Newsnight
Newsnight is a current affairs & news bulletin on BBC2. Comprehensive coverage of the day's important national and international news stories. The popular program has been available since 2025. A total of 247 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in March 2026.
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20/03/2026
Tonight the UK agrees to let the US use British bases to strike Iranian sites responsible for closing the Strait of Hormuz. Does the UK risk being drawn into much deeper involvement in the Iran War?
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President Trump says the war with Iran will be over 'soon', but offers no indication of when or what could lead to the end. With Paddy O'Connell.
Israel and Iran attack some of the most important energy facilities in the world, sending oil prices surging again. Is this the escalation that could turn a crisis into a long term energy shock?
Rachel Reeves calls for closer ties with the EU to boost UK growth, with divergence now 'the exception, not the norm', she says. Newsnight hears from the chancellor.
As Trump demands Nato countries join him in his war in the Middle East, the president of Finland tells Newsnight why there has been 'reluctance and a little bit of a pushback'.
As the war in Iran is followed by price hikes here, the prime minister's cost of living champion tells us some firms are ripping you off.
Iran’s new supreme leader vows to strangle the Strait of Hormuz, while President Trump says blocking Tehran's nuclear plans beats oil price concerns. Where on earth does that leave the rest of us?
The first batch of files surrounding Peter Mandelson's appointment to Washington reveals the prime minister was informed of the reputational risk. With Nick Watt
The White House warns of the 'most intense' day of strikes on Iran. So when could this conflict end? Plus, is the prime minister about to face a new backbench rebellion?
As the price of oil surges, Donald Trump suggests the war is almost over, but then soon after that the US hasn't 'won enough' yet. What does he mean? And what does it mean for you?
One week ago the first bombs fell in the Middle East. President Trump says there will be 'no deal' with Iran except 'unconditional surrender.' Is he right? How will this end?
With a navy warship still days away from reaching Cyprus, has the government's response been good enough? And should we cut the interest on the student loans system?
As the US and Israel carry out fresh strikes on Iranian targets, the regime prepares to announce its new supreme leader. Will a new leader fight on or cave in?
As war continues to upend the Middle East, President Trump lashes out at the prime minister. How serious is this falling out? With Victoria Derbyshire.
As President Trump says the 'big wave' of strikes on Iran is still to come, we ask what is the US plan and is this conflict escalating? With Victoria Derbyshire.
February 2026
After the Green's by-election triumph, one Labour MP texted our presenter just 'KMG' - Keir must go. How much trouble is the prime minister in?
Greens leader Zack Polanski, and the party chairs of Labour and Reform discuss the Gorton & Denton by-election. Who’s confident - and whose momentum’s about to stall? With Paddy O'Connell.
Four weeks ago Newsnight shone a light on the student loan system. Tonight, we hear change could be coming through the government. With Victoria Derbyshire.
Since Christmas, 30 British veterans who witnessed nuclear testing in the 1950s and 60s have died. Christmas was when they were expecting a government report that might have given them some answers.
Lord Mandelson is arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The Conservatives say it's 'the defining moment of Keir Starmer's premiership'. Is it? Lord Mandelson denies all wrongdoing.