We wanted to bring you an episode from another podcast we think you'd like. Here's a special episode from our UK Politics team.

The UK is hugely dependent on overseas workers in the social-care sector, supporting the elderly, vulnerable and disabled. After a year-long investigation, Bloomberg has uncovered how potential migrants are being conned out of millions of pounds. Our trade and migration correspondent Lucy White explains how the system is being abused and what it means for a Labour government trying to cut immigration. Hosted by Stephen Carroll and Yuan Potts.

Listen to the Bloomberg UK Politics podcast on Apple, Spotify or anywhere you listen.

Read the full investigation.

We wanted to bring you an episode from another podcast we think you'd like. Here's a special episode from our UK Politics team. The UK is hugely dependent on overseas workers in the social-care sector, supporting the elderly, vulnerable and disabled. After a year-long investigation, Bloomberg has uncovered how potential migrants are being conned out of millions of pounds. Our trade and migration correspondent Lucy White explains how the system is being abused and what it means for a Labour government trying to cut immigration. Hosted by Stephen Carroll and Yuan Potts. Listen to the Bloomberg&nbsp;UK Politics&nbsp;podcast on <a href="http://bit.ly/3oE7Rso">Apple</a>, <a href="http://bit.ly/42iQ6fW">Spotify </a>or <a href="http://bit.ly/42jH0Qn">anywhere you listen</a>.
Read the full&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2025-05-16/uk-visa-scams-squeeze-millions-from-would-be-care-workers?srnd=undefined&amp;sref=AuZ8DRMf">investigation.</a>

Bloomberg Daybreak Europe is the daily morning podcast that helps you understand the stories shaping Europe and the world before the day gets going.

Produced in the early hours each weekday, the show delivers fresh reporting, sharp analysis and clear context on politics, business and global markets by 7am London time. From decisions made in Brussels and London to developments across the global economy, Daybreak Europe connects the dots between power, policy and money.

Hosted by Stephen Carroll in Brussels and Caroline Hepker in London, and powered by Bloomberg’s global network of more than 3,000 journalists and analysts, the podcast goes beyond headlines to explain what is changing, why it matters and what could come next.

Trusted by professionals, business leaders and investors, but made for anyone curious about how economics and politics shape everyday life, Bloomberg Daybreak Europe is the essential way to start your morning informed and ahead.

Bloomberg Daybreak Europe is the daily morning podcast that helps you understand the stories shaping Europe and the world before the day gets going.
Produced in the early hours each weekday, the show delivers fresh reporting, sharp analysis and clear context on politics, business and global markets by 7am London time. From decisions made in Brussels and London to developments across the global economy, Daybreak Europe connects the dots between power, policy and money.
Hosted by Stephen Carroll in Brussels and Caroline Hepker in London, and powered by Bloomberg&rsquo;s global network of more than 3,000 journalists and analysts, the podcast goes beyond headlines to explain what is changing, why it matters and what could come next.
Trusted by professionals, business leaders and investors, but made for anyone curious about how economics and politics shape everyday life, Bloomberg Daybreak Europe&nbsp;is the essential way to start your morning informed and ahead.

Bloomberg Daybreak: Europe Edition

EXCLUSIVE: How UK Visa Scams Squeeze Millions From Would-Be Care Workers

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Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.

On today's podcast:

(1) US President Donald Trump’s threat to blockade the Strait of Hormuz after talks with Iran collapsed over the weekend risked widening a war now entering its seventh week, lifting oil prices and raising the prospect of further economic pain around the globe.

(2) Oil surged while stocks and bonds fell after President Donald Trump ordered a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, heightening tensions with Iran following the collapse of weekend peace talks.

(3) The UK will not take part in the proposed US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, setting up yet another point of contention between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer over the conflict in Iran.

(4) Peter Magyar, Hungary’s next prime minister, outlined sweeping changes after ending Viktor Orban’s 16-year rule in a landslide election victory that will redefine the country’s ties with the European Union, Russia and the US administration of President Donald Trump.

