Nick Ferrari - The Whole Show

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A rape victim has condemned the judge at the centre of a sentencing row for allowing her attacker to walk out of court without a custodial sentence. Judge Ian Lawrie KC sparked outrage after handing a restraining order to a teenager who repeatedly stabbed a girl in Cirencester. The Chancellor draws criticism for downing a pint after he puts up alcohol duty and does little to ease other cost pressures for publicans. And employers are warned to beware of boozy events such as office Hallowe’en parties as they could face legal action if they fail to tackle “suggestive looks” from their staff under new workplace harassment rules.

In his first budget, the chancellor said 20 million households in council tax bands A to D would receive a £100 payment – a measure he said would cost £2.6bn. Spain begins three days of mourning after a high-speed train collision kills dozens. And Ofcom sets out its recommendations for the most effective ways to identify which of the UK's millions of social media users are aged over 16.

Chancellor John Healey will deliver his maiden Budget today, offering short-term help for households and businesses facing a tough winter and longer-term plans to bring down Britain’s high energy prices - including the scrapping of standing charges on gas bills. The mother of a girl who died after being attacked by a 14-year-old boy with a six-inch kitchen knife calls his community sentence ‘disgraceful’ after the judge called him a "bright lad". And the long-term jobless reject Labour's £1.2bn back-to-work policy after the number joining up in the first year of the scheme was way below target.

Consultant doctors in England are to stage a two-day strike next month in a dispute over pay and working conditions. A man has said he was left "baffled" after a pub refused him entry because he was wearing a poppy that could be interpreted as "a political statement". And just hours into the launch, cyclists are continuing to ride through the newly pedestrianised stretch of Oxford Street in London.

Andy Burnham said a new relationship with Brussels could include full EU membership or joining the single market, requiring free movement. Chancellor John Healey plans to offer a tax reprieve for pensioners by increasing the personal allowance for low-income pensioners in Wednesday's Budget. And Mayor of London Lord Sadiq Khan hails the pedestrianisation of Oxford Street as “a truly momentous occasion for the capital” as a mile-long stretch becomes traffic-free from today.

Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has warned people need to be more aware of emerging risks facing the UK and make plans to deal with them. Henry Riley is on the trail of London's very own Caped Crusader in the form of a masked philanthropist who describes himself as "London's Batman". And be prepared as storms Austen and Boelo are set to target the UK over the next two days.

Labour is set to reject plans for the sprawling Rosebank oil field in the North Sea over fears it would see Britain breach climate targets, despite approving the Jackdaw gas drilling yesterday. Researchers at Oxford University have discovered telltale signs in the blood that could help identify men at risk of prostate cancer 15 years before symptoms emerge. Headteachers say many schools will have to find spare cash from their own budgets or face cutting SEND staff to fund teachers’ pay rises. And as one major bank announces around 5,000 staff will be cut as it introduces more artificial intelligence, could AI be coming for your job?

Andy Burnham says the government remained committed to renewable energy but was taking a ‘pragmatic’ approach to the North Sea by approving drilling in the Jackdaw gas field. Government failures caused Covid-19 to spread “like wildfire” among vulnerable and elderly people, and Matt Hancock’s “protective ring” around care homes did not exist, a public inquiry has found. And the Government is expected to accept recommendations of a review, which found three in five Jewish students had experienced prejudice.

Parking penalties are to be capped at £100 as Andy Burnham cracks down on so-called “cowboy” companies. New polling shows major public support for taxing the wealthy, big business and banks to help fund public services. And the President of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine has warned the NHS faces the 'perfect conditions for a terrible winter'.

An undercover investigation into Nigel Farage’s Reform UK has found multiple elected councillors and party candidates expressing racist views and using offensive language. The French interior minister offers his resignation after police lost control during a weekend of riots and looting. And a decorated Army veteran has accused the creators of a “Palestine poppy” of causing division ahead of Remembrance Day, as a row grows over badges using the colours of the Palestinian flag.

The latest on Russell Brand's rape trial, Donald Trump says the execution by firing squad will no longer be broadcast live, and is the new foldable iPhone any good?

