The UK's Prime Minister is facing growing questions over what he knew about Peter Mandelson's relationship with Jeffery Epstein when he appointed him as Ambassador to the US. Keir Starmer fired him after Bloomberg published a series of emails between Mandelson and the convicted paedophile.

The departure comes at a difficult time for the British government as it prepares to host a state visit for US President Donald Trump who continues to face questions about his relationship with Epstein. In this Special episode of the Daybreak Europe podcast our finance reporter Harry Wilson takes us behind the scenes of the Bloomberg scoop. He tells us what the emails reveal alongside our political correspondent Ellen Milligan who will be covering President Trump's upcoming State Visit. 

Hosted by Stephen Carroll and Caroline Hepker

The UK's Prime Minister is facing growing questions over what he knew about Peter Mandelson's relationship with Jeffery Epstein when he appointed him as Ambassador to the US. Keir Starmer fired him after Bloomberg published a series of emails between Mandelson and the convicted paedophile. The departure comes at a difficult time for the British government as it prepares to host a state visit for US President Donald Trump who continues to face questions about his relationship with Epstein. In this Special episode of the Daybreak Europe podcast our finance reporter Harry Wilson takes us behind the scenes of the Bloomberg scoop. He tells us what the emails reveal alongside our political correspondent Ellen Milligan who will be covering President Trump's upcoming State Visit. Hosted by Stephen Carroll and Caroline Hepker

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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.

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Inside the Scoop that Brought Down Mandelson

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

On today's podcast:

(1) Global AI stocks rallied, with Taiwanese shares returning to a record high, as early signs of success for Meta Platforms Inc.’s personal agent revived optimism over demand for chips.

(2) The UK has agreed to support Saudi Arabia’s military in countering the Houthis, as the kingdom comes under frequent attack from the Iran-backed militants.

(3) French President Emmanuel Macron said he discussed the idea of a moratorium on deep strikes against energy assets between Ukraine and Russia at a meeting with Donald Trump in New York.

(4) The UK has agreed to support Saudi Arabia’s military in countering the Houthis, as the kingdom comes under frequent attack from the Iran-backed militants.

(5) China and the EU should find a way to avoid a confrontation over trade, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said — comments that come as a deadline to find solutions to the two sides’ differences approaches.

(6) During the Cold War, the Soviet Union’s smallest republic was an electronics and tech center for the Communist superpower. Now Armenia is on track to become one of the world’s top hubs for American AI infrastructure.

Podcast Conversation: UN Scrambles to Avoid a Repeat of Trump’s 2025 Escalator Snafu

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day. On today's podcast: (1) Global AI stocks rallied, with Taiwanese shares returning to a record high, as early signs of success for Meta Platforms Inc.&rsquo;s personal agent revived optimism over demand for chips. (2) The UK has agreed to support Saudi Arabia&rsquo;s military in countering the Houthis, as the kingdom comes under frequent attack from the Iran-backed militants. (3) French President Emmanuel Macron said he discussed the idea of a moratorium on deep strikes against energy assets between Ukraine and Russia at a meeting with Donald Trump in New York. (4) The UK has agreed to support Saudi Arabia&rsquo;s military in countering the Houthis, as the kingdom comes under frequent attack from the Iran-backed militants. (5) China and the EU should find a way to avoid a confrontation over trade, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said &mdash; comments that come as a deadline to find solutions to the two sides&rsquo; differences approaches. (6) During the Cold War, the Soviet Union&rsquo;s smallest republic was an electronics and tech center for the Communist superpower. Now Armenia is on track to become one of the world&rsquo;s top hubs for American AI infrastructure. Podcast Conversation: <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-09-21/un-scrambles-to-avoid-a-repeat-of-trump-s-2025-escalator-snafu" data-destination="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-09-21/un-scrambles-to-avoid-a-repeat-of-trump-s-2025-escalator-snafu">UN Scrambles to Avoid a Repeat of Trump&rsquo;s 2025 Escalator Snafu</a>

AI Trade Roars Back, UK Aids Saudi Defence, Wars Dominate UN Meeting

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

On today's podcast:

(1) Friedrich Merz said he would stay put as German chancellor even after his party suffered its worst-ever result in a state election, with a tally showing the conservatives crashing out of a regional assembly for the first time in the country’s post-World War II history.


(2) US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent lauded “very successful” talks with his Chinese counterparts on artificial intelligence, trade and investment, while China described the discussions as positive ahead of this week’s summit between leaders Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.

(3) Ukrainians are already drawing up contingency plans for what threatens to be the worst wartime winter yet.

(4) Qatari Energy Minister Saad Al-Kaabi said Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was “wrong” when he said that the strategic Strait of Hormuz will be worthless in two years.

(5) Citigroup Chief Executive Officer Jane Fraser said that companies are racing to build up their defenses as artificial-intelligence models become even more powerful and risk spurring cyber attacks.

(6) Tue Vuong, chief executive officer of Golden Wheat, was told his wheat shipments from the Black Sea wouldn't get shipped due to the escalation in Russia's war with Ukraine. 

