomberg New Economy Gateway in Ireland by Stephen Carroll, who sits down with Europe correspondent Maria Tadeo, former UK permanent representative to the EU Kim Darroch, and Ellen Milligan, our UK politics reporter who’s been covering bullying allegations against Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab and former business secretary Alok Sharma. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UK inflation has remained above 10% again. We dig into the data behind the soaring cost of living and ask what it means for PM Rishi Sunak. As well as rising prices, Scotland has a GDP problem. We analyse why it's had the slowest growth of any UK nation in the past decade. Plus: 25 years on from the Good Friday Agreement, is the Brexit schism starting to heal? Stephen Carroll joins us from near Dublin with former Irish ambassador to the EU, Declan Kelleher, now senior advisor at APCO Worldwide. Hosts Caroline Hepker, Yuan Potts and Lizzy Burden are joined by Bloomberg Economics senior UK economist, Dan Hanson, Bloomberg's senior UK political reporter, Alex Wickham and UK economy reporter, Tom Rees.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest UK jobs numbers reveal three million working days lost to strikes since industrial action escalated last summer. Bloomberg’s senior UK economist Dan Hanson explains why a tighter-than-expected labour market piles pressure on both the Bank of England and the Treasury. Plus: UK economy reporter Lucy White tells hosts Yuan Potts, Caroline Hepker and Lizzy Burden why nurseries say the chancellor’s plan to increase free childcare hours is 'unworkable'. Also in the show, an interview with Alan Hollis, chief executive of battery-maker AMTE Power, on the need for an industrial strategy if Britain is to meet its green goals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can Prime Minister Rishi Sunak solve the equation of how to get economic growth? Stephen Carroll and Caroline Hepker discuss the Prime Minister's call for better maths skills. Lizzy Burden interviews City Minister Andrew Griffith about the future of fintech. Plus Bloomberg's Sabah Meddings on the hole left by the UK's largest business lobby as it faces a major scandal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Resolving NHS strikes is near the top of Rishi Sunak's to-do list. Nurse and RCN member, Antonia Berelson, says after many years of running on the goodwill bank, the bank has run dry. Also running dry are pub profits. Andy Tighe from the British Beer and Pub Association gives us his prescription for preventing more of them from going under. Hosts Yuan Potts and Lizzy Burden also speak to reporter Thomas Seal on the success of government subsidies for the film industry. Plus, Bloomberg's Lucy White on how much the strikes matter for the UK economy.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, is in Washington representing the UK at the IMF meetings. He tells us a page has been turned since the Truss era, six months ago, when Kwasi Kwarteng was forced to abruptly leave the same IMF event as his mini-budget unravelled. Plus: Simon Rubinsohn from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors with the latest on UK property prices. Hosts Lizzy Burden and Yuan Potts break down the data and explore how the economy and housing market are likely to set the stage for the next election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US President has touched down in Belfast for the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement. Our UK Economics and Government Managing Editor, and Irish-American, Brendan Scott, says some of Joe Biden's past comments have 'landed with a thud' in Northern Ireland. He says it's been fascinating to see how America's understanding of Ireland clashes with the reality. Hosts Lizzy Burden and Yuan Potts also talk to IPPR's health lead Chris Thomas on the future of the NHS. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 US President Joe Biden is in Belfast today to mark 25 years since the Good Friday peace agreement was signed. Liz O'Donnell, one of the Irish government's negotiators, tells us about the final stages of the talks, and what she sees as the deal's unrealised potential. We also get the view of the leader of the opposition in the Stormont Assembly, Matthew O'Toole of the SDLP. He says Biden won't be able to "flick a switch" and restore power-sharing, but the continued US interest in Northern Ireland is welcome. Ellen Milligan reports from Belfast, and our reporter Eamon Farhat brings us details of the latest strike by junior doctors. Also in the show, hosts Yuan Potts, Lizzy Burden and Stephen Carroll discuss the latest polling which shows a narrowing of Labour's lead over the Conservatives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MP Scott Benton has the Tory whip suspended after being caught in a gambling lobby sting. Our political reporter Joe Mayes joins us with the details. Intellect, preparation and courage: what Rishi Sunak says he admires about the late Chancellor, Nigel Lawson. Plus, our Dublin bureau chief Morwenna Coniam tells Bloomberg's Lizzy Burden, Caroline Hepker and Stephen Carroll what young people in Northern Ireland think about the Good Friday peace agreement, 25 years on. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We unpack Bloomberg's interview with Minister for Investment Dominic Johnson, discussing the impact of the UK joining the CPTPP trade deal. He was speaking to us during a visit to Singapore. Also in the show: Britain's biggest business lobby, the Confederation of British Industry, has postponed its public events while it investigates allegations of workplace misconduct - and some of its members are worried. Reporter Sabah Meddings joins hosts Yuan Potts, Lizzy Burden and Stephen Carroll with the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The architect of the modern financial services sector in the City of London, and Margaret Thatcher’s chancellor, Nigel Lawson, has died. Bloomberg’s Caroline Hepker, Yuan Potts and Stephen Carroll discuss his legacy. As the City struggles to attract company listings, our fintech reporter Aisha Gani assesses the current outlook for the UK’s financial hub. Plus: why industrial unrest, treatment backlogs and staff shortages are problems for health services across Europe, and not just in Britain.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Manchester has become an employment hotspot, according to Bloomberg analysis of millions of job postings, with many more positions advertised per worker than London. Our economics reporter Lucy White tells us which towns are winning and which are falling behind. Plus: as teaching union members vote 98% to reject the government's pay offer, Bloomberg's Stephen Carroll, Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker get an update on which disputes have and haven't been settled with our strikes reporter Eamon Farhat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labour's Shadow Levelling Up Minister Alex Norris says the (soon to end) Help to Buy scheme for first time homebuyers 'can only be seen as a mistake'. On levelling up, he tells hosts Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts how his party would do things differently. Plus: where next for house prices and mortgage rates? We get an expert take from Bloomberg's Neil Callanan and Ray Boulger of mortgage broker John Charcol. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government calls it an 'ambitious plan to scale up affordable, clean, homegrown power'. Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts ask IPPR Associate Director Luke Murphy and our energy and climate change reporter, Will Mathis if the 'Powering Up Britain' plan will deliver? Plus: Professor John Curtice, elections guru at Strathclyde University, on the new SNP leader, what we should watch for in May's local elections and whether the Tories can reboot their economic credibility. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Crime once again dominated a bitter PMQs with Labour’s Angela Rayner accusing Deputy PM Dominic Raab of bullying. With the party leaders at the funeral of the first female Commons speaker, Betty Boothroyd, it was gloves off at the despatch boxes. Bloomberg’s Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker break down the rancorous exchange and look ahead to a raft of policy announcements coming tomorrow.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 The Bank of England's Andrew Bailey has been reassuring MPs today about the stability of the banking sector. Hosts Yuan Potts, Caroline Hepker and Tom Mackenzie discuss that - and the health of the wider UK economy - with reporter Lucy White. The BOE governor also says early-retiring 'Boomers' are driving up inflation. We speak to 55/Redefined founder Lyndsey Simpson about encouraging over 50s to stay in work. Plus: we discuss the challenges for newly-elected SNP leader Humza Yousaf (age 37, not a Boomer). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret Hodge, a senior Labour MP who has long campaigned against anti-semitism says Jeremy Corbyn's end as a Labour MP is welcome. We discuss her work on getting dirty money out of London, and whether her party would end parliamentarians taking second jobs. Plus Alex Wickham and Caroline Hepker discuss why AI has caught the eye of politicians.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The UK economy has had a difficult week: double digit inflation and another Bank of England rate rise mean harder times ahead. Bloomberg Markets Today editor David Goodman tells anchors Caroline Hepker and Lizzy Burden the policy debate boils down to who takes the most economic pain. Plus: London tech reporter Amy Thomson talks TikTok bans and whether young users will take their favourite social media app being killed off lying down. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have Prime Ministers aplenty in today's show. Lizzy Burden tells us Boris Johnson was unusually serious in his evidence to Parliament's Partygate inquiry. Bloomberg's Stephen Carroll, Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts unpack the aftermath of the vote on the Windsor Framework, which passed with a hefty majority, but without the support of Johnson or Liz Truss. Our energy reporter Todd Gillespie joins us to discuss Bloomberg's scoop on traders making millions in the UK's power market. Plus: do Britain's high streets have a surprisingly rosy future? We hear from the CEO of Frasers Group and our Opinion columnist Andrea Felsted. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Labour Leader Keir Starmer puts Rishi Sunak under pressure on crime and policing in the wake of a damning report into the Met. As well as PMQs, Westminster's also focussed on ex-Prime Minister Boris Johnson's testimony on Partygate. Former Conservative Attorney General Dominic Grieve joins hosts Lizzy Burden, Yuan Potts, and Caroline Hepker. He compares Johnson to a 'fraudster' conning the public and says the former PM's supporters are 'delusional'.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boris Johnson is getting hauled in front of the Privileges Select Committee, for a long-awaited inquiry into parties in Downing Street. Our Political Editor Kitty Donaldson gives us the inside story, and how it affects the government. Anchors Yuan Potts, Lizzy Burden and Caroline Hepker also discuss Baroness Casey’s damning report into the Metropolitan Police and how it is fast becoming an election issue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A takeover of Swiss bank Credit Suisse is dominating financial headlines, but does Westminster care? Ahead of Boris Johnson's upcoming appearance at the partygate inquiry, Yuan Potts, Lizzy Burden and Stephen Carroll talk to author and politics professor Matthew Goodwin about what British voters are thinking. Dublin bureau chief Morwenna Coniam talks us through the DUP's view on the Windsor Framework, while Bloomberg Opinion columnist Lara Williams explains why she's disappointed by the £20 billion announced in the budget for carbon capture technology.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a pay deal on the table for NHS staff in England, and intensive discussions underway with teachers over resolving their dispute. In the week of the budget, are things starting to turn around for Rishi Sunak's government? Our political reporter Emily Ashton brings us the latest on the strikes, while YouGov's Patrick English says public perceptions of the Conservative Party remain deeply negative. Plus: Labour MP Rebecca Long-Bailey tells Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker and Stephen Carroll that her party will be asking tough questions about the Budget moves on pension allowances. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've had a day to recover, and we have a lot more thoughts about Jeremy Hunt's tax and spending plans. Our Senior UK Economist Dan Hanson joins Lizzy Burden and Stephen Carroll to discuss. Plus, the Institute of Director's Chief Economist Kitty Ussher tells us temporary tax incentives for business aren't good policymaking. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeremy Hunt had something for business, households, pension savers and parents, but few surprises, in his first full Budget speech as Chancellor of the Exchequer. He unveiled improved economic forecasts showing the UK would not fall into technical recession this year, and that inflation would drop sharply to 2.9% by the end of the year. Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker, Stephen Carroll and Yuan Potts are joined by David Merritt and Lizzy Burden with highlights and analysis from the 2023 Budget. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have a packed studio looking ahead to Jeremy Hunt's budget speech on Wednesday. Reporters Olivia Konotey-Ahulu, Lucy White and Philip Aldrick discuss what the Chancellor might do to get more people working, and why childcare has become a hot political issue. Lizzy Burden gives us her analysis of the UK's handling of Silicon Valley Bank's collapse, after she spoke to the government's city minister. Plus, tomorrow's events in Westminster will have a backdrop of more strikes. Our man on the picket lines, Eamon Farhat, joins Yuan Potts and Stephen Carroll with the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The definitive guide to how, in one weekend, the UK Government organised the sale of a bank for £1, potentially saving Britain's tech sector, and how the story is upending Westminster. Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts walk us through how a little-known bank based in California has people making comparisons to 2008. Plus City Minister Andrew Griffith speaks to Lizzy Burden about the government's intervention, which is winning praise even from Liberal Democrat Finance Spokesperson Sarah Olney. She joins to talk about her priorities for this week's Budget. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Bloomberg scoop: the government suspects Russians are using shell companies set up in the UK to launder money made from the war in Ukraine. We hear from reporters Alex Wickham and Alberto Nardelli. Former Conservative minister Lord Theodore Agnew, who resigned over the government's "woeful" oversight of fraud, tells Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts that Companies House has been astonishingly lax. He hopes his amendments to the economic crime bill will make a difference. Plus, Lizzy Burden and Lionel Laurent join us from Paris to discuss the Sunak-Macron summit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the US spends billions on green subsidies, we talk to Energy Minister Graham Stuart and reporter Will Mathis about whether the UK can compete. Bloomberg's Stephen Carroll and Yuan Potts discuss London's problem competing with the US for share listings with finance editor Marion Dakers. Also in the show, it's the first Franco-British summit since 2018, but what would be a win for the Prime Minister? Lizzy Burden joins us on her way to Paris. Meanwhile, a former PM is winning, with Boris Johnson raking in a reported £3.7 million in outside earnings so far this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Rishi Sunak's plan to stop boats carrying migrants across the English Channel dominates Prime Minister's Questions, as Keir Starmer accuses the PM of being "absolutely deluded". Bloomberg Opinion Columnist Therese Raphael joins Stephen Carroll and Yuan Potts to discuss the tests that Sunak's policy will face. Also in the show, Lizzy Burden brings us up to speed on her conversation with Bank of England policymaker Swati Dhingra about the outlook for interest rates and the economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Isabel Oakeshott, the journalist who released former health secretary Matt Hancock's Covid-era WhatsApp messages, joins Caroline Hepker, Lizzy Burden and Stephen Carroll to discuss the form and substance of the revelations. Plus, on the day the government is publishing its Illegal Migration Bill, we speak to King's College London economics professor Jonathan Portes about his latest research on the UK's immigration policies since Brexit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ten days before Chancellor Jeremy Hunt unveils his budget and negative headlines are dogging the UK economy. Bloomberg's Lizzy Burden and Caroline Hepker take us through what levers Hunt could pull to restart growth. Natwest Chairman Howard Davies and BlondeMoney CEO Helen Thomas, who used to advise George Osborne, join to talk about the state of the economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We follow up on the political fallout from chip designer Arm's decision to choose a US stock market listing over a London one. Liberal Democrat MP Layla Moran discusses the implications for UK innovation policy, and on her Oxford constituency which is part of the so-called 'Golden Triangle' of universities. Bloomberg's Stephen Carroll, Lizzy Burden and Yuan Potts also speak to Labour MSP Mercedes Villalba about Sue Gray's new job with Keir Starmer. Plus, our energy editor Rachel Morison on the extension of the government's energy price guarantee. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Three in four mothers say childcare costs are so high working isn't worth it, according to a new report. Former Bank of England policymaker Michael Saunders tells Bloomberg's Lizzy Burden, Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts why government needs to fix the problem. Plus, a major story in the tech sector with political stakes: Britain's tech giant Arm is listing on a US stock exchange. Jamie Urquhart, its co-founder, tells us the government's long-term technology strategy 'couldn’t be any worse'. Finally, is a Boris Johnson comeback now out of the question?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Text messages from the former Health Secretary Matt Hancock bring the government's handling of Covid-19 in care homes into focus at today's Prime Minister's questions. Keir Starmer grills Rishi Sunak on energy bills, the cost-of-living crisis and economic growth. Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker and Stephen Carroll analyse the exchanges. Plus, our asset management reporter Loukia Gyftopoulou discusses the effect of the Windsor Framework deal on investor confidence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will the new EU-UK deal on trading rules for Northern Ireland be enough for the DUP to rejoin power-sharing in Stormont? Lizzy Burden has the latest from Westminster. SDLP MP for Belfast South, Claire Hanna, tells Bloomberg's Stephen Carroll and Yuan Potts that she welcomes the agreement, but is worried the 'Stormont Brake' mechanism could create uncertainty for investors. Also in the show: we discuss a new study on the harassment of female politicians online with Lucina Di Meco of the advocacy group #ShePersisted. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will changes to post-Brexit trading rules for Northern Ireland be enough to keep both hardline Brexiteer Tory MPs and the Democratic Unionist Party onside? Lizzy Burden joins us from Westminster with the latest. Bloomberg's Yuan Potts and Stephen Carroll discuss the impact of a deal on Northern Ireland's politics and economy with Lord Reg Empey of the Ulster Unionist Party, who helped negotiate the Good Friday Agreement. Plus, our interview with Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves as Labour unveils more details of its economic policy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How has Russia's invasion of Ukraine affected politics in Westminster and beyond? Caroline Hepker, Stephen Carroll and Lizzy Burden discuss what could happen next in the conflict, and the implications for European defence policy. Our Senior Executive Editor for International Government, Rosalind Mathieson, gives her analysis. Also in the show, we hear from the Mayor of Kyiv Vitali Klitschko, and the former UN Deputy Secretary-General Mark Malloch-Brown, now President of the Open Society Foundations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Keir Starmer's been laying out Labour's "five bold missions" for government, focusing on economic growth, the NHS, crime, education and energy. James Woolcock joins Stephen Carroll and Yuan Potts with the details. Plus, new polling shows 59% of Britons think the country is going in the wrong direction. Craig Watkins from Kantar Public joins us to discuss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's back to politics as usual for Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer at Prime Minister's Questions, with Brexit and the "intensive discussions" over a new agreement on trading rules for Northern Ireland dominating their exchange. Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker and Stephen Carroll are joined by Lizzy Burden to discuss. Plus, reporter Louise Moon tells us about a new study which says the UK would have more millions more homes if it had adopted planning laws like those in other European countries. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boris Johnson famously claimed his Brexit deal was 'oven-ready'. Now Rishi Sunak is warming up Conservative MPs to support a new agreement on trade rules for Northern Ireland. We speak to our reporters Lizzy Burden and Morwenna Coniam about the groundwork being laid in Westminster and in Belfast. Also in the show, economy reporter Tom Rees tells Bloomberg's Stephen Carroll and Yuan Potts how the latest figures on the public finances may make comforting reading for the Treasury. And, we hear the view of the HSBC CEO on the UK economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Rishi Sunak returns from the Munich Security Conference, and with UK-EU relations also in focus (again), we bring you Bloomberg's interview with the prime minister. Almost a year on from Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, hosts Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts ask reporter Maria Tadeo about Europe's resolve to keep backing Kyiv. Plus: Labour MP Olivia Blake on the NHS, strikes and why voters in Scotland should support her party.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Rishi Sunak heads to Belfast for surprise talks, Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts ponder if it's progress or just Brexit deja vu. Katie Murray, CFO of Edinburgh-based NatWest joins to talk about the outlook for the economy and whether Britain's lenders should be paying more tax. Plus, how does the UK's pension system compare to the rest of Europe? We look at its pros and cons with former pensions minister Steve Webb. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond tells us the SNP doesn't just need a new leader, but a whole new independence strategy. Bloomberg's Lizzy Burden and Yuan Potts also discuss regulation of 'buy now, pay later' schemes with fintech reporter Aisha Gani. Plus: As Jeremy Corbyn vows to stand at the next election, we talk all things Labour with our UK politics editor Stuart Biggs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Nicola Sturgeon is resigning as Scotland's First Minister after more than eight years in power. Bloomberg's Yuan Potts, Stephen Carroll and Caroline Hepker discuss her shock resignation speech, her legacy and what it means for the Scottish independence movement. Gideon Skinner, head of politics research at Ipsos, also joins us to talk about the effect on the UK's political landscape, and the issues her successor will need to tackle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wages are rising, but not by as much as inflation. Our UK correspondent Lizzy Burden breaks down the latest employment numbers, and the implications for the Chancellor ahead of next month's budget. Plus: what does the balloon controversy mean for relations between the UK and China? Asia government reporter Rebecca Choong Wilkins joins Bloomberg's Stephen Carroll and Yuan Potts to discuss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Iain Anderson wrote the book on the Conservative Party's relationship with business. The founder of public relations firm Cicero was also Boris Johnson's LGBT Business Champion. Now, he's backing Labour - he tells Bloomberg's Lizzy Burden and Yuan Potts why. Also in the show, our senior economics reporter Philip Aldrick looks ahead to the upcoming budget and tells us how the £17 billion 'Bank of Mum and Dad' is making Britain more unequal.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parliament is in recess, but the UK did not fall into recession at the end of 2022. Our UK correspondent Lizzy Burden talks us through the political consequences of the latest economic data, while Stephen Millard of the National Institute of Economic and Social Research tell us what he thinks the Chancellor should do in next month's budget. Plus, Patrick English from YouGov tells Bloomberg's Yuan Potts and Stephen Carroll about their new research on people's perceptions of the cost-of-living crisis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Business group the CBI give us their Budget wishlist, including free childcare hours for one and two year olds, to help with labour shortages. Former Chancellor Philip Hammond tells Bloomberg his successor is right to hold firm against pay rises for nurses. Plus, hosts Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts discuss Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s speech in London with Bloomberg Opinion Columnist Therese Raphael.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ukraine's President is in the UK, speaking to MPs in Parliament and meeting Rishi Sunak. The visit dominated Prime Minister's Questions, with Labour's Keir Starmer highlighting the cross-party support for Ukraine. Also in the show, we discuss Liz Truss's attempt to reframe her time in Downing Street with Gavin Megaw from Hanover Communications, who previously worked for the Conservative Party.