Has the UK Softened Russian Oil Sanctions? | BBC Newscast

The UK government announced a watering down of Russian oil sanctions as fuel prices rise from Iran war. Adam is joined by Chris and Faisal to discuss that, as well as the cut in fuel duty and Wes Streeting’s resignation speech in the House of Commons. And Emma Pinchbeck, CEO of the Climate Change Committee, speaks to Adam about a new report on climate adaptation in the UK. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://bbc.in/newscastdiscord Get in touch with Newscast by emailing [email protected] or send us a WhatsApp on +44 0330 123 9480. New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bbc.in/4guXgXd Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #bbcnews #Russia #Starmer #climatechange 00:00 Introduction 02:55 UK Russian oil sanction confusion 07:40 Cost of living measures and fuel duty changes 12:20 Supermarket pricing debate 14:55 Rachel Reeves heckled in Leeds 24:40 Climate Change Committee's Well Adapted report 30:25 Impacts of heat, and flooding in UK 36:20 Food supply and the cost of solutions