Newsnight - Season 46
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Episode 1
Starmer vs Musk
The prime minister defends his record as director of public prosecutions and accuses Elon Musk of spreading “poison, lies and misinformation” over UK grooming gangs. What does the row mean for UK-US r
Episode 2
Elon Musk’s ‘Disinformation Endangering Me’
Minister for safeguarding Jess Phillips speaks for the first time about being called a 'rape genocide apologist' by Elon Musk. She tells us his posts have put her in danger but that she 'will not pand
Episode 3
Is the UK Economy in Trouble?
With UK borrowing costs the highest since 2008, how much trouble is chancellor Rachel Reeves and the UK economy in? Plus LA wildfires destroy huge swathes of the city. With Victoria Derbyshire.
Episode 4
The inferno that woke the world
As the worst-ever Los Angeles fires continue to burn and the destruction they’ve left behind is revealed, the political blame game has begun. What does the debate tell us about the imminent second Tru
Episode 5
Come Back, Rachel?
Rachel Reeves is in China, while the markets are volatile and borrowing costs are shooting up. Could this all doom the government economic agenda? Plus Nigel Farage on 2025's postponed local elections
Episode 6
Post Office Scandal: One Year On
It's a year since the Post Office Horizon scandal shot to the top of the political agenda following the ITV drama, Mr Bates vs The Post Office. In January 2024, some of the postmasters wrongly accused
Episode 7
Anti-corruption minister resigns
Anti-corruption minister Tulip Siddiq becomes the second minister from Keir Starmer’s government to resign, even though she didn't break the ministerial code. So what did she do wrong? And should the
Episode 8
End of the Gaza war?
As a ceasefire is announce in Gaza, will it stick? We are joined by a Gazan and an Israeli hostage family member. And back in the UK we grade Keir Starmer's report card after six months in power.
Episode 9
Grooming Inquiries: What's Changed?
The government announce a series of inquiries into the grooming gangs. Have they backtracked? Newsnight hears from a survivor and a campaigning MP. And economic growth is flat. But with tax rises com
Episode 10
Will Trump Be Different, Second Time Round?
Donald Trump will be back in the White House on Monday. How will his governing style change, if at all? Plus, the US TikTok ban - vital to protect national security or a dangerous limit to free speech
Episode 11
Trump’s Inauguration
Donald Trump returns to the White House, declaring an emergency on the US-Mexico border, the deportation of illegal immigrants and drilling for 'liquid gold' in a 'Golden Age' for America. He pledges
Episode 12
‘Face of Capitol Riot’ Speaks
Newsnight speaks to Jacob Chansley, who was jailed for his involvement in the Capitol riot. He's now one of nearly 1,600 convicted or charged over the 6 January insurrection to be pardoned by freshly
Episode 13
Russian Spy Ships v Royal Navy
Russian spy ships have been spotted in UK waters around North Sea cables. Has Putin got his eye on Britain's critical infrastructure? And Prince Harry settles with The Sun over unlawful intrusion. Sho
Episode 14
The Southport Murderer and the Missed Warnings
As Axel Rudakubana gets a minimum of half a century in jail for killing three little girls, why were the warning signs missed by authorities? Is Rachel Reeves about to change the Budget tax plan? And
Episode 15
Telford Survivor speaks to Newsnight
The row over releasing the leader of a Telford grooming gang. We hear live from the survivor demanding he stay locked up. And as The Traitors reaches its grand finale, we ask how it captured the natio
Episode 16
Alarm in Greenland?
After threatening Colombia with tariffs, is President Trump about to do the same to Denmark to get Greenland? Interviews and insight with Victoria Derbyshire.
Episode 17
Can the Chancellor Bring Growth?
Newsnight previews Rachel Reeves's big speech on how she'll get the economy going. Is growth finally about to touch down in the UK? We ask two business leaders, including the boss of one of Britain’s
Episode 18
Can Rachel Reeves Grow the Economy?
The chancellor says growth will drive every government policy. But can she deliver? And president Trump announces he'll house 30,000 illegal migrants in Guantanomo Bay. With Victoria Derbyshire.
Episode 19
Tragedy on the Potomac
President Trump blames diversity, equity and inclusion policies for the collision between a US Army helicopter and a passenger jet that likely killed 67 people, and borders minister Angela Eagle talks
Episode 20
Canada PM candidate Mark Carney on US tariffs
Mark Carney, the front-runner to be the new Canadian PM, reacts to Donald Trump's tariff announcement. And, 5 years on from Brexit, are we happy or sad about it? With Faisal Islam.
Episode 21
Trump Backtracks on Tariff Threat
As the prime minister meets EU leaders in Brussels, President Trump cancels tariffs for Canada and Mexico. Can the American leader now be trusted when he threatens to impose tariffs? And why the new p
Episode 22
Trump: ‘Relocate from Gaza’
President Donald Trump's advice to Palestinians is to ‘relocate from Gaza’ as he meets with Israel’s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House. And families affected by knife crime say it’s
Episode 23
Failings in Nottingham Killer's Care
How did the system get it wrong with Nottingham attacker Valdo Calocane's care? We speak to the mother of one of the three killed, and another mother who says she fears there could be tragic consequen
Episode 24
Is Elon Musk Too Powerful?
Is Elon Musk too powerful? Elon Musk has declared war on US government waste, but critics say he's out of control. Is Musk operating outside his brief and should the world be worried? Plus, the Dutch
Episode 25
Is it too late to regulate AI?
The world's leaders in artificial intelligence are sounding louder warnings that we are endangering humanity. Ahead of a key global summit, we hear from a key thinker, Berkeley's Professor Stuart Russ
Episode 26
Trouble for the Assisted Dying Bill?
Once described as having the ‘strictest’ safeguards in the world, the Assisted Dying Bill is under increased scrutiny as it’s revealed High Court judges won’t sign off on cases. Critics say this is a
Episode 27
Inside Trump’s Gaza plan
President Trump doubles down on his plan to expel two million Palestinians from Gaza. With the ceasefire-hostage deal hanging by a thread, what is President Trump's master plan - if there is one? We h
Episode 28
Has Trump pulled the plug on Ukraine?
Is President Trump about to sell out Ukraine to the Kremlin? And we hear from a small-boat asylum seeker after the government says he can no longer claim British citizenship.
Episode 29
Can Labour Save the NHS?
A Newsnight special looking at the future of the National Health Service. Can its problems be solved and how? Newsnight asks the Health secretary, Wes Streeting, live. Presented by Victoria Derbyshire
Episode 30
Has Putin Won the War in Ukraine?
As presidents Trump and Putin begin to shape up their Ukraine deal, how will Europe pick up the pieces? With Adam Fleming.
