Bloomberg UK Politics

Ireland's election looks set to return a coalition keeping incumbent parties Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael in power. What do the results mean for Keir Starmer's ambitions to reset the relationship with the UK's closest neighbour? We discuss with Bloomberg's UK politics correspondent Ellen Milligan and our Dublin reporter Olivia Fletcher. Hosted by Lizzy Burden and Stephen Carroll. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labour's 'plan for change' will see new targets across government. Today's defence industrial strategy aims to prioritise investment in UK defence firms amid global insecurity. But will it be enough and when will it happen? We discuss with Bloomberg's UK Political Editor, Alex Wickham. Hosted by Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MPs will tomorrow debate the issue of assisted dying, as they consider a bill put forward by Labour MP Kim Leadbeater. It will be subject to a free vote, but health secretary Wes Streeting is among those opposed to it. We speak to Conservative MP and co-sponsor of the bill Kit Malthouse about why he is backing the changes. Hosted by Yuan Potts and Stephen Carroll. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds will consult with car manufacturers about electric vehicle production mandates that most won't even come close to meeting this year. It comes after Stellantis announced plans to close its van factory in Luton, citing the government's 'stringent' EV target. Will the economic realities dull Labour's green ambitions? We discuss with Bloomberg Opinion columnist Lara Williams. Hosted by Lizzy Burden and Stephen Carroll. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today the government releases its 'Get Britain Working' white paper. It's a strategy Keir Starmer says will help lower the country's £137 billion benefits bill by tackling economic inactivity. But how will Labour's plans go down with business leaders and their own MPs? Bloomberg's associate editor Ailbhe Rea joins us to discuss. Hosted by Lizzy Burden and Caroline Hepker. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Firms across the UK are in 'damage control'mode. That's according to a new survey from the Confederation of British Industry which shows six in ten businesses asked predicted that the budget wouldn't increase the country's investment appeal. But should the lobbyists have raised these concerns earlier? As the group gathers for its annual conference in London we discuss the state of play with Bloomberg's UK Business reporter Sabah Meddings. Hosted by Caroline Hepker and Lizzy Burden. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ukraine says Russia has fired an intercontinental ballistic missile at the city of Dnipro. If confirmed, it would mark the first use of the weapon in combat since it was created at the start of the Cold War. Bloomberg Opinion columnist Marc Champion and head of Bloomberg Media Editorial David Merritt discuss what this development means for Ukraine, and for the UK government. Hosted by Caroline Hepker and Stephen Carroll. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest inflation data shows the pace of prices is picking up, rising to 2.3% in October. Our Chief UK economist Dan Hanson explains why, and if it's likely to increase further. Given the cost of living was a major election issue, our UK government reporter Joe Mayes discusses how worried the Labour government is and what their response might be. Hosted by Stephen Carroll and Caroline Hepker. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Betrayed'. That's how National Farmers' Union Vice President Rachel Hallos described members' feelings towards the government, a year after Keir Starmer told their conference how much Labour valued the industry. She joins us today to explain why farmers are so angry at plans to impose 20% inheritance tax on some farming estates. Hosted by Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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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...

IWG and Tesco partner up to offer work spaces in supermarkets. IWG CEO Mark Dixon discusses the partnership with Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker and Charles Capel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.