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rishi Sunak has unveiled a reshuffled version of his front bench, with Greg Hands taking up the job of Conservative party chair, and a reorganisation of the departments focused on business and energy. Our UK Political Editor Kitty Donaldson explains why she's underwhelmed by the changes. Also in the show, Labour MP Sam Tarry tells Bloomberg's Stephen Carroll and Tom Mackenzie there's little sign of progress on pay talks between unions and government. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liz Truss gives her version of her time as Prime Minister in a long article in the Sunday Telegraph, but doesn't apologise. Treasury Select Committee Chair Harriet Baldwin says what's important is that normality has returned to bond markets. Defence Committee Chair Tobias Ellwood tells Bloomberg's Alex Wickham and Stephen Carroll the Conservative party has paid a heavy price for the "folly" of the Truss government. Also in the show: our reporters Ellen Milligan and Alberto Nardelli update us on the latest progress in EU-UK talks over the Northern Ireland Protocol. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After speaking to Bloomberg, Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey gave some snappy answers on yesterday's interest rate rise to the Sun newspaper. We asked our Chief Europe Economist Jamie Rush to break down what Bailey said about the economy, but also how he said it. Plus: Gideon Skinner from polling company Ipsos tells Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker and Stephen Carroll about how the strikes are weighing on public opinion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rishi Sunak has been Prime Minister for 100 days: what has he got to show for it? We discuss with our UK Politics editor Alex Morales, and ask him if marking this milestone is all a bit West Wing. Plus, the government is cracking down on anonymous foreign owners of British property. Caroline Hepker asks Business Minister Martin Callanan what difference the new rules will make. Also in the show: Bloomberg's Charlie Wells tells Stephen Carroll and James Woolcock what we know about the number of high net worth individuals leaving the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today sees the biggest wave of strikes in more than a decade, with almost half a million workers walking out in various pay disputes. Strikes don't feature prominently in the exchanges at Prime Minister's Questions, however. Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak instead jostle over the behaviour of Nadhim Zahawi, Dominic Raab and Boris Johnson. We hear from unions on the picket lines representing teachers, train drivers and civil servants, while the TUC's Kevin Rowan tells Bloomberg's Yuan Potts and Stephen Carroll he expects the walkouts to continue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg Economics has calculated Brexit is costing the UK £100 billion a year. Our senior UK economist Dan Hanson joins Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts to discuss. On the third anniversary of Britain leaving the EU, we hear from UK in a Changing Europe Director, Anand Menon, and French MEP Nathalie Loiseau. Plus, can the NHS stay the same after years of crisis? Head of the IPPR's Commission on Health and Prosperity, Chris Thomas, and Head of Public Policy at the Institute of Economic Affairs, Matthew Lesh, put forward their views on the future of British healthcare. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(This corrects an audio issue in the original version of this podcast)Sporting metaphors aplenty today, with the sending off of Conservative party chair Nadhim Zahawi, strategist Isaac Levido giving a half-time pep talk to ministers at Chequers, and the risk of politicians nosediving before the next election. University of Manchester politics professor Rob Ford joins Stephen Carroll and Yuan Potts to discuss the political landscape, with a maximum of two years before the next election. Plus, Katharine Birbalsingh, dubbed Britain’s strictest headmistress, on the challenges facing schools ahead of Wednesday’s strike by teachers, and why she stepped down as the government’s social mobility adviser.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a major speech at Bloomberg’s European HQ in London, the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt laid out his “framework” for growing the UK economy. In an interview, he told our Anna Edwards he doesn’t have headroom for major tax cuts. We caught up with her afterwards. Plus: with a teachers’ strike on the way, Dan Moynihan, who runs 52 schools as CEO of the Harris Federation, tells Bloomberg’s Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker the government will need to make concessions over pay. On academies, he says Labour policy “is not clear”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nadhim Zahawi's future as Conservative Party chairman is being discussed as ministers gather at the Prime Minister's Chequers residence. Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove has been quoting Oasis lyrics to our political reporter Joe Mayes while on a train to Manchester. They discuss our analysis of the government's flagship policy to reduce regional inequality. Mayes also brings Stephen Carroll and Yuan Potts the details of Bloomberg's Levelling Up Scorecard. Plus, Opinion Columnist Matthew Brooker on the state of Britain's railways, ahead of next week's strikes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy discusses the UK’s global role with hosts Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts. He advocates for a more connected UK, but says that Britain now has no structured regular dialogue with Europe. Plus: Keir Starmer begins PMQs on probation service failings, following the murder Zara Aleena. He moves on to question Rishi Sunak on the issue of former chancellor Nadhim Zahawi and his tax affairs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 With the Conservative party chairman under yet more scrutiny for being "careless" over his taxes, we speak to Dan Neidle of Tax Policy Associates, who did much of the initial research into Nadhim Zahawi's financial affairs. Lord Adair Turner, chair of the Energy Transitions Commission, joins us to discuss the resilience of the UK's power supply this winter. Plus: Liberal Democrat London Assembly member, Caroline Pidgeon, on the council tax hike faced by residents of the capital this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three of Sunak's ministers now face probes as the Prime Minister announces an investigation into Nadhim Zahawi's tax affairs. Bloomberg's UK government reporter Alex Wickham tells hosts Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts this kind of announcement is a clear strategy by Downing Street to dampen scrutiny. Plus Bloomberg's energy editor Rachel Morison explains why companies are offering to pay customers to save energy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Business Secretary Grant Shapps speak to Bloomberg as they battle for the support of the business elite in Davos - both using very similar slogans. Plus, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson Sarah Olney tells Bloomberg's Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker the Conservatives have "tanked the economy" and need to go.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Northern Ireland Secretary, Chris Heaton-Harris, says he won't call a Stormont election immediately when a deadline to form a devolved government expires at midnight. Stephen Farry, Deputy Leader of the Alliance Party, says it's the right decision, as there's no point in having an election now. He tells Bloomberg's Stephen Carroll and Yuan Potts that he's hopeful of an EU-UK deal on the Northern Ireland Protocol in the next few weeks. Also in the show, our Brussels Bureau Chief Kevin Whitelaw on the UK joining EU criticism of US plans for green energy subsidies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak trade jabs over the latest strike by nurses and the state of the NHS at Prime Minister's Questions. The SNP's Westminster leader Stephen Flynn accuses the Conservatives of making Scottish democracy "collateral damage" to pick a fight with Labour over the Gender Recognition Reform Bill. Bloomberg's Stephen Carroll and Yuan Potts are joined by SNP MP for Kilmarnock and Loudoun, Alan Brown, to discuss what Holyrood does next.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 The Conservative government is vetoing Scotland's Gender Recognition Reform bill. Mercedes Villalba, a Labour member of the Scottish Parliament who voted in favour of the legislation, says the objection is an attack on devolution and a distraction from the Tories' economic failure and "mischief making". Villalba joins Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker and Lizzy Burden. Plus: Hannah White, Director of the Institute for Government, says we should expect 2023 to be a wasted year for politics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government is to strengthen anti-protest legislation, as more public sector workers are balloting for strike action. Dave Penman, General Secretary of the FDA union, tells Bloomberg's Lizzy Burden and Stephen Carroll why civil servants on the Fast Stream scheme are voting on industrial action, as well as his view of the government's response to the walkouts. Plus, our economy reporter Lucy White joins us to discuss two reports on how the cost-of-living crisis is exacerbating inequality in the UK. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rishi Sunak meets Nicola Sturgeon for "cordial" talks in Scotland, ahead of a potentially thorny deadline next week. Rodney Jefferson reports from Edinburgh. Also in the show: our Senior UK Economist Dan Hanson tells Bloomberg's Stephen Carroll and Caroline Hepker why the World Cup is partly to thank for the latest improvement in the UK growth picture, and cyber security reporter Ryan Gallagher explains who's behind the ransomware attack on the Royal Mail.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UK-EU talks over Northern Ireland trade rules could enter a final phase, or 'tunnel', next week. Peter O'Dwyer reports from Dublin. North of Tyne Mayor Jamie Driscoll joins Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker and Stephen Carroll to discuss Labour's position on the ratcheting up of strikes. Driscoll also welcomes the £1.4 billion devolution plan for the north-east of England, and tells us he will run for the new, enlarged role of North East Mayor. Plus: Bloomberg Opinion's retail guru Andrea Felsted picks out the highlights from the UK retailers' trading updates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Healthcare strikes dominate the first Prime Minister's Questions of the year. The Royal College of Nursing's Pat Cullen tells Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts that the Prime Minister and Health Secretary are disrespecting nurses by not being prepared to talk about pay. In the House of Commons, Rishi Sunak also admits he has used private healthcare but is registered with an NHS GP.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 It's publication day for Prince Harry's long-awaited memoir, Spare, but is the media coverage a crisis for the Royal Family? Bloomberg Opinion columnist and Editor of the Times Literary Supplement, Martin Ivens, joins Stephen Carroll and Yuan Potts to discuss. Plus, our UK Business Editor Julian Harris on the government's bill to limit disruption from strikes and the latest on talks aimed at resolving the various pay disputes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are talks on many fronts today: ministers are meeting unions to discuss pay disputes, and the EU's Brexit negotiator is having lunch with the Foreign Secretary. Conservative MP and Chair of the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee, Simon Hoare joins Bloomberg's Yuan Potts and Stephen Carroll to discuss the government's position in these negotiations. Plus: our Brexit-watchers Ellen Milligan and Alberto Nardelli bring us the latest on the UK-EU talks, and the prospects for a deal, as relations improve.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 As the government offers talks with striking unions, Labour's Pat McFadden rejects the idea the NHS or pay review bodies need fundamental change. He tells Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker and Lizzy Burden, he wants the government to negotiate and won't put a figure on how big a pay rise nurses deserve. Plus, Bloomberg's Eamon Farhat joins us after being out on the picket line with RMT transport workers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 It's the battle of the policy speeches: Labour's Keir Starmer takes up the baton from Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, laying out his party's priorities. We ask our political reporter Alex Wickham to spot the differences between the policy positions. Also in the show: Conservative MP Bob Blackman tells Bloomberg's Stephen Carroll and Lizzy Burden that more detail will come soon on the PM's five pledges. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rishi Sunak dishes out maths education for all pupils in England up to age 18 in the Prime Minister's first major speech of the year. YouGov's Patrick English (with A-level maths) tells Bloomberg's Lizzy Burden and Caroline Hepker this is not the top priority for voters squeezed in a cost of living crisis. Plus, Bloomberg politics reporter Alex Wickham reveals his exclusive story about a potential deal for the British Museum to return the Parthenon Marbles to Greece.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're back with our first show of the year, and so are the rail strikes. As government ministers and union leaders trade barbs, our UK correspondent Lizzy Burden gives us a briefing on the state of play with five days of train disruption this week. Healthcare reporter Lisa Pham has the latest on the various crises facing the NHS, while Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker and Stephen Carroll discuss the positive sounds coming from Dublin over Brexit and the Northern Ireland Protocol. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three Prime Ministers, four Chancellors, a disastrous mini-budget and much more. In our final podcast of 2022, our UK Political Editor Kitty Donaldson talks to Stephen Carroll and Yuan Potts about her highlights from a tumultuous period in Westminster, and the issues and names she's watching out for in 2023. Plus the team reflect on the events and interviews that made 2022 a year to remember in British politics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Stepek, editor of Bloomberg's Money Distilled newsletter says there's a Grinch that could steal Britain's Christmas. Hosts Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts debate how soon they can break out the festive spirit(s).  Bloomberg's Dan Hanson brings us the latest on the UK economy and explains the bind the government is in. Plus: Richard Donnell from Zoopla tells us pandemic property trends are going into reverse.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker and Stephen Carroll discuss the ambulance strike as ministers tell the public not to take risks. Opinion columnist Therese Raphael and UK Correspondent Lizzy Burden analyse the pay demands and political price. Plus, our senior pharmaceutical analyst Sam Fazeli on flu season and retail expert Andrea Felsted says snow and strikes won't put Brits off a big festive season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the second day of a strike by nurses in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and the government is warning people not to call 999 during tomorrow's walkout by ambulance staff unless it's a life-threatening situation. Bloomberg's Stephen Carroll and Caroline Hepker hear from striking nurse Rachel Ambrose, while Rodney Jefferson reports from Edinburgh on how the Scottish government has secured pay deals with two unions representing NHS staff. Plus: where have all the workers gone? We get the details of a House of Lords report into labour inactivity from Economic Affairs Committee Chair, George Bridges.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yet more strike action could mean a miserable week for many Brits. We ask Labour's Shadow Secretary for Work and Pensions, Jonathan Ashworth, how his party would deal with the shortage of workers in the UK and how much of a pay rise they would offer nurses. Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts discuss the pressures facing the health service and how the pay disputes could be resolved, with reporter Sabah Meddings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rishi Sunak is on his first visit to Northern Ireland since becoming Prime Minister, meeting party leaders as the political deadlock at Stormont continues. Bloomberg's Morwenna Coniam joins Yuan Potts and Stephen Carroll to discuss. Scotland's government meanwhile has increased its income tax rates, widening the gap with the rest of the UK. We hear from Rodney Jefferson in Edinburgh. Plus: Will Keir Starmer's plans for constitutional reform leave 786 Lords a weeping? Our Opinion columnist Therese Raphael tell us more, and discusses the political dilemma facing the government over the strike by nurses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nurses begin their first strike in NHS history, adding to the government's woes from the recent wave of industrial action. The depth of the cost-of-living crisis is illustrated by the latest Bloomberg Breakfast Index, which tracks the price of key ingredients. Also in the show: why the Institute for Fiscal Studies wants changes to an inheritance tax loophole, plus the latest moves to boost UK wind power, in a week where spot prices for electricity reached a record high. Stephen Carroll and Yuan Potts are joined by Bloomberg reporters Julian Harris, Katie Linsell, Tom Metcalf and Will Mathis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labour leader Keir Starmer is in attack mode at this week's PMQs, pushing the Prime Minister on what he's doing to resolve the wave of industrial action, and in particular the looming strike by nurses. Bloomberg's Stephen Carroll and Yuan Potts listen in. Plus, we ask the new chair of the Treasury Select Committee, Harriett Baldwin, why she's concerned about the government's cost of living support plans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rail workers from the RMT union begin the first of two 48-hour walkouts in their pay dispute. We hear from the union's Assistant General Secretary John Leach, and Labour MP Andy McDonald tells Bloomberg's Lizzy Burden and Stephen Carroll they can be both the party of unions and of business. Also in the show, as the latest employment data shows the labour market remains tight, can apprenticeships help solve the UK's skills shortage? Doniya Soni-Clark from Mulitverse joins us to discuss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Freezing temperatures have pushed UK power prices to a record high, with the National Grid putting coal plants on standby to handle a peak in demand expected on Monday evening. Our energy editor Rachel Morison explains the crunch the grid is facing, and what's being done about it. Plus, Rightmove's Tim Bannister takes Bloomberg's Stephen Carroll and Lizzy Burden through the details of their latest figures, which show asking prices falling at the fastest rate in four years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 The Treasury has unveiled its long-promised overhaul of financial regulation, but it's being described (by Bloomberg's Marcus Ashworth) as more of a "big whimper" than a Big Bang for the City. Our UK correspondent Lizzy Burden discusses the proposals with City Minister Andrew Griffith, and we get reaction from Chris Hayward, Policy Chairman of the City of London Corporation. Also in the show, our residential property reporter Damian Shepherd tells Bloomberg's Yuan Potts and Stephen Carroll about the latest figures on soaring cost of renting, and a shortage of student housing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the UK facing the worst industrial unrest in decades, Labour's Rebecca Long-Bailey tells us public sector workers deserve a pay rise in line with inflation. The former shadow business secretary tells Bloomberg's Yuan Potts and Stephen Carroll she's hopeful her party will lay out more radical policies by the time of the general election. Plus: the Conservative mayor of Copeland in Cumbria, Mike Starkie, on why the area's newly-approved coal mine is such a big jobs win for Whitehaven.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen Flynn makes his PMQs debut as the SNP's new Westminster leader, while Labour's Keir Starmer calls Rishi Sunak the 'blancmange prime minister', after recent u-turns. Bloomberg's Stephen Carroll and Yuan Potts break down the takeaways from the session. Plus: what does the government's new onshore wind policy mean for the UK's energy mix? Renewable energy reporter Will Mathis joins us with some surprising statistics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Backbench Conservative MPs have forced Rishi Sunak to backtrack on one of his flagship policies on setting targets for home building. One of the rebel ringleaders, Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely joins Bloomberg's Lizzy Burden and Yuan Potts to discuss his victory. Plus, with strike action affecting at least one sector every day until Christmas, our Business Editor Julian Harris talks us through the impact on the wider economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the Labour leader pitches himself as the prime minister in waiting, we ask our UK Government Editor Stuart Biggs about Keir Starmer's major plans to reform politics and whether he can keep his massive poll lead until the next election. Britain's largest business lobby, the CBI, says the UK is facing a lost decade of growth if the government doesn't change its ways. Our Senior UK Economy reporter Philip Aldrick discusses the context and details with Bloomberg's Lizzy Burden and Stephen Carroll. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Sajid Javid becomes the latest Tory parliamentarian to announce he's standing down, Alexander Stafford, Conservative MP for Rother Valley told Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker and Lizzy Burden it's just the natural churn ahead of an election and no bad thing. Also in the show, is there a TBC for ESG in UK politics and what Labour's Chester win really tells us about the party's quest for power.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The UK is the world's biggest regulated online gambling market, and one of the most liberalized. Bloomberg's Gavin Finch joins Stephen Carroll and Caroline Hepker to discuss the rapid growth of the controversial industry, and how lobbying has helped to limit its regulation. Also in the show, as new figures from Nationwide show house prices dropping further in November, the author of our Money Distilled newsletter John Stepek tells us how government policy has affected the market. Plus, as it's December 1st, we think festive thoughts about seasonal ads. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bank of England's chief economist Huw Pill says Brexit is partly to blame for the UK's high inflation, adding to labour shortages and wage pressures. Bloomberg's Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker break down his comments, including his forecast for when we can expect some relief from rising prices, with UK correspondent Lizzy Burden. Plus: the view from the Bank of England on Kwasi Kwarteng's ill-fated mini-budget. The chair of the Lords Economic Affairs Committee George Bridges discusses BoE governor Andrew Bailey's appearance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rishi Sunak says the 'golden era' of relations with China is over, but that the UK should engage with Beijing on key issues. Meanwhile, the leader of the opposition in Northern Ireland's Assembly wants the Prime Minister to engage with the EU on the Northern Ireland Protocol. The SDLP's Matthew O'Toole tells Bloomberg's Stephen Carroll and Yuan Potts that issues over post-Brexit trade could be resolved quickly by the UK government, as a bill to extend the deadline for elections to Stormont is fast-tracked through Westminster. Plus, our Senior International Affairs reporter Marc Champion joins us to discuss Rishi Sunak's recalibration of the UK's foreign policy priorities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rishi Sunak is facing another parliamentary rebellion over onshore wind farms, while there's been another kind of hot air around former Health Secretary Matt Hancock's performance on reality TV show I'm a Celebrity. Bloomberg's Yuan Potts and Stephen Carroll are joined by our Opinion columnist Therese Raphael to discuss why the Prime Minister and Keir Starmer might be taking an economics lesson from Joe Biden. Richard Donnell from property website Zoopla tells us about their latest data on the UK's housing market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeremy Hunt says he doesn't accept the Office for Budget Responsibility's assessment that the UK economy will be 4% smaller than if it had stayed in the European Union. Our UK correspondent Lizzy Burden joins Stephen Carroll and Caroline Hepker to discuss his comments, and compare them to her interviews with policymakers, business leaders and the head of the OBR. Also in the show: we hear from two London-based CEOs, Jason Trost of Smarkets and Rishi Khosla of OakNorth Bank, about what they want from the future of UK-EU relations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the Chancellor says the Treasury is looking into the potential revenues from scrapping the 'non-dom' tax status, we speak to the author of Bloomberg's Money Distilled newsletter, John Stepek, about what he sees as the bigger issues in the tax system. Also in the show: What next for the Scottish National Party after the Supreme Court quashed its plan for another independence referendum? NP MP Tommy Sheppard joins Yuan Potts and Stephen Carroll to discuss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg's Harry Wilson has spent months testing financial insights from Nigel Farage's 'Freedom & Fortune' newsletter. He says the former UKIP leader's stocks are deep in the red, doing worse than a FTSE All-Share tracker. Plus: what next for the SNP? After the UK’s top court says the Scottish government can't call a second independence referendum, Bloomberg's Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker get analysis from Lynda Towers, from Scottish law firm Morton Fraser.