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In what might feel like a rare break from sunshine, the UK is preparing itself for the most spectacular solar eclipse in a generation.
The cosmic phenomenon occurs when the moon passes directly between Earth and the sun, meaning the country will be slowly plunged into darkness.
So, how can you watch safely? What is it about an eclipse that fascinates us? And with the Perseid meteor shower also taking place, what other celestial wonders might you witness if you make a habit of gazing up at the night sky?
Niall Paterson is joined by Dr Jenifer Millard, co-presenter of the Awesome Astronomy podcast.
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Have you got a question for Niall? Email us: why@sky.uk
Some leaders have gone to extreme measures to save their jobs - but is allowing a deadly war to rage on indefinitely a step too far?
That is what many believe Israel's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu is doing after he rejected Donald Trump's 15-point peace plan for Gaza.
The proposal was designed to end more than two years of war between Israel and Hamas - so why has Netanyahu rejected it? And can there ever be peace in Gaza with him in power?
Niall Paterson is joined by Middle East expert Dr H. A. Hellyer, a senior associate fellow at the Royal United Services Institute.
Have you got a question for Niall? Email us: why@sky.uk
Artificial intelligence is already changing how we work, communicate and find information. But could its biggest impact be on science?
Demis Hassabis is one of the most influential figures in AI. An artificial intelligence researcher and entrepreneur, he is the co-founder of Google DeepMind, having recently stepped down as chief executive to become the company's chair and chief scientist at its parent company Alphabet.
His is also co-founder and CEO of Isomorphic Labs, and an AI adviser to the UK government.
DeepMind has used AI to predict the structure of proteins, a breakthrough that helped Hassabis win a Nobel Prize and could accelerate the development of new medicines. And the ambition goes much further: using AI to tackle some of the biggest unanswered questions in biology, physics and beyond.
Niall Paterson speaks to Sebastian Mallaby, journalist and author of The Infinity Machine, about the extraordinary ambition behind DeepMind, why its approach to AI is different from some of its Silicon Valley rivals, and whether the technology could ultimately become the world's smartest scientist.
Have you got a question for Niall? Email us at: why@sky.uk. You can also watch This Is Why on YouTube.
UEFA has said it is not lifting its boycott of the World Cup after FIFA president Gianni Infantino held a crisis meeting in Morocco. This appears to be in defiance of the letter issued by FIFA at the end of the meeting, which said it would "no longer tolerate any attacks on its integrity".
The letter said Infantino had continued to have the support of everyone who attended the meeting, but some of FIFA's management team who had been critical of him were not there.
For now, he seems determined to hang on to power, but with UEFA also not backing down, is his position still under threat?
Mhari Aurora is joined by Rob Harris, Sky News' sports correspondent, to discuss what happens next.
Have you got a question for Niall? Email us: why@sky.uk
Britain is on track for one of its worst harvests on record, according to new analysis by the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) think tank.
It's bad news for farmers whose businesses are struggling, bad news for consumers who could see higher prices and potentially bad news for the country.
We are far from being self-sufficient in our food production, already importing 40% of what we eat. So what should the government be doing to help farmers deal with the effects of climate change and protect our food security?
Mhari Aurora is joined by Sky News climate reporter Victoria Seabrook, and Martin Lines, a farmer in south Cambridgeshire who leads the Nature Friendly Farming Network.
Have you got a question for the show? Email us: why@sky.uk
The 33-year-old star has announced that she is taking a break from public life due to “endless scrutiny”. In recent years her weight and health have been the subject of much speculation and concern.
Grande has endured a series of traumatic events. In 2017 a suicide bomber killed 22 people at her Manchester Arena show, and in 2018 her musical collaborator and ex-boyfriend Mac Miller died of an accidental overdose. Her latest music video Petal - in which she takes a chainsaw to her critics - sparked controversy as she looks visibly underweight.
But what’s the balance between ghoulish voyeurism and concern? And does she have a responsibility to her young impressionable fans? Mhari Aurora is joined by journalist and author of Toxic: Women, Fame And The Noughties, Sarah Ditum.
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Nigel Farage has held his first press conference in months as he launched his party's new policy to tackle small boat arrivals, if it formed the next government.
It would see the Royal Navy intercepting boats carrying migrants and return them "under escort" to France or Belgium.
Reform's opponents have branded the plan unworkable, with the Tories saying the policy is not credible. But with Nigel Farage’s approval rating collapsing by 10 points in a fortnight, and Reform UK losing ground in recent elections to Labour and Restore, will this announcement help win back Reform's lost voters? Or is it more about distracting people from talking about Farage's finances?
