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The delayed defence spending plan is here, but what does it cost to keep the UK safe?

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What Does It Cost To Keep The UK Safe?
The government releases it’s long awaited defence investment plan.
30 Jun 2026,42 mins
What's Andy Burnham's Plan For Number 10 (North)?
Burnham unveils "Number 10 North" in first speech since running for PM.
29 Jun 2026,38 mins
The Starmer-Burnham Defence Handover
We look at new details from the controversial defence plan a new PM would inherit.
28 Jun 2026,29 mins
What's Andy Burnham's Economic Plan?
The prospective PM will set out his vision on Monday.
27 Jun 2026,38 mins
The King (Sort Of) Reveals His Finances
King Charles has become the first monarch to reveal their tax bill, paying £12.9m.
26 Jun 2026,45 mins
Why Is This Heatwave So Much Worse?
The UK recorded for the hottest June day has been broken for the second day in a row.
25 Jun 2026,34 mins
What The UK's Biggest Maternity Review Tells Us About Maternity Care
A review has found “systemic failures” in maternity care at a hospital in Nottingham.
24 Jun 2026,45 mins
Will Anyone Challenge Burnham For PM?
And, what is Burnham’s economic plan for the country?
23 Jun 2026,26 mins
Keir Starmer Resigns as Prime Minister
Keir Starmer resigns as PM, and Andy Burnham confirms he will run to replace him.
22 Jun 2026,34 mins
Why Keir Starmer’s Resignation Looks More Likely Than Ever
The government message about the PM’s future has changed.
21 Jun 2026,37 mins
Fight or Go? Keir Starmer Considers His Next Move
Laura is told the foreign secretary thinks the PM should make a departure plan.
20 Jun 2026,32 mins
Andy Burnham Wins In Makerfield, So What Happens Now?
Burnham wins Makerfield by-election, paving way for leadership challenge against Starmer.
19 Jun 2026,40 mins
Who Won The US-Iran Deal?
US and Iran sign deal, but what does it say?
18 Jun 2026,41 mins
Starmer’s Warning To Andy Burnham
PM warns Burnham against immediate leadership challenge if he wins by-election.
17 Jun 2026,32 mins
How Will The Social Media Ban Change Children’s Lives?
Education secretary joins Newscast to discuss social media ban for under-16s.
16 Jun 2026,32 mins
Social Media Ban For Under-16s
Under-16s to be banned from social media Keir Starmer announces.
15 Jun 2026,43 mins
Royal Marines Take Control Of Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker
Royal Marine Commandos boarded a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the English Channel.
14 Jun 2026,33 mins
By-Electioncast: Could Restore Britain Help Andy Burnham Win?
A new poll suggests the party could steal a significant number of voters from Reform UK.
13 Jun 2026,40 mins
The Keir Starmer Interview: The Analysis
Adam and Chris breakdown the Keir Starmer interview.
33 mins
The Keir Starmer Interview
Chris Mason sits down with the Prime Minister.
12 Jun 2026,25 mins
Why Has Defence Secretary John Healey Resigned?
Defence Secretary John Healey resigns in latest blow to Starmer.
11 Jun 2026,31 mins
Who’s Causing The Violence In Belfast?
A night of violence in Belfast as hundreds take to the streets.
10 Jun 2026,37 mins
What We Know About The Belfast Knife Attack So Far
Police and political leaders in Northern Ireland have called for calm.
09 Jun 2026,33 mins
Jess Phillips On The Explicit Image Ban For Children
Starmer has told tech firms to block naked images on phones for children.
08 Jun 2026,42 mins
David Lammy Tells JD Vance He's Wrong Over Immigration Comments
The Deputy PM called the US Vice President and told him he’s wrong over Henry Nowak post.
07 Jun 2026,31 mins
Will Henry Nowak’s Murder Change Policing?
And US Vice-President JD Vance blames his death on migration.
06 Jun 2026,27 mins
The Most Expensive World Cup Ever? (With Football Daily, Part 3)
With rows over ticket and travel prices, are stadiums going to be full?
05 Jun 2026,31 mins
Will War Overshadow the World Cup? (With Football Daily, Part 2)
Talks over an end to the US-Iran war are ongoing. What does it mean for the Iranian team?
05 Jun 2026,24 mins
Will This Be The Donald Trump World Cup? (With Football Daily, Part 1)
And what’s going on with the Infantino bromance?
05 Jun 2026,29 mins
Andy Burnham Says He Would Enter Labour Leadership Contest
Adam and Chris react to Question Time in Makerfield
04 Jun 2026,54 mins