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brexit is climbing its way back up the political charts again. Rishi Sunak says his government won't align with European Union rules, while Keir Starmer has told the CBI conference the UK needs to reduce trade barriers with the EU. Our political reporter Ellen Milligan brings us the latest. Plus: Former Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron joins Bloomberg's Stephen Carroll and Yuan Potts to discuss his new book on why Christians should get involved in politics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The new Lord Mayor of London, Nicholas Lyons, says jobs will be lost in the City as a recession looms. He is optimistic, however, about a change of tone in EU-UK relations, as he likens Brexit to "shooting yourself in the foot". Lyons tells Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker and Stephen Carroll that the government needs to get behind business and create an environment for investment. Plus: we hear from Rishi Sunak and CBI Director-General Tony Danker as the Prime Minister addresses the annual conference of the UK's biggest business lobby group.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 A day after the Chancellor set out tax rises and spending cuts amid a grim set of economic forecasts, Bloomberg's Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker speak to Lindsay Judge from the Resolution Foundation about what they're calling an unprecedented collapse in living standards. Despite the overall gloom, she tells us Jeremy Hunt's inflation uprating of pensions and benefits is welcome. Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves says ordinary working people are paying the price for the government's decisions. Plus: reaction from the Federation of Small Businesses, the TUC and think tank Onward. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After weeks of leaks and speculation, Jeremy Hunt finally delivered his Autumn Statement - a budget in all but name. He unveiled £55 billion of tax rises and spending cuts, including extending a windfall tax on oil and gas companies, reducing the threshold for the top rate of income tax, and increasing benefits and pensions in line with inflation. Bloomberg's Stephen Carroll and Yuan Potts bring you highlights from the Chancellor's speech, and reaction from Lord Bilimoria, Vice-President of the Confederation of British Industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Angela Rayner and Dominic Raab stand in for Prime Minister's Questions, as Rishi Sunak is at the G-20 in Bali and preoccupied with events on the Poland-Ukraine border. The focus at the dispatch box was on inflation, tax havens and bullying allegations. Our UK correspondent Lizzy Burden joins Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker and Stephen Carroll to discuss PMQs, while Gideon Skinner from Ipsos briefs us on the latest polling on Rishi Sunak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While Rishi Sunak meets world leaders in Indonesia, we're counting down to his government's budget. Bloomberg Opinion columnist Therese Raphael briefs us on Jeremy Hunt's fiscal balancing act and one change Labour is pushing for: the abolition of the 'non-dom' tax status. Plus: one world leader not at the G-20: Vladimir Putin. Stephen and Caroline speak to Britain's Former Ambassador to Russia Sir Tony Brenton about how we should be thinking about what the Kremlin does next.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Chancellor may delay some of the spending cuts needed to plug the hole in the public finances until after the next election, according to Bloomberg's reporting. Liberal Democrat Treasury spokesperson Sarah Olney says such delays are not going to do much to restore faith in the UK economy. She tells Bloomberg's Yuan Potts and Stephen Carroll her party favours extending taxes on oil and gas companies, and potentially revising the thresholds for capital gains tax. As Rishi Sunak touches down in Bali for the G20 summit, our Senior International Affairs reporter Marc Champion tells us of the diplomatic challenges the PM faces. Plus, we get a view on the UK economy from former Bank of England policymaker Michael Saunders.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With only a few days until the budget, the latest GDP figures show the UK economy shrinking. Bloomberg's Philip Aldrick tells anchors Caroline Hepker and Lizzy Burden to forget Trussonomics, it's "Market-onomics" now. Plus journalist James Heale discusses "Out of the Blue" the biography of former Prime Minister Liz Truss he has written with Harry Cole which he says has been the butt of plenty of jokes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While we at Bloomberg UK Politics build up to the government's budget next Thursday, we wanted to bring you the latest from the COP27 climate talks. So here's a special extra episode courtesy of Bloomberg's In the City podcast.In it, our senior climate reporter Akshat Rathi and author of The Readout newsletter Allegra Stratton, who was also the UK government's COP26 spokesperson dig into the increasing skepticism surrounding the UK's commitment to its net-zero targets  with Francine Lacqua. We'll be back with more Bloomberg UK Politics on Monday.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rishi Sunak meets Ireland's Taoiseach Micheál Martin in Blackpool for the British-Irish Council. It's the first time a UK Prime Minister has attended since 2007, but Northern Ireland's ministers won't be there because the power-sharing executive remains suspended. Former Finance Minister, Sinn Féin's Conor Murphy, joins Bloomberg's Stephen Carroll and Yuan Potts to discuss his hopes for the meeting, the delayed elections to the Stormont Assembly and his concerns over how spending cuts by Jeremy Hunt may impact Northern Ireland. Plus: we discuss the UK property market with our reporter Lizzy Burden, and Tarrant Parsons, from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rishi Sunak spent much of his third Prime Minister's Questions talking about Gavin Williamson's departure from cabinet over bullying allegations. Bloomberg's Stephen Carroll and Yuan Potts bring you highlights of the exchanges with Labour leader Keir Starmer over the resignation, windfall taxes on energy and more. Plus: our political reporter Ellen Milligan brings us her scoop on how the UK and EU are close to a breakthrough on a thorny post-Brexit issue around trade data.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With COP27 underway in Egypt, how much has the UK done towards its pledges of a year ago? John Gummer, chair of the UK's independent Committee on Climate Change says the UK has a long journey to Net Zero. Meanwhile former Prime Ministers Tony Blair and John Major have criticised the new season of The Crown. Sarah Rappaport has reviewed the Netflix series for Bloomberg Pursuits. She tells Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts the royals needn't fear for their reputations. Plus: TheCityUK CEO Miles Celic on what the finance sector wants from the government's Autumn Statement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does politics rely on Twitter to function? Will Westminster's insiders stick with the platform after Elon Musk's takeover? Bloomberg's Stephen Carroll and Lizzy Burden are joined by former Twitter Vice-President Bruce Daisley, now an author and podcaster, to discuss the changes at the politicos' preferred social media site. Plus, could leaks sink Jeremy Hunt's budget? Panmure Gordon's Chief Economist Simon French tells us why he'd like Downing Street to keep quiet about what's in store on the 17th of November. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bank of England says the future of the UK economy looks bleak, with a recession guaranteed and half a million jobs likely to be lost. Amidst the doom and gloom, we ask University of Cambridge economist Diane Coyle what the government could do now to improve the situation. Former Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Danny Alexander, now at the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, tells us that austerity will be tougher now than in 2010. Plus: no pre-Christmas election in Northern Ireland. Bloomberg's Stephen Carroll and Yuan Potts get reaction from Alliance Party deputy leader, Stephen Farry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MPs say the Home Secretary needs to "get a grip" on the processing of migrants after reports her decision-making led to thousands of people being detained illegally at a center in Kent. As the political debate rumbles on, Bloomberg's Yuan Potts and Stephen Carroll crunch the latest census numbers on immigration with Jon Wroth-Smith from the Office for National Statistics. Plus, our Senior Executive Editors David Merritt and Stephanie Flanders discuss the political and economic context for today's interest rate hike by the Bank of England. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UK Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch tells Bloomberg the OBR has never been quite right. We hear from her interview with Bloomberg's Lizzy Burden. Plus, neither Caroline Hepker nor Yuan Potts have been to the ITV jungle, but Lembit Opik has. The former MP and 'I'm Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here' contestant tells us why his friend the former Health Secretary Matt Hancock has decided to go on reality TV. Treasury Select Committee member Harriett Baldwin joins for a conversation about the UK economy and her bid for Treasury select committee chair.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 The government says it's inevitable that we'll all have to pay more tax to fill the hole in the public finances. After bumper profits from energy companies BP and Shell, our reporter Ellen Milligan joins Bloomberg's Yuan Potts and Stephen Carroll to discuss whether more could be raised from windfall taxes. Markets reporter Valerie Tytel discusses a landmark move by the Bank of England to sell some of its bonds, plus we hear from Institute for Economic Affairs Director General Mark Littlewood about why he thinks some elements of Liz Truss's economic plan should be revived. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Professor Anthony Glees, University of Buckingham security and intelligence expert, says it's genuinely hard to think of a more serious breach of national security than the hacking of Liz Truss's personal phone which took place over a period time by a foreign power. And on the government's wider national security issues Bloomberg's Cybersecurity reporter Jordan Robertson joins anchors Caroline Hepker and Lizzy Burden. Plus: Bloomberg's UK government and economy reporter Alex Morales lists all the pressure on the new PM, Rishi Sunak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Conservative coronation, a Downing Street handover, and a delayed fiscal statement. Bloomberg's Lizzy Burden is back in the studio with Stephen Carroll after reporting on a wild week in Westminster. Senior UK Economy Reporter Philip Aldrick discusses the only issue the government cares about right now: balancing the books. Plus, our Dublin bureau chief Morwenna Coniam joins us to talk about the looming election in Northern Ireland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rishi Sunak is facing pressure in and outside of Westminster. Re-appointing Suella Braverman as Home Secretary has figures inside the Conservative Party asking questions - our UK Government Editor Stuart Biggs joins us to discuss the latest. Olivia Konotey-Ahulu reports on new figures showing how the cost of living crisis is hurting more people than ever. Plus: a deadline looms to restore power-sharing government in Northern Ireland or hold fresh Assembly elections. DUP MP Carla Lockhart tells Bloomberg's Stephen Carroll her party aren't afraid of facing voters over their refusal to join the executive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rishi Sunak promises robust, serious and grown-up exchanges with Labour leader Keir Starmer in his first Prime Minister's Questions. The two traded barbs over Suella Braverman's re-appointment as Home Secretary, tax and spending plans, crime and even Brexit. Bloomberg's Yuan Potts and Stephen Carroll get instant analysis from Opinion columnist Therese Raphael, and discuss the Chancellor's plans to delay his fiscal statement to November 17 with Senior UK economist Dan Hanson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rishi Sunak takes over as the third prime minister in as many months, promising to fix the "mistakes" of his predecessor Liz Truss and unite the country through actions, not words. Bloomberg's Stephen Carroll and Yuan Potts discuss his first speech outside Downing Street with Opinion columnist Marcus Ashworth, and speak to Labour MP Ben Bradshaw about what's next for the opposition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Conservative party members get a chance to vote on their next leader, or will Rishi Sunak be crowned without a contest? As we count down to the deadline for Penny Mordaunt to secure the support of at least 100 MPs, we hear from MP Robbie Moore on why he's supporting the Commons Leader, and from Sunak backer Jo Gideon MP. Plus: Bloomberg's Yuan Potts and Stephen Carroll speak to Will Tanner, former adviser to Theresa May and director of the Onward think tank, about what voters want to see from the next Prime Minister.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Conservative MPs are lining up behind their preferred candidates to replace Liz Truss as Prime Minister. Along with Rishi Sunak and Penny Mordaunt, Boris Johnson is considered to be among the frontrunners, but former Chancellor Philip Hammond says the markets wouldn't appreciate a return to a past leader. We also hear from Will Walden, a former adviser to Johnson. Bloomberg's Yuan Potts and Stephen Carroll speak to former Lloyd's of London CEO Inga Beale about leadership in the corporate world, and lessons that could apply to the next PM, who'll have to unite a divided Conservative Party.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is "no non-Hunger Games outcome" to the crisis facing Liz Truss, according to Bloomberg's political reporter Alex Wickham. He joins Yuan Potts and Stephen Carroll as the Prime Minister meets Graham Brady, the Chairman of the 1922 Committee of backbench Conservative MPs. Truss's government is on the verge of collapse after 24 hours which saw resignations, un-resignations, and a shambolic parliamentary vote that included claims of MPs being "manhandled" into the voting lobby. Also in the show, University of Liverpool politics professor Jon Tonge tells us this is a '10/10 level of crisis' and why the current situation reminds him of 1997. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labour leader Keir Starmer hammers Liz Truss at her third Prime Minister's Questions, saying the Conservatives' policies, credibility, and Chancellor are all gone, and that Truss has built her mandate on "fantasy economics". The Prime Minister defended her record, saying that she is a "fighter not a quitter". Bloomberg's Stephen Carroll and Caroline Hepker bring you the highlights and reaction from Labour MP Jon Trickett, who was in the chamber for the exchanges. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's in an apology? Bloomberg's Therese Raphael discusses the value of Liz Truss saying sorry with hosts Caroline Hepker and Stephen Carroll. Plus Grayling's Joey Jones, a former spokesperson for Theresa May, tells us he wouldn't like to be advising Truss now. Also in the show: Bloomberg UK economics reporter David Goodman on the prospect of austerity and how Jeremy Hunt's new council of economic advisors shows no trace of Trussonomics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt reverses almost all of the mini-budget tax cuts and announces the energy support package will only apply until April. Bloomberg's Stephen Carroll and Caroline Hepker get reaction from London's Mayor Sadiq Khan and our reporters Lizzy Burden and Valerie Tytel. Plus: analysis from economist Duncan Weldon and the latest on polling from the Ipsos CEO Ben Page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has been sacked after only 38 days in office. Lizzy Burden is outside Downing Street, waiting to see Liz Truss at the iconic podium. Plus Bloomberg's Executive Editor David Merritt joins Caroline Hepker and James Woolcock in the studio, he says businesses are calling the UK "uninvestable". Labour Shadow Minister Tan Dhesi joins to stress the case for a new government and the Chief of Staff to former Chancellor George Osborne Rupert Harrison talks to Caroline Hepker and Tom Mackenzie about how to get out of a financial crisis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Bank of England Policymaker Martin Weale says there's been quite a lot of tears since the mini-budget. He talks to Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker and  Lizzy Burden about the UK's economic chaos. Plus, is the economy safe as houses? We're joined by RICS Chief Economist Simon Rubinsohn on a gloomy outlook for the property market. Then Yuan Potts looks ahead to a wild ride in the markets in the run up to the Chancellor's Halloween budget.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liz Truss faced PMQs for the second time as she faced questions from the MPs. Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker listened in live as they gave their reactions. Plus Conservative MP and Rishi Sunak backer Crispin Blunt says the new administration needs a chance to find its feet but warns Truss's tax cuts may need to be reversed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Conservative Mayor Andy Street says voters would think Conservatives were mad if there were another leadership challenge and the party must back Liz Truss and deliver on growth. But Bloomberg's Valerie Tytel and Chief Europe Economist Jamie Rush explain that the UK's borrowing costs have gone up far more than other European countries because of unfunded tax cuts. It's a problem of the Chancellor's own making but MPs must pay attention to gilt markets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Liz Truss is in crunch talks with her party as her backers urge the Tories to end their division. But in Aberdeen, an end to a union is exactly what First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is set to call for at the SNP conference. Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts talk to Dundee East MP Stewart Hosie about the renewed push for an independence vote, and our David Goodman and Therese Raphael are on to lay out the financial and political intricacies afoot in Westminster.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Finally, a welcome European meeting for the Prime Minister. After her Conservative party conference speech and a warning from the National Grid about potential power cuts this winter, we look back at Liz Truss' packed week. We get the view of Bloomberg government editor Ben Sills and energy reporter Will Mathis. Plus: Scott Thiel, chief fixed income strategist at BlackRock and Opinion columnist Marcus Ashworth on whether the UK's market mayhem has now passed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A day after Liz Truss's big conference speech, we get reaction from Paymaster General Edward Argar and analysis from Bloomberg Opinion's Therese Raphael. She tells hosts Yuan Potts and Stephen Carroll it was the Prime Minister's best performance yet, but that's an "exceptionally low bar". Plus: could a freeze in tax allowances by the government mean millions paying more tax, rather than less? Bloomberg's Senior Economics reporter Philip Aldrick and Senior UK Economist Dan Hanson discuss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liz Truss delivered her keynote address to the Conservative Party conference, promising "growth, growth, and growth" after a bruising few days for the Prime Minister. The speech was briefly interrupted by anti-fracking protestors carrying Greenpeace banners. Bloomberg's Stephen Carroll and Caroline Hepker bring you highlights from the Prime Minister's comments, plus analysis from our reporter James Woolcock in Birmingham, and Opinion columnist Marcus Ashworth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Chancellor, Kwasi Kwarteng, is set to bring forward his fiscal forecasts to calm the turmoil on financial markets. Chair of the Treasury Select Committee, Mel Stride, tells us he welcomes the move, and that it's "conceivable" there could be another U-turn on uprating welfare payments in line with inflation. Also at the Conservative Party conference, Justice Minister Rachel Maclean tells Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker, a "sensible approach to the public finances" is needed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Less than a month into office and new Prime Minister Liz Truss is already on the back foot. Today her Chancellor was forced to ditch plans to scrap the top rate of income tax, just ten days after he unveiled the policy. Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker is in Birmingham at the Conservative Party conference with reaction from Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Chloe Smith, Institute of Economic Affairs Director General Mark Littlewood, and Bloomberg's Editor in Chief John Micklethwait.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been a rollercoaster week for markets, with the UK government's borrowing costs soaring after last Friday's budget announcement. Bloomberg's Valerie Tytel - a former bond trader - explains what happened and why politicians need to pay attention to gilts. Also in the show: the CEO of property website Zoopla tells us why some sellers are cutting their asking prices, and we hear from energy expert Ben Gallizzi of USwitch ahead of this weekend's gas and electricity price rises.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister's next big hurdle is facing her own party at the Conservative conference this weekend. Bloomberg's Lizzy Burden joins Stephen Carroll and Yuan Potts to discuss the pressure on Liz Truss and the Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng after this week's market turmoil. Former Bank of England and IMF economist Paul Mortimer-Lee tells us how the government could try to regain the confidence of markets. Plus: two opposing views on Trussonomics from the Resolution Foundation and the Institute of Economic Affairs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the Bank of England intervenes in the bond market, does Labour have a better plan for the economy? Bloomberg's Yuan Potts and Stephen Carroll ask former shadow transport minister Sam Tarry, and get his take on Keir Starmer's keynote speech to the party conference. Plus: will the government's fiscal proposals be good for business? We get a view from Kitty Ussher, Chief Economist of the Institute of Directors. And a different approach to a budget: our interview with Ireland's finance minister, Paschal Donohoe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labour leader Keir Starmer makes his keynote speech to the party conference, as a new YouGov poll gives them a 17-point lead over the Conservatives. Our reporter Emily Ashton brings us a preview from Liverpool. Bloomberg Opinion columnist Therese Raphael joins Stephen Carroll and Caroline Hepker to discuss the credibility challenge facing Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng as he meets City leaders. Plus: Ray Boulger of mortgage brokers John Charcol tells us that UK mortgage rates are jumping. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Markets have given their verdict on the Chancellor's pledges of more tax cuts: sterling slumped to a record low and government bond yields spiked to rates not seen since 2010. The meltdown comes as the Labour Party is holding its annual conference. We hear from Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves on her alternative plans for the economy, and our reporter James Woolcock brings us the latest from Liverpool. Also in the show, Gerard Lyons, external economic adviser to Prime Minister Liz Truss, tells us what he thinks Kwasi Kwarteng should do next. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The new Chancellor, Kwasi Kwarteng, has unveiled the biggest package of tax cuts for 50 years. Our UK economy reporters Philip Aldrick and David Goodman unpack the details, the cost and the potential impact on the economy. Plus: how will raising the stamp duty thresholds affect the property market? Giles Mackay, founder of real estate platform UPSTIX, joins Bloomberg's Stephen Carroll and Yuan Potts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The new Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng will lay out details of his 'fiscal event', or mini-budget on Friday, which will include a raft of tax cuts. Carl Emmerson, deputy director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies tells Bloomberg's Stephen Carroll and Tom Mackenzie they could put the public finances on an "unsustainable path". We discuss the challenges and expectations facing the Chancellor with Bloomberg's David Merritt and Opinion columnist Marcus Ashworth. Plus, the CEO of industry group UKHospitality Kate Nicholls tells us why businesses need more support, on top of the energy package unveiled on Wednesday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government is spending £40 billion on limiting energy costs for businesses for the next six months. Our energy reporter Todd Gillespie takes us through the details of the package announced today. The Prime Minister says she's not afraid of being unpopular, but can the UK afford the tax cuts she's promising? Bloomberg's Lizzy Burden joins Yuan Potts and Stephen Carroll to discuss.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two weeks into her premiership, the job really gets underway for Liz Truss today. After the new Prime Minister said a trade deal with the United States wasn't on the cards any time soon, we get the latest from our trade tsar, Brendan Murray. He joins Bloomberg's Yuan Potts and Stephen Carroll fresh from meeting striking dock workers in Liverpool. Plus: Chief Europe Economist Jamie Rush and our Economy and Government Editor Reed Landberg on a massive week ahead at Westminster. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Queen's state funeral will be a major gathering of world leaders, and the diplomatic choreography will be delicate. We discuss the sensitive logistics, and foreign policy opportunities for Prime Minister Liz Truss with John Kampfner from Chatham House. Plus: Tanya Abraham from YouGov tells Bloomberg's Yuan Potts and Stephen Carroll about the latest polling on the monarchy and the new King.