Podcast Conversation: The Miniatures Boom Is Becoming Big Business

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day. On today's podcast: (1) Friedrich Merz said he would stay put as German chancellor even after his party suffered its worst-ever result in a state election, with a tally showing the conservatives crashing out of a regional assembly for the first time in the country&rsquo;s post-World War II history.
 (2) US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent lauded &ldquo;very successful&rdquo; talks with his Chinese counterparts on artificial intelligence, trade and investment, while China described the discussions as positive ahead of this week&rsquo;s summit between leaders Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. (3) Ukrainians are already drawing up contingency plans for what threatens to be the worst wartime winter yet. (4) Qatari Energy Minister Saad Al-Kaabi said Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was &ldquo;wrong&rdquo; when he said that the strategic Strait of Hormuz will be worthless in two years. (5) Citigroup Chief Executive Officer Jane Fraser said that companies are racing to build up their defenses as artificial-intelligence models become even more powerful and risk spurring cyber attacks. (6) Tue Vuong, chief executive officer of Golden Wheat, was told his wheat shipments from the Black Sea wouldn't get shipped due to the escalation in Russia's war with Ukraine. Podcast Conversation: <a href="https://www.google.com/goto?url=CAESqAEB6zswFZwd6PkUXHFgX6bZ7Wvfw4sh5EuXu2Tz3vKticfQAjO3rdTT4OKWjp-sJIP7gGZsl7dZ_5u0RoCLYRIiDNgN4PnvJXKoIaCCgrLOe0r1o2pPAKKcoePMl9Z2bpIm3VYtv5nUvHe0RH93cUHhF3vO2cnSMJiR6VLNbHeeNhntmZ3Xl47vQ1BFGmz6BSbAZ7meix31khZjIIVnmnslPITpq2nOSOE" data-destination="https://www.google.com/goto?url=CAESqAEB6zswFZwd6PkUXHFgX6bZ7Wvfw4sh5EuXu2Tz3vKticfQAjO3rdTT4OKWjp-sJIP7gGZsl7dZ_5u0RoCLYRIiDNgN4PnvJXKoIaCCgrLOe0r1o2pPAKKcoePMl9Z2bpIm3VYtv5nUvHe0RH93cUHhF3vO2cnSMJiR6VLNbHeeNhntmZ3Xl47vQ1BFGmz6BSbAZ7meix31khZjIIVnmnslPITpq2nOSOE">The Miniatures Boom Is Becoming Big Business</a>

‘Disaster’ Vote For Merz, Citi CEO 'Tsunami' Warning, Food Supply Shock

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

On today's podcast:

(1) The Bank of Japan raised its benchmark interest rate in a split decision showing dissent within the board as it confronts mounting inflation risks and unusually explicit calls for further policy normalization from Washington.

(2) The European Central Bank must get inflation under control as failing to do so would endanger economic expansion, Governing Council member Ante Zigman warned.

(3) After the early optimism of Andy Burnham’s premiership, the UK’s new prime minister now finds himself right where he didn’t want to be: at the mercy of bond markets.

(4) DoubleLine Capital chief executive Jeffrey Gundlach warned that the next US downturn could trigger a debt crisis that sends long-term Treasury yields sharply higher — defying decades of conventional wisdom that bonds will always serve as safe haven during times of economic strife.

(5) The Trump administration will allow the core members of an Iranian delegation to travel to the United Nations in New York for the General Assembly next week, the State Department said, even as the US and Iran remain at war in the Middle East.

(6) ExxonMobil Holdings Corp. says the world is on course for rapid global temperature increases as coal use persists, pushing emissions beyond mid-century climate goals.

(7) It's the start of London Fashion week - haute couture sitting alongside high street and emerging young designers.

Podcast Conversation: AI Is Turning Beauty Standards Into Facial Scores

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day. On today's podcast: (1) The Bank of Japan raised its benchmark interest rate in a split decision showing dissent within the board as it confronts mounting inflation risks and unusually explicit calls for further policy normalization from Washington. (2) The European Central Bank must get inflation under control as failing to do so would endanger economic expansion, Governing Council member Ante Zigman warned. (3) After the early optimism of Andy Burnham&rsquo;s premiership, the UK&rsquo;s new prime minister now finds himself right where he didn&rsquo;t want to be: at the mercy of bond markets. (4) DoubleLine Capital chief executive Jeffrey Gundlach warned that the next US downturn could trigger a debt crisis that sends long-term Treasury yields sharply higher &mdash; defying decades of conventional wisdom that bonds will always serve as safe haven during times of economic strife. (5) The Trump administration will allow the core members of an Iranian delegation to travel to the United Nations in New York for the General Assembly next week, the State Department said, even as the US and Iran remain at war in the Middle East. (6) ExxonMobil Holdings Corp. says the world is on course for rapid global temperature increases as coal use persists, pushing emissions beyond mid-century climate goals. (7) It's the start of London Fashion week - haute couture sitting alongside high street and emerging young designers. Podcast Conversation: <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-09-17/qoves-other-ai-beauty-and-hair-apps-turn-attractiveness-into-a-score">AI Is Turning Beauty Standards Into Facial Scores</a>

BOJ Hikes In Split Decision, Europe’s Border Walls, London Fashion Week

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Inside the Scoop that Brought Down Mandelson

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