Andy Burnham pledged that Britain’s support for Ukraine “will not change” as he welcomed President Zelenskyy at No.10 with a red carpet and guard of honour, hours after he met with King Charles. Reform UK councillors, who were filmed expressing racist, Islamophobic and sexist views and using offensive language in an undercover investigation, are facing calls to resign. And Shadow Defence Secretary, James Cartlidge, tries to clear the air after Nick's grilling of Kemi Badenoch's Iron Dome plans is raised at Prime Ministers Questions.

MI5 is devoting more resource to countering state threats than during the Cold War, says Sir Ken McCallum, the head of the intelligence service. A new national recruitment campaign – the first of its kind in England – will encourage adults to consider fostering, highlighting the fact that all kinds of different people can foster. And celebrity Traitors star Myha’la blames racial bias for her exit from the show.

Nigel Farage joins Nick Ferrari for an exclusive interview, after Robert Jenrick says Marines would be allowed to use lethal force to stop small boats. More early release prisoners escaping jail time, and it doesn't appear to be going quite so smoothly for driverless cars in London.

Vladimir Putin has been accused of tearing up Donald Trump’s “energy ceasefire” within hours of its announcement by unleashing a fresh bombardment on Ukraine’s power grid. Over-forties could face paying £30 monthly fee to fund social care under plans being considered by ministers, and a Yorkshire Wildlife Park remains closed for a third day as investigations continue into the death of a man who was attacked by a tiger.

Labour win the Holborn & St. Pancras by-election, the USA will live-stream killing a man on death row by firing squad, and Andrew Lloyd Webber comes in to the studio to talk about the 40th Anniversary of Phantom of the Opera.

A golden naked statue of Trump is unveiled at the EU Parliament, Met Commissioner Mark Rowley joins Nick to take your calls, Martin Lewis launches the 'small ideas' initiative

Police officers sacked after 92 yr old one legged man with dementia tasered in a care home, the 3rd anniversary of the Oct 7th attacks, and now only 1 in 10 adults smoke cigarettes.

Jeremy Clarkson says it's too hard to start a business in the UK now, Kemi Badenoch is not sure what would be involved in the Tories plan for a UK Iron Dome, and why the rise in cancer amongst young people?

Green Party members back 'Zionism is racism' motion, Britain's second richest person leaves the country, and is Covid back with new strain?

Farage says Burnham reopening the Brexit debate a huge boost to his career, prisoners thank Andy Burnham as they are released early, and did you watch the new celebrity Traitors?

Passengers foil bid to crash Dubai - Tel Aviv flight. Early prisoner release scheme begins,. and Dame Esther Rantzen dies after campaigning for right to die.

Andy Burnham vows to end triple lock on pensions by 2030, what next for Manchester City, and negligent landlords could have their properties seized.

Bail granted for the 5 men arrested near RAF Fairford, Labour Party Deputy Leader Lucy Powell talks about Hope, and will there be any change to the pension triple lock under Labour?

5 men arrested at RAF Fairford on suspicion of preparing terrorist incident, Andy Burnham proposes NHS style social care system, and marriages are lasting longer, but divorces are getting more complicated.

Netanyahu condemns media, and praises Trump, Downing Street aides push Burnham to go for an early election, and former rugby star Joe Marler joins Nick in the studio.

Home Sec orders review as second migrant boat in as many days arrives undetected, the Tories proposal to ban benefits claimants from using benefit money to buy booze and cigarettes, and Liz Truss pops in to the studio to raise some...Interesting views!

Prime Minister Andy Burnham meets Donald Trump in New York for their first face to face meeting, the RAF launch their first 'Space Squadron' and how should you contact your boss when you are sick?

Another glitch at NATS causes more flight cancellations, Burnham is off to the US to meet Trump, and an exclusive report inside London's gang scene.

More revelations from Earl Spencer and his book on Diana, billionaire Jim Ratcliffe insists he's 'lost confidence in the UK, and the minister who carries keys in her hand at night to feel safe.

Charles Spencer says King Charles was giddy like a lottery winner when he spoke to him after the death of Diana, the 'Putney Pusher' suspect's family say he was innocent, Imran Khan's sons speak exclusively to Nick Ferrari.

Burnham warns of 'difficult decisions' in budget as inflation rises, Iceland set to open a store on the Falkland Islands, and the headteacher that suspended 25 pupils in the first week of term.