(5) Hungary’s forint surged to a four-year high after Prime Minister Viktor Orban conceded defeat in Sunday’s election, with the pro-European opposition’s victory expected to help unlock billions of euros in European Union funding.

Podcast Conversation: Iran Talks Show Limits of Pakistan Peace Push: Karishma Vaswani

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day. On today's podcast: (1) US President Donald Trump&rsquo;s threat to blockade the Strait of Hormuz after talks with Iran collapsed over the weekend risked widening a war now entering its seventh week, lifting oil prices and raising the prospect of further economic pain around the globe. (2) Oil surged while stocks and bonds fell after President Donald Trump ordered a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, heightening tensions with Iran following the collapse of weekend peace talks. (3) The UK will not take part in the proposed US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, setting up yet another point of contention between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer over the conflict in Iran. (4) Peter Magyar, Hungary&rsquo;s next prime minister, outlined sweeping changes after ending Viktor Orban&rsquo;s 16-year rule in a landslide election victory that will redefine the country&rsquo;s ties with the European Union, Russia and the US administration of President Donald Trump. (5) Hungary&rsquo;s forint surged to a four-year high after Prime Minister Viktor Orban conceded defeat in Sunday&rsquo;s election, with the pro-European opposition&rsquo;s victory expected to help unlock billions of euros in European Union funding. Podcast Conversation: <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2026-04-13/failed-iran-us-talks-show-limits-of-pakistan-s-peace-push" data-destination="https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2026-04-13/failed-iran-us-talks-show-limits-of-pakistan-s-peace-push">Iran Talks Show Limits of Pakistan Peace Push: Karishma Vaswani</a>

 Trump Blockades Iran, Hungary Rejects Orban, The UK's Lost Year

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Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.

On today's podcast:

(1) President Donald Trump said he was “optimistic” about a deal with Iran but later threatened Tehran over charging fees in the Strait of Hormuz, as Israeli strikes in Lebanon and the continued closure of the vital waterway jeopardized diplomatic talks. 

(2) After almost six weeks of war, how did Pakistan manage to get the US and Iran to talk? Mishal Hussain join us to discuss her interview for Maleeha Lodhi. She has served as Pakistan’s ambassador to Washington, as well as to the UK and United Nations. Listen to the full conversation on the Mishal Hussain Show

(3) Saudi Arabia has lost more than half a million barrels a day of oil output capacity because of Iranian attacks while a key pipeline that bypasses the Strait of Hormuz was also hit, ratcheting up risks to global energy supplies from the war in the Middle East.

(4) The White House sent an internal staff-wide email that warned employees against using confidential information to place trades on financial markets and fast-growing event betting platforms.

(5) Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell summoned Wall Street leaders to an urgent meeting on concerns that the latest artificial intelligence model from Anthropic PBC will usher in an era of greater cyber risk.

(6) Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni ousted the chief executive officer of Leonardo SpA, the state-backed aerospace and defense contractor, while retaining CEOs at energy firms Eni and Enel.

(7) Wars in the Middle East and Ukraine are reshaping investor risk perceptions, highlighting Africa as more resilient than its reputation suggests.

Podcast Conversation: Do You Too Have a Fear of Not Flying?