Episode 31
Deal in the desert?
Hours before the US and Russia start talks in Saudi Arabia over the future of Ukraine, how do Kyiv and Europe stop matters being decided over their heads? We hear live from the German ambassador to th
Episode 32
A New World Order
As Donald Trump brings Vladimir Putin in from the cold with historic peace talks brokered by Saudi Arabia, Ukraine doesn’t have a seat at the table. Has President Zelensky been frozen out? We hear fro
Episode 33
Trump Calls Zelensky a 'Dictator'
Inside the extraordinary war of words in which Donald Trump calls Volodymyr Zelensky a 'dictator' after the Ukrainian President says he’s 'living in a disinformation space' created by Russia. Where di
Episode 34
Is Donald Trump Re-writing the International Rulebook?
How and why is President Trump transforming US relations with the rest of the world? With Paddy O'Connell.
Episode 35
How Is Donald Trump Reshaping Europe?
Starmer goes to Washington to meet the oncoming storm of President Trump. Will he offer up a hike in defence spending? And, in Germany, will the far right AFD, endorsed by JD Vance and Elon Musk, thri
Episode 36
US Votes With Russia at UN
Three years to the day since Vladimir Putin launched his full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the US breaks with its Western allies to side with Russia at the United Nations. Meanwhile, French president Em
Episode 37
Will Starmer’s Move Satisfy Trump?
Sir Keir Starmer makes a big move ahead of his trip to Washington, slashing international aid spending to boost defence. Will it be enough to satisfy President Trump? We speak to aid chief David Milib
Episode 38
Can Starmer Win Favour at the White House?
The prime minister is in Washington to make new friends, but will he get flattened by the Donald Trump steamroller? With Victoria Derbyshire.
Episode 39
Trump and Starmer on US-UK Trade Deal
Sir Keir Starmer meets President Trump in the White House for the first time. Is a UK-US trade deal on the cards and are we any closer to an end to the war in Ukraine? With Faisal Islam.
Episode 40
The Battle of the Oval Office: Trump v Zelensky
Just when you think you've seen everything, literally unprecedented scenes as Trump, Vance and Zelensky row in front of the cameras. Nick Watt picks the bones out.
Episode 41
US Warning to Zelensky
“America won't put up with it for much longer” - President Trump issues another warning to President Zelensky as Sir Keir Starmer presents his peacekeeping plan to MPs. Plus, Newsnight learns of mount
Episode 42
Canada will never be the 51st state
As Canada calls US-imposed tariffs a 'dumb move', Newsnight speaks to Canada’s minister for foreign affairs on day one of a new trade war between the USA and Canada. Plus, President Zelensky folds in
Episode 43
Does the Kremlin want peace?
We discuss President Putin’s response to the last few weeks; does he want peace? As the US pauses intelligence sharing with Ukraine, how are UK intelligence services responding? And one of the US's be
Episode 44
Europe rearms: too little, too late?
In Brussels the European Union welcomes Zelensky and plans for a rearmament programme to replace America's shield. Can it be done? With Faisal Islam.
Episode 45
Putin Launches Fresh Ukraine Attack
Is the latest Russian attack in Ukraine a sign Putin doesn't want peace or a signal he's planning for it? We ask one of Putin's top allies. And we speak to the Maltese Eurovision entry under fire for
Episode 46
Trump's Tariffs Spark Recession Fears
The US stocks plunge as President Trump refuses to rule out a recession caused by his tariffs. What does this mean for the global economy? And as key players land in Saudi Arabia for peace talks betwe
Episode 47
Dean Windass on His Dementia Diagnosis
Newsnight speaks to ex-footballer and Hull City legend Dean Windass, who was diagnosed with stage 2 dementia last year. He believes the fact he headed the ball 'tens of thousands of times' during his
Episode 48
Could AI replace my job?
The government lays out the rules for when to use artificial intelligence.
Episode 49
Wes Streeting on the NHS
Why is the government axing NHS England? Paddy O'Connell asks the health secretary, Wes Streeting. And one of Zelensky's key lieutenants has the latest on peace negotiations.
Episode 50
UK Benefit Cuts
The prospect of cuts in benefits, and many government departments, has triggered a cabinet wobble. Newsnight explores the anxieties behind the scenes and across the UK. And, the latest on Canada versu
Episode 51
How Big Are the Benefit Cuts?
Is the government watering down its proposals on benefit cuts in the face of fierce opposition? Hearing from those for and against the welfare reforms. Plus, what’s happening to press freedom in the U
Episode 52
Putin or Trump: Who’s Calling the Shots?
President Trump hasn’t persuaded President Putin to agree to a full ceasefire in Ukraine today, so is the Russian leader playing for time, or playing Donald Trump? And we'll bring you a government int
Episode 53
Young Men and Toxic Masculinity
Gareth Southgate and Netflix's Adolescence have put the toxic masculinity debate front and centre for young men. What do the teenagers at the heart of the story think? Victoria Derbyshire asks three o
Episode 54
Trouble in Trumpland
As President Trump orders the closure of the Department for Education, Elon Musk's role in the White House comes under fire. Can the richest man in the world be a White House fixer and run his compani
Episode 55
UK Exposed?
A fire shuts down Europe's busiest airport - exposing Britain's vulnerability to sabotage - but will we learn from it? And the acclaimed director of Wolf Hall, Peter Kosminsky, on why British drama is
Episode 56
Turkey: Where Will It Lead?
Protests in Turkey grow after President Erdoğan's rival is put behind bars, but what does this mean for Turkey and the West? Plus, it's a huge week for Rachel Reeves and her Spring Statement - but whe
Episode 57
Spring Statement: More Cuts to Come
Newsnight reveals the chancellor will make further cuts to benefits to balance the books. Plus, the fallout continues following the US Signal chat revelation. Insight and interviews with Victoria Derb
Episode 58
Disability benefits cut again
The Chancellor had to find money in the Spring Statement, and she found it in the welfare budget. Personal Independence Payment and Universal Credit were again in the firing line. Victoria Derbyshire
Episode 59
Trade War Off?
The world is on the brink of a tit-for-tat trade war with tariffs at the heart of it all, but is Britain about to carve an opt-out? And one of the horrors of the Ukrainian war is the abduction of tens
Episode 60
No car tariff exemption?
Britain is unlikely to get a car tariff exemption from Donald Trump, Newsnight reveals. How will that hit our auto industry? And the Sentencing Council snubs the prime minister in a row over how ethni
Episode 61
Three terms for Trump?
The US president threatens to rip up the rule book once again, insisting he’s not joking about the prospect of going for an unprecedented third term. Will Trump change the constitution and run again?