Mhari Aurora is joined by Alain Tolhurst, chief reporter at Politics Home, to discuss how significant this policy announcement is.
Have you got a question for Niall? Email us: why@sky.uk
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You'll never think about a banana or look at your airpods in the same way after listening to this episode.
It’s the podcast crossover the world has been waiting for. Niall Paterson sits down with Sky’s data and economics editor Ed Conway to discuss his six-part podcast Stuff Matters.
The premise of the show is simple - Ed takes an everyday object before diving down a rabbit hole to explore what it tells us about the forces shaping our world.
So - how did a banana trigger a CIA-backed coup? What do LED lights tell us about the future of humanity? Listen to this episode of This Is Why... and then listen to Stuff Matters.
Have you got a question for Niall? Email us: why@sky.uk
The beautiful game is up for sale, with FIFA boss Gianni Infantino trying to raise billions of dollars from private equity for a stake in the World Cup.
It’s put him on a collision course with some of football’s most powerful bodies – including the Premier League and UEFA, which says it will boycott FIFA competitions if these plans go ahead. So, what is Infantino proposing and why is it being rushed through?
Could England and other European nations really go for the nuclear option and pull out of the World Cup? And what is the involvement of Donald Trump and his family?
Mhari Aurora is joined by Sky’s sports correspondent Rob Harris.
Have you got a question for the podcast? Email us: why@sky.uk
Continental Europe is ablaze. Could Britain be next?
While we are yet to see the sort of devastation being experienced in France and Spain, record temperatures and drought conditions have already contributed to hundreds of wildfires across parts of the country.
And experts are warning the UK can expect bigger and more dangerous fires in the future. So, what is causing this threat and how well prepared are we?
Mhari Aurora hears from Sky correspondent Sadiya Chowdhury on France's frontline and speaks to wildfire safety expert Michael Bruce.
What happened to Suzy Lamplugh? It’s a painful question her family and the police have been asking themselves for 40 years.
The 25-year-old estate agent vanished four decades ago this week after leaving her office in Fulham to meet a client – the mysterious “Mr Kipper”.
It’s now hoped previously ignored witness testimony could help solve the high profile cold case - but why wasn’t this potentially key evidence taken seriously at the time?
Mhari Aurora and Sky’s crime commentator Martin Brunt discuss the impact of the case on women’s safety, whether there were police failings and what lessons – if any – have been learned.
Week two of Andy Burnham's premiership and he's hosting his first foreign leader: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
It was a meeting with benefits for both leaders - as Mr Zelenskyy seeks support on defence, while Mr Burnham wants to show off his foreign policy credentials.
They both may have got what they wanted after the UK prime minister announced support for Ukraine in relation to "Stone Cloak" drone jammers. So what is the technology and how might it help with the war effort?
Mhari Aurora and Sky's military analyst Professor Michael Clarke also discuss how important the UK's support is for Ukraine and how long it can last.
Have you got a question for Mhari? Email us: why@sky.uk
Less than two years ago, Louise Haigh resigned from government under a cloud. Today, she's back at the heart of power as Andy Burnham's first secretary of state, and one of the most influential figures in Westminster.
Niall Paterson is joined by Bloomberg journalist Rosa Prince to trace Ms Haigh's journey from Sheffield to the Cabinet Office.
They discuss the conviction that derailed her career, her role in Mr Burnham's rise to Number 10, and why those who know her see her as much more than the "Red Lou" label.
They also ask what kind of politician she really is, and whether the woman many now describe as the power behind the prime minister could one day become a leader in her own right.
Have you got a question for Niall? Email the show: why@sky.uk
120 super-rich people have signed an open letter calling for higher taxes on the richest in society.
They say taxing wealth more fairly could help reduce inequality, support public infrastructure and help small businesses. And point out that there are 50 families with more wealth than half of all British people. Critics, though, argue it could drive wealth overseas and damage economic growth.
So, what exactly are they proposing? And is there ever likely to be a wealth tax in the UK?
Niall Paterson is joined by Julia Davies, a founding member of Patriotic Millionaires UK
Have you got a question for Niall? Email the show – why@sky.uk
It's not just Andy Burnham who's been purging politicians from government.
There's a wartime power struggle in Ukraine, where Volodymyr Zelenskyy ousted his top army commander Oleksandr Syrskyi – before trying to bring the country's former defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov back into government, just days after dismissing him.