Lucy Letby hospital could have prevented some baby deaths, inquiry finds, Oxfordshire village votes to leave the UK, and the state pension income tax problem!

Self proclaimed 'High IQ' Trump can save us from AI alone....Farage threatens to cut off cash from the unions and is Sydney Sweeney a good or bad role model for a sports brand?

Will Nigel Farage have to return some of the £72M donated to reform by Crypto billianaires, shop owners plea for longer Sunday trading hours, and is AI going to kill us? Also - Mehdi Hasan returns to LBC to tell Nick about his new project.

It's 25 years since the terrorist act that changed the world. Also, police told to use all powers necessary against anti-migrant protestors, and RNLI members told not to wear their badges after backlash.

MET launch criminal enquiry into reform, how you can get £5k if you are a US Citizen, and the Bayeux Tapestry comes to London

Israel to shut down UK consulate in Jerusalem in retaliation to UK sanctions. Massive disruptions at UK airports after NATS computer failure, and an LBC exclusive on criminal gangs that are exploiting a loophole to secure asylum claims

Police use batons & pepper spray on protestors in Portsmouth, a possible trade ban on settlements in the West Bank, and what would happen if Argentina invaded the Falklands now?

Demontrators in Dover & Portsmouth after boat migrants come ashore in both locations, businesses tell Healey to scrap the pension triple lock, and a Kelsey Grammer exclusive interview.

Nigel Farage filmed celebrating secret new foreign donations, government plans to end school uniform rip-off, and what chances Zack Polanski in the Holborn & St Pancras by-election?

Andy Burnham warned more defence spending required, France employs more officers to tackle migrant boats, and what does woke mean to you?

Keir Starmer changes his mind and decides to stand down as an MP, Andy Burnham makes his first speech in the commons as PM and the eye watering cost of new school uniforms.

Dangerous criminals still set for early release to ease pressure on prison places, Andy Burnham's first day back in the House of Commons, and Messi announces his retirement

French officers prevent 185 boats and 4,300 migrants reaching UK shore under government deal, the cost of Harry & Meghan's security in the UK, and what does the El Niño weather event mean for the global climate in the next year?

In a surprise move, Harry & Meghan announce their imminent return to the UK to live, we take a close look at the water industry and the government booklet explaining to migrants how they should behave in the UK

Water firms may start charging you more to pay for droughts, another government plan to increase house building, and did we really need that alert to everyone's phone regarding fire risk in the heatwave?

Nigel Farage manages to defeat Count Binface in the Clacton by-election, devastating wildfires in Stourbridge, and 4 in 10 men think they could be Olympians...

Double murderer told to 'rot in hell' by relatives of his victims, don't sell disposable barbecues urges government and we try Andy Burnham's favourite Greggs snack.

PC Andrew Harper's sister speaks to LBC, Trump hides in a catering truck and Andy Burnham says middle class areas must take more asylum seekers.

Burnham vows to keep PC Harper's killers in jail, Angela Raynor joins Nick to discuss plans to help the high street, and a daily pill for weight loss.

Israeli PM rejects Donald Trump's Board of Peace plan, Andy Burnham starts a roll out of 'every day fixes' on the cost of living, and why can't we toilet train our toddlers before primary school anymore?

Ex neo-nazi Tory election candidate withdraws after criticism, Andy Burnham yet to reply to Chief constable after 12 days about PC Harper killers early release, and schools get new pupil attendance targets.

Mega Dinghy carrying 173 migrants catches fire in the Channel, BP achieve their highest profits in 3 years amidst rising petrol prices. and Thames Valley Chief Constable joins Nick in the studio to criticise the prisoner early release scheme.

Two of PC Andrew Harper's killers are still eligible for early release later this year, should Andy Burnham have gone on holiday so soon, and reform uk chairman Lee Anderson at a Calais migrant camp.

Reform pledges to use the Navy to stop mass invasions into the UK, but has Britain hit 'Peak reform' as they start to slide in the polls, and which Beach in the British Isle had a shark swimming off it?!

Trump announces board of peace plan and says Hamas have agreed to disarm, UEFA emergency meeting leads to FIFA ban threat for all tournaments, and why are so many hedgehogs being killed?