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How is the Queen's death being viewed abroad and what will King Charles mean for perceptions of the UK? Bloomberg's Yuan Potts and Stephen Carroll get the take of our reporters from South Africa, Spain and the US. Plus: is the cap on bankers' bonuses about to be scrapped? We discuss what that would mean for the City of London and what it tells us about the government's agenda.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Windfall taxes, price caps on renewable and nuclear power, and reducing demand: the European Commission has laid out its plans for tackling the energy crunch this winter. Our European Correspondent Maria Tadeo joins Stephen Carroll and Yuan Potts with the details of what Ursula von der Leyen announced in her State of the Union speech. Also today: Jon Restell, CEO of the Managers in Partnership Union, tells us about the challenges facing the NHS as his members prepare to ballot on industrial action next month.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new monarch and a new prime minister in the same week is 'a huge, huge change', says Conservative MP Tim Loughton. On government plans to subsidize energy, he tells Bloomberg's Stephen Carroll and Yuan Potts he's not comfortable with so much extra borrowing, but 'it had to happen'. Plus Chris Gray, UK Director at recruitment company ManpowerGroup on the lowest unemployment since 1974. And Bloomberg Opinion's Therese Raphael on the balancing act faced by Labour this autumn.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The new King addresses parliament and vows to uphold democracy. Elsewhere, the UK's economic crises rumble on. We discuss both with Theresa May's de facto deputy, former cabinet minister, David Lidington. Bloomberg's Yuan Potts and Stephen Carroll also hear from former Bank of England policymaker Andrew Sentance on the economic clouds gathering and the challenges facing the central bank. Plus: our reporter Lizzy Burden joins us from outside Buckingham Palace. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We look back at the life of Britain's longest-serving monarch and how she will be remembered. Former adviser to Queen Elizabeth II, Mary Macleod, shares her experience of working in Buckingham Palace with Bloomberg's Stephen Carroll and Caroline Hepker. University of Manchester Professor of Cultural Histories, Frank Mort, discusses the Queen's legacy. Plus: we get reaction from Bloomberg reporters in Hong Kong, South Africa and Ireland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liz Truss unveils details of her plan to tackle soaring energy prices, with massive government intervention to keep average household bills at £2,500, versus a planned jump to £3,548 in October. Bloomberg's energy reporter Will Mathis joins Stephen Carroll and Caroline Hepker to discuss the details. Also in the show, we hear from energy economist Caspian Conran from Baringa Partners about EU plans to cap prices, plus Kelly Beaver from Ipsos give us the latest polling on public perceptions of the new Prime Minister. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liz Truss faces off against opposition leader Keir Starmer in her first Prime Minister's Questions, confirming the announcement of her energy plan on Thursday, and ruling out a windfall tax to pay for it. In this special program, Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker and Stephen Carroll bring you the highlights from the new Prime Minister's performance, and analysis from our correspondent Lizzy Burden in Westminster and Opinion columnist Therese Raphael. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boris Johnson bids farewell to Downing Street as he hands over power to Liz Truss. Bloomberg's Alex Wickham joins Stephen Carroll and Yuan Potts to discuss Johnson's final speech and his reporting on Truss's multi-billion pound plans to tackle soaring energy bills. Also in the show, our Chief Europe economist Jamie Rush looks at how much money the new Prime Minister has to spend, while we hear from Labour MP Rebecca Long Bailey and Conservative Gareth Davies on the future for their parties.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liz Truss wins the Conservative leadership race, with 57% of the vote by party members. In this special live program, Bloomberg's Stephen Carroll and Caroline Hepker bring you the results announcement as it happened, and are joined by reporters and editors Yuan Potts, David Merritt, Ben Sills and Kristine Aquino to analyse the results and assess the mountain of challenges facing UK's next Prime Minister. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Downing Street Communications Director Alastair Campbell says the Tory leadership race has thrown up tons of material Labour could have used against the Conservatives. He tells Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts that Labour has not been nearly aggressive enough in highlighting the mess the government has made. He says the Tory leadership campaign has been 'incredibly dispiriting' and that Liz Truss has no sense of the scale of the issues that await her in Number 10, if she becomes the next leader. Also in the show, our reporters Philip Aldrick and Emily Ashton discuss the challenges facing the next Prime Minister.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the Conservative leadership contest draws to a close, Bloomberg finance reporter William Shaw tells Yuan Potts and Stephen Carroll how the City views frontrunner Liz Truss and her pledges to overhaul financial regulation. Also in the show: Chief Economist of think-tank the Resolution Foundation on their latest research, which warns of the worst drop in living standards in the UK in 100 years. Plus: Chloe Field from the National Union of Students says the government needs to do more than cap the interest rate on student loans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg's Lizzy Burden discusses  Boris Johnson's farewell tour and the new Prime Minister's bulging in tray with anchors Stephen Carroll and Caroline Hepker. Plus: former Bank of England and OBR official Charlie Bean speaks to Bloomberg about the depths of the UK's oncoming recession and how households will need support on the same scale as the pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Truss has a shocking devil-may-care attitude to nearest neighbours, says Wendy Chamberlain, Liberal Democrat MP and the party's chief whip. She discusses energy prices, tax cuts and another Scottish referendum with Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker and Lizzy Burden. Plus: Opinion columnist Therese Raphael on whether a Liz Truss premiership could be better than the current low expectations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After Ofgem's price cap hike, former shadow transport minister Sam Tarry says the government needs to act now to help households. But he tells Bloomberg's Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker, Labour's own leadership could go further in their pledges. Plus we hear from Utilita's CEO Bill Bullen on how his mainly pre-paid customers are already struggling and Martin McTague, the National Chair of the Federation of Small Businesses on the dire impact on companies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ahead of regulator Ofgem announcing a massive increase in the energy price cap on Friday, our reporter Lizzy Burden talks us through what's expected. Ipsos UK & Ireland CEO Kelly Beaver tells Bloomberg's Yuan Potts and Stephen Carroll that public concern about inflation has risen to its highest level in 40 years. Plus: Opinion columnist Therese Raphael and Bloomberg Intelligence's Sam Fazeli discuss the monkeypox outbreak, and the challenges of sourcing and rolling out vaccines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Neil Melvin, Director of International Security Studies at RUSI says the UK has taken a leadership role in the international response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. He tells Bloomberg's Stephen Carroll and Yuan Potts that the conflict has sparked a revival of NATO. Plus: Bloomberg's Lizzy Burden and Marc Champion on the political and economic consequences of the war.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Conservative MP Mike Wood says the Tory leadership race isn't over yet, despite polls showing Liz Truss having a consistent lead over Rishi Sunak. Wood, who's supporting Sunak, speaks to Bloomberg's Stephen Carroll and Yuan Potts ahead of the hustings in Birmingham. Plus: YouGov's Patrick English talks through the latest polling showing Labour with a 15-point lead over the Conservatives - meaning Labour would win a majority at an election if held tomorrow, but 'not a stonking one'. Also on the show, Unite General Secretary Sharon Graham says without a deal, the strike at Felixstowe's port could go beyond the planned eight days.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dock workers strike for the first time in 30 years. We hear from Paul Davey, representing the Port of Felixstowe, on the pay rise that has been offered and Bobby Morton, from Unite the union, which wants meaningful negotiations and a pay bump closer to the 12.3% RPI rate. Plus the cost of living crisis is set to worsen as consultancy Auxilione Director Tony Jordan explains UK household energy bills will rise by about 80% in October.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rishi Sunak said to be wearing out his shoes to convince Conservative members to elect him leader but Bloomberg's Therese Raphael tells Caroline Hepker and Lizzy Burden it looks unlikely. The NHS wait list will be the biggest test for the next Prime Minister not the immediate cost of living crisis. Plus Bloomberg's Senior UK economist Dan Hanson and Senior Executive Editor David Merritt discuss the troubling state of the UK economy and consumer sentiment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As three days of transport strikes begin, Labour MP and former Shadow Transport Secretary Andy McDonald says it is difficult to comprehend Keir Starmer's position and any notion that Labour MPs shouldn't be on picket lines. Also in the show, on A-level results day, Professor Jenny Higham, board member of Universities UK and Vice-Chancellor of St George's University, says remote and blended learning is welcomed by students but that capped university tuition fees mean foreign students will be even more essential to cross-subsidise British universities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UK inflation hits double digits in July, a new 40-year high. Bloomberg's EMEA Economics and Government correspondent Lizzy Burden and Opinion columnist Marcus Ashworth delve into the economic and political implications. And as the Tory leadership candidates take their campaign to Belfast, Northern Ireland Assembly opposition leader, Matthew O'Toole of the SDLP, tells Bloomberg's Stephen Carroll how he thinks the next PM will affect Northern Ireland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Driscoll, Labour Mayor of North of Tyne, says that his party's plan to cap energy prices this winter must be cost-neutral, and is 'not about increasing government borrowing'. He joins Bloomberg's Yuan Potts and Stephen Carroll to discuss investment in renewable energy, the summer of strikes and makes a bid for Newcastle to host Eurovision. Also in the show: we break down the latest UK jobs figures with our Senior UK Economist Dan Hanson and political reporter Joe Mayes, and hear from how employers and workers are adapting to the current market with Chris Gray, Managing Director of recruitment company Manpower UK. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labour's policy to freeze the energy price cap is 'a rare day of cut-through for Keir Starmer', says Bloomberg's EMEA economics and government correspondent Lizzy Burden. Political reporter Alex Wickham breaks down the implications for the Conservative leadership contest with Stephen Carroll and Yuan Potts. Also in the show, we hear from the CEO of the Nuclear Industry Association, Tom Greatrex, about how the sector could play a greater part in the country's future energy mix. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Less Covid testing, but a boost from hotels, bars and restaurants. We dig into the latest UK economic data with Bloomberg's David Goodman and Diane Coyle from Cambridge University. Ahead of another week of transport strikes, Bloomberg's Yuan Potts and Lizzy Burden get the view of Matthew Lesh from the Institute for Economic Affairs. Plus: energy consultancy Auxilione says domestic bills could hit an average of £5,000 next year. They break down their forecast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The next Prime Minister is facing a myriad of challenges: a worsening energy crisis, climate change and tricky trade relations with China. Bloomberg's Asia government reporter Rebecca Choong-Wilkins tells Yuan Potts and Stephen Carroll how Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak's tough talk on China is going down in Beijing. Energy reporter Will Mathis talks us through the options open to government in tackling soaring energy costs, and we hear from Thames Water about the risks to supply as we head into another heatwave. Plus, the Downing Street cat Larry gets his claws into the Tory leadership debate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave Doogan, SNP MP for Angus sees the Conservative leadership race as 'a ridiculous contest'. He thinks Westminster should devolve finances to Scotland if it can't do more to help with rising prices. BMA Chair Philip Banfield joins Bloomberg's Yuan Potts and Stephen Carroll. He says doctors' pay has been falling behind inflation for 14 years. Plus: IFS senior economist Ben Zaranko pokes a £44 billion hole in the Government's finances.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With just over three weeks left for Conservative party members to cast their votes in the leadership race, candidates have been trading blows over the soaring cost of energy. Jamie Rush, Chief European Economist at Bloomberg Economics breaks down what it means for the wider economy. Plus: will the lights stay on? Bloomberg's Yuan Potts and Stephen Carroll dig into the complexities of the UK energy market with Bloomberg's climate change and renewable energy reporter, Will Mathis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the economic storm clouds cast a shadow over politics, Bloomberg's Stephen Carroll and Lizzy Burden discuss the outlook with Nina Skero, CEO of the Centre for Economics and Business Research and Opinion columnist Marcus Ashworth. Plus: author and journalist Isabel Hardman joins the show to talk about the Conservative leadership race, and her book, 'Why We Get the Wrong Politicians'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Cabinet Minister Andrew Mitchell says Rishi Sunak has the experience to deal with the economic challenges, having been bloodied by the pandemic. On the UK's frozen overseas aid budget, he tells Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts that it's literally taking the food off the plates of starving children. Plus Bloomberg's Francine Lacqua and Lizzy Burden discuss the nightmare scenario laid out by the Bank of England, and Kantar's CEO Craig Watkins says the pessimism is easily seen in the latest polling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is the Conservative leadership race already over? Bloomberg's UK Political Editor Kitty Donaldson joins us from Cardiff fresh from the latest hustings, as Liz Truss wins the support of party heavyweight Sajid Javid. She tells Bloomberg's Yuan Potts and Stephen Carroll of the uphill battle facing Rishi Sunak in tonight's TV debate. Plus: Vivian Iroanya and Joe Mayes report on the progress in 'levelling up' in the North of England, and the ongoing challenges in tackling regional inequality that will fall to the next Prime Minister.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 The European Union knows Liz Truss and 'they don't like what she did', says Mujtaba Rahman, Managing Director for Europe at Eurasia Group. He tells Bloomberg's Stephen Carroll and Yuan Potts that if Rishi Sunak was to become the next Prime Minister, it could be an opportunity to reset relations with Brussels. Also in the show, we hear from Labour peer Peter Hain on the UK government's move to ban Bain & Company from public contracts for three years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak faced off at the latest Tory party hustings in Exeter, but did the debate help win over members amid the current backdrop of industrial unrest? Bloomberg's Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker discuss with opinion columnist Therese Raphael and reporter Lizzy Burden. Plus: economist and Labour-supporting business leader John Mills on why the government should focus on stimulating the manufacturing sector.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Was Liz Truss cheering the Lionesses or Rishi Sunak's latest policy pledge? Has the former Chancellor scored with his plan to cut income taxes, or is it an own goal? Bloomberg's Lizzy Burden joins Caroline Hepker and Stephen Carroll to discuss. Also in the show: Oxford has produced more UK Prime Ministers than any other university. We speak to current students and Conservative Party members Caleb Van Ryneveld and Shivendu Mandal on who they're supporting, and why. Plus: Bloomberg's interview with Director of Women's Football at the FA, Baroness Sue Campbell.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rishi Sunak has admitted he's trailing Liz Truss in the Conservative leadership race. Bloomberg's Joe Mayes reports from Leeds where the two candidates faced off in the first of twelve hustings. Plus, Conservative peer, former MP and polling guru Lord Hayward tells Stephen Carroll and Caroline Hepker that despite Truss leading in the polls, he doesn't believe the outcome of the contest is a foregone conclusion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After Keir Starmer's sacking of transport minister Sam Tarry - who we spoke to yesterday - we discuss Labour's leadership and its relationship with the unions. Plus: ahead of the first hustings, Bloomberg's Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker get an update on where punters' money is going in the Tory leadership race, with Matthew Shaddick of betting exchange Smarkets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Labour's shadow transport minister Sam Tarry goes against his party leader to join picketing rail workers. He tells Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts there wouldn't be this train strike with a Labour government. Plus Liberal Democrat Wera Hobhouse discusses why government needs to go further in supporting households from energy price rises. And Bloomberg's Emily Ashton on the moment that shocked Truss and Sunak at the leadership debate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 As a new TV series gets underway, we review episode one of 'Rishi vs Liz'. Set to run and run until the finale in September, we discuss what we learned from the first instalment, with Bloomberg's Lizzy Burden and Opinion columnist Marcus Ashworth. Plus, Bloomberg's Yuan Potts and Stephen Carroll discuss how politicians dress to impress for TV. And we speak to author Tom Haines-Doran about Britain's railways and how they could be better. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss prepare for their first head-to-head televised debate in the Conservative leadership race, we get a briefing from Bloomberg's Philip Aldrick and Lizzy Burden on the economic issues likely to be discussed. Plus, they give us their buzzwords to watch. Also in the show, Labour MP for Sheffield Hallam Olivia Blake discusses her party's new economic plan with Bloomberg's Stephen Carroll and Yuan Potts, and Opinion Columnist Javier Blas reports on how the UK narrowly avoided power blackouts in recent days.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boris Johnson could face losing his seat in parliament if he's found to have lied to MPs about parties during the pandemic. As the inquiry hots up, we talk to Peter Oborne, the author of 'The Assault on Truth: Boris Johnson, Donald Trump and the Emergence of a New Moral Barbarism'. Plus Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker talk to IFS Senior Research Economist Ben Zaranko about the fiscal policies of Johnson's successors Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rehman Chishti MP is backing Sunak for leader as he advocates for a government that employs the best people. Chishti speaks to Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts after he unexpectedly made a bid for the leadership himself, but dropped out within 48 hours. Plus: almost half of Brits want the new prime minister to hold a general election. Craig Watkins from Kantar Public UK brings us the latest polling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the Conservatives narrow the field in their leadership contest, we bring you Bloomberg's interview with Labour leader, Keir Starmer. He tells us the UK's biggest problem is low growth. He rules out a coalition, saying Labour is aiming for a majority. Plus: Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts discuss public sector pay awards and the prospect of strike action, this autumn, with Kevin Rowan from the TUC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg's Joe Mayes and Lizzy Burden discuss the Conservative leadership debates and the week ahead in Westminster as Boris Johnson gives his final PMQs. Plus Max Anderson from Bright Blue, the next Prime Minister must focus on explaining how to solve the UK's problems rather than culture war issues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nusrat Ghani, Conservative MP and Vice-Chair of the 1922 Committee, says the focus on the leadership contest is a 'double-edged sword' for her party. She tells Bloomberg's Yuan Potts and Stephen Carroll she hopes the TV debates will be a chance to showcase Conservative policies. The CEO of Ipsos UK & Ireland, Kelly Beaver, discusses how the public are viewing the leadership candidates, and Bloomberg's Lizzy Burden looks at the dividing lines among them on the tax cuts and other policies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Conservative MP James Gray says Penny Mordaunt is the party leadership candidate most feared by Labour and would make a first class prime minister. He tells Bloomberg's Stephen Carroll and Yuan Potts Mordaunt's economic approach would be 'sound, sensible and cautious'. Plus: how important are campaign videos in this election? Author and journalist Sam Delaney reviews the offerings from the Tory contenders, and discusses whether the golden age of political advertising is long gone.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 As the Conservative Party leadership candidates battle it out to win MPs' votes, Stephen Farry, Deputy Leader of Alliance Party, says the campaign viewed from Northern Ireland is 'absurd'. He tells Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker and Stephen Carroll that no candidate has demonstrated an understanding of the issues around the Northern Ireland Protocol. In Farry's view, Rishi Sunak is the 'least worst' candidate, while Liz Truss 'would be one of the worst choices for Northern Ireland.' Also in the show: Alex Thomas, Programme Director at the Institute for Government, discusses the outlook for the Civil Service and what the next Prime Minister must do to save it.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Conservative MP Bob Blackman says he expects 10 or 11 MPs to get enough nominations to make the first round of the leadership election. The executive secretary of the newly-elected 1922 Committee speaks to Bloomberg's Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker as the Tory leadership contest gets underway. Plus: Will Tanner, director of the Onward think-tank and former advisor to Theresa May, gives his thoughts on the candidates for leader See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11 candidates are in the race to be Conservative party leader, so far. Bloomberg's key reporters join us to discuss what we know about the candidates' policies and chances. On the show, UK Political Editor Kitty Donaldson, Senior Economics Reporter Philip Aldrick and Economics and Government Correspondent Lizzy Burden, join hosts Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scottish Labour MSP Mercedes Villalba says an election must be called after Boris Johnson's resignation. Conservative MP Alec Shelbrooke tells Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker and Stephen Carroll why he's backing Liz Truss in the Tory leadership race. Yuan Potts has the latest from Westminster, and Matthew Shaddick of Smarkets tells us the unusually wide field of candidates for Tory leader has helped to boost interest in the betting markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 After an avalanche of resignations from his government, Boris Johnson has resigned as UK Prime Minister. In this special program broadcast live on Bloomberg DAB Digital Radio, we bring you Johnson's statement from outside Downing Street as he quits 'the best job in the world'. Bloomberg's Stephen Carroll, Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker discuss the fallout with Conservative MP Tobias Ellwood, former Attorney General Dominic Grieve, and Bloomberg Opinion columnist Marcus Ashworth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 The fate of Boris Johnson could rest in the hands of the 1922 committee. Hosts Stephen Carroll and Caroline Hepker speak to Joint Executive Secretary of that Committee, Conservative MP Bob Blackman. Plus we talk to Conservative MP Daniel Kazynski and Douglas Chapman from the Scottish National Party on whether this marks the end of the Prime Ministers tenure. And Chief Executive of Ipsos MORI Ben Page joins us, to take the temperature of the public. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jake Berry, Conservative MP for Rossendale and Darwen, says he won't support a change to party rules to allow another leadership challenge to Boris Johnson. The Prime Minister has come under renewed pressure over the appointment of Chris Pincher to the role of Deputy Chief Whip despite being aware of allegations of misconduct against him. Berry tells Bloomberg's Stephen Carroll and Caroline Hepker that Johnson 'absolutely can and should take us through to the next election.' Also in the show, we speak to Emma Reynolds of TheCityUK about the government's plan to ease regulations for the financial sector, as well as how the industry is coping with the tight labour market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Caroline Hepker speaks to Terry Pullinger, Deputy General Secretary (Postal) of the Communications workers union, who defends strike action in the face of a minimal wage offer saying, "If we do nothing that's all you're getting." Plus on the cost of living crisis, Lalitha Try from the Resolution Foundation joins to discuss new research on how decades of income stagnation has exposed vulnerable households.