The sacking of Fedorov led to almost a week of nationwide unrest and represents one of the biggest political crises since Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022.
So, what does all this mean for Ukraine's ongoing struggle for survival? Niall Paterson is joined by Sky's military analyst Professor Michael Clarke.
Have you got a question for Niall? Email us: why@sky.uk
Everybody needs good neighbours. And on the day Andy Burnham moved into 10 Downing Street, he installed a surprise choice next door at Number 11.
John Healey was highly critical of the Treasury when he quit as defence secretary last month, accusing it of being “unwilling” to provide the cash needed to fully fund his spending plans.
Now he’s the one who will have to put his money where his mouth is as the new chancellor. So, what challenges does he face and will he be able to find the cash Rachel Reeves supposedly couldn’t?
Niall Paterson is joined by Sky’s business correspondent Paul Kelso.
"Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the face." Mike Tyson's infamous warning for his opponents could easily apply to the new occupant of Number 10.
Giving his first speech outside Downing Street, the new prime minister hinted at what his priorities will be – from easing the cost-of-living crisis to keeping commitments on defence spending.
But what happens when those plans make contact with reality? Can Mr Burnham's "Manchesterism" work on a national level? And will international events interfere with his domestic agenda?
Niall Paterson is joined by Sky's chief political correspondent Jon Craig to assess what might happen in his first few weeks and months in office.
Have you got a question for Niall? Email us: why@sky.uk
Cabinet minister, Manchester mayor, ‘King of the North’ - Andy Burnham has held plenty of positions during his political career. But the next will be by far the most significant.
The Makerfield MP is poised to take over as prime minister on Monday, after finally succeeding at his third attempt to become Labour leader.
But who is the man behind the former Blair-era minister turned mayor of Manchester? How did his upbringing shape him and what underpins his politics?
Niall is joined by chief political correspondent of The Times, Aubrey Allegretti.
Have you got a question for Niall? Email us: why@sky.uk
It’s coming home.... British Steel will once again be, well, British after it was renationalised to “protect the future of steel production in the UK” - and that could be just the start.
Prime minister-in-waiting Andy Burnham has described water, energy, transport and housing as the “essentials of life” that should be run principally in the public, rather than private, interest.
But can nationalisation solve the fundamental issues privatisation was meant to solve? And if Burnham does deliver more services back into public ownership, what would be the trade-offs and ultimately the cost?
Niall Paterson is joined by Sky’s business correspondent Paul Kelso.
Have you got a question for Niall? Email us: why@sky.uk
You can have sex, learn to drive and join the army – but can’t be trusted to watch YouTube after midnight. Are the government’s latest curbs on teenage social media use practical or performative?
The proposed curfew for 16 and 17-year-olds builds on the outright ban for under-16s due to come into force next spring – but won’t be compulsory.
With the government committed to reducing the general election voting age to 16, are they in danger of sending a mixed message about how much we trust young people.
Why do we allow teenagers to have certain responsibilities but not others? And should parents take more responsibility for preparing their children for adult life?
Niall Paterson speaks to child psychologist Dr Adam Abdelnoor.
Have you got a question for Niall? Email us: why@sky.uk
Rip up the Memorandum of Understanding, the ceasefire is well and truly over. Iran and the United States are once more at war – with oil tankers targeted and the Strait of Hormuz firmly shut.
Donald Trump's response? He insists the US will take control of the disputed waterway and act as a "guardian angel" for all ships passing through.
Originally, he wanted to charge a 20% toll for the privilege, before backtracking on what seemed like an unworkable claim.
But is the US still in danger of being dragged deeper into a long-term conflict with Iran that could have repercussions for the region – and the global economy – for years to come?
Niall Paterson is joined by Sky's military analyst Professor Michael Clarke.
From beef over barbed wire to a shared love of Oasis and The Beatles – the relationship between England and Argentina is... complicated.
On the pitch, it’s one of the great footballing rivalries – defined by Diego Maradona’s "Hand of God" and David Beckham’s red card redemption.
Off it, the two countries share a complex history. The dispute over the Falklands remains at the core of the Argentine psyche, but so too does a love of British music, sport and even red post boxes.
Now, the old rivals are set to meet once more for a place in the World Cup final. So why does this fixture feel so different?
Niall Paterson is joined by the writer, broadcaster and author of Angels With Dirty Faces, a history of the Argentinian game, Jonathan Wilson.