Episode 62
"Prepare for the worst"?
The world waits for President Trump's tariff announcements, and money expert Martin Lewis explains what UK households can do about their bills going up. With Victoria Derbyshire.
Episode 63
The Trump Tariffs
The US president has announced tariffs on over 175 nations and territories, with the UK being hit with 10% tariffs. Could this be the biggest trade shock in world history? We talk live to a senior aid
Episode 64
UK responds to US tariffs
Stock markets are down and leaders across the globe are scrambling after those Trump-shaped tariffs. Will the UK water down online safety as the price of a deal with an unpredictable president? Nick W
Episode 65
Global Stock Shock
Global stock markets plunge as China retaliates to President Trump's tariffs. Who are the biggest losers and are there winners too? We ask Sir Martin Sorrell. And why has the search for Malaysia Airli
Episode 66
Trump Threatens Iran
President Trump issues an ultimatum to Iran - negotiate with us on getting rid of your nuclear capabilities or risk military action. And Trump says there's no turning back on tariffs. We ask the busin
Episode 67
08/04/2025
President Trump has threatened to hit China with 104% tariffs on Chinese goods entering the US, with neither the White House nor Xi Jinping backing down. Newsnight hears from a Trump economic insider
Episode 68
Did President Trump blink?
As China hits America with more retaliatory tariffs, President Trump backs off on some of his plans but doubles down on the threat to Beijing. Did the bond market change his plan or was this what he h
Episode 69
America v China
The trade war between Washington and Beijing deepens. A Chinese diplomat declared they 'don’t back down.' How far will China go to beat the US? And is criticism of the government's handling of the gro
Episode 70
Parliament Recalled for British Steel
The prime minister goes full Man of Steel as he recalls parliament to save a British Steel plant from permanent collapse. And has President Trump gone anti-vax? With Nick Watt.
Episode 71
Prison Officer Attack
Newsnight hears from the boyfriend of one of the Manchester Arena victims after the prison officer attack by terrorist Hashem Abedi. The shadow justice secretary says governors and the Ministry of Jus
Episode 72
University Challenge
Harvard University has $2bn funding paused by President Trump after it rejected his administration's demands. What does this row tell us about America? With Victoria Derbyshire.
Episode 73
Democrat Fightback Begins?
Joe Biden, the only presidential candidate to beat Donald Trump, speaks out for the first time since leaving the White House and believes there’s now a route back to power for his party. Also, we spea
Episode 74
The Italian Job Not Done?
The president of the US receives the prime minister of Italy at the White House, but Donald Trump is in no hurry to do a deal on tariffs. With Paddy O'Connell.
Episode 75
Next in the Queue?
It's Rachel Reeves's turn to try landing a tariff deal with President Trump. Will she succeed? Plus the sister of late drag artist The Vivienne on the growing problem of ketamine use. With Victoria De
Episode 76
Is a lasting Ukraine peace close?
As President Trump accuses President Zelensky of harming Ukraine peace negotiations, there are reports of a controversial plan to end the war in Ukraine. What is in that proposal and will it bring pea
Episode 77
Rachel Reeves Goes to Washington
On the eve of the chancellor's big meeting with the Trump administration, Newsnight asks whether Rachel Reeves can get a trade deal over the line. And at what cost? Also, Sir Keir Starmer breaks from
Episode 78
Donald Trump Goes to the Vatican
President Trump arrives for the Pope's funeral on Saturday, as world leaders queue up for his favour. Meanwhile, tensions are tight over his land for peace deal in Ukraine. Adam Fleming asks the Polis
Episode 79
Kemi Badenoch on Newsnight
As English local elections loom, Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch tells Newsnight she's not afraid of 'cowards' in her party who criticise her leadership. And co-leader of the Green Party in England
Episode 80
Carney's Fightback
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney tells Newsnight he'll only deal with President Trump on his own terms. Plus, with two days until the local elections in England, Newsnight concludes its party inter
Episode 81
Trump's Next 100 Days
As President Trump hits the hundred-day mark, has he rewritten the DNA of American politics or been hit by a reality check? Will the next 1,360 days be quite so dramatic? Adam Fleming talks to the pre
Episode 82
Local Elections: Is This Reform’s Breakthrough Night?
With both the government and the opposition predicted to perform poorly, senior politicians including a secretary of state and a party chair discuss whether these local elections are the beginning of
Episode 83
California Governor Gavin Newsom
We ask California's Democratic governor Gavin Newsom about whether he’d run for the White House. Nigel Farage sweeps the vote; will Labour and the Conservatives stop Reform UK?
Episode 84
India Strikes Pakistan
The latest on the breaking news that India has launched strikes on targets in Pakistan. Plus, in a broadcast exclusive, former Transport secretary Louise Haigh on Labour's local election results. With
Episode 85
Breaking Point in Gaza?
Days before President Trump visits the Middle East, is the humanitarian situation in Gaza reaching breaking point? Newsnight speaks to Kamala Harris' former foreign affairs guru, who criticises Israel
Episode 86
The Trump/Starmer trade deal unwrapped
The US president and the UK prime minister strike a deal on trade. Which side has got the better deal? We unpick the economics and the politics of the agreement that both leaders are saying is a win f
Episode 87
Exclusive: Mandelson on the trade deal
Fresh from the Oval Office, Lord Mandelson talks to Newsnight about the big trade deal the UK just signed with President Trump - and if that's not enough we have Bill Gates too. Why did he accuse fell
Episode 88
Starmer’s immigration crackdown
The Prime Minister sets out his plan to tighten the UK's visa rules, promising that 'migration will fall'. Newsnight asks a government minister whether the measures taken match the rhetoric the PM use
Episode 89
Assisted Dying: What’s Changed?
As Assisted Dying passes its first stage in the Scottish parliament, and amended legislation returns to the Commons in Westminster, Newsnight speaks to a leading supporter of the reforms, and hears fr
Episode 90
Gaza humanitarian crisis
Don't look away - the plea to the UN about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. We speak to a surgeon working in a hospital hit by an Israeli strike, which the IDF said targeted Hamas fighters. And Refor
Episode 91
"The Cult of Nigel"
In an exclusive interview, Victoria Derbyshire talks to expelled Reform UK MP Rupert Lowe, who lays into Nigel Farage and warns that he must never become prime minister. Also, US senator Chris Van Hol
Episode 92
Downing Street's Euro vision
Strike up the band for Keir Starmer's Euro-vision, as the prime minister prepares to take the stage for his big EU reset. But back home, he's facing the music at a crunch meeting with his MPs - but ho
Episode 93
Starmer’s EU reset
The prime minister agrees a deal with the EU; how radical is it and does he risk a backlash? We ask a government minister what it means for the economy, migration and for the fishing industry. Plus we
Episode 94
Rees-Mogg: time for a Tory-Reform pact
Former Tory cabinet minister Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg tells Newsnight that it is time for the Tories to make an electoral pact with Reform. As the UK suspends trade talks with Israel over its policy on Ga
Episode 95
Can Reeves survive the U-turn?