No further action against Polanski say Police, Baroness Casey calls for tough questions to qualify for welfare benefits, and it's 60 years to the day since England won the World Cup!

Andy Burnham vows to fix the 'broken social care system', Chris Philp on a French beach following migrants heading for a small boat, and Polanski won't apologise to Nigel.

School students to get more technical education options from 14, wild fires in France & Spain inn danger of running out of control, and a drug user his Child's bedwetting as a reason to remain in the UK.

Burnham 'prepared to call out Trump if needed', Gatwick runs out of water, and NHS will collapse without social care reform, says the PM.

Early release prisoner review, Iran threatens RAF Fairford, and Nick Ferrari surprises everyone with his opinion of what Angela Rayner should do with the £17k she was given for leaving Government, now that she is back in.

The PM is to review the early release scheme which is seeing violent criminals being released from jail after only half of their sentence, a cut in business rates for pubs is coming, and should you be able to wear shorts at work ?!

The plan to tackle cost of living, bus fares capped at £2 and you won't believe what exotic animals are being kept by some people in the UK.

John Healey appointed as Chancellor in Andy Burnham's new cabinet and hero of Liverpool and Newcastle, Kevin Keegan dies aged 75.

Andy Burnham set to become the new PM today....Nick Ferrari speaks to Lord (Stuart) Rose, Sir Anthony Seldon, Jess Phillips and Andrew Marr to judge what the new No.10 is going to look like

The US president Donald Trump has threatened to escalate the conflict unless Iran stops attacking ships in the strait of Hormuz. 'Welsh icon' and 'one of a kind' singer Bonnie Tyler dies aged 75 while former Tory minister and star of Strictly Ann Widdecombe dies at 78.

A key disability benefit is not working for millions of disabled people or the government and needs fundamental change, says a review by Sir Stephen Timms. Campaigners warn David Lammy, the Secretary of State for Justice, that a lack of safeguards over prisoners’ early release puts abuse victims at risk, and British wildcard Arthur Fery has beaten Italy's Flavio Cobolli in straight sets to reach a semi-final showdown at Wimbledon.

Reform UK's leader Nigel Farage has resigned from his parliamentary seat of Clacton, triggering a by-election in the area that he will stand in. Prince Harry loses his High Court privacy case against the Daily Mail publisher and Ministers call for an extension of free childcare to parents on benefits.

UEFA turn on FIFA after 'incomprehensible' decision to let banned USA player play after Trump intervention, what is behind the apparent fallout between Harry and the Palace after he is refused permission to stay at Buckingham Palace, and Nigel Farage gets annoyed with Sky News when they ask him a question.

England win in the early hours of the morning against Mexico to get themselves through to the World Cup quarter finals, Nigel Farage is coming under scrutiny for donations from convicted criminal, and Prince Harry decides not to bring Meghan and their kids over to the UK amid security row with the Palace.

Lady chief justice Baroness Carr puts teenage boys behind bars after previous judgement ruled too lenient, the USA celebrates 250 years of independence this weekend, and NHS giving out shopping vouchers if you walk 20 minutes a day!

Two police officers under investigation for potential gross misconduct in the Henry Nowak case, Harry Kane saves England's blushes with two goals against DR Congo to put England into round of 16 at the World Cup, and should you let your kids stay up in the early hours of Monday morning to watch the next England game?!

Armed Forces to get £15BN funding boost, Rochdale groom gang leader set to be released, but can't be deported despite being stripped of his British citizenship, and a tribute to Princess Diana who would have been 65 today.

Andy Burnham says if he becomes Prime Minister he will spend a day a week up North at a new No.10, a tribute to Dame Penelope Keith, and National Maternity & Neonatal investigation publishes final report & recommendations.

Burnham to pledge 'circuit breaker' for Britain in devolution & economy speech, England captain Ben Stokes shock retirement, and are the public the right people to make decisions on asylum appeals?

King Charles has become the first monarch to reveal their tax bill, disclosing figures which show he paid £12.9m in tax for 2024-2025. Nick speaks with May Hayat who survived the 7th October terrorist attacks at the Nova Music Festival and, as parts of the UK remain under a red weather warning, we hear how you're managing to beat the heat as some weekend respite is on the horizon.