Have you got a question for Niall? Email us: why@sky.uk
Mark Rutte has spent years quietly building a reputation as one of Europe's most effective political operators. Now, as NATO secretary general, he's trying to keep the world's most powerful military alliance together at a time of growing global uncertainty.
So, who is Mark Rutte? Niall looks at the leadership style that's defined his career, how he's navigating some of the biggest challenges facing NATO, and why his ability to build relationships could shape the alliance's future.
With insight from Royal United Services Institute director general Rachel Ellehuus, we explore what makes Rutte tick, and what his leadership could mean for the years ahead.
Have you got a question for Niall? Email us at why@sky.uk
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Everybody has a bad week from time to time - but for Prince Harry the last few days have been something of a royal disaster.
The King's wayward son lost his High Court battle against the publisher of the Daily Mail before accusing the judge of a "complete and obvious whitewash".
Days earlier Buckingham Palace denied he would be staying there after the duke's team said he was. And as things stand, there will be no meeting with the King before the end of his stay in the UK.
So, what's next for Harry in the rift with his family and his fight with the press?
Niall Paterson is joined by royal commentator Jennie Bond.
The US and Iran are trading strikes again as Donald Trump turns to his weapon of choice - sitting down at press conferences and calling people names.
America’s insulter-in-chief has used a NATO summit to say Iran are “sick people" and "scum" and that the ceasefire is now "over”.
It was a fragile agreement that has broken down after tankers were targeted in the Strait of Hormuz - so who is to blame for the latest violence? What next for the ceasefire and could we soon see a return to all-out war?
Niall is joined by Sky’s military analyst Michael Clarke.
A fight for his political future or nothing more than a publicity stunt? Nigel Farage has announced he’s resigning as MP for Clacton only to stand to again in the by-election he’s triggering.
Mr Farage calls it a case of the “people versus the establishment” but did he jump before he was pushed?
He has faced intense scrutiny over his financial affairs, after it was reported he had received support from his long-time ally, the convicted fraudster George Cottrell – and is also the subject of a parliamentary investigation over a £5 million gift from Reform donor Christopher Harborne.
So why resign now? Will Mr Farage’s political enemies be able to take advantage? And is there any truth to the conspiracy theories of an establishment and media hatchet job?
Niall Paterson is joined by Sky’s Chief political correspondent Jon Craig.
Have you got a question for Niall? Email the show: why@sky.uk
Cancel Corrie? No chance! ITV will remain free-to-air and continue to show fan favourites, such as Coronation Street and Love Island, following a deal to sell the broadcaster to Sky.
Both Sky and ITV insist the move will make it easier to compete with global streaming giants like Netflix. And there’s a commitment to buy programmes from ITV Studios – which is not included in the sale – until 2034.
But what does the deal mean for both viewers and the UK media landscape? And will regulators have questions about Britain’s biggest commercial TV station being snapped up by a US-owned rival?
Niall Paterson is joined by Sky’s business correspondent Paul Kelso.
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Brothers, rivals, cabinet colleagues? When Ed Miliband beat brother David to the Labour leadership in 2010, it looked as if their relationship had been fractured beyond repair.
But it appears Andy Burnham is giving serious consideration to offering them both big roles in his administration.
Can the Milibands really work together again in government after years of estrangement? Will it be senior women in the cabinet who are forced to make way for their promotion to power?
And what does it say about Burnham’s political instincts that he appears to be so reliant on former friends from the Blair-Brown era?
Niall Paterson speaks to Sky’s chief political correspondent, Jon Craig.
He’s a convicted child rapist who’s been stripped of his British citizenship. But the ringleader of a notorious Rochdale grooming gang – released from jail this week – cannot be removed from the UK.
Shabir Ahmed was sentenced in 2012 for multiple counts of rape and sexual offences against girls as young as 12. But provisions in the Immigration Act 1971 mean he is safe from deportation.
Politicians from all parties – including prime minister-in-waiting Andy Burnham – are calling on the Home Office to take action. But what legally can be done? And how does the law actually work?
Niall is joined by lawyer, journalist and legal affairs commentator Joshua Rozenberg.
Warning: today’s episode contains references to grooming gangs, rape, sexual abuse and coercive control.
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Whether you’ve been enjoying or enduring the summer heatwave, running that new air-con unit has just got a whole lot more expensive.
For millions of people across England, Scotland and Wales the cost of household energy has soared by 13% from the 1 July – following the latest rise in the energy price cap.