The PM U-turns (kind of) on his cuts to pensioners' winter fuel payments; a relief for many, but where does that leave the Chancellor? And a 26-year-old cancer survivor say she's being denied the chan
Episode 96
Trump v Harvard
President Trump bans international students from Harvard in a major escalation in the row between the university and the administration. What happens next? And thousands of convicted criminals will ha
Episode 97
Trade Wars: Trump Takes Fight to Apple and Brussels
The White House announces fresh tariffs on the European Union and a let-off for Apple's Chinese-made iPhone. We ask Donald Trump's niece what makes her uncle tick. And as stocks fall, Faisal Islam unp
Episode 98
King Charles in Canada
King Charles makes his first visit to Canada as head of state, following President Trump’s repeated comments about taking over the '51st state'. We discuss live. Plus, as the two-child benefits cap r
Episode 99
The White House v Harvard
He's not backing down. President Trump spoils for a fight with Harvard, with a looming showdown in the courts. The White House says it's all about free speech, but free speech for whom? Nick Watt asks
Episode 100
Trump Fights Back on Tariffs
The US president hits back as the appeal court presses pause on the judges' decision to halt his tariff plan. We ask former CIA director general David Petraeus to spell out how the new world order of
Episode 101
Trump Waves Goodbye to Musk
Elon Musk and Donald Trump part ways but on what terms? Musk's billionaire friend turned rival Philip Lowe offers an opinion. Succession writer Jesse Armstrong on his new movie, Mountainhead. And as
Episode 102
A Nation's Shame: Grooming Survivors Speak
Survivors of abuse and exploitation speak live on television for the first time, ahead of Baroness Casey's soon-to-be-released government report on grooming and rape gangs. Hearing their stories, Engl
Episode 103
Grooming Gangs: More Arrests to Come?
Hundreds of historical cases of child sexual abuse are to be reviewed by police across England and Wales. After last night's Newsnight, some of the survivors on the programme were invited to meet Home
Episode 104
Whitehall Wars Over the Spending Review
Battles behind the scenes with a week to go until the spending review. With real terms cuts coming in unprotected departments, the inside story on which public services are on the Chancellor's cutting
Episode 105
Break-up Season?
Meltdown! The critical Musk-Trump relationship undergoes a rapid unscheduled disassembly as the President and the world's richest man lay into each other.
Episode 106
Musk Tears Into Trump
Donald Trump and Elon Musk - no sign of an end to the beef. How could things escalate from here? And back at home, after 11 long months, Labour people are smiling again - just as their rivals are in t
Episode 107
Trump Sends in the Marines
President Trump sends in 700 Marines to Los Angeles in response to protests against his immigration raids. Will he calm or inflame the situation? Plus, the Government U-turns on its decision to cut wi
Episode 108
Disorder in Ballymena
Serious disorder in Ballymena in Northern Ireland for a second night, following protests described by police as 'racist thuggery'. Newsnight speaks to those on the ground. Also, it’s the night before
Episode 109
Can Rachel Reeves Deliver Growth?
The chancellor looks to cast off the doom and gloom and make her pitch to Britain's left-behind voters, pledging investment with £113bn of capital spending. Will voters notice and when?
Episode 110
Indian Plane Crash
At least 200 killed, including 53 Britons, as an Air India Boeing 787 crashes after take-off and hits a residential area of Ahmedabad. And is there about to be an air strike on Iran's nuclear program?
Episode 111
Israel and Iran exchange fire
Jerusalem and Tehran head deeper into war as Iranian missiles strike Tel Aviv. Israel say three Iranian military commanders were killed in their strikes, while Tehran says six scientists have also bee
Episode 112
Grooming Gangs: The Casey Audit
After survivors tell Newsnight they want a national inquiry into grooming gangs, Baroness Casey persuades the government to hold one in her long-anticipated audit into group-based child sexual exploit
Episode 113
MPs vote to decriminalise abortion
A momentous week in parliament as MPs vote to decriminalise abortion, and a vote expected on assisted dying. We discuss. Also, President Trump says the US isn't going to kill Iran's Supreme Leader, th
Episode 114
Will Trump bomb Iran?
"I may do it, I may not do it." President Trump keeps the world guessing as he pressures Tehran to make a nuclear deal. Is he bluffing? And, how will the Assisted Dying vote play out in parliament? Ni
Episode 115
Government Resignation
A government whip quits over disability cuts. How is the prime minister responding? Also, diplomatic efforts to pre-empt a B2 bomber raid on the key Iranian nuclear facility at Fordow. Can the bunker
Episode 116
Assisted Dying Bill Clears the Commons
MPs vote to allow assisted dying of the terminally ill in a historic vote, but not with the thumping majority that some expected. Does that matter? Donald Trump takes criticism on Iran for being the
Episode 117
Time for Peace?
After Iran targets US air bases, President Trump says "Congratulations World, it's time for peace". Is this a sign of de-escalation? All this as Nato leaders meet for what could be the most significan
Episode 118
Britain’s Nuclear Test Survivors
A Newsnight special on the British nuclear tests scandal in the Pacific in the 1950s and 60s. Veterans accuse the government of withholding medical records that could link their health issues, and tho
Episode 119
Welfare cuts: the next U-turn?
The prime minister shrugs off his own MPs' criticisms of his flagship welfare cuts as 'noises off', but can he avoid a further U-turn? Also, an update after yesterday's nuclear testing veterans specia
Episode 120
Another U-turn
The government strikes a deal with the 127 Labour rebels prepared to oppose the welfare reform bill. But how costly is another U-turn for Labour not yet a year into taking power? We talk to one of tho
Episode 121
Regrets? He Has a Few...
It's not 'je ne regrette rien' in the government's birthday week. Keir Starmer marks his first year in office by listing what's gone wrong, from sacked staff and policy U-turns like today's on welfare
Episode 122
Welfare Bill in Trouble Again?