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg's Tom Mackenzie joins hosts Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts after President Xi's visit to the city. Chris Patten speaks to Bloomberg about the erosion of rights in Hong Kong, 25 years after he left as the last British Governor. Plus, former resident Richard Heyes and Bloomberg Opinion columnist Matthew Brooker discuss living and working in the city and why they have both decided to leave. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Alan Brown, SNP MP for Kilmarnock and Loudoun says a win for his party at the next general election would be used to sit down and negotiate with Westminster. On Scotland's future, he tells Bloomberg's Stephen Carroll and Yuan Potts, it's important to keep things 'lawful and transparent'. Plus our interviews with the EU's chief Brexit negotiator, Maros Sefcovic and Roger Bootle from Capital Economics. And, ahead of London Pride weekend, we speak to former Lloyds of London CEO Inga Beale. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liberal Democrat transport spokesperson Sarah Olney says the Government should be engaging with the rail unions in their dispute. She tells Bloomberg's Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker the transport secretary wants to 'wash his hands' of all responsibility for the strikes and is attempting to 'weaponize' them for political ends. Plus: As the population of England and Wales records growth of 6.3 per cent over the past decade, we take a deep dive into the census results, with Becky Tinsley from the Office for National Statistics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Lord Empey, former leader of the Ulster Unionist Party, says the solution to issues over the Northern Ireland Protocol should be found by negotiating with the EU, not by unilateral action. He tells Bloomberg's Stephen Carroll and Yuan Potts that the Stormont executive and a new cross-border body could have a role monitoring the flow of goods from Great Britain to Northern Ireland. Also in the show, Bloomberg's Chief European Economist Jamie Rush gives us details of new estimates showing 7% public sector rise would cost the government £14 billion annually. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vaughan Gething, Welsh Economy Minister and Labour Senedd member, says he's concerned about the prospect of a recession amid the cost of living crisis. He tells Bloomberg's Yuan Potts and Stephen Carroll he would like Cardiff to have more budgetary and borrowing powers, and see a more 'pragmatic' approach from the government to tackling labour shortages. Also in the show, Tony Wilson from the Institute for Employment Studies discusses the wave of strikes in the UK, and the capacity employers have to raise wages in the face of high inflation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Conservative Party suffered a double defeat in Thursday's by-elections, with the Liberal Democrats and Labour winning seats in Devon and West Yorkshire. The Conservative Party chairman Oliver Dowden resigned in the wake of the results. Bloomberg's Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker speak to Conservative MP Roger Gale, who says Boris Johnson is now the problem. Labour MP Janet Daby tells us their success in Wakefield is a positive step forward, 'but we do need to do more'. Meanwhile, former Lib Dem leader Vince Cable says there is no appetite for a formal coalition between the main opposition parties. Also in the show, a discussion with former Conservative minister Lord Jim O'Neill and Joey Jones, former spokesperson for Theresa May.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With voting underway in two by-elections, we take a break from party politics to bring you some of our best interviews of the week. Telsa CEO Elon Musk tells Bloomberg's John Micklethwait about his plans to cut the carmaker's global workforce, and his Twitter takeover bid. Plus: could we all do more work in less time? We speak to Charlotte Lockart, Managing Director and Founder of 4 Day Week Global.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Olivia Blake, Labour MP for Sheffield Hallam, says the government is 'missing in action' in the rail strike, which has disrupted train services for a second day. As inflation in the UK hits a fresh 40-year high, Blake tells Bloomberg's Yuan Potts and Stephen Carroll she will join a picket line to support rail staff in their pay claims. Also on the show, we speak to barrister Simon Spence QC about upcoming strike action by the Criminal Bar Association over legal aid payments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the UK's rail network grinds to a halt, RMT London Transport Organiser John Leach tells us his members want a pay rise nearer the nine percent rate of inflation. Bloomberg's Yuan Potts and Stephen Carroll speak to Leach and also dig into the economic impact of the transport strikes with Austin Boyd from the Centre for Economics and Business Research. Plus, political analysis with Bloomberg Opinion columnist Therese Raphael.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg's UK political editor Kitty Donaldson lays out the week in Westminster ahead of two by-elections. James Brougham from Make UK tells Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts the government needs to give manufacturers a support package before parliament's summer recess. Plus: Bloomberg Opinion columnist Julian Lee on where the £100 to fill your car really goes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What more should the government do to tackle the inflation crisis? In a week where the Bank of England raised rates to a 13-year high, Bloomberg's Lizzy Burden briefs Caroline Hepker and Stephen Carroll on the challenges facing Andrew Bailey and Rishi Sunak. We examine the current and historical context for the tight spot the UK economy is in with journalist and author Duncan Weldon, and Bloomberg Opinion Columnist Javier Blas. Plus: Data Minister Julia Lopez discusses a new bill which overhauls data protection rules and cookie consent pop-ups. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boris Johnson's ethics adviser Christopher Geidt has quit his position, saying the Prime Minister put him in an 'impossible and odious position' by considering a deliberate breach of the ministerial code. Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker and Stephen Carroll discuss the context for with Opinion Columnist Therese Raphael. Plus: Business Minister Martin Callanan speaks to us about implementing the UK's national security and investment law, and Mel Stride, chair of the Treasury Committee, discusses his warning against ripping up financial regulations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Philp, Under-Secretary of State for Technology and the Digital Economy, says there's 'no reasonable, technical or legal basis' why the UK's current deal with the EU to allow data to flow freely would be affected by the tensions over Brexit. He tells Bloomberg's Stephen Carroll and Caroline Hepker that despite the fresh EU legal action and the cancelled deportation flight to Rwanda, the government is still focused on growing the technology sector. Also in the show, Labour MP Karin Smyth tell us the government's immigration policy is 'truly shameful' in the wake of the flights controversy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Claire Hanna, the Social Democratic and Labour Party MP for Belfast South says the UK's Brexit proposals are at 'the upper end of disruptive' action the government could have taken. She tells Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker and Stephen Carroll that Anglo-Irish relations are the lowest ebb that they've been in her political lifetime, due to tensions over Brexit. Also in the show, we speak to London Tech Week founder Russ Shaw about what government gets right and wrong about the sector, and how it can encourage more diversity and investment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Driscoll, Labour Mayor of North of Tyne, says the upcoming strikes by rail workers are a last resort, in an industry that 'really needs fixing'. He tells Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker and Stephen Carroll that the government needs to address the problems in the sector with 'secure, long-term funding'. We also hear from Neale Richmond, spokesperson on European Affairs for Ireland's Fine Gael party, about the UK government's bill to override parts of the Brexit deal with the European Union.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 After Boris Johnson scraped through a leadership challenge, will the worsening economic outlook be the next storm the Prime Minister faces? Bloomberg's Senior Executive Editor for EMEA David Merritt and Bloomberg Opinion Columnist Marcus Ashworth discuss the outlook for the challenging months ahead. Plus, Caroline Hepker and Stephen Carroll speak to the journalist Mary Ann Sieghart about her book 'The Authority Gap', and the hurdles female leaders she interviewed have experienced in their careers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boris Johnson is now a vote loser - says former chancellor Philip Hammond - and he should expect his authority to quietly drain away. Speaking to Bloomberg, he also warned of a drip-drip of bad news on the economy over the coming months. But Darlington's Conservative MP, Peter Gibson says the Prime Minister remains popular in constituencies in the North East. Bloomberg's Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker also discuss staff shortages and pressures on the NHS, with Donna Hales, a nurse from Sheffield. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

History is not on Boris Johnson's side, says Will Tanner, Director of the Onward think tank, after the Prime Minister saw 148 of his MPs vote against him in a confidence vote. But the former Deputy Head of Policy for Theresa May tells Bloomberg's Stephen Carroll and Yuan Potts that Johnson won't see an immediate defenestration. As the PM faces the Commons for the first time since the leadership vote, we hear from Minister for London and Conservative MP, Paul Scully. Plus: Stephen Kelly, CEO of Manufacturing NI on what industry thinks of the Government's plans for changes to Northern Irish trade rules.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Conservative MP Richard Drax says colleagues in his party who rebelled against Boris Johnson have 'potentially handed the country to the opposition'. He told Bloomberg's Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker that each of the 148 MPs who voted against the PM had their own axes to grind. Plus, a Labour perspective on Johnson's troubles, with Tony Blair's former Director of Communications, Alastair Campbell. And analysis from Tim Bale from Queen Mary University of London, and Jon Tonge from Liverpool University.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boris Johnson will face a confidence vote of Conservative MPs, after at least 54 of his party's lawmakers submitted letters calling for his resignation. We discuss the challenge facing the Prime Minister with Bloomberg's Senior Executive Editor David Merritt and from Downing Street, our reporter Lizzy Burden. Also in the show, Keiran Pedley, Director of Politics at Ipsos tells Bloomberg's Stephen Carroll and Yuan Potts how Johnson's satisfaction ratings compare to past prime ministers, and how the public views the cost of living crisis as much more important than the Partygate scandal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Britain is honouring the remarkable reign of Queen Elizabeth II with thousands of public events, parades and parties. Bloomberg Opinion columnist Andrea Felsted and UK economy reporter Lizzy Burden join Caroline Hepker and Stephen Carroll to talk about whether the long weekend of partying and shopping will give the economy a lasting boost.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liberal Democrat MP Wendy Chamberlain says the Tories seem to have no strategy except keeping Boris Johnson in power. She told Bloomberg's Yuan Potts and Stephen Carroll the 'Partygate' scandal is a 'degrading of democracy'. Plus: will the Government's new scheme to give visas to graduates from top overseas universities prove a success? We ask Joe Marshall from the National Centre for Universities and Business. And Andrew Harvey from Nationwide, on the continuing rise in house prices.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Prime Minister Boris Johnson's leadership, Conservative MP and Commons Defence Committee chair, Tobias Ellwood, says 'there has been a breach of trust with the British people.'In dealing with President Putin, he tells Bloomberg's Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker, we are being far too timid, and what happens now will determine how the next decade plays out.Plus: money problems and mental health. We discuss how the two are linked, with Conor D'Arcy from Money & Mental Health Policy Institute.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Conservative MP Richard Holden says the parliamentary inquiry into the 'partygate' scandal will need to examine fresh reports of events in Downing Street during Covid-19 restrictions. He tells Bloomberg's Yuan Potts and Stephen Carroll that if the Privileges Committee finds Boris Johnson misled parliament, the Prime Minister will have to go. Also in the show, journalist Simon Kuper discusses his new book, which examines how Oxford graduates came to dominate the highest levels of British politics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg's interview with the Prime Minister focuses on the war in Ukraine and a "difficult" period ahead for the economy. Plus with the Elizabeth line now open in London, what's next for infrastructure projects. Bloomberg's Stephen Carroll and Caroline Hepker speak to Richard Burge from the London Chamber of Commerce and Matthew Niblett from the Independent Transport Commission.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Investment minister Lord Grimstone is in Davos trying to win over foreign investors. He told Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker and Stephen Carroll, that those he's met are 'almost universally positive' about Britain, despite the fallout from the Partygate investigation. Also in the show, Democratic Unionist Party MP Carla Lockhart gives us her view on issues around the Northern Ireland protocol; and Labour London Assembly Member Elly Baker discusses potential regulation of e-scooters in the capital.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 As Sue Gray's report is finally published, Conservative MP Peter Bone says his constituents want the Government to focus on the soaring cost of living, not on 'a party that happened two years ago'. He tells Bloomberg's Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker, the 'overwhelming' number of Tory MPs support the prime minister. Plus: As debate continues about a windfall tax on energy company profits, we get the industry view from Ross Dornan, Offshore Energies UK. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Elizabeth line opens in London to fanfare, but Liberal Democrat MP Sarah Olney says there should be money for infrastructure in The North as well as the capital. On the economy, she tells Bloomberg's Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker there is now a reasonable expectation of recession. Plus our interviews with the Transport for London Commissioner Andy Byford and Centre for London CEO Nick Bowes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Sue Gray's report set to be published this week, Labour MP Catherine West says it will be up to Tory MPs to decide how to react to the outcome of the inquiry. On the cost of living, the shadow foreign affairs minister tells Bloomberg's Yuan Potts and Stephen Carroll a windfall tax on oil and gas companies would help to bolster consumer confidence. Also in the show, we hear from COP26 President Alok Sharma about the green energy transition, and Gerard Lyons from the Centre for Policy Studies explains why the think-tank is calling for the UK government to scrap a planned increase in corporate tax. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What more will the Chancellor do for households squeezed by the spiraling cost of living? As consumer confidence plummets to its lowest in nearly 50 years, we look at how employers and workers are adapting to high prices and low unemployment. Bloomberg’s Joe Mayes discusses the political pressure on Rishi Sunak. Gary Smith from the GMB trade union tells Bloomberg’s Caroline Hepker and Stephen Carroll that employees are ‘hurting really really badly’, and pushing for pay rises. Jack Kennedy, UK economist with recruitment website Indeed, says job openings are starting to slow in some sectors, but remain 45% above pre-pandemic levels.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After the Met Police conclude their probe into rule-breaking gatherings at Downing Street during lockdown, we get the latest from Westminster with our reporter James Woolcock. Plus: what are Russians being told about the war in Ukraine? We discuss the media landscape with Jade McGlynn from Oxford University. She tells Bloomberg's Yuan Potts and Stephen Carroll that many young people, who have grown up under Putin, are as supportive of the war as older people.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Wood, Conservative MP for Dudley South, says a windfall tax on energy companies is worth serious consideration, but it would probably only mean £50 a year off domestic fuel bills. He tells Bloomberg's Stephen Carroll and Yuan Potts, the Government should look at uprating pensions and benefits to compensate for higher inflation. Plus: Katy Hayward, from Queen's University Belfast on the Northern Irish border and why it's such an intractable issue.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Households will need more support with energy bills sooner rather than later, says Conservative MP Tim Loughton. He tells Bloomberg's Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker that he's open-minded about a windfall tax, but says it must not cut investment by energy companies. Plus the latest on the NHS and rising waiting times for ambulances, with Jon Restell, Chief Executive of the trade union Managers in Partnership. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mercedes Villalba, Labour member of the Scottish parliament, says there should be no role for new North Sea oil fields in tackling the energy crisis but rather a windfall tax on company profits to deal with the cost of living crisis. As the government examines whether to slash 90,000 civil service jobs, economist Jeevun Sandher, former Treasury Official, tells Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker and Stephen Carroll the plan is not serious for post-Brexit Britain.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the threat of a major showdown with the European Union escalates, we take a deep-dive into Northern Irish politics. Bloomberg's Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker speak to Alliance Party Deputy leader Stephen Farry. Plus: Professor Peter Shirlow, Director of the University of Liverpool's Institute of Irish Studies. He tells us there is a major disconnect between the DUP and its voters. And we get the latest from Dublin with reporter Peter Flanagan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government's plan to reduce regional inequalities in the UK isn't working, according new analysis from Bloomberg. UK politics reporter Joe Mayes and EMEA News Director David Merritt tell us, if anything, London is looking stronger than in 2019 when Boris Johnson made the pledge. Plus: Bright Blue's Phoebe Arslanagic-Wakefield & Alex Veitch from the British Chambers of Commerce tell hosts Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts the cost of living crisis needs action now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labour MP for Slough, Tan Dhesi, says the Government is risking a trade war with our European neighbors. He says their Brexit policy is an 'absolute shambles'. Plus, after the Alliance Party more than doubled its representation at Stormont, we speak to deputy leader Stephen Farry. He tells Bloomberg's Yuan Potts and Stephen Carroll that an escalation by the UK Government over the Northern Ireland Protocol would be a 'grossly irresponsible act' which could damage the region and the UK's international relationships.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The new chair of the London Assembly, Labour's Onkar Sahota says the Government's levelling-up should not ignore deprived areas in London. He tells Bloomberg's Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker it's important the capital gets its fair share. Plus: Samuel Greene, Director of the Russia Institute at King's College London with the latest on Ukraine and the prospects for a resolution of the war.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Driscoll, Labour metro mayor for North of Tyne, tells Bloomberg Westminster he's optimistic about his party's prospects for the general election, after the results of last week's local polls. Ahead of Tuesday's Queen's Speech, Driscoll says he'd like to see plans announced to reinforce devolved powers. Also in the show: after the historic election result in Northern Ireland, Bloomberg's Stephen Carroll and Yuan Potts discuss the prospects for a power-sharing government being formed with Dublin Bureau Chief Morwenna Coniam. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob Ford from the University of Manchester says the local election results so far look reminiscent of the early 2000s. He says voters seem dissatisfied with the Conservatives, but their votes are going to many different parties, with Labour gains concentrated in London. Plus, our Bloomberg U.K. government reporters Emily Ashton and Alex Morales join hosts Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With voting underway in the U.K.'s local elections, Bloomberg Westminster takes a diversion into French politics ahead of June's parliamentary polls. Fresh from his victory in last month's presidential vote, Emmanuel Macron is now seeking a majority to implement his program of economic reforms. Bloomberg's Caroline Connan reports from Paris, while Bloomberg's Yuan Potts and Stephen Carroll discuss the prospects for a nascent left-wing coalition and far-right parties with Ipsos Deputy CEO Henri Wallard, and AFP editor Florence Biedermann.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Middlesbrough's Labour MP Andy McDonald says questions over Keir Starmer's attendance at an event during lockdown are an attempt to 'distract and divert' from Covid breaches at Westminster. He says Downing Street was a 'criminal hotspot' during lockdown. Plus: what would a windfall tax on energy profits mean in practice? We get analysis from Bloomberg's Laura Hurst. And the latest on Roe v. Wade and abortion rights in the U.S.. We speak to Bloomberg Opinion Editor Therese Raphael.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Economic optimism has vanished so the backdrop to this week's local elections is difficult for the Conservatives, according to Ipsos CEO Kelly Beaver. She tells Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts voters trust Labour more on the cost of living issue but the party isn't that far ahead and Boris Johnson's ratings are starting to improve.Plus, the single best policy change from government would be to increase Universal Credit, says Sumi Rabindrakumar from the Trussell Trust. She discusses the jump in food parcels the charity has given out in the past year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Conservatives see another scandal and the resignation of MP Neil Parish. We revisit our best interviews with MPs Tim Farron, Liberal Democrat; Nigel Mills, Conservative; Helen Hayes, Labour and Crispin Blunt, Conservative. Hosted by Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Professor John Curtice from Strathclyde University says the local elections are unlikely to produce dismal headlines for the Conservatives despite Labour leading in national polls. He tells Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts the results will provide a very interesting snapshot of voters' views across the U.K.'s nations and regions. Plus: Bloomberg Opinion's Therese Raphael says the Foreign Secretary Liz Truss makes a good case for upping the ante against Vladimir Putin, as the politics of non-escalation has failed in Ukraine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Anne-Marie Trevelyan, Secretary of State for International Trade, discusses her talks with the US Trade Representative Katherine Tai. But MP Drew Hendry, the SNP's Trade spokesperson, says no amount of trade deals 'touch the sides' for the damage caused by the botched Brexit deal.Edward Lucas, senior fellow at CEPA tells Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts that Europe will take the economic pain of Russia cutting gas supplies as it's determined to support Ukraine. - but that we are heading eventually for a confrontation with Russia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boris Johnson's new policy to send asylum seekers 4,000 miles to Rwanda for processing has being criticised as draconian, expensive and a publicity stunt. But the government has defended the move as a way to deter migrants from crossing the Channel. Bloomberg government reporter Joe Mayes joins Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts on this special programme along with the former UN Adviser to Rwanda Joseph Mullen and the Migration Observatory's Peter Walsh. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shadow Education Minister Helen Hayes says it's not about the ministerial code - Conservative MPs need to refer the Prime Minister to the standards committee. The Labour MP for Dulwich and West Norwood tells Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts, Boris Johnson's government is 'utterly vacant'.Plus, how would Europe cope with the sudden termination of Russian gas and what would be the knock-on effect for the U.K.? Caspian Conran from energy consultancy Baringa Partners tells us in the short-term the mutual dependence will probably continue, as the costs would be so prohibitive for both sides.