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day. On today's podcast: (1) President Donald Trump said he was &ldquo;optimistic&rdquo; about a deal with Iran but later threatened Tehran over charging fees in the Strait of Hormuz, as Israeli strikes in Lebanon and the continued closure of the vital waterway jeopardized diplomatic talks.&nbsp; (2) After almost six weeks of war, how did Pakistan manage to get the US and Iran to talk? Mishal Hussain join us to discuss her interview for Maleeha Lodhi. She has served as Pakistan&rsquo;s ambassador to Washington, as well as to the UK and United Nations. Listen to the full conversation on the&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/americas-limits-irans-leverage-pakistans-moment-maleeha/id1845840408?i=1000760502885">Mishal Hussain Show</a> (3) Saudi Arabia has lost more than half a million barrels a day of oil output capacity because of Iranian attacks while a key pipeline that bypasses the Strait of Hormuz was also hit, ratcheting up risks to global energy supplies from the war in the Middle East. (4) The White House sent an internal staff-wide email that warned employees against using confidential information to place trades on financial markets and fast-growing event betting platforms. (5) Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell summoned Wall Street leaders to an urgent meeting on concerns that the latest artificial intelligence model from Anthropic PBC will usher in an era of greater cyber risk. (6) Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni ousted the chief executive officer of Leonardo SpA, the state-backed aerospace and defense contractor, while retaining CEOs at energy firms Eni and Enel. (7) Wars in the Middle East and Ukraine are reshaping investor risk perceptions, highlighting <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-04-10/credit-fund-manager-says-africa-looks-safer-as-global-wars-rise">Africa as more resilient than its reputation suggests</a>. Podcast Conversation: <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2026-04-10/fear-of-not-flying-the-unfriendly-skies-can-trigger-anxiety?sref=AuZ8DRMf">Do You Too Have a Fear of Not Flying?</a>

Iran Strait Crisis Deepens, War Trades Under Scrutiny, Africa’s Investment Case

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Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.

On today's podcast:

(1) Israel launched its largest assault on Lebanon since the start of its invasion, escalating the campaign against Iran-backed Hezbollah even after the US announced a ceasefire in the wider Middle East conflict.

(2) The White House announced the US would hold direct talks with Iran even as continued fighting in the Middle East, punctuated by Israeli strikes in Lebanon, threatened to derail the fragile ceasefire in the six-week conflict

(3) Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called on Europe to play an “effective” role in supporting lasting stability and security in the region and to pressure the US and Israel to adhere to their commitments and counter any violations to the ceasefire agreement, in a phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron.

(4) The US wants specific commitments from European allies on their pledge to help secure the Strait of Hormuz after the fighting in Iran stops, requesting that the countries present concrete plans to ensure navigation through the waterway within days, according to a senior NATO official.

(5) President Donald Trump lashed out at NATO after meeting with the military alliance’s secretary general, Mark Rutte, making clear that his anger over the organization’s stance on the Iran war remained acute.

Podcast Conversation: AI Doomsday Hype Is Marketing's Dark Arts at Work: Parmy Olson

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day. On today's podcast: (1) Israel launched its largest assault on Lebanon since the start of its invasion, escalating the campaign against Iran-backed Hezbollah even after the US announced a ceasefire in the wider Middle East conflict. (2) The White House announced the US would hold direct talks with Iran even as continued fighting in the Middle East, punctuated by Israeli strikes in Lebanon, threatened to derail the fragile ceasefire in the six-week conflict (3) Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called on Europe to play an &ldquo;effective&rdquo; role in supporting lasting stability and security in the region and to pressure the US and Israel to adhere to their commitments and counter any violations to the ceasefire agreement, in a phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron. (4) The US wants specific commitments from European allies on their pledge to help secure the Strait of Hormuz after the fighting in Iran stops, requesting that the countries present concrete plans to ensure navigation through the waterway within days, according to a senior NATO official. (5) President Donald Trump lashed out at NATO after meeting with the military alliance&rsquo;s secretary general, Mark Rutte, making clear that his anger over the organization&rsquo;s stance on the Iran war remained acute. Podcast Conversation: <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2026-04-09/ai-s-doomsday-hype-highlights-the-dark-arts-of-marketing" data-destination="https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2026-04-09/ai-s-doomsday-hype-highlights-the-dark-arts-of-marketing">AI Doomsday Hype Is Marketing's Dark Arts at Work: Parmy Olson</a>

Shaky Ceasefire In Doubt, Hormuz Stays Blocked, Trump Slams NATO

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EXCLUSIVE: How UK Visa Scams Squeeze Millions From Would-Be Care Workers

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