Only a few days after the government announced major concessions to its own Labour MPs, are Sir Keir Starmer's welfare reforms in trouble again tonight? And the Culture secretary warns BBC leadership
Episode 123
Chaos and Confusion
After more concessions, the government gets its welfare bill through - but at what cost for the prime minister and his authority? Plus, is the PM watering down his promise to the Hillsborough families
Episode 124
Left in Tears
With the government still bruised by its own Labour welfare rebellion, Keir Starmer faced up to the wider Commons opposition alongside a tearful-looking Rachel Reeves. Will the mood within the party i
Episode 125
President Trump’s Victory
As President Trump's Big Beautiful Bill clears Congress, who are the winners and losers, and why is it such a big deal? Political editor Nick Watt brings has the inside track on whether Jeremy Corbyn
Episode 126
AI 'Human Extinction' Warning
As the government tells the UK's AI safety institute to refocus on defence, we hear from a godfather of AI who tells Newsnight: "the worst case scenario is human extinction". Plus, one year into Starm
Episode 127
Can Starmer Smash the Gangs?
In the week of a key Anglo-French summit, Newsnight goes to Calais to see the small-boats situation on the ground. With Keir Starmer's plans under scrutiny, can anything smash the gangs? With Victoria
Episode 128
Gregg Wallace sacked from MasterChef
As TV host Gregg Wallace is sacked from MasterChef over alleged misconduct, we ask what it means for the wider industry. We hear from Baroness Kennedy, the chair of the Independent Standards Authority
Episode 129
Another Tory Defects to Reform
Reaction to the most high profile Tory defection to Reform yet: former Chairman of the Conservative Party, Sir Jake Berry heads to Nigel Farage's party. Plus, as the Prime Minister and President Macro
Episode 130
UK and France Strike Deal
As Emmanuel Macron concludes his state visit to the UK by agreeing to a ‘one in, one-out’ migrants deal, the two nations also sign up to a new nuclear pact. Will this deter Channel crossings and creat
Episode 131
Too hot to handle?
Hosepipe bans, rail disruption and fears of wildfires - the UK is gripped by the third heatwave in recent weeks. Is it time to start overhauling our homes, offices and cities to help us cope with spir
Episode 132
14/07/2025
Insights and global interviews on the crucial news stories of the day. With Faisal Islam.
Episode 133
Taliban 'Could Be Targeting My Family'
A massive data breach by UK officials puts thousands of Afghans at risk. We hear from the daughter of one former interpreter with the British Army who is now suffering from complex PTSD. Do fears of T
Episode 134
Fiona Phillips's Alzheimer's - Her Husband Speaks
Broadcaster and journalist Fiona Phillips was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s aged 61. Her husband Martin Frizell speaks to Newsnight about her condition and why dementia research gets a fracti
Episode 135
'It's Obvious This Labour leadership Wants Me Out'
As Diane Abbott is suspended from the Labour Party for a second time, she tells Newsnight, 'It's obvious this Labour leadership wants me out'. Plus, will anyone be held accountable for the massive Afg
Episode 136
The Epstein Files: Trump lashes out
Is President Trump panicking? As he comes under more pressure over his former friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, he goes to war with Rupert Murdoch. We hear live from congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna, wh
Episode 137
Epping protests 'a powder keg'
The Essex town of Epping is a 'powder keg', the leader of the district council tells Newsnight, after a weekend of arrests and protests outside a hotel housing asylum seekers. We also hear about prote
Episode 138
A deal for Ghislaine Maxwell?
Could jailed Ghislaine Maxwell do a deal with the US Department of Justice over information about Jeffrey Epstein's former clients? Plus, with Ofcom changes to online child safety rules set to come i
Episode 139
Migrant Hotels: More Disorder to Come?
Another night of protests and counter-protests at a London hotel set to house asylum seekers. Some politicians say we need to be ready for more disorder, but what is being done right now to try to pre
Episode 140
Could Epstein overshadow Trump's UK visit?
The night before Donald Trump flies to Scotland, fresh developments emerge about the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. Newsnight speaks to a lawyer who has represented both Trump and Epstein. Also, as more pr
Episode 141
Trump arrives in Scotland
President Trump touches down in Scotland for his golf course visit, but have questions about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell left him heading for his bunker? We hear from J
Episode 142
Trump: Gaza hunger must end
As Donald Trump says there is 'real starvation' in Gaza, Keir Starmer presents him with a peace plan and summons the cabinet for an emergency meeting. Is the US president losing patience? A Newsnight
Episode 143
Farage in Row With Government Minister
The battle to keep children safe online becomes an extraordinary war of words offline, as a cabinet minister says Nigel Farage's criticism of the Online Safety Act puts him on the same side as Jimmy S
Episode 144
Democrats Pressure Trump on Epstein Files
Senate Democrats are turning to an obscure law to try and force Donald Trump to release the full contents of the Epstein files. Will this pile the pressure on the President? Newsnight speaks to a lawy
Episode 145
Why Are Channel Crossings Up?
The number of migrants crossing the Channel in a year hits 25,000 in record time. Is this proof that the smuggling gangs remain unsmashed? Or is too soon to say? Newsnight hears one fisherman’s eyewit
Episode 146
Trump Deploys Nuclear Submarines
A war of words between Donald Trump and a Russian politician has seen the US president deploy two nuclear submarines in response to 'foolish and inflammatory' threats. Will the move further strain Pre
Episode 147
Starmer’s Small Boats Promise
Keir Starmer says he’ll end 'gimmicks and broken promises' on small boat crossings, with the detention of those to be sent back to France expected to begin within days. Can the prime minister keep his
Episode 148
Government Braced for Asylum Protests
A fresh waves of asylum hotel protests are expected to take place this weekend, just as the government moves ahead with its ‘one-in-out-out’ small boats agreement with France. Does the policy match th
Episode 149
French Wildfires
Wildfires in southern France have scorched an area larger than Paris, with thousands evacuated. Is this the new normal? And, a woman whose brother died in the Air India crash and then received the wro
Episode 150
Putin-Trump Summit
The presidents of Russia and America are to meet. Will they agree a Ukraine deal? And Israeli prime minister Netanyahu threatens to occupy the whole of Gaza. Would his army generals agree to it? With
Episode 151
Trump's Ukraine deal?
President Trump says he is 'getting close to a deal on Ukraine' and that there will be 'swapping of territories' to do so. How will Ukraine respond? Plus, as US vice-president JD Vance touches down i
Episode 152
Trump Deploys National Guard to DC
President Trump takes control of Washington DC police, and deploys the National Guard to the capital to crack down on what he describes as ‘violent gangs’ and ‘bloodthirsty criminals’. Is this a power
Episode 153
Can European leaders persuade Trump on Ukraine deal?