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim Farron, Liberal Democrat MP, says Boris Johnson should resign over breaking lockdown rules. He tells Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts that Tory MPs will be forced to debase and humiliate themselves in a whipped vote on Thursday about whether the PM deliberately misled parliament.Plus: Bloomberg's Therese Raphael discusses why the Home Secretary is pursuing offshore refugee processing in Rwanda.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government’s asylum plan will help deter illegal migrants, says Conservative MP Bob Blackman. Plus: the latest political predictions from Matthew Shaddick of Smarkets. He tells Bloomberg’s Yuan Potts the odds of Boris Johnson losing his job this year have fallen considerably.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plans to send asylum seekers to Rwanda for processing are 'ludicrous' and 'not legal', says Labour's Feryal Clark. The MP for Enfield North tells Bloomberg Westminster's Yuan Potts the U.K. needs a more humane immigration policy.Plus: three weeks ahead of the local elections, we get the latest polling with Gideon Skinner, Head of Political Research at Ipsos.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After Boris Johnson became the first sitting prime minister to be fined by the police for breaking the law, Bloomberg reporter Alex Morales says 'Partygate' is not over yet. We get reaction from SNP MP Kirsten Oswald.Plus: Vincent Keaveny, Lord Mayor of the City of London tells Bloomberg's Yuan Potts that city centres have a bright future, despite more hybrid working. And Bloomberg Opinion columnist Adrian Wooldridge says Rishi Sunak is just the tip of the Tories’ leadership crisis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People are being left to fall through the gaps as a result of 'extreme' price pressures, says West of England Metro Mayor Dan Norris.Plus: With more than 20,000 patients in hospital positive for Covid-19, Bloomberg Westminster's Yuan Potts gets an update on the virus situation with Oksana Pyzik, from UCL School of Pharmacy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government's energy strategy is a 'wasted opportunity', says the Institute of Economic Affairs. Energy analyst Andy Mayer tells Bloomberg Westminster's Yuan Potts, green groups's opposition to more North Sea extraction is 'fantasy'.Grahame Buss, from campaign group Just Stop Oil warns the window of opportunity for stopping climate change is this decade. He says the Government's plans are 'flawed'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nuclear is taking a key role in the U.K.'s energy security strategy, unveiled by the government this week. But will the plans do anything in the short-term to ease the pain of soaring gas and electricity bills?In this week's special program we take a deep-dive into the issue, with Deirdre Michie, CEO of OEUK which represents the country's offshore oil and gas industry. Plus: Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts also get the view of Luke Murphy from the Institute for Public Policy Research and analysis from Bloomberg's Jess Shankleman.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chancellor Rishi Sunak faces criticism for his wife's non-domiciled status.Bloomberg reporter Joe Mayes who follows the U.K. Treasury discusses the implications. Plus: Bloomberg's James Woolcock joins hosts Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts as Boris Johnson prepares to welcome the leaders of Germany and Poland to discuss the war in Ukraine.And President of the Country Land & Business Association Mark Tufnell discusses the biggest concern for rural voters ahead of May local elections: affordable housing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This month's increase in National Insurance probably wasn't a good idea, says Nigel Mills, Conservative MP for Amber Valley, given the other rising costs U.K. households are facing. But, he tells Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts, at some point we need to start paying off the bill racked up over the past two years. Plus: Could Vladimir Putin ever be held accountable for his actions in Ukraine? We get the view of Bloomberg Opinion columnist Therese Raphael.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wera Hobhouse says the U.K. needs to turbocharge investment in renewables. The Liberal Democrat MP for Bath says the longer the country puts off ending its dependence on fossil fuels, the more difficult it will become. Plus, as the IPCC warns 'it's now or never' on carbon emissions, we get the view of Jack Richardson from the Conservative Environment Network, which represents more than 130 Tory MPs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Conservative MP Crispin Blunt says the U.K. has effectively committed to being the arsenal for Ukrainians. He also tells Bloomberg Westminster's Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker that his Conservative colleague coming out as trans is a seminal moment.Plus, Professor Phil Hubbard from King's College London discusses his new book 'Borderland: Identity and Belonging at the Edge of England,' about Kent's central part in Britain's discourse about Brexit, the pandemic and migration.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More than four million refugees have left Ukraine, according to the United Nations. In this special program, Tom Mackenzie and Aggi Cantrill discuss their experiences traveling to the Polish border to meet the people fleeing their war-torn homes and those trying to help them. Aggi shares her interviews from Poland, including Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey, with Tom and Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liberal Democrat Home Affairs spokesperson Alistair Carmichael says this is a moment when the U.K. should be extracting more oil and gas from the North Sea. He also tells Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts that the Ockenden review into NHS maternity care is a sharp wake up call.Plus, after the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's tour of the Caribbean, Nick Draper, former director of UCL's Centre for the Study of the Legacies of British Slavery, says the discussion around Britain's direct role in the slave trade is in danger of becoming caught in a binary 'culture war.'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shadow Schools Minister Stephen Morgan says the U.K. government's Schools White Paper lacks ambition. On teachers' pay, the Labour MP tells Bloomberg Westminster's Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker, the profession needs to be rewarded fairly, but he doesn't commit to an inflation-proof pay rise.Plus, we speak to Bloomberg's Stephanie Baker about her investigation into how some of Russia's richest have avoided being sanctioned, and to Opinion columnist Therese Raphael about whether the Prime Minister is out of political danger.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 'Partygate' fine for Boris Johnson would not be 'the end of the world,' says James Gray, Conservative MP for North Wiltshire, but he doesn't blame people for being angry. Speaking as Russia and Ukraine met in Turkey, he tells Bloomberg Westminster's Yuan Potts, if Johnson resigned, Vladimir Putin would be 'extremely pleased - and that would be a mistake.' Plus, the latest polling on attitudes towards Ukraine and the cost of living with Ben Humberstone from Kantar Public.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labour Member of the Scottish Parliament Mercedes Villalba says the U.K. could emulate France to solve rising energy prices. She tells Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts that one potential solution would be a publicly-owned energy company.Plus, Jon Restell, Chief Executive of the healthcare union Managers in Partnership, says Britain may want to move on from the pandemic but there are still thousands of beds being used for Covid patients while inflation is eroding the NHS budget and wages.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did the U.K. Chancellor do enough to help Britons meet the growing cost of living challenge? Rishi Sunak has defended his measures against criticism that he's leaving Britain's poorest behind. In this special episode, Bloomberg's Lizzy Burden unpicks the Spring Statement with Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker. Plus, Ben Zaranko from the Institute for Fiscal Studies, Suren Thiru from the British Chambers of Commerce, and Ethan Ilzetzki from the Centre for Economic Policy Research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Conservative Gareth Davies says the Chancellor got the balance right in the Spring Statement against a very difficult backdrop. The MP for Grantham and Stamford tells Bloomberg Westminster's Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker that Rishi Sunak is a proven, innovative chancellor.But the SNP's Richard Thomson says the statement offers little to households struggling with their bills. Liberal Democrats Treasury spokesperson Christine Jardine adds that the Sunak should have implemented a windfall tax on oil and gas companies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Britons are already turning their thermostats down, says Conservative MP Alec Shelbrooke. He tells Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts the Chancellor has a difficult balancing act, given the severity of rising energy prices.Plus: Should we worry about a fifth wave of Covid? Bloomberg Opinion columnist Therese Raphael gives us her view and Bloomberg's James Woolcock talks us through steel tariffs and WhatsApp.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labour MP Ben Bradshaw says a cut to fuel duty is not the best way to address the cost of living crisis. He tells Bloomberg Westminster's Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker it's time for a windfall tax on oil and gas companies and massive investment in renewables, including onshore wind.Plus, after the government published plans to tackle racial disparities in the U.K., we speak to Halima Begum, Chief Executive of race equality think tank the Runnymede Trust. She says some of the report is welcome, but the government's wider legislative agenda 'actively harms the rights of minorities.' Bloomberg's James Woolcock updates on 'Partygate' and hoax calls to ministers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Janet Daby, Labour MP for Lewisham East, says she is delighted that Anoosheh Ashoori has been freed from Iran, but blames the foreign secretary for not doing more to help other dual nationals detained in the country. Daby also tells Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts the government must tackle the cost of living crisis and cut fuel duty.Plus, Chile Eboe-Osuji, former president of the International Criminal Court, says there should be no question about the importance of international courts in holding perpetrators of war crimes to account. He discusses current investigations into the war in Ukraine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U.K. government is expected to unveil its energy security plan amid soaring prices and in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Nick Wayth, CEO of Energy Institute says there is no quick fix to global prices but we need to get far more efficient with energy use. Stew Horne from Energy Saving Trust tells Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts the government should offer grants, low and no-cost finance and independent advice to retrofit homes. But the industry is at a critical point and fragile, according to Charles Wood at the trade body Energy UK.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Driscoll, Labour Mayor of North of Tyne says the U.K. government needs to take strong action in next week's Spring Statement - the cost of living crisis is already causing real problems. He tells Bloomberg Westminster's Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker we can't afford not to address the problem. Plus: journalist Tom Burgis says the Government is on the right track with legal reforms. But the author of 'Kleptopia: How Dirty Money is Conquering the World' says it needs to address 'lawfare' by deep-pocketed complainants using the legal system to silence critics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labour MP for Middlesbrough Andy McDonald says there are good people in football but much more needs to be done to clean up the game. He told Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts it would be a cold day in hell before Middlesbrough FC took money from Russian oligarchs.Plus: IPSOS CEO Kelly Beaver on the latest polling. She says although people are very worried about the war in Ukraine, they are also concerned about the cost of living and already cutting back as they see bills rising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Conservative MP Cherilyn Mackrory says her constituents aren't entirely prepared for the energy crisis made worse by the invasion of Ukraine but they are anxious about the war and are not taking their freedoms for granted. Plus, Rebecca Vincent from Reporters Without Borders says Russian forces in Ukraine are targeting journalists and shooting to kill. Vincent tells Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts the Kremlin is trying to completely isolate Russians from independent information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Conservative MP Henry Smith says the U.K. and its allies must ensure Vladimir Putin fails in Ukraine. He also tells Bloomberg Westminster's Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker Britain should be prepared for Russian economic retaliation and NATO could be drawn into the conflict if Putin uses 'unacceptable munitions.'Plus, Andrea Cleaver, Chief Executive of the Welsh Refugee Council, says the Home Secretary Priti Patel is mainly to blame for the U.K.'s 'slow' refugee response.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The safety of Ukraine's nuclear power plants has been a concern since Russia's invasion. How far should we worry? And what are the risks of war really escalating to involve nuclear weapons? We get the view of Robert Kelley, a nuclear veteran who led the U.S.'s foremost organization on nuclear emergency response, plus the latest from Bloomberg's Jonathan Tirone. Paul Dorfman from the University of Sussex also joins Bloomberg Westminster's Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker with his view on the future of nuclear power.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NATO has a responsibility to defend values - not just territory - and that should mean a no-fly zone covering humanitarian routes in Ukraine, says Conservative MP Simon Hoare. Otherwise, he tells Bloomberg Westminster's Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker, there is a danger Russia will see the West as 'soft, fat and flabby.'Plus, the Resolution Foundation says U.K. households are facing the biggest fall in living standards for half a century. Research Director James Smith says the Chancellor should increase Universal Credit in line with inflation as the first solution to soaring food and energy bills.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Lord Chancellor Robert Buckland says the U.K. has good intentions towards refugees from Ukraine. But the Conservative MP says bureaucracy is moving too slowly.Plus, how can we help teachers to help children who missed out on in-person learning during the pandemic? Bloomberg Westminster's Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker speak to Jeremy Waters, CEO of school analytics and assessment platform, Elastik.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labour MP Olivia Blake says politicians face misogyny in a way women don't in many other jobs. On International Women's Day, she tells Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker that all women candidate lists have been an effective tool to improve representation.Plus, Conservative peer Anne Jenkin, co-founder of Women2Win, says the government was mistaken not to involve more women in making pandemic policy decisions. She and Rosa Prince, Editor of The House magazine, discuss the 100 most influential and inspirational women in British politics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Even with Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Scottish Greens MSP Ross Greer says that an independent Scotland shouldn't join NATO and use nuclear deterrents. But he tells Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts the Greens do support cooperation for collective defense and security.Plus, as MPs debate the Economic Crime Bill to target Russian oligarchs, we hear from Thomas Mayne at Chatham House and journalist Tom Burgis, author of 'Kleptopia: How Dirty Money is Conquering the World.'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With war raging in Ukraine, it was easy to miss warnings from the UN-backed IPCC that humans aren't adapting fast enough to climate change hazards and that regional conflicts could make things worse. The report came after the U.K. experienced three major storms in swift succession in February.Climate science professor Richard Allan speaks to Bloomberg Westminster's Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker about the threat from storms and flooding and whether they can be linked to climate change. Plus, Bloomberg Green reporter Akshat Rathi discusses the IPCC report, along with Robert Vautard, director of the Institut Pierre-Simon Laplace and member of the World Weather Attribution group.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Human rights barrister Diana Constantinide says the International Criminal Court has moved swiftly for the first time to investigate whether Vladimir Putin has committed war crimes or crimes against humanity. And Plaid Cymru MP Hywel Williams tells Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker the U.K. government's sanctions have been feeble.Plus, Mark Malloch-Brown, president of Open Society Foundations and former UN Deputy Secretary-General, says even Putin's state propaganda machine will find it hard to spin Russia's naked aggression in the eyes of the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Conservative MP Stuart Anderson says the decision not to impose a no-fly zone over Ukraine is the right one. Anderson, who sits on the Defence Committee, says a miscalculation at this stage could risk 'full-scale war' across the globe. Plus, has a world order based on stable borders been shattered? Bloomberg Westminster's Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker are joined by Bloomberg Opinion columnist Therese Raphael.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Liberal Democrats leader Tim Farron says we shouldn't put a number on how many Ukrainian refugees can come to the U.K. He tells Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts that cuts to the armed forces have gone too far and Britain should increase defence spending.Plus, military expert Frank Ledwidge from the University of Portsmouth. He says Russian forces are struggling with logistics but he warns of a potential 'slaughter' to come and some incredibly difficult choices for NATO allies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U.K. needs to show strong leadership in its support for Ukrainian refugees, says Duncan Baker, Conservative MP for North Norfolk. He tells Bloomberg Westminster's Yuan Potts that in Vladimir Putin, governments are dealing with an individual who doesn't play by the rules. Plus: Sonia Sceats, Chief Executive of Freedom from Torture on what Britain needs to do to help those fleeing Ukraine. She says the response so far has been 'woefully inadequate.'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vladimir Putin has done a lot to unify NATO says Jeremy Shapiro, director of research at the European Council on Foreign Relations. But U.S. commitment to the alliance looks shaky, especially under any future Republican administration.Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker also looks at the Russian invasion of Ukraine with Bloomberg's Tony Halpin from Moscow and Lizzy Burden in London. Plus she speaks to Simon Fraser, former Foreign and Common Wealth Office Permanent Under-Secretary, and former United Nations Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights Andrew Gilmour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Conservative MP Richard Drax says sanctions alone were never going to prevent the invasion of Ukraine. He tells Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker he's pleased that NATO is deploying more ships, planes and soldiers to member countries near Ukraine to bolster defense, but the crisis shows why more spending on arms is needed in the U.K.Plus, General Richard Shirreff tells Bloomberg sanctions so far have been 'pathetic.' And Craig Watkins, CEO of Kantar Public discusses how worried voters are about the cost of living.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg opinion columnist Therese Raphael says the U.K.'s tough talk on Putin has not been met by the reality of Britain's sanctions. Bloomberg executive editor David Merritt speaks to how deep Russian money runs in to the City, British life and in donations to the Conservative party.Mandu Reid from the Women's equality party says the next Metropolitan Police Commissioner doesn't necessarily need to be a woman or someone from an underrepresented group but they need to examine 'institutional' problems of misogyny, racism and discrimination.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Conservative MP Mark Francois discusses the need for robust U.K. sanctions against Russia over Ukraine. He tells Bloomberg’s Caroline Hepker this has nothing to do with post-Brexit Britain.Plus IPSOS Mori U.K. CEO Kelly Beaver tells us how voters are focused on the cost of living squeeze, the unpopularity of Boris Johnson and changing their job.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katy Clark Labour MSP for the West Scotland, tells Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker that Boris Johnson's roll-back of covid restrictions sounds 'highly concerning' with short term policy 'lurching' from one measure to the next.Sharon Davies, CEO of Young Enterprise discusses the need for financial literacy as young people gain access to money at a very early age in a cashless society but not the financial skills to avoid financial abuse, fraud and debt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As tensions remain high at the Ukrainian border, Bloomberg Westminster explores the situation abroad and at home. Reporting from Moscow, Bloomberg's Henry Meyer says Vladimir Putin's position is hardening on demands to end NATO expansion. And Marie Dumoulin from the European Council on Foreign Relations tells Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts that Europeans have shown themselves surprisingly united.Plus, as the U.K. plans potential sanctions against Russia, Rachel Davies, Head of Advocacy at Transparency International, says the government has offered warm words about cracking down on dirty money but is yet to close loopholes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Boff, Conservative Chair of the London Assembly says the Met Police is one of the best forces in the world, but when it comes to its failings Mayor Sadiq Khan has to take some responsibility, too.Plus, Zoe Billingham, former HM Inspector of Constabulary, tells Bloomberg Westminster's Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker that police forces up and down the country are looking at their cultures, which need to be worked at on a daily basis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Siobhain McDonagh, Labour MP for Mitcham and Morden, says a revival in manufacturing is the future for Britain's economy. On London's policing, she tells Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts it was sad to see Cressida Dick resign under the circumstances. Plus: Bloomberg Opinion columnist Therese Raphael on the Conservative Party and its tribes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two months after winning the North Shropshire by-election, Liberal Democrat MP Helen Morgan says trust in politicians has been eroded at a time when there are many issues to address. Morgan tells Bloomberg Westminster's Yuan Potts that - with two recent wins under its belt - her party is making real progress.Plus, journalist Michael Crick on his new biography 'One Party After Another: The Disruptive Life of Nigel Farage' and some of the moments that led to the Brexit referendum.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welsh Minister for Economy Vaughan Gething says Westminster has been willing to take greater risks with public health than Wales. He tells Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts that the U.K. government has broken its 2019 manifesto promise to deliver the same level of funding to nations and regions regardless of Brexit.Plus, Louise Blair, Covid-19 vaccine and variants leader at Airfinity, says there is more inoculation innovation to come.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell explores some of the issues around restricting free speech with Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts. Plus, with the controversy over Joe Rogan's podcast, Jamie Whyte of the Institute for Economic Affairs and Martin Bright from Index on Censorship discuss why concern about misinformation may be considered 'moral panic.'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Conservative MP for Darlington, Peter Gibson, says there is palpable anger over Downing Street parties. But, he tells Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts, Boris Johnson has been a pivotal figure in the party's success. Plus, why he wants reform of the taxi licensing rules.And the CEO of Ipsos MORI U.K. & Ireland, Kelly Beaver, joins with the latest polling. She says seven in 10 people are dissatisfied with how the PM is doing his job.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Conservative MP Richard Fuller says Boris Johnson isn't over his leadership crisis, but it's time for the prime minister to put his foot on the accelerator of the issues the party won the election on. Plus, Hannah White from The Institute for Government discusses her new book and tells Bloomberg Westminster's Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker the House of Commons is broken and needs to reconnect with the public.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Conservative MP Bob Blackman, Executive Secretary of the 1922 Committee, condemns the 'baying mob' who attacked Keir Starmer. But he tells Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts it was not necessarily Boris Johnson's comments about Jimmy Savile that fueled the protesters.Plus on dirty Russian money, Liberal Democrat peer Susan Kramer discusses her successful Lords amendment that aims to prevent the U.K.'s new freeports being targeted.