The government has been under fire for cutting pensioners' winter fuel payments. We ask former pensions minister Steve Webb, now at consultancy Lane Clark & Peacock, if the move has wasted too much political capital and what the government should do to make pensions work better. Hosted by Yuan Potts and Stephen Carroll.

The government has been under fire for cutting pensioners' winter fuel payments. We ask former pensions minister Steve Webb, now at consultancy Lane Clark &amp; Peacock, if the move has wasted too much political capital and what the government should do to make pensions work better. Hosted by Yuan Potts and Stephen Carroll.

Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker, Stephen Carroll, Yuan Potts and Lizzy Burden have your daily guide to British politics. We'll tell you what's happening and explain why it matters.

Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker, Stephen Carroll, Yuan Potts and Lizzy Burden have your daily guide to British politics. We'll tell you what's happening and explain why it matters.

Bloomberg UK Politics

Bloomberg UK Politics is your daily podcast on what's happening in British Politics and why it matters. The program includes interviews with MPs, policy experts, and Bloomberg's own team of political journalists. Presented by Caroline Hepker, Stephen Carroll, Yuan Potts and Lizzy Burden.

Bloomberg UK Politics is your daily podcast on what's happening in British Politics and why it matters. The program includes interviews with MPs, policy experts, and Bloomberg's own team of political journalists. Presented by Caroline Hepker, Stephen Carroll, Yuan Potts and Lizzy Burden.

An Age-Old Problem: Can Politicians Fix Britain's Pension System?

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The government's decision not to compensate women who say they were unfairly treated over changes to the pension age has sparked a backlash from opposition politicians and some backbench Labour MPs. Is the decision over the WASPI campaign the latest example of the government alienating a core constituency of voters? Our Associate Editor Ailbhe Rea joins us to discuss. Hosted by Stephen Carroll and James Woolcock.

The government's decision not to compensate women who say they were unfairly treated over changes to the pension age has sparked a backlash from opposition politicians and some backbench Labour MPs. Is the decision over the WASPI campaign the latest example of the government alienating a core constituency of voters? Our Associate Editor Ailbhe Rea joins us to discuss. Hosted by Stephen Carroll and James Woolcock.

Stung by WASPI: Starmer Angers The WASPI Women 

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2024 saw major political moments, including the first Labour government in 14 years, a Conservative meltdown and an electoral breakthrough for Nigel Farage's Reform UK. Bloomberg's UK Political editor Alex Wickham joins us to review the year and look ahead to 2025. Hosted by James Woolcock and Stephen Carroll.

2024 saw major political moments, including the first Labour government in 14 years, a Conservative meltdown and an electoral breakthrough for Nigel Farage's Reform UK. Bloomberg's UK Political editor Alex Wickham joins us to review the year and look ahead to 2025. Hosted by James Woolcock and Stephen Carroll.

From Landslide to Hard Landing: 2024 In Review

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A supposed spying scandal is threatening to undermine an attempt to reset ties between the UK and China, but does Britain have any levers to pull in the relationship? Conservative MP, and former party leader, Iain Duncan Smith, joins us to discuss why he sees Beijing's spying as being 'on a scale beyond all comprehension' compared to other countries, and what practical steps he thinks the Labour government should be taking. Hosted by Stephen Carroll and Yuan Potts.

A supposed spying scandal is threatening to undermine an attempt to reset ties between the UK and China, but does Britain have any levers to pull in the relationship? Conservative MP, and former party leader, Iain Duncan Smith, joins us to discuss why he sees Beijing's spying as being 'on a scale beyond all comprehension' compared to other countries, and what practical steps he thinks the Labour government should be taking. Hosted by Stephen Carroll and Yuan Potts.

The Especially Difficult Relationship: How Should Britain Approach China?

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An Age-Old Problem: Can Politicians Fix Britain's Pension System?

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