European leaders have one last chance to stop President Trump doing a Ukraine deal above their heads with President Putin. An ex-Pentagon official and ex-Nato policy chief tell us whether the White Ho
Episode 154
Europe Tells Trump: Don't Sell Us Out
It's the most important week for European security since Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine back in 2022 - and today Europe's leaders told President Trump: don't sell us out to President
Episode 155
Can Trump Close the Ukraine Deal?
On the eve of the Alaska summit, can Trump close the deal with both Putin and Zelensky? And why are Afghans who helped the British and fled the Taliban being deported back to Afghanistan?
With Adam F
Episode 156
Trump and Putin finally meet
The American and Russian presidents meet in Alaska to carve out a Ukraine deal. Will it happen and will the Ukrainians hate it? And Newsnight reveals a new Afghan data leak.
With Katie Razzall.
Episode 157
Is Ukraine Breakthrough Close?
High noon at the White House as a new Nato-style security guarantee is unveiled for Ukraine. Will Putin really accept it? Plus, as the children's commissioner for England shares exclusive data on the
Episode 158
Epping asylum seeker hotel to close
Epping Forest District Council is triumphant after a legal victory over the government means that asylum seekers must leave the Bell Hotel. Will other councils now follow? Former head of Nato Anders
Episode 159
How to House UK Migrants?
The government is scrambling for migrant housing solutions following the Epping judgement, after the local council there won its case to close the Bell Hotel. Can other councils do the same with no al
Episode 160
The Epstein Files
A US congressional committee will finally see Justice Department investigation files relating to the late paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. What might they reveal? Plus, as energy and food bills are set to
Episode 161
Why Did the FBI Raid John Bolton?
onald Trump's former national security advisor and now his harsh critic, John Bolton, gets raided by the FBI. Who ordered it and why? And home secretary Yvette Cooper launches an appeal against the de
Episode 162
Farage: Deport All Illegals
Nigel Farage says the only way to stop the boats is to detain and deport anyone who enters the UK illegally. Is he right? Newsnight speaks to Reform's deputy leader Richard Tice. Also, is Labour movin
Episode 163
Lib Dems Snub Trump
The leader of the Liberal Democrats Ed Davey says he'll boycott President Trump's state visit next month - will others follow suit? All eyes on Gaza as President Trump chairs a meeting on its future
Episode 164
Green v Green
Two Green leadership hopefuls debate the issues ahead of the party's leadership election. In which political direction is the party going? As TV presenter Rylan Clark goes viral for his comments on m
Episode 165
Epping hotel ruling: a real win for the government?
Victory for the government over housing refugees at the Bell Hotel, but will it end up feeling like a defeat? Plus Essex County Council says that staff should speak out if they feel unsettled by the S
Episode 166
Will the PM’s Reshuffle Work?
Why is Sir Keir Starmer's Downing Street shake-up a big deal? The prime minister says his staff reshuffle will make the centre of government more powerful and allow him to drive through his priorities
Episode 167
Green Party’s New Leader on Newsnight
The government's long-term borrowing costs reach a 27-year high, piling further pressure on the chancellor: how would the newly elected Green Party leader square that with his party's pledge to increa
Episode 168
Can Rayner Survive?
Deputy prime minister Angela Rayner is having to explain how she failed to pay £40,000 in stamp duty. Can she keep her job? And Nigel Farage goes to Washington to criticise Starmer's Britain to Congre
Episode 169
Rayner on the brink?
As we learn more about the deputy prime minister's stamp duty row, can she hang on? Can the political centre claim the England flag or is it now a flag of the right? Paddy O'Connell asks Billy Bragg.
Episode 170
Rayner and a Reshuffle
Angela Rayner gives up the fight for her job after she's found to have broken the Ministerial Code. As the PM reshuffles furiously, how damaged is his government? Also, former Trump vice president Mi
Episode 171
The Battle for the Labour Deputy Leadership
MPs are jostling for votes as they prepare to crown a new deputy leader. But whose face will fit the frame? And, in an exclusive interview with Nick Watt, Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says the UK
Episode 172
Israel Strikes Doha
As Israel escalates its war into Qatar, Hamas claims its leadership survived the strikes on the country’s capital, Doha. With the US made aware that the attack was going ahead, but unable to inform th
Episode 173
Charlie Kirk shot dead
One of the United States' most influential conservative talk radio hosts, Charlie Kirk, is assassinated by a gunman in Utah. What does it mean for America? Should Peter Mandelson resign over his exch
Episode 174
US after the Charlie Kirk assassination
How will America be affected by its most high-profile political murder in decades? How dangerous is this moment for the US? Will divisions deepen or can the US come together? And, Peter Mandelson is
Episode 175
Starmer's September blues
At the end of another bad week for Keir Starmer, his backbenchers ask whether he can survive to the next election. And, the governor of Utah calls out social media after the assassination of Charlie K
Episode 176
Embattled Starmer prepares to welcome the President
President Trump likes to back winners; but as he lands in the UK some Labour MPs call Sir Keir Starmer an electoral loser. So how does the prime minister maintain his own special relationship with the
Episode 177
Trump touches down in the UK
President Trump arrives in the UK for his second state visit. Amid all the pomp, what will success look like for both Number 10 and the White House? And will questions over Jeffrey Epstein cast a shad
Episode 178
The Trump State Visit
The King intervenes on Ukraine as President Trump gets the full red carpet treatment at Windsor Castle. Will it make any difference? With Victoria Derbyshire.
Episode 179
Trump Visit Turns Political
Day two of the President Trump's state visit and the ceremonial gives way to politics. Putin, Gaza, Mandelson and even Jimmy Kimmel are on the agenda for Donald Trump and Sir Keir Starmer. But what di
Episode 180
Kimmel Axed: Where is this heading?
The left and the entertainment world react to the cancelling of US late-night host Jimmy Kimmel. Is freedom of speech under attack or did he just get it wrong? And did Keir Starmer finally have a good
Episode 181
Trump’s 'Dangerous' Autism Claim
President Trump urges pregnant women to stop taking paracetamol as he links the drug to autism in children. Former director of National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Dr Demetre Das
Episode 182
Trump’s shift on Ukraine
President Trump suddenly announces that he thinks Ukraine can win back all its land taken by Russia, weeks after suggesting Ukraine would have to give up some of its land in order to get peace. What d
Episode 183
Zelensky's UN plea to stop Putin
The Ukranian president warns the United Nations that Putin must be stopped or their war will spread. But who can do that? And is Nigel Farage trying the Trump playbook on the medical industry? Will th
Episode 184
'Strip the Duchess of York of her title' say Virginia Giuffre's family...
Sarah Ferguson faces calls to be stripped of her title from the family of Virginia Giuffre, the woman who accused Prince Andrew of trafficking her as a teenager. Faisal Islam talks to her brother and
Episode 185
Labour's Liverpool Revamp - Will It Work?
