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Women hold many of the key jobs in Westminster and will help shape Britain beyond this general election, even if there is only one female party leader on the ballot. We profile these key frontline female politicians starting with the Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves, the chess-loving economist from Lewisham who's determined to stick to her steady policies. Hosted by Caroline Hepker and Ailbhe Rea.
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Both Labour and the Conservative parties are attempting to make this the economic election, but how much fiscal freedom will the next government have? The size of the UK's national debt, and how much it costs to service it every year, will have a bearing on whoever wins on the 4th of July. Our senior economics reporter Philip Aldrick joins us with the facts and figures. Hosted by Lizzy Burden and Stephen Carroll.
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One week down, five to go. It's seven full days since Rishi Sunak stood in the pouring rain and called a summer election. Has the Conservative leader managed to shift the polls since? We explore how the campaigns are playing out with Chris Wilkins, former chief speechwriter to Theresa May, Alice Perry, former chair of Labour's National Executive Committee, and Luisa Porritt, former Liberal Democrat member of the European Parliament. Hosted by Yuan Potts and James Woolcock.
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The election has pushed the main political parties to join TikTok, but they're taking different strategies in their videos for the platform. We discuss how and why they're doing it with digital media expert Tim Gatt of Tiga Consultancy. Hosted by Stephen Carroll and James Woolcock.
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Both the Conservatives and Labour are trying to make the case that they are the party of business; and that the other side can't be trusted on the economy. Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves is putting her business endorsements centre stage whilst Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is emphasising the need to 'stick to the plan', and touting his party's track record reigning in inflation. We assess both their current policy stances with Bloomberg's Senior Economics Reporter Phil Aldrick. Hosted by Lizzy Burden and James Woolcock.
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Rishi Sunak has set a date with the British electorate - the 4th of July. Now the dust has settled on the Prime Minister's announcement, we're taking a look at the central issue of the economy in this campaign. Bloomberg's Head of Economics and Government Stephanie Flanders and our Associate Editor Ailbhe Rea join us to discuss how the data and the politics are shaping up. Hosted by Caroline Hepker and Stephen Carroll.
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UK inflation is down to 2.3%, with Tory and Labour frontbenchers scrambling to grab the narrative. And while the Conservatives may be down, they're hoping the economy will mean they're not out. We talk prices, interest rates and the jobs market with Bloomberg Economics' Chief UK Economist Dan Hanson and whether the data can move the dial. Hosted by Yuan Potts and James Woolcock.
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A seven-year inquiry into the infected blood scandal says the deaths of more than 30,000 people infected with viruses whilst receiving NHS care were preventable. But how did it happen and what can those in charge do to stop something similar happening again? Bloomberg's James Woolcock and Cara McGoogan, author of a book on the disaster, join the podcast to discuss. Hosted by Lizzy Burden and Yuan Potts
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Iran's President and Foreign Minister were among nine officials killed in a helicopter crash on Sunday in the country's northwest. Foul play isn't suspected, but it
will now mean a change in Iran's top leadership at a fractious time in the Middle East. Our EMEA News Director Rosalind Mathieson and Head of Bloomberg's Iran
coverage Golnar Motevalli explain what that might mean for Iran, and for those watching developments in the UK. Hosted by Stephen Carroll and Yuan Potts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Labour leader Keir Starmer set out six 'first steps for change' in a speech in Essex today, kicking off his bid to lead the country. We get the details from Bloomberg's Associate Editor Ailbhe Rea.
Plus, political marketing expert Benedict Pringle shares his thoughts on how the campaign is cutting through. Hosted by Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The government has rejected some of the key recommendation of a Treasury committee report into sexism and misogyny in the financial services industry. Our equality reporter Olivia Konotey-Ahulu brings us details of the government's response.
It comes after MPs narrowly passed a bill which could see lawmakers arrested for violent or sexual assault banned from the parliamentary estate. We discuss what it means for attitudes towards issues of violence against women and broader equality with Sophia Moreau, deputy leader of the Women's Equality Party. Hosted by Tiwa Adebayo and Stephen Carroll.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The UK government wants to tell a positive economic story about trade. The problem is Saudi Arabia, a country investing billions in Britain, has been given a "deplorable human rights record" by groups like Human Rights Watch. Our Saudi Arabia bureau chief Christine Burke explains how Riyadh has emerged as a global player, why five UK ministers are currently there with the largest business delegation in a decade, and what both nations are trying to achieve by their improving relations. Hosted by Caroline Hepker and Lizzy Burden
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After suffering heavy losses in the local elections, the Prime Minister is attempting to reset his party's agenda with a speech focusing on national security and defence.
Is Sunak right to warn the UK is facing some of the most dangerous years in its history? We discuss with Samir Puri, Associate Fellow at Chatham House. Hosted by Lizzy Burden and Stephen Carroll.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Andy Haldane says we all need to take more risk. The former Bank of England chief economist, semi-endorses Rachel Reeves's "Securonomics", but says government, individuals and businesses need to be bolder if we're to grow faster. NIESR are also looking to the future. Deputy Director Stephen Millard tells us the government cannot afford autumn tax cuts. But, he says, with more borrowing for investment, Britain can do better. Hosted by Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts.
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The UK's Supreme Court has just ruled on a case involving £37 million worth of silver salvaged from a shipwreck in the Indian Ocean. Argentum Exploration, which found the trove, had staked a legal claim to it, but the South African government successfully argued it was rightfully theirs, and shouldn't be subject to a court ruling in the UK. Bloomberg editor Olivia Solon briefs us on the decision. Plus, we get analysis from public international law expert Robert Volterra of law firm Volterra Fietta, and ask whether politicians now need to respond. Hosted by Stephen Carroll and Yuan Potts.
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Data this week is likely to show the economy improving. But Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves says the Conservatives are 'gaslighting' Britain. Our Senior Economy Reporter Philip Aldrick was at her speech. We ask him if the numbers back up the shadow chancellor's claims, and whether an improved economy could save the Tories? Hosted by Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts.
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Early results from England's elections paint a gloomy picture for the Tories. We dissect the numbers and hear from polling guru John Curtice of Strathclyde University and government minister Andrew Griffith. Plus, UK government reporters Ailbhe Rea and Joe Mayes on what it all means for the upcoming general election and Rishi Sunak's job security. Hosted by Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts.
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As voters in England and Wales prepare to head to the polls tomorrow, we zoom in on the London mayoral race. We hear from the Conservative, Liberal Democrat and Green parties on their plans for the city, while Bloomberg's senior UK government reporter Alex Wickham brings us the details on Labour's campaign. Hosted by Caroline Hepker and Stephen Carroll.
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After Humza Yousaf declared his intention to step down, Ipsos Scotland's Managing Director Emily Gray discusses the frictions within the SNP, the party's polling and leadership options, and if the trouble at Bute House changes election campaigns run in Westminster. With Bloomberg anchors Caroline Hepker and Lizzy Burden.
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A diplomatic row has erupted between the UK and Ireland over migration policy, after Rishi Sunak said the increase in asylum seekers going from the UK to Ireland was a sign his Rwanda deportation deterrent was working. Our Dublin bureau chief Jennifer Duggan and senior UK government reporter Alex Wickham explain the background to the dispute, and the political forces at play. Hosted by Stephen Carroll.
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