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SNP MP Carol Monaghan says the Westminster government should do more on the soaring cost of energy, from VAT cuts to extending the price cap for longer. Plus Aodhán Connolly, Director of the Northern Ireland Retail Consortium tells Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts that business can see solutions on the Northern Ireland Protocol, but politics must resolve the issue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lord Jim O'Neill, Vice Chair of the Northern Powerhouse Partnership, says the government's levelling up white paper is 'surprisingly good' and the most important piece of work on devolution since the Cameron and Osborne era. Bloomberg Opinion columnist Adrian Wooldridge says it's 'Renaissance thinking on regional policy.'But Jamie Driscoll, Labour Mayor of the North of Tyne tells Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts the government needs to 'get the cheque book out.' And rural issues are absent, according to Mark Tufnell of the Country Land & Business Association. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Conservative MP Tim Loughton says Boris Johnson isn't going quietly and 'dragging out the agony' will cause more damage. On energy, he says surging prices won't be a 'flash in the pan' but the Conservatives aren't to blame.Plus Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts speak to Dublin Bureau Chief Morwenna Coniam on the Northern Ireland Protocol breaking down. And Lydia Prieg from the New Economics Foundation on why the National Insurance hike is a bad idea.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the U.K. Government publishes its 'levelling up' agenda, Andy McDonald, Labour MP for Middlesbrough says devolving power is the right thing to do, but public money must be spent accountably. On rising energy bills, he tells Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts it's the result of a lack of investment.Plus: Matthew Lesh from the Institute of Economic Affairs on tougher online regulation. He says current proposals are a threat to freedom of speech and privacy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian Paisley, DUP MP for North Antrim says calling for Boris Johnson to resign will simply galvanize the prime minister's supporters. On the Northern Ireland Protocol, Paisley tells Bloomberg Westminster's Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker his party has been very 'patient' but it's sucking the economy dry. We also hear from the SNP's Drew Hendry MP.Plus: Will lockdowns leave a permanent scar on our mental health? We speak to Dr Nihara Krause, founder of youth mental health charity, stem4.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Boris Johnson prepares to respond to the initial findings of Sue Gray's report, Conservative MP Richard Graham says all prime ministers have his support to do their best for the country. He says Parliament is still focused on legislation including his bill on 'spiking.'Plus hosts Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts speak to Beckie Smith, Deputy Editor of Civil Service World, Bloomberg's Therese Raphael and Leigh-Ann Gerrans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We take stock of a turbulent few weeks for Boris Johnson in this special programme. Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts are joined by Matthew Shaddick from betting exchange Smarkets and Craig Watkins of Kantar Public U.K. for what the public think and when he might face a leadership challenge.Plus: Bloomberg's David Merritt and Opinion columnist Therese Raphael on the coming hurdles for the Government as the police probe Downing Street and cost of living increases start to hit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labour MP Toby Perkins says he supports mandatory vaccines for NHS staff even with the threat of losing tens of thousands of healthcare workers. He also tells Bloomberg Westminster's Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker it's only a matter of time before Boris Johnson goes.Plus Labour peer Shami Chakrabarti on the Government's Health and Care Bill and why she thinks Big Pharma should ditch its vaccine patents for the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Dan Poulter, a Conservative MP and doctor who has worked in the NHS during the pandemic, says it is unlikely Boris Johnson will be given a 'clean bill of health' over gatherings at Downing street and if the prime minister has broken the rules he would be in an untenable position.Plus SNP MP David Linden tells Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker Johnson has never been fit for office and he has no regrets about Scotland's tougher covid restrictions during the omicron wave.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the Met launches an investigation into Downing Street parties, Conservative MP Simon Hoare says there's 'white hot anger, there is bewilderment, and there is huge disappointment' among his constituents. He tells Bloomberg Westminster's Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker it's looking 'increasingly gloomy and increasingly difficult' for Boris Johnson to stay on. Plus: Following Nusrat Ghani's Islamophobia claims, how widespread is the problem? We get the view of Alba Kapoor from the Runnymede Trust.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ukrainians say they are already at war with Russia, according to Neil Coyle, Labour MP for Bermondsey and Old Southwark, who recently visited the country. Tony Brenton, former British ambassador to Russia, tells Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts he sees signs of a potential deal between Washington and Moscow, but any Russian official who tells Vladimir Putin to avoid conflict because of sanctions will be 'counting paperclips in Siberia.' Putin has repeatedly denied he currently plans to attack Ukraine. Plus Bloomberg's James Woolcock reports on the allegations of Islamophobia within the Conservative Party.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boris Johnson survived his most turbulent week in Downing Street but his political future is uncertain. In this special programme, Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker speaks to Bloomberg U.K Political Editor Kitty Donaldson about the role of the 1922 Committee. Henry Hill, deputy editor of Conservative Home discusses the 'when not if' mood. And Catherine Haddon, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Government, explains what the Sue Gray report on 'partygate' will and won't reveal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Conservative MP Mike Wood says Sue Gray's report into gatherings at Downing Street would have to show Boris Johnson took clear and deliberate actions to mislead Parliament to fundamentally change things for the Prime Minister. Vernon Bogdanor, professor of politics at King's College London, tells Bloomberg Westminster's Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker public opinion will decide Johnson's fate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Conservative MP Harriett Baldwin says if the official report finds the Prime Minister lied to Parliament then that is a red line. But she tells Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts she received more constituent complaints about Dominic Cummings breaking lockdown rules than 'partygate.'Still, with Boris Johnson's grip on power in the balance, Bloomberg Opinion columnist Therese Raphael and reporter James Woolcock discuss the young 2019 MPs reported to be plotting against him.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah Olney, Liberal Democrat MP for Richmond Park says every day Boris Johnson stays he's doing damage to the country and its international reputation. On lifting Covid restrictions, she tells Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts we need continued caution. Plus: University of East London microbiologist Sally Cutler on the risks of reducing the self-isolation period to five days.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labour MP Steve McCabe says 'partygate' has damaged Boris Johnson and trust in government. He tells Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts that it might not be so easy for the Conservatives to emulate TV-favourite Doctor Who, with a main character who 'regenerates' into someone new.Mika Minio-Paluello, energy analyst at the Trades Union Congress, says the Government's energy policy is a failure. He says it needs to expand the Warm Homes discount, roll out an insulation programme and act simultaneously on bills and supplies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More than four years after the deadly Grenfell Tower fire, Michael Gove has a plan to raise 4 billion pounds from developers to replace dangerous cladding on low-rise blocks. Peter Bottomley, Conservative MP and co-chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Leasehold and Commonhold Reform, says it should mean leaseholders won't have to pay for replacing cladding, but it may not shield them from all costs.David O'Leary from the Home Builders Federation says large U.K. homebuilders are simply an easy target. Rico Wojtulewicz from the National Federation of Builders tells Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts government should pay to rectify problems now and reclaim the money from those they find accountable.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Has Boris Johnson done enough to stave off Tory anger and can Labour capitalize on his recent crisis? Graham Stringer, Labour MP for Blackley and Broughton says the party's position in the polls is not as good as it should be. Despite a good performance in the Commons, he tells Bloomberg Westminster's Yuan Potts that Keir Starmer needs to do more to secure the next election. Plus: How likely is a challenge to the Prime Minister? We discuss the coming weeks for Johnson with Bloomberg Opinion columnist Therese Raphael and Bloomberg reporter James Woolcock.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boris Johnson offers a 'heartfelt apology' after for attending a lockdown gathering in the Downing Street garden. Ben Lake, Plaid Cymru MP for Ceredigion tells Bloomberg Westminster's Yuan Potts that if he himself had broken the rules he'd have to resign. But he says the Prime Minister has weathered similar storms in the past. Plus: Can we trust the Covid numbers? Star statistician David Spiegelhalter on omicron, hospitalizations and why the data on deaths should be taken with a 'huge pinch of salt.'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labour MP for Slough Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi is furious about the latest Downing Street party allegations. He says the police should be investigating. Bloomberg's James Woolcock looks at what 'partygate' could mean for public opinion.Plus: How is the NHS coping with omicron and staff shortages? Jon Restell, Chief Executive of the Managers in Partnership union, tells Bloomberg Westminster's Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker the service could take five to 10 years to properly recover.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richard Holden, Conservative MP for North West Durham, says Michael Gove's cladding plan is a 'sensible middle way,' even if there may be a cost to taxpayers and industry.Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts also speak to Lissa Batey from The Wildlife Trusts about the government's ambition to produce food more sustainably. The plan is full of 'good words' but the details are still missing for farmers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the word that makes everyone sigh. But in this special program, we look at Britain's new role outside the EU and ask what has happened in the year since we fully left the bloc. We get a view from some of the clearest voices: Jill Rutter from U.K. in a Changing Europe, Michael Gasiorek of the U.K. Trade Policy Observatory and Joe Twyman from Deltapoll.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catherine West, Labour MP for Hornsey and Wood Green says Boris Johnson will probably backtrack on plans to raise National Insurance in April. She tells Bloomberg Westminster's Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker the hike will hit working families hard.Plus: Why is Tony Blair's knighthood so controversial? Bloomberg Opinion columnist Therese Raphael explains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Conservative MP Tobias Ellwood rebelled against Plan B Covid restrictions but says Parliament did its job in scrutinizing Boris Johnson's legislation. Speaking to Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts, the Defence select committee chair says Vladimir Putin is calling the shots on Ukraine and a Russian invasion is inevitable.Plus Lindsay Boswell, CEO of FareShare, warns families are finding it harder to feed themselves. But the problem is not simply about putting food on the table - it is about people's mental health and wellbeing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Conservative MP for North Wiltshire, James Gray, says he is not in favor of more Covid restrictions, but he is prepared to listen to the arguments. He tells Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts that he is hoping politics will be more boring in 2022.Plus Oksana Pyzik from the UCL School of Pharmacy says the U.K. needs to do more to minimize transmission between children. But she is hopeful this will be the last winter where we have to make difficult decisions to protect the NHS.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katy Clark, Labour MSP for West of Scotland, says she wants furlough to return for at least the hospitality sector due to omicron. She tells Bloomberg Westminster's Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker that Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has done a better job managing the pandemic than Boris Johnson, who is fatally wounded as a leader.Plus Britain's homelessness crisis is only getting worse, with tens of thousands of children currently with no permanent accommodation. Shelter's Chris Wood says the only solution is to build more social housing in the U.K.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The SNP's health spokesperson Martyn Day MP says omicron could still be catastrophic to health and the economy, and Prime Minister Boris Johnson doesn't have the moral authority to lead through the crisis. He tells Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker that the extra one billion pounds of support from Chancellor Rishi Sunak is smoke and mirrors.Plus Professor Liz David-Barrett, Director of Centre for the Study of Corruption at the University of Sussex says the Johnson government is failing to be transparent and there are a series of transactions that are starting to look like 'systemic corruption.'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wendy Chamberlain, Liberal Democrat MP for North East Fife, tells Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker it is hard to see how what the U.K. government is doing now is preventing anything as her party call for Parliament to be recalled for a mini-budget.In Woolcock's Westminster Take, Bloomberg's James Woolcock reports on the Covid data modelling. Plus Gerard Lyons, Chief Economic Strategist at Netwealth emphasizes the need for economic growth as the solution to the Chancellor Rishi Sunak's omicron dilemma.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter Bone, Conservative MP for Wellingborough says if the U.K. government wants more Covid-19 curbs, it must make the case to MPs and let Parliament decide. But there is confidence in Boris Johnson. He tells Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts that losing the seat in North Shropshire was a reaction to the Owen Paterson scandal.Plus Dr. Louise Blair from Airfinity health analytics discusses omicron. And Bloomberg's James Woolcock explains the latest on 'partygate' and Liz Truss's new Brexit brief.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After Liberal Democrat Helen Morgan won the by-election in North Shropshire in a stunning rebuke to the Conservatives, Professor Nicholas Allen from Royal Holloway, University of London, calls it a car crash for Boris Johnson. He tells Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts the Lib Dems have returned to their traditional role as 'spit bucket' of British politics.Plus Joseph Silke, from think tank Bright Blue, says it is an 'absolute disaster' that was entirely avoidable. If the prime minister starts to look like a loser, the party could easily start hunting for a new leader. But it would loook self-indulgent during a health crisis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Sweeney, Labour MSP for Glasgow Region, says business is stuck in a grey area with current Covid restrictions. Sweeney tells Bloomberg Westminster's Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker governments need to step up financially.Craig Watkins, CEO of Kantar Public says three-quarters of voters are very concerned about the omicron variant but do not much trust politicians and civil servants.Plus London is a ghost town already, even without a lockdown, according to David Merritt, Bloomberg's EMEA News Director and U.K. Government Reporter Joe Mayes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anne Marie Morris, Conservative MP for Newton Abbot says 'there are questions around competence' when it comes to Boris Johnson. She says most of her colleagues agree that is 'what it's really all about'.After 99 MPs voted against the prime minister over Covid restrictions, Bloomberg Opinion columnist Therese Raphael tells Bloomberg Westminster's Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker Johnson faces another challenge in tomorrow's North Shropshire by-election. Plus: James Woolcock's Westminster Take looks at Shaun Bailey and MPs testing positive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christine Jardine, Liberal Democrat MP for Edinburgh West, says Boris Johnson's government should have acted sooner to confront the omicron variant. But she tells Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts that her party doesn't support covid passes for large venues.Plus Manos Antoninis, director of UNESCO's Global Education Monitoring Report discusses his major findings on schools, inequality and private tutoring in the U.K. and worldwide.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Karin Smyth, Labour's shadow health and social care minister, wants clarity from Boris Johnson on omicron measures such as school closures. If the Government had acted sooner on the new variant the U.K. wouldn't be revisiting the trauma of last year with another crisis days before Christmas, she tells Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts.Plus Emma McClarkin, CEO of the British Beer and Pub Association, says restrictions have undermined consumer confidence. She wants the Government to provide extra support as pubs might not make it through leaner winter months.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U.K. government's Prisons Strategy White Paper promises the biggest prison-building programme in more than 100 years. But is enough being done to reform and rehabilitate prisoners? Andrew Neilson from The Howard League says he is concerned the prison population is set to jump by almost a quarter over the next five years. Kate Fraser from Women in Prison discusses why the system so often fails women in custody.Plus: Policy Exchange Senior Fellow and former HM Chief Inspector of Prisons Peter Clarke tells Bloomberg Westminster's Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker many prisons are just not fit for purpose.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy McDonald, Labour MP for Middlesbrough, is calling for Boris Johnson to resign over lockdown parties, adding that the Metropolitan Police cannot side-step an investigation of Number 10. He tells Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts he will vote in favor of the Government's 'Plan B' Covid restrictions despite how un-British some restrictions are.On Covid vaccines, Leyla Hannbeck, CEO of the Association of Independent Multiple Pharmacies says her members have delivered 16 million doses and are identifying unvaccinated people, but says there is too much red tape.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Brennan, Labour MP for Cardiff West, says anyone who was at the alleged Downing Street Christmas party should consider resigning if lockdown rules were broken. Brennan also discusses his campaign to change the way musicians are remunerated through streaming services.Plus: Analysis from Bloomberg Opinion Columnist Therese Raphael. She tells Bloomberg Westminster's Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker the Government is keen to get back on the front foot after more damaging headlines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

International trade secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan speaks to Bloomberg on a trip to the U.S. to drum up trade with individual states, as talks on a bilateral deal touted by the Prime Minister Boris Johnson remain frozen. With analysis from Bloomberg's James Woolcock.Plus David Willetts, President the Resolution Foundation's Advisory Council and a former Minister for Universities and Science, says the government should do more to improve white working class boys' access to higher education and the benefits it provides. He tells Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts the issue is highly charged, but the group's underperformance needs addressing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew RT Davies, leader of the Welsh Conservatives, says his party is unhappy with a possible extension of the Covid pass to hospitality in Wales.Plus: Emma Revie, CEO of the Trussell Trust, says no-one in Britain should be destitute, as the charity prepares to hand out thousands of food parcels for children this Christmas. She tells Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts the furlough scheme shows just how much the government can do to help people in times of need.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Holding the Old Bexley and Sidcup seat - even with a reduced majority - is a good result for the Conservatives, says Rob Ford, Professor of Political Science at the University of Manchester. In this by-election special, Ford tells Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker that a comfortable win suggests the party would not face any danger in a general election.Plus Joey Jones, Senior Counsel for Corporate Affairs at Grayling, says none of the parties should be patting themselves on the back too much. He says that while the issue of sleaze is not a determining factor on the doorstep at the moment, it does lay bare divisions within the Conservatives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie Driscoll, the Labour Mayor of the North of Tyne says he regrets the Government's relaxation of mask-wearing rules earlier this year. On vaccines, Driscoll says we need 'boosters not boosterism'.Plus: Should companies be forced to give up their Covid vaccine patents? Rosa Pavanelli, General Secretary of Public Services International tells Bloomberg Westminster's Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker that the Covax programme has not delivered for poorer nations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labour MP Steve McCabe says his constituents are anxious to get the vaccine booster but there is a persistent level of dangerous online misinformation. After Starmer's reshuffle, McCabe says Labour still has a long way to travel before making an impact.Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts also speak to Dr. Tony O'Sullivan, co-Chair of Keep Our NHS Public, about their People's Covid Inquiry, which has accused the government of 'misconduct in public office' over the handling of the pandemic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richard Thomson, SNP MP for Gordon, says no-one knows why Scotland has seen most of the U.K.'s omicron variant infections, with community transmission particularly concerning. On the Cambo oil field in the North Sea, Thomson tells Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts that oil and gas are going to be an important part of the energy mix for some time to come.Plus Bloomberg Opinion columnist Therese Raphael discusses the Covid vaccine booster rollout and Keir Starmer's shadow cabinet reshuffle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen Crabb, Conservative MP and former Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, says he and other backbenchers have confidence in the Health Secretary Sajid Javid's measures against the omicron variant. He also tells Bloomberg's Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker that the government hasn't found a way to properly address the migrant problems at the English Channel.Plus Bloomberg Intelligence's Sam Fazeli says England should have enforced mask wearing months ago and should have tested all arrivals from South Africa as soon as the new variant was discovered.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How has Covid changed the shape of work in the U.K.? Mike Brewer from the Resolution Foundation says there are now more younger women in work after the pandemic drove structural changes to the labor market.Tony Wilson from the Institute for Employment Studies told Bloomberg Westminster's Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker there's a 'bubbling crisis' of recruitment and more needs to be done to reach those who've dropped out of the workforce.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After at least 27 migrants died attempting to cross the English Channel, Conservative MP Tobias Ellwood says the U.K. needs to think strategically to deal with the source of migration. But he tells Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker that the next decade will only make the crisis worse. And Lucy Mort, senior research fellow at the IPPR, says the U.K.'s ever harsher border policies give people smugglers the initiative.Plus: Three quarters of British voters distrust MPs, according to Kantar Public's CEO Craig Watkins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a Bloomberg investigation found millions of pounds went to inactive companies, Bim Afolami, Conservative MP for Hitchin and Harpenden says the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme was still 'really effective'. He told Bloomberg Westminster's Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker if mistakes were made, they were honest mistakes.Plus Bloomberg Opinion Columnist Therese Raphael on the Government's sinking poll ratings and why the U.K. has done a good job on rapid Covid tests.