Keir Starmer takes on Nigel Farage's Reform UK with ID cards. Will it be enough to stop Labour conference delegates asking about the party's poll ratings? Meanwhile, the PM says anti-social behaviour
Episode 186
29/09/2025
Insights and global interviews on the crucial news stories of the day. With Victoria Derbyshire
Episode 187
Starmer takes the fight to Farage: Will it work?
Has Sir Keir Starmer silenced his critics by taking the fight to Reform - and if he has, what's next? Newsnight hosts a Labour conference special looking at the prime minister’s speech and his pledge
Episode 188
Racism and misogyny exposed in London's police
An undercover BBC investigation reveals racism and misogyny by police officers. We get reaction from a woman whose murdered daughters were mocked by Met Police constables, later jailed over the incide
Episode 189
Manchester Synagogue Killings
A man kills two people outside a Manchester synagogue on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. Two more are injured and police shoot dead the attacker, who police believe is 35-year-old
Episode 190
Home Secretary: Palestine Marches are 'Un-British'
Protests against the Palestine Action ban are scheduled for the weekend, with the home secretary saying they are 'un-British'. Should they be called off? And as the Jewish community in Manchester hold
Episode 191
Kemi Badenoch: are voters listening?
The Tories are in Manchester for their party conference. They have policies, but do they have anyone's attention? Also, former FBI boss James Comey is due in court charged with lying to Congress. Anot
Episode 192
Kemi: I'll Slash the Deficit
Kemi Badenoch will dangle the prospect of tax cuts to the electorate in her big conference speech tomorrow, but only within what she describes as her new 'golden rule'. Is the next election going to b
Episode 193
Did Kemi Badenoch Charm Her Party?
It was her first keynote conference speech as Conservative leader and some say it was also her last. Did Kemi Badenoch do enough to see off the plotters for her crown? And after birth defects blighted
Episode 194
Gaza peace within reach?
A ceasefire in Gaza, with peace seemingly in reach after two years of conflict. President Trump has claimed this as a stunning victory for his own diplomacy. Paddy O'Connell asks how he did it, whethe
Episode 195
Donald Trump: Global Peacemaker or American Autocrat?
As the Gaza ceasefire agreement looks set to be completed, Donald Trump is about to head to Israel to see the hostage release. Is this how he will be remembered, or will it be for his domestic war on
Episode 196
What Next for Gaza?
As an historic ceasefire comes into effect, and all living Israeli hostages returned to their homes, what will happen next in Gaza? Can lasting peace be achieved, and if so how? And, as Prince Andrew
Episode 197
Gavin Williamson v Boris Johnson
Boris Johnson's decision to close schools in England in 2021 was 'panicked' and 'unnecessary', according to Gavin Williamson, the education secretary at the time. Is he right? Also, in the race for de
Episode 198
Why hasn’t more been done to protect children?
The head of the seven-year, multi-million pound investigation into child sexual abuse in England and Wales tells Newsnight she's 'frustrated' that only two of her 20 recommendations have been implemen
Episode 199
Starmer Condemns Israeli Football Ban
"The wrong decision". The prime minister attacks plans to ban Israeli football fans from a European tie at Villa Park in Birmingham over safety concerns, saying antisemitism on the streets won't be to
Episode 200
The Duke of York Loses His Titles
Prince Andrew stays Prince Andrew but loses his Duke of York titles and the rest of his royal honours. Newsnight speaks exclusively to the family of the woman who accused the Prince. And as Donald Tru
Episode 201
Prince Andrew Accuser: Her Story
In a UK broadcast exclusive, the co-author of Virginia Giuffre's posthumous memoir, Amy Wallace, calls on Prince Andrew to tell the authorities what he knows. Also, we speak to Marjorie Taylor Green,
Episode 202
Prince Andrew: A Matter for the Palace?
His conduct, his finances, his mansion - the intense scrutiny on Prince Andrew continues. Is something else going to have to give? Annie Farmer, one of Epstein's first accusers, speaks to Newsnight.
Episode 203
Will Prince Andrew Get Grilled by MPs?
The prime minister backs a parliamentary committee inquiry into the finances of Prince Andrew. Is the former Duke of York on a collision course with parliament? And the grooming inquiry heads for chao
Episode 204
Welsh woes for Labour?
Are we on the brink of a political earthquake in Wales? Newsnight is live at the Caerphilly by-election, which could provide an almighty political headache for the prime minister. Could it signal the
Episode 205
Welcome to Seven-Party Politics
The Caerphilly by-election result confirms Britain is embroiled in seven-party politics, but who will end up top of the heap? With Matt Chorley. And as Donald Trump's supporters plot an unconstitutio
Episode 206
Prince Andrew: How damaging to the royal family?
The BBC can reveal that a well-known photograph of Harvey Weinstein, Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell was taken at Prince Andrew's home, Royal Lodge, the house the Prince is under pressure to mov
Episode 207
Hurricane Melissa hits Jamaica
The strongest storm on the planet this year has just hit Jamaica. We hear reports of catastrophic flooding and ask, How extensive IS the damage? How low can the main parties' polling go? A former dep
Episode 208
Taxpayers' Money to a Migrant Sex Offender?
Should we be paying a migrant sex offender £500 to go back to Ethiopia? Victoria Derbyshire asks the immigration minister. And as President Trump heads to meet President Xi, how can MAGA make peace wi
Episode 209
Andrew Mountbatten Windsor
King Charles is to strip Prince Andrew of all his titles and kick him out of Royal Lodge. He'll be known from now on as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor. We speak to the brother of Virginia Guiffre, Andrew'
Episode 210
Andrew Mountbatten Windsor: The American fallout
The royal formerly known as a prince faces calls for further sanction in the UK, but how will he fare in the American judicial system without his title? Matt Chorley digs down.
Episode 211
Reform UK's Economic Relaunch
With the budget just weeks away, we will scrutinise all the major parties' economic pledges. Tonight we ask Reform UK's head of policy why they've dropped their promise to cut taxes by £90 billion a y
Episode 212
Tax Rises to Come?
The chancellor lays the ground for tax rises in what could be a painful Budget for voters, will her fellow Labour MPs back her? Plus, tomorrow marks a year since President Trump was re-elected: we ref
Episode 213
Another Two Prisoners Accidentally Let Go
The justice secretary had a bad day as it was announced another two prisoners were let go by accident, both from Wandsworth Prison. Why does it keep happening? The new mayor of New York, Zohran Mamdan
Episode 214
Chaos in the justice system?
