Episódios

  • Starmer's Israel Shift: Why The Tone on Gaza Is Changing
    May 23 2025

    Keir Starmer made ending antisemitism in the Labour party a core part of turning the page on Jeremy Corbyn's era. But having supported Israel, the Prime Minister's tone has changed as he warned of a humanitarian crisis in Gaza and paused trade talks with the country. EMEA News Director Rosalind Mathieson and our Bloomberg Opinion Columnist Marc Champion explain how the international reaction has changed as the conflict has gone on. Hosted by Caroline Hepker and James Woolcock

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    16 minutos
  • EXCLUSIVE: How UK Visa Scams Squeeze Millions From Would-Be Care Workers
    May 16 2025

    The UK is hugely dependent on overseas workers in the social-care sector, supporting the elderly, vulnerable and disabled. After a year-long investigation, Bloomberg has uncovered how potential migrants are being conned out of millions of pounds. Our trade and migration correspondent Lucy White explains how the system is being abused and what it means for a Labour government trying to cut immigration. Hosted by Stephen Carroll and Yuan Potts.

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    13 minutos
  • Bonus Episode: UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves on Mansion House Accord
    May 13 2025

    Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves signed a deal with Britain's biggest pension funds to channel more investment into the domestic economy. The Mansion House Accord will push the sector to invest at least 10% of their funds into private markets by the end of the decade. So, for a special podcast, we went to the signing ceremony to interview the Chancellor about the plan, and the wider UK economy. Hosted by Lizzy Burden and James Woolcock.

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    14 minutos
  • First Across The Line: Do Starmer's Trade Deals Reset The Narrative?
    May 9 2025

    Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pulled off two trade deals in one week, one with the US and one with India. Both were long-standing goals of previous Conservative governments, and generate good headlines for the Labour leader after a difficult set of local elections. But what are the real economic gains? Crawford Falconer, who was the UK's Chief Trade Negotiation Adviser until the end of last year, joins hosts Lizzy Burden and Stephen Carroll to discuss.

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    13 minutos
  • Reform On The Rise: Keir Starmer's First Test
    May 2 2025

    Nigel Farage's Reform UK has won a fifth seat in parliament after a dramatic by-election. We discuss this week's results, and what Reform's rise means for the UK's political map. Bloomberg Associate Editor Ailbhe Rea and our UK Political Editor Alex Wickham join us. Hosted by Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker.

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    15 minutos
  • Selling Stability: Reeves Seeks Friends in Washington
    Apr 25 2025

    The Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been making the case for free trade in Washington at the IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings, using Britain's stability as a selling point. But Reeves also said Donald Trump has a point about the global trade system, as she meets key US officials. We discuss the Chancellor's trip and what it means for Britain's international relations with Bloomberg editorial board member Therese Raphael. Hosted by Stephen Carroll and Lizzy Burden.

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    14 minutos
  • Education, Education, Politicization? The Outlook For UK Students
    Apr 17 2025

    This week the annual meeting of the National Education Union attracted the ire of Reform's Nigel Farage and millions of parents found out where their children will attend primary school. We discuss the UK's educational landscape and the politics that shapes it with Dani Payne, senior researcher at the Social Market Foundation. Hosted by Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker.

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    14 minutos
  • Giving EU Another Chance? How Donald Trump Has Changed Post Brexit Calculations
    Apr 11 2025

    The UK and European Union are optimistic about striking a deal to reset post-Brexit relations at a summit in May, as President Donald Trump’s tariffs and policy on the Russia-Ukraine war spur calls for greater cooperation and reduced trade barriers in Europe. Bloomberg's Ellen Milligan joins hosts Stephen Carroll and Yuan Potts to discuss.

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    13 minutos