Newsnight - 19/08/2026
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- How worried should we be?Government borrowing costs soar to multi-decade highs on world markets.30 mins
- Whose job is most at risk from AI?Economist Simon Johnson tells Newsnight that we are all in the 'line of fire'.30 mins
- Jason Arday found deadFormer Cambridge professor Jason Arday has been found dead.30 mins
- Clacton By-Election - Counting BeginsThe polls are closed in Clacton. Will Nigel Farage's by-election gamble pay off?30 mins
- Tinie Tempah on Why British Nightlife Must Be SavedAre the government's business rates cuts enough to save music venues, clubs and pubs?30 mins
- Queen’s Brian May on solar eclipseSir Brian May joins Newsnight to celebrate the moon's solar dance with the sun.30 mins
- Can Andy Burnham save the high street?The PM plans to crack down on 'unchecked vape stores, betting shops and rogue businesses'.30 mins
- Hunter Biden Speaks to NewsnightIn a Newsnight exclusive, Paddy O'Connell speaks to Hunter Biden, President Biden's son.30 mins
- New PM, same problems?Is Andy Burnham grappling with the same challenges as his predecessors?30 mins
- PC Harper killers: will government decision hold?Will the government's decision hold on the early release of two of PC Harper's killers?30 mins
- Could the PM Announce an Epstein Inquiry?The victims minister says the PM is 'looking into' the possibility of a public inquiry.30 mins
- Burnham’s Early Release Scheme ChangeThe prime minister has just announced changes to the government's early release scheme.30 mins
- Greater Manchester Mayoral ElectionSo how have his first two weeks in office gone? With Paddy O'Connell.30 mins
- Abbott Back in the Labour PartyDiane Abbott is back in the Labour Party after a year-long suspension.31 mins
- Trump Speaks on PM BurnhamTrump has talked publicly about the new PM, so how will he handle the President?30 mins
- Zack Polanski ExclusiveZack Polanski speaks exclusively to Newsnight.30 mins
- Can Burnham get young people into work?How do we help one million 16-24 year olds into a job, education or training?30 mins
- Number 10 North: Revolution or Work from Home?Number 10 North: a revolution in governing, or just Burnham working from home on Fridays?30 mins
- Iran: British bases are 'legitimate targets'Iran says British bases used by the US to launch strikes are 'legitimate targets'.30 mins
- Burnham to review prisoner release schemeA direct appeal to the prime minister from a woman who was raped and sexually abused.30 mins
- Do Andy Burnham's sums add up?Critics say the short-term VAT cut to household energy bills is unfunded.30 mins
- Andy Burnham appoints his cabinetSir Keir Starmer leaves Downing Street. Andy Burnham arrives in Downing Street.30 mins
- Burnham takes the Labour leadershipCan Andy Burnham really maintain Labour unity in a way Sir Keir Starmer couldn't?30 mins
- Exclusive: Police grooming gang raidsExclusive: We join a police raid as officers investigate grooming gang suspects.31 mins
- England and Starmer Are OutEngland are out, and so is Keir Starmer. What now for a nation preparing for a new PM?30 mins
- Hillsborough law makes historyAndy Burnham hails the end of a 'cover-up culture. With Paddy O'Connell.30 mins
- Is security for public figures fit for purpose?The home secretary has offered Nigel Farage the chance to discuss his security.30 mins
- Arrest After Ann Widdecombe Found DeadAnn Widdecombe's death is being investigated as a possible murder. With Adam Fleming.30 mins
- On the precipice of powerJust how does Andy Burnham turn his foreign policy pledges into reality?30 mins
- Fresh strikes on IranWith oil prices surging, has Trump blown up Andy Burnham's economic programme for the UK?30 mins
- Will Farage's by-election gamble backfire?Clacton-on-Sea finds itself up for grabs after Nigel Farage stands down as its MP.30 mins
- Pizza Express InquiryWas Prince Andrew at Pizza Express Woking branch as he claimed?31 mins
- Starmer warning to next PMAndy Burnham will face the same challenges that Starmer faced criticism over.30 mins
- Is Burnham prepared for Number 10?Andy Burnham gives his first interview since launching his bid for Number 10.30 mins
- Can Burnham deport the Rochdale grooming ringleader?The government says it is now exploring options to deport Rochdale grooming gang leader.30 mins
