Stuart Smith
UK budget to expand sugar tax to milkshakes and coffees
As the UK Chancellor puts the finishing touches on her budget ahead of tomorrow's announcement - more details are emerging about what will be in it. London correspondent Stuart Smith spoke to Corin… Audio
Fallout following resignation of top BBC staff
The BBC's outgoing secretary-general Tim Davie, has told staff members the organisation has made mistakes, but needs to fight for its journalism. Correspondent Stuart Smith spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss… Audio
Windsor Castle hosts lavish banquet for Trump
A lavish state banquet is underway at Windsor Castle - marking the end of the first full day of US President Donald Trump's second state visit to the UK. Correspondent Stuart Smith spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Former UK Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn launches new party
Former UK Labour party leader Jeremy Corbyn has confirmed the launch of a new political party. Correspondent Stuart Smith spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
20 years since London bombings
Families, politicians, and royals are among those who have come together to mark 20 years since the bombings that killed 52 people, in a series of events across London. Correspondent Stuart Smith… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 24 April 2025
In today's episode, China says a group of New Zealand MPs have violated the relationship between the two countries by visiting Taiwan last week, and meeting with its new president, the police have… Audio
China upset over MPs visit to Taiwan
China says a group of New Zealand MPs have violated the relationship between the two countries by visiting Taiwan last week, and meeting with its new president. National's Stuart Smith spoke to… Audio
The House For Sun 23 March
The House debates climate change adaptation, especially who should decide, and who should pay. Audio
Army chiefs from 30 countries meet to discuss Ukrainian security
As strikes are exchanged between Russia and Ukraine, France's President Emmanuel Macron convened a meeting of army chiefs from over 30 countries to address the issue of Ukrainian security… Audio
Zelensky to visit Washington D.C this week
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit Washington later this week to sign a key minerals deal. Mr Zelenskyy had been at loggerheads with President Donald Trump over the agreement, which… Audio
World leaders meet in Kyiv for peace summit
It's been three years since the war in Ukraine began - and world leaders have met in Kyiv for a peace summit. Kyiv correspondent Stuart Smith spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
US and Russia conclude first talk since Ukraine invasion
Russia and the US have concluded their first direct talks since Moscow's invasion of Ukraine 3 years ago. The Americans said the four-and-a-half hour talks were an exploratory session to establish… Audio
Ukrainian President to visit Saudi Arabia day after US-Russia talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, one day after planned meetings between Russian and US officials. Correspondent Stuart Smith spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 13 February 2025
On today's episode, the United States defence secretary Pete Hegseth says Ukraine cannot expect to return to its 2014 borders and has downplayed the chance of it becoming a member of NATO, the union… Audio
US not supporting Ukraine's NATO membership
The United States defence secretary Pete Hegseth says Ukraine cannot expect to return to its 2014 borders and has downplayed the chance of it becoming a member of NATO. Correspondent Stuart Smith… Audio
Climate adaptation report called "vague"
A Parliamentary committee has released its report into climate change adaptation, but some of the committee's own MPs think it is too vague. Audio
France facing political deadlock
France now faces a political deadlock with no party or alliance securing a majority after Sunday's election.President Emmanuel Macron has asked French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal to stay on in the… Audio
A taste of something non-budget, with a hint of gooseberry
Like the calm before a storm, Wednesday evening at Parliament was not about the budget. It was a Members' Day including a bill on cellar door tastings. We sip it with its sponsor Stuart Smith. Audio
A taste of something non-budget, with a hint of gooseberry
Like the calm before a storm, Wednesday evening at Parliament was not about the budget. It was a Members' Day including a bill on cellar door tastings. We sip it with its sponsor Stuart Smith.
AudioCovid inquiry in the UK exposes Conservative government's approach
An inquiry into the UK's response to the Covid-19 pandemic is underway and has exposed damning information about the Conservative government's approach.
Tuesday's hearing revealed that current Prime… Audio