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After Boris Johnson survives a Commons amendment to this social care plans, Ben Bradshaw, Labour MP for Exeter, says he's unhappy the government has removed protections for older people on low and moderate incomes. He tells Bloomberg Westminster's Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker, we shouldn't rule out a screeching U-turn.Plus: Why are so many European countries being hit harder by Covid than the U.K.? Oksana Pyzik from the UCL School of Pharmacy brings us the latest research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Johnston, Conservative MP for Wantage in Oxfordshire, says he is unsurprised by criticism from the CBI over his party's levelling up agenda. Johnston also discusses his bill to enable electricity generators to become local electricity suppliers and tells Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts he is pleased the government is addressing social care.Paul Kearns, deputy CEO of Show Racism the Red Card, discusses why testimony from former cricket player Azeem Rafiq has shone such a light on racism at Yorkshire county cricket. He says the test for the English cricket board will be what they do once the heat dies down.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government's 96 billion-pounds overhaul of the rail system in the Midlands and the north of England, including scrapping part of HS2, has been controversial. Tony Miles, contributing editor for Rail Business U.K., says the HS2 plans are a compromise and in some aspects short-sighted.But Seb Gordon from the Rail Delivery Group has welcomed the investment, telling Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts the U.K. needs to build entirely new rail lines, especially to decarbonize the economy. Matthew Niblett, Director of the Independent Transport Commission, adds that rail travel has been a huge success story in Britain in the past 20 years. Now hybrid work means a complete rethink of fares is needed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government's rail plan is the biggest U.K. infrastructure package ever delivered outside of London, says Mike Wood, Conservative MP for Dudley South. Despite the cancelling of the eastern leg of HS2, he says the plans are a 'vote of confidence in the West Midlands.'Plus: Jemima Olchawski, CEO of the Fawcett Society, on the fight for equal pay for women. She tells Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts why employers should stop asking jobseekers about their previous salaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labour's Liam Byrne says we need a much more comprehensive ban on second jobs. The MP for Birmingham Hodge Hill tells Bloomberg Westminster's Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker he also wants 'dramatic steps' to clean up political donations.Plus: Bloomberg Opinion columnist Therese Raphael on the government's reform plans. Will they keep backbenchers onside as well as placating voters?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg's Harry Wilson discusses his scoop about a loan to Prince Andrew after years of the Duke of York's finances remaining murky. Plus Bloomberg's David Merritt on how this relates to public perception of the Conservative Party.Also Peter Walsh, Researcher at Oxford University's Migration Observatory, discusses the record number of migrants crossing the English Channel with host Caroline Hepker.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labour MP Neil Coyle says the public can see the government is 'up to their eyeballs' in cash for questions and access. As a member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, he also tells Bloomberg Westminster's Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker he fears the U.K. is becoming isolated and there need to be sanctions against Russia and China.Plus Andrew Morlet, CEO of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, on the circular economy and the results of the COP26 summit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim Durrant, associate director of the Institute for Government, says the process for sanctioning former minister Owen Paterson and all MPs has many stages and the system works well which is why it should not be ripped up.Plus the impact on voters with Chris Curtis from Opinium. He tells Bloomberg's Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker that Conservatives poll numbers have dropped due to concerns around corruption but voters are still more worried about their finances.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Green MP Caroline Lucas joins us from the COP26 summit in Glasgow. She says commitments made so far are not nearly enough to stop climate change. She tells Bloomberg Westminster's Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker that who pays the bill for the costs we face is a political choice.And we discuss MPs' second jobs and private involvement in the NHS with Bloomberg Opinion Editor Therese Raphael.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter Bone, Conservative MP for Wellingborough says the government's handling of the Paterson lobbying crisis was a total mess. He tells Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts that Conservatives had a procedural issue, not a 'sleaze' problem.Jagjit Chadha, director of NIESR discusses the cost of living pressures that voters are increasingly going to face in 2022. Plus Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon speaks to Bloomberg about COP26.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The issue of politicians' second jobs and 'sleaze' is not closed, says Wera Hobhouse, Lib Dem MP for Bath. She tells Bloomberg Westminster's Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker we need a commitment from all MPs to reform the system. Plus: The latest on the U.K.'s Covid rates and booster campaign with vaccine epidemiologist Mark Jit, from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi, Labour MP for Slough says in an attempt to save a former minister, Boris Johnson prodded backbenchers 'like helpless sheep' into the division lobby. He told Bloomberg Westminster's Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker, the Conservatives are 'corrupting our democracy'.Plus: we discuss the reopening of the U.S. to European travelers with Sean Tipton from ABTA. He says travel agents are still in need of more help from the government.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Stark, chief executive of the U.K.'s Committee on Climate Change, says Britain has done enough to be a credible COP26 host. Stark tells Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts the government's net zero strategy is pretty good, but Boris Johnson's outlook that we can have our climate cake and eat it carries big risks.Plus our interviews with Chancellor Rishi Sunak at COP26 and with Susan Aitken, the SNP leader of the Glasgow City Council. Aitken was asked whether she regretted hosting so many private jets for the climate summit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fleur Anderson, Labour MP for Putney reacts to the government's reversal on changing the rules policing MPs. Anderson also tells Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts about her campaign for a new law to ban wet wipes with plastic.On maternity care, Professor Asma Khalil discusses her comprehensive research showing how inequality and ethnicity are responsible for a substantial proportion of stillbirths, preterm and low-weight births in England and Wales. As a spokesperson for the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, she says urgent action is needed for the most high risk pregnant women.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Linden, SNP MP for Glasgow East, describes how Scottish independence and taking the lead on climate change go hand in hand for Scottish Nationalists. He also discusses the concerns around a COP26 Covid surge with Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts.Plus the Brexit rows over fishing and the Northern Ireland protocol. Bloomberg's Joe Mayes, who attended the G20 summit, describes the tense moments between Boris Johnson and Emmanuel Macron.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government's climate policies are not consistent with its targets, says Andy McDonald, Labour MP for Middlesbrough. On covid, he tells Bloomberg Westminster's Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker the lifting of mask restrictions has been 'foolish.'Plus: Sam Fazeli of Bloomberg Intelligence has the latest on the U.K.'s virus rates, the booster program and whether we should worry about the delta plus variant.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Wood, Conservative MP for Dudley South, says his constituents understand the urgency about climate change. But he tells Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts that the Chancellor's tax cut for domestic air travel in the U.K. is right thing to help with leveling up.Plus Caspian Conran, Political Economist at Baringa, argues the problem with COP26 is that the commitments are verbal; political pledges and climate change action will need decades of sustained effort.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some welcome measures from the U.K. Chancellor Rishi Sunak's budget, but not the ambitious change we need, says Craig Beaumont from the Federation of Small Businesses.On schools, David Laws from the Education Policy Institute tells Bloomberg Westminster's Yuan Potts, Covid catch-up funding is just a quarter of that available in the U.S. or the Netherlands. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the dust settles on the Chancellor Rishi Sunak's budget, Gareth Davies, Conservative MP for Grantham and Stamford says he wants to see government debt go down, but it is right we invest for growth.Duncan Simpson from the Taxpayers' Alliance tells Bloomberg Westminster's Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker that Boris Johnson will likely leave office with the highest tax burden of any prime minister since Clement Attlee.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With a 'difficult winter ahead,' the U.K. government must focus on education and the NHS says Tobias Ellwood, Conservative MP for Bournemouth East. He also tells Bloomberg Westminster's Yuan Potts the U.K. needs to work with the Taliban to prevent a crisis in Afghanistan.Bloomberg Opinion Editor Therese Raphael spells out the financial challenges for the U.K. and looks ahead to the COP26 summit in Glasgow.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katy Clark, Labour Member of the Scottish Parliament for the West of Scotland and a life peer says the Chancellor should spend more to support the economy. She tells Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker that tougher covid restrictions are needed in the U.K. and better enforcement in Scotland.Plus: George Dibb from the Institute for Public Policy Research and Amanda Tickel, the head of tax and trade policy at Deloitte discuss what will be in the Chancellor's budget.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Street lighting is not the answer to the epidemic of violence against women and girls in Britain, according to Farah Nazeer, CEO of Women's Aid, tells Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker. On this special programme, Cordelia Tucker O'Sullivan from charity Refuge also says that the government's strategy is a missed opportunity to address the root causes of violence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Westminster government has been accused of negligence but has rejected calls for tougher Covid restrictions. Hywel Williams, Plaid Cymru MP for Arfon tells host Caroline Hepker that more restrictions are needed now, as Wales suffers the highest number of infections per 100,000 people in the U.K.And Craig Watkins, CEO of Kantar Public UK says in just a month the number of Britons suffering a squeeze on their household incomes has shot up, according to Kantar's latest research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labour MP Barry Gardiner tells host Caroline Hepker it is time to listen to scientists. Despite soaring Covid-19 cases and deaths in England, the government has rejected calls from NHS leaders to bring in restrictions such as masks - so-called 'Plan B'. Plus Bloomberg Opinion columnist Therese Raphael explains the many reasons why the U.K. is seeing hospital beds fill up again.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister speaks exclusively to Bloomberg's Editor-in-chief John Micklethwait. Micklethwait discusses Johnson's policies and popularity with host Caroline Hepker and Bloomberg's U.K. National editor David Merritt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Dr Farah Jameel, from the British Medical Association's GP executive team, says the government is treating GPs with contempt, disdain and abuse. She tells Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts that GPs have delivered more appointments than pre-pandemic with fewer doctors.Dr Gary Howsam, Vice Chair of the Royal College of GPs says under-funded and under-staffed GP practices have been stretched beyond endurance and care should be delivered in a blended way both online and in-person.Adam Brimelow, from NHS Providers, representing NHS hospital trusts, says workforce shortages are the top concern within the NHS.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob Blackman, Conservative MP for Harrow East, says there is clearly a shortage of truck drivers in the U.K. but Europe has suffered the same issue. As for face-to-face GP appointments, Blackman tells Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts he has pushed to bring them back but that calling 111 to access treatment first is a better system.Chris Curtis, senior research manager at Opinium, says the public sees Boris Johnson as strong but incompetent and Labour's Keir Starmer as competent but weak. He discusses why the cost-of-living squeeze is yet to show up in polling popularity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon should apologize for the Scottish government's handling of the pandemic, says Christine Jardine, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson and MP for Edinburgh West. She tells Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts it's been a litany of mistakes.Plus: Will supply chain disruption and soaring energy bills hit the Westminster government's support? Bloomberg Opinion Editor Therese Raphael joins with her analysis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scotland did not have significantly greater deaths than other parts of the U.K. at the start of the pandemic, Dave Doogan, SNP MP for Angus and the party's spokesperson on Agriculture and Rural Affairs, tells Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker and Roger Hearing. But Doogan says the Holyrood government did not have the powers to act very differently from Westminster in controlling people's movement as Covid took hold.In Black History Month, Serlina Boyd, founder of the the U.K.'s first Black children's magazines - 'Cocoa Girl' and 'Cocoa Boy' - discusses the importance of visibility of Black people in society, education and business in increasing diversity and equality.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Newcastle United fans are jubilant at more investment in their club, according to Jamie Driscoll, mayor of the North of Tyne Combined Authority. But he says they are not responsible for Saudi Arabia's human rights record and that should not be the tone of coverage.Plus: Bloomberg's Brussels Bureau Chief Kevin Whitelaw and reporter Peter Flanagan in Dublin discuss the next moves on the Northern Ireland protocol, with Bloomberg Westminster's Roger Hearing and Caroline Hepker.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's been a lot of frustration from people caught up in long traffic queues or having their lives otherwise disrupted by Insulate Britain and Extinction Rebellion protests, with the government promising new regulations to curb them.Oscar Berglund, lecturer in international public and social policy at the University of Bristol tells Bloomberg Westminster's Yuan Potts and Roger Hearing, protesters see the need to be disruptive to make their points, and new laws are unlikely to be effective.Owen West, former police chief superintendent, and head of specialist operations, now senior lecturer in policing at Edge Hill University, joins to discuss the challenges of policing these kind of protests.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boris Johnson used his party conference speech to promise a high-wage, high-skill economy. But business leaders say they're not to blame for lack of progress so far.Alex Deane, senior managing director at FTI Consulting, tells Bloomberg Westminster's Roger Hearing and Yuan Potts how the Conservatives can hold their coalition together.Plus: Bloomberg's U.K. editor David Merritt warns of the economic clouds on the horizon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the Conservatives close their conference in Manchester, Labour MP Bell Ribeiro-Addy says she's not worried Boris Johnson is stealing her party's clothes. But she tells Bloomberg Westminster's Roger Hearing and Yuan Potts that without radical policies, Labour risks being ignored.Bloomberg Opinion Editor Therese Raphael joins to analyze Johnson's speech and assess the Tories' week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After more than a year and a half of disruption, the government is pushing for pupils to get back to normal classroom learning, the Secretary of State for Education, Nadhim Zahawi tells Bloomberg Westminster's Roger Hearing.Zahawi says it will be possible to make up the educational deficit experienced by many pupils during the pandemic.Laura Farris, Conservative MP for Newbury, joins from the party conference in Manchester, to speak to Yuan Potts and Roger Hearing about the need for firm action to make the streets safe for women, in the wake of the Sarah Everard murder.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The shortages of fuel and emptying supermarket shelves are not down to Brexit, Claire Coutinho, Conservative MP for Surrey East and parliamentary private secretary at the Treasury tells Bloomberg Westminster's Roger Hearing.Coutinho says higher wages will be part of the economic readjustment after the pandemic and this will be widely welcomed.Henry Hill, news editor at the website Conservative Home, joins to discuss the dilemma facing the party over keeping Red Wall voters and traditional Conservatives happy at the same time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ahead of the Conservative Party conference, Dr Victoria Honeyman, associate professor of politics at Leeds University, tells Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker and Roger Hearing she does not think Boris Johnson has stamped the party with his moniker in the way that Margaret Thatcher did.Plus: Robert Colvile, Director of the Centre for Policy Studies, raises more parallels between Johnson and the leaders of the past.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite reports of a proposal to get graduates to begin paying back their student loans much earlier, the government has not announced any policy change on this, the Minister for Higher and Further Education tells Bloomberg Westminster. Michelle Donelan, Conservative MP for Chippenham, tells Caroline Hepker and Roger Hearing the government wants to widen access to post-18 education as part of the levelling-up agenda, and provide life-long learning for all.Craig Watkins, CEO of Kantar Public, joins with their latest survey of U.K. opinion, including a big rise in those concerned about winter fuel costs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonathan Reynolds, Labour MP and Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary, says the party need to be ambitious for the future. He tells Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts that Labour's plans have to be credible.Bloomberg Opinion Editor Therese Raphael discusses the petrol crisis and rows and resignations as Keir Starmer addresses the party conference in Brighton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can Labour get its message out of the bubble or will this year's conference be overshadowed by internal rows? Sarah Jones, Labour MP for Croydon Central and Shadow Policing Minister tells Bloomberg Westminster's Yuan Potts the party will bring back neighborhood policing to tackle antisocial behavior.Plus: Bloomberg's David Merritt and Emily Ashton in Brighton join us to analyze Labour's week so far.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Keir Starmer attempts to lay out a distinctive identity for his leadership, Bridget Phillipson MP, Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury, explains why Labour wants to scrap business rates. On fuel shortages, she tells Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts they are a direct result of the government's failure to plan ahead.Former shadow cabinet member Richard Burgon MP says it's a great error for the party to look inward during its conference. He says the demise of the left has been overstated.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our special programme ahead of Labour's party conference, former minister Lord Rooker says Keir Starmer needs to be bold. He tells Bloomberg Westminster's Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker the party can't win with only the Labour tribe - it needs to form a progressive alliance.Dr Karl Pike, lecturer in British Politics and Public Policy at Queen Mary University of London, analyses the way forward for Labour. He says there's growing confidence among Starmer's team that he can win votes in the party.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cherilyn Mackrory, Conservative MP for Truro and Falmouth, says the government is increasing support for those most in need when it comes to energy bills. She is leading a debate in Parliament today ahead of Baby Loss Awareness Week. She tells Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts that we need much better continuity of care for those who've suffered a loss.Plus: Nafkote Dabi, Global Climate Policy Lead for Oxfam, joins to discuss worldwide efforts to reduce carbon emissions. She says so far they've been "woefully inadequate."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catherine West, Labour MP for Hornsey and Wood Green, says she is very disappointed that Unite union leader Sharon Graham is not attending the party conference. West also tells Bloomberg Westminster's Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker that frustrating the French with the AUKUS submarine deal is a bad idea.Bloomberg Opinion Columnist Therese Raphael says a quick U.S.-U.K. trade deal was never on the cards and its benefits were exaggerated. Plus, the mounting threats to household finances.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Lake, Plaid Cymru MP, says the surge in energy price rises means the government must keep the universal credit uplift in place. He tells Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker that the Welsh government probably can't do anything about rising energy prices for this winter.Professor Aimee Ambrose at Sheffield Hallam University and Chair of the Fuel Poverty Research Network says the energy price cap cannot possibly be removed now. Anna Stevenson from charity Turn2us says fuel poverty is a symptom of far too many households in the U.K. not having the money they need to live.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PCR covid tests are the gold standard and the UK should not be moving to lateral flow tests for travellers, according to Dr. Natalie Kenny, founder and CEO of BioGrad, one of the nation's largest Covid testing labs. She tells Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker that lateral flow tests are no cheaper than PCR tests but they will leave Britain vulnerable to new variants.Plus Bloomberg's energy reporter Rachel Morison and Government and Brexit editor Joe Mayes discuss the energy price squeeze and the prime minister's climate change push at the UN General Assembly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we prepare for another winter living with Covid, how ready is the health service, and what should it look like when the crisis is over? Jon Restell of Managers in Partnership tells Bloomberg Westminster’s Yuan Potts it still feels like we’re very much in the midst of a crisis.In the second part of this special program, Dr. Layla McCay of the NHS Confederation joins to explore how the NHS can reform and cope with the challenges of the future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alexander Stafford, Conservative MP for Rother Valley, says the lights will "happily stay on" despite an energy supply crunch. But he tells Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts we're set for a "difficult few months."Bloomberg U.K. government reporter Joe Mayes analyses Boris Johnson's cabinet reshuffle and Bloomberg Opinion Columnist Therese Raphael says the prime minister has not been afraid to wield the axe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Hazzard, Sinn Féin MP for South Down, says Northern Ireland re-orientating business towards the Republic and the EU is a "fact of life" now. He tells Bloomberg Westminster's Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker that Boris Johnson is manipulating the issue for his own political battle with the EU and the DUP should be careful of raising the temperature.Plus: Therese Raphael from Bloomberg Opinion on soaring energy prices and the fallout from plans to raise taxes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Bradshaw, Labour MP for Exeter, says Keir Starmer has done good work fighting antisemitism in the party and he has high hopes for his leadership.Plus: Oksana Pyzik, senior teaching fellow at University College London, tells Bloomberg Westminster's Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker there isn't yet a case for booster jabs for healthy over-50s.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Cruddas, Labour MP for Dagenham and Rainham, author of 'The Dignity of Labour', says teenagers do need vaccines but he can't see the benefits of vaccine passports. He says Keir Starmer needs to rediscover his passion as a defender of human rights to make the case for the party.David Finch, assistant director at The Health Foundation, tells Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts that withdrawing the £20 a week Universal Credit uplift will disproportionately affect people in areas with the worst health especially as it makes up some 20% of those people's income.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.