Will the UK economy bounce back this year?

Published: March 20, 2024, 9:47 p.m.

Today, we look at the drop in the rate of inflation from 4% to 3.4%.\n \nJoining James Cook, are Faisal Islam - who\u2019s come straight from interviewing the Prime Minister - and Dharshini David to discuss what it all means: for you, for the Prime Minister\u2019s electoral fortunes and for the economy.

And we discuss the latest twist in the news surrounding the Princess of Wales. James speaks to Russell Myers, Daily Mirror Royal Editor, who broke the story reporting an alleged breach at the private hospital where Kate received treatment. The hospital in question says \u2018any breach\u2019 of patient information would be investigated. James and Russell reflect on the way Kensington Palace has handled the online speculations regarding Kate\u2019s absence.\n \nYou can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere\n \nNewscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by James Cook. It was made by Miranda Slade with Madeleine Drury and Teodora Agarici. The technical producer was Matt Hewitt. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.