The UK sweats through the warmest June night on record, but businesses reject calls to set a maximum workplace temperature as the heatwave deepens and a hosepipe ban is announced for large parts of Kent. Meanwhile, the Great British Summer Savings gets underway today with tax cuts on kids’ meals and days out.

Searing UK heat leaves schools, hospitals and transport networks struggling to cope, former SNP chief Peter Murrell is sentenced to more than five years for embezzling party funds and we hear what you think should be Burnham's brief if he becomes the next Prime Minister.

As Andy Burnham is sworn in as an MP, some in the party are mulling a leadership challenge to prevent his 'coronation', plus the Met Office issues a rare red extreme weather warning with schools closing due to the heat and Nigel Farage angrily defends his £5m gift from crypto billionaire.

Sir Keir Starmer says he will resign as prime minister as he makes a statement in Downing Street - setting out a timetable for his departure and a Labour leadership contest.

Andy Burnham has set up a potential showdown with Keir Starmer after winning the Makerfield byelection, paving the way for his return to Westminster and a challenge to the Labour leadership. Meanwhile the Scottish Tories win their first Westminster by-election in more than 50 years as the SNP holds on to Arbroath and Broughty Ferry.

Donald Trump has signed a 14-point agreement with Iran, claiming it delivered a “major win” for the United States. And, as England stormed to a 4-2 victory over Croatia in their opening World Cup match, a Oxfordshire Council dampens the celebrations as it seeks to ban England flags from street lampposts.

A retired British couple who were on a yacht which had warning shots fired near it by a Russian warship in the English Channel have described the "surreal" experience. Jeremy Clarkson reveals prostate cancer diagnosis in the latest series of Clarkson's Farm and Paddington packs his suitcase to head for Broadway.

A teacher has been found guilty of sexually abusing and murdering the 13-month-old baby boy he adopted with his partner. And after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer bans under-16s from major social media platforms, Liz Kendall, Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, joins Nick in the studio to take your calls.

The Prime Minister announces a social media ban on under-16s and oil prices tumble while markets rally amid hopes the Strait of Hormuz will reopen with Iran and the US set to agree a deal to end the war.

John Healey resigns over the defence budget. Al Carns, armed forces minister follows him out and comes in to the studio to explain why. And the MenB rollout to Year 13 & university students to combat meningitis.

Water cannon used to disperse crowds in Belfast, Met Commissioner joins Nick to discuss how they have tackled phone theft and Scottish & English fans predict their chances of winning at the World Cup!

Protestors set fire to bus as disorder flares in Belfast after knife attack, Kemi Badenoch says we should be able to stop & search more - as it saves young black lives, and a baby disrupts Kenneth Branagh's performance of the Tempest.

Police forces hire £75k diversity officers as Conservatives announce plan to root out identity politics, is university a waste of money as a significant portion of graduates regret going, and what song would you say describes the UK right now?

Family of Henry Nowak call for return to 'common sense' policing, where did Andrew get the massive bruise on his face from, and David Coulthard speaks to Nick ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix.

Keir Starmer accuses Nigel Farage of exploiting Nowak case and denies 'two tier policing', James May talks to Nick about why pubs might be closing and can you tell the difference between a brown egg & a white egg?

Police face calls to drop race bias policies after Nowak Murder. 'Everybody hates Israel' alleges Trump. and Gen Z workers need to endure bad bosses says Michelle Obama

The second batch of Mandelson files have dropped and some of the text exchanges are amazing! Nigel Farage speaks out about the Henry Nowak murder, and ex-footballer John Barnes is in the studio to talk about the World Cup and how to watch it.

Police apologise for arresting a dying teen, stabbed with a ceremonial knife, after his killer's 'wicked' racism lie. Dame Helen Mirren is verbally abused in the street by a pro-Palestinian activist and Health officials reject calls for mass screening for prostate cancer by rationing it to only "a few thousand" men.

The Milburn report showing how joblessness will rise amongst the young, resident Doctors to go on strike for the 16th time, and the increase in older Dads!

Fordingbridge rape sentences to go to court of appeal, millions to benefit from lower travel & food costs, and a lurch to the left puts Britain at risk, Blair tells Labour

Criticism mounts over judges decision to spare boys who raped girl from Jail, it's been the hottest May Day on record, and Wes Streeting talks about his leadership bid.