Bloomberg UK Politics

Robert Stheeman has borrowed more than £3 trillion for the government in his 21 years running the Debt Management Office. He's been speaking to Bloomberg about the challenges of raising debt through a pandemic, the 2008 financial crash, and Liz Truss's premiership. Bloomberg's Alice Gledhill brings us details of her interview. Plus: the Resolution Foundation forecasts average rents will rise by 13% over the next three years. Senior economist Cara Pacitti tells us what's gone wrong in the housing market, and how it could be fixed. Hosted by Stephen Carroll and Lizzy Burden.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A rift has emerged in the cabinet over a plan to suspend arms sales to Israel, with Rishi Sunak and David Cameron caught between Tory factions who support or oppose the move. Over 800 lawyers and academics have signed a letter to the Prime Minister warning Britain is breaching international law by continuing to allow arms sales. One of them, human rights lawyer Michael Mansfield KC, joins us to discuss. Hosted by Stephen Carroll and James Woolcock.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new poll is predicting a Labour super-majority of over 400 seats at the next general election. YouGov's Patrick English joins us to discuss the details of their projections, and our Political Editor Kitty Donaldson brings us Westminster's reaction.Plus, financial pressure mounts on Thames Water, the UK's biggest supplier. Our reporter Eamon Farhat tells us what's at stake for the government and investors. Hosted by Stephen Carroll and Lizzy Burden.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With less than a month to go until local elections in England and Wales, our UK government editor Alex Morales tells us what's at stake for the parties. Local government funding is also in focus, as some councillors call for an independent review of the system for accessing 'Levelling Up' money. Graeme Atherton from the Centre for Inequality and Levelling Up talks us through the scheme's successes and failures, while Nottingham City Labour councillor Graham Chapman shares his experience. Hosted by Yuan Potts and Stephen Carroll.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scotland's new law on hate crimes came into force this week, amid criticism from the likes of author JK Rowling. We discuss the law's expanded definition of hate speech with human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell. Also in the show: our reporter Jess Shankleman updates us on a crunch week for Thames Water and its financial troubles. Plus: Tiwa Abebayo reports on issues with the government's new childcare plan. Hosted by Stephen Carroll and Yuan Potts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meg Hillier, chair of the cross-party Public Accounts Committee, is warning of spending 'Nasties' in store for the next government in a new report, Bloomberg's UK Politics Editor Alex Morales brings us the details. Meanwhile, in local government, the spending nasties might already have arrived. Mayor of Hackney Caroline Woodley tells us how she's tightening the purse-strings in her borough.Plus, John Neal CEO of Lloyd's of London discusses the insurer's latest results and more. Hosted by James Woolcock and Caroline Hepker.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two more Conservative ministers have announced they won't be contesting the next election, prompting a mini-cabinet reshuffle for Rishi Sunak. Bloomberg's Associate Editor Ailbhe Rea joins us with the details.Plus, at 28 years old Carmen Smith is the UK's youngest member of the House of Lords. The Plaid Cymru politician talks to us about youth engagement, Welsh independence, and why she wants to abolish the upper chamber. Hosted by Lizzy Burden and James Woolcock. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The UK and the US have accused China of cyberattacks targeting politicians, voters' data, and election regulators in an election year. Our TV anchor and former Beijing Correspondent in London Tom Mackenzie explains how Britain's relationship has gone so awry and what these latest claims mean. Plus, looking for a job? It might help to have the letters 'AI' in your CV. LinkedIN's UK Country Manager Janine Chamberlain speaks to us about how Artificial Intelligence is changing the jobs market. And a Bloomberg exclusive interview with Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee Member Catherine Mann. Hosted by James Woolcock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeremy Hunt says the pensions triple lock will feature in the upcoming Conservative manifesto and Labour are also 'committed' to the policy. But despite political backing, others disagree - Lord David Willetts, President of the Resolution Foundation tells us why the pension guarantee should be scrapped. Plus, Bloomberg analysis shows local Tory candidates are actively distancing themselves from the party online. We speak to Samuel Power, senior politics lecturer at the University of Sussex about the Conservative party's brand challenge. Hosted by Caroline Hepker and James Woolcock. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest Bank of England update is moving markets but British Politicians are focused on football. Senior Economics Editor Philip Aldrick brings us the latest on the Bank of England's rate cutting path.Plus, we dissect the controversy surrounding changes to the England Flag on the Nike's Euro 2024 kit with and former England player, football executive and broadcaster Eniola Aluko.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.