Yet more questions for ministers as one prisoner hands himself in, but another remains on the run. Andrew Mountbatten Windsor is summoned to Congress by Democrats – what will the Royal Family be think
Episode 215
Starmer Returns
Keir Starmer flies back to Britain to deal with an in-tray of David Lammy and the prisoners, Rachel Reeves and the upcoming budget, and Lucy Powell and the Labour Party. Can he fix all or any of it? A
Episode 216
Trump vs the BBC
President Trump threatens the BBC with a $1 billion legal action over the editing of his speech in an episode of Panorama. How big is the risk for the corporation? Plus, Epstein survivor Lisa Phillips
Episode 217
Challenge to Starmer?
Some allies of the prime minister say he would fight off any leadership challenge. Newsnight's lively panel debates a night of drama in Westminster.
Episode 218
Trump & The Epstein Files
More Epstein emails emerge and leave President Trump with some questions to answer. And Michael Palin talks about the hospice where his wife of 57 years passed away, and why he thinks Rachel Reeves ne
Episode 219
Knives Out at Number 10
The prime minister's been assured that it is 'not Number 10' briefing against ministers. But Newsnight hears that explanation's not washing with members of the cabinet and the knives are out for the c
Episode 220
Immigration Crackdown
In an effort to curb illegal migration, the Home Secretary plans the biggest shakeup to asylum rules in a generation. But will it work? And Labour infighting is blown off the headlines as the governme
Episode 221
How Divided is Labour Over Immigration?
The home secretary says her asylum reforms can 'unite what is a divided country'. But is a rebellion brewing on Labour's backbenches? Also, a woman who survived a violent rape tells Newsnight she was
Episode 222
The President and the Prince on the Khashoggi Killing
President Trump hosts Mohammed bin Salman at the White House, and says the Saudi crown prince 'knew nothing' about the 2018 murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Mr Khashoggi's widow Hanan tells Newsn
Episode 223
Ukraine: Peace on Whose Terms?
Is President Trump about to impose a peace plan on Ukraine to end Russia's war in Putin's favour? And with a week to go until the budget, we ask which party has the best policies to help with your bil
Episode 224
'Seditious behaviour'
Comments by Democrats on the use of the US military are 'seditious behaviour, punishable by death!', claims President Trump on Truth Social. The White House has since denied it wants any executions o
Episode 225
From Reform UK to jail
Nathan Gill, Reform UK’s former leader in Wales, is jailed for corruption over a pro-Russian influence scheme in the European Parliament. Nigel Farage’s party calls Gill’s actions 'unforgivable' and '
Episode 226
Trump Hails 'Something Good' on Ukraine
President Trump says 'something good may just be happening' with his peace plan for Ukraine, but just who is it good for? We’re joined by Piers Morgan, Layla Moran and former US national security advi
Episode 227
Chancellor's Budget Perils
With the Budget just hours away, we look at the economic and political pressures on the government, and some of the announcements likely to be in the speech tomorrow. And Reform UK's leader Nigel Fara
Episode 228
Budget unpacked
What does the budget mean for you, the UK economy, and the positions of the prime minister and chancellor? Newsnight speaks to some of the world's leading economists. With Victoria Derbyshire.
Episode 229
U-turn on Workers' Rights?
Has the government broken its manifesto on workers' rights? And the culture secretary tells Newsnight that there is a 'problem' with political appointees on the BBC board. With Paddy O'Connell.
Episode 230
What Black Hole?
Why did Rachel Reeves warn the country to brace for the worst when she knew her figures already added up? And Jeremy Corbyn and Zara Sultana kick off the first conference of their party, Your Party, b
Episode 231
US v Venezuela
onight, President Trump hosts a key White House meeting on Venezuela as a dozen warships and 15,000 troops mass in the region. A Venezuelan cabinet minister tells Newsnight that Venezuela is not a col
Episode 232
The US in the Kremlin
President Putin warns Europe he is ready for war as he meets Donald Trump's son-in-law in Moscow. Where next for the Ukraine peace process? Four years after the murder of Sarah Everard, the prime min
Episode 233
Will Trump Strike Venezuela?
President Trump has ramped up his threats of military action against drug traffickers in Venezuela, threatening to carry out strikes against them on land. We ask a Republican congressman if he wants t
Episode 234
Putin Poisonings
Vladimir Putin was ultimately responsible for the 2018 Salisbury poisonings that killed Dawn Sturgess, a public inquiry finds. The man who led the UK police counter-terror response tells Newsnight tha
Episode 235
Trump Peace Prize
Donald Trump finally gets his peace prize, from the world of... football. But how does that fit with his military threats to Venezuela? And, with actor Timothy Spall starring in a new festive film abo
Episode 236
Europe alone?
As European leaders meet in Downing Street to save Ukraine, President Trump hails the idea he's sidelined them. Is Europe now on its own? Also, Joey Barton is handed a suspended jail sentence after a
Episode 237
'Mask up for flu wave'
How worried should we be by rising cases of the virulent H3N2 flu strain, as people with symptoms are told to wear a mask? We ask to a top virologist. Also, President Trump says he deserves 'A-plus-pl
Episode 238
US seizes oil tanker
A dramatic escalation of tensions between the US and Venezuela as President Trump says the US has seized an oil tanker off the coast of the South American nation. Where could this confrontation lead?
Episode 239
Collapse of the NHS?
The NHS risks collapse if doctors strike during the superflu crisis, so says the health secretary tonight. Is he fighting the flu or the medical profession? Newsnight cameras catch the arrest of an a
Episode 240
‘Britain Should Prepare for War’
'The shadow of war' hangs over Europe - and Britain needs to prepare, warns a government minister about Russia. What does it mean for us all? We ask a former top Nato official. Plus, the Church of En
Episode 241
Streeting: doctors' strike 'unconscionable'
The health secretary calls this week's resident doctors' strike 'probably the worst thing the [British Medical Association] has done since they marched against the foundation of the NHS in 1948... giv
Episode 242
UK probe into foreign interference
The prime minister has ordered a probe into foreign interference in UK politics; how widespread could it be? Unemployment is up, with younger workers particularly affected. We ask jobseekers under 25
Episode 243
Halve Violence Against Women?
The government says it's going to empower schools in England to intervene when they see pupils displaying misogynistic behaviour. Will it help them meet their target of halving violence against women
Episode 244
New Epstein Photos
As tomorrow's deadline to release the Epstein files looms, US Democrats drop a new batch of photos from Jeffrey Epstein's estate. How disruptive could this be for the White House? Plus, a top state de
Episode 245
Epstein Files deadline
After a year dominated by speculation about the release, even the existence, of the Epstein files, hundreds of thousands of documents have been released. How much impact will they have? And, 2025 in