Newsnight - 27/08/2026

Insights and global interviews on the crucial news stories of the day. With Lucy Hockings.

Is Britain prepared for a crisis? With Paddy O'Connell.

Bob Harris and Suzi Quatro join Newsnight to remember Dolly Parton. With Adam Fleming.

What is the risk to the UK from Russia? With Adam Fleming.

Donald Trump declares an 'economic D-Day' against Iran. Can the latest threat end the war?

Does another royal crisis loom, or will the princely brothers reconcile?

A month since Andy Burnham entered Number 10, how has he changed the political landscape?

Government borrowing costs soar to multi-decade highs on world markets.

Economist Simon Johnson tells Newsnight that we are all in the 'line of fire'.

Former Cambridge professor Jason Arday has been found dead.

The polls are closed in Clacton. Will Nigel Farage's by-election gamble pay off?

Are the government's business rates cuts enough to save music venues, clubs and pubs?

Sir Brian May joins Newsnight to celebrate the moon's solar dance with the sun.

The PM plans to crack down on 'unchecked vape stores, betting shops and rogue businesses'.

In a Newsnight exclusive, Paddy O'Connell speaks to Hunter Biden, President Biden's son.

Is Andy Burnham grappling with the same challenges as his predecessors?

Will the government's decision hold on the early release of two of PC Harper's killers?

The victims minister says the PM is 'looking into' the possibility of a public inquiry.

The prime minister has just announced changes to the government's early release scheme.

So how have his first two weeks in office gone? With Paddy O'Connell.

Diane Abbott is back in the Labour Party after a year-long suspension.

Trump has talked publicly about the new PM, so how will he handle the President?

Zack Polanski speaks exclusively to Newsnight.

How do we help one million 16-24 year olds into a job, education or training?

Number 10 North: a revolution in governing, or just Burnham working from home on Fridays?

Iran says British bases used by the US to launch strikes are 'legitimate targets'.

A direct appeal to the prime minister from a woman who was raped and sexually abused.

Critics say the short-term VAT cut to household energy bills is unfunded.

Sir Keir Starmer leaves Downing Street. Andy Burnham arrives in Downing Street.

Can Andy Burnham really maintain Labour unity in a way Sir Keir Starmer couldn't?

Exclusive: We join a police raid as officers investigate grooming gang suspects.

England are out, and so is Keir Starmer. What now for a nation preparing for a new PM?

Andy Burnham hails the end of a 'cover-up culture. With Paddy O'Connell.

The home secretary has offered Nigel Farage the chance to discuss his security.

Ann Widdecombe's death is being investigated as a possible murder. With Adam Fleming.