The war in Iran is largely to blame, thanks to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and subsequent spike in oil and gas prices.
But Donald Trump’s military action began at the end of February, so why are we only beginning to feel the impact now? How long will the current high prices persist and are there any tricks for reducing those domestic bills?
Mhari Aurora is joined by Sky’s business news reporter James Sillars.
Have you got a question for the podcast? Email us: why@sky.uk
Every prime minister promises ambitious plans to build new homes – every prime minister in more than half a century has failed. Andy Burnham says he’ll be different.
The former Manchester mayor is on the verge of becoming the new tenant in Number 10 and wants to oversee the biggest council house construction programme since the post-war boom.
But you have to go back to 1970 for the last time any government fulfilled its housebuilding target. So why is Mr Burnham so sure he can succeed where his predecessors have failed?
Mhari Aurora speaks to David Byers, deputy property editor at The Times and Sunday Times.
Have you got a question for the podcast? Email us: why@sky.uk
Drones in, destroyers out. The Royal Navy looks set to be the biggest losers when the Defence Investment Plan is finally published.
Instead of building a new fleet of state-of-the-art warships, we will have to rely on cheaper ‘common combat vessels’ to serve as hubs for a hybrid response to the threat from Russia.
How will the change in military spending be received when Sir Keir Starmer makes his international swansong as prime minister at the NATO summit? And could he really be the next NATO secretary general, despite a mixed record on defence readiness?
Mhari Aurora speaks to Sky’s security and defence editor Deborah Haynes.
Have you got a question for the podcast? Email us: why@sky.uk
The King has revealed how much income tax he pays, becoming the first monarch to ever do so.
The Palace said the move was “increasing transparency”, but have the royals given us the full picture?
Niall Paterson is joined by Sky’s royal correspondent Laura Bundock and forensic accountant Professor Atul Shah, who have been combing through the tax releases.
They explain exactly what was revealed and address whether the numbers are as clear-cut as they seem.
Have you got a question for Niall? Email the show – why@sky.uk
It's all a little awkward. Sir Keir Starmer is set to deliver his defence spending proposals to NATO next month, despite having lost both his job and his defence secretary.
But the outgoing PM seems determined to push through with his plans just days before Andy Burnham potentially moves into Downing Street.
The man whose resignation helped hasten Starmer's departure - ex-defence secretary John Healey - recently held talks with Burnham.
But what do we know about our expected new prime minister's position on military spending? Will he prove to be more of a hawk or a dove when it comes to the defence of the realm?
Niall is joined by Sky’s political correspondent Rob Powell and military analyst Sean Bell.
When an event discussing extreme heat at London Climate Week is called off due to... extreme heat, you know things are bad. In the words of UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, “London is cooking.”
Yes, it’s summer and heatwaves are hardly a rarity. But as record temperatures in June follow record temperatures in May – it's the frequency and severity of these weather events that are frightening forecasters and climate scientists.
With a rare red heat warning in place across much of England and Wales, hundreds of schools have closed, travellers have been warned to avoid public transport and there are threats of power cuts.
But as our summers become ever hotter, are we doing enough to adapt national infrastructure? And why are politicians so hesitant to take transformative climate action?
Niall Paterson is joined by Sky’s science and technology editor Tom Clarke.
Have you got a question for Niall? Email us: why@sky.uk
A decade to the day since the Brexit referendum, the European Union has postponed a proposed summit to reset the UK’s relationship with Europe.
Following the fall of the Starmer premiership, Brussels will now wait and see what a new Labour leader – likely to be Andy Burnham – wants to achieve from any potential EU negotiation.
But as every prime minister over the past 10 years has discovered, trying to reshape those relations from outside the union is fraught with political danger.
Will a Burnham Number 10 seek to strengthen ties with Europe? Could he call for a customs union - and be willing to pay the price? And how will it be viewed by the Leave-supporting voters of Makerfield and the rest of the so-called “Red Wall”?
Niall Paterson is joined by Anne McElvoy, executive editor of POLITICO Europe and co-host of our sister podcast, Politics at Sam and Anne’s.
Have you got a question for Niall? Email us: why@sky.uk
It's become a familiar sight in British politics - the lectern outside 10 Downing Street, ready for another resignation speech.
On Monday morning, Sir Keir Starmer became the sixth prime minister to stand down in almost a decade, despite on paper commanding a huge Labour majority.
So, why was his departure inevitable? And what will be the Starmer legacy following his two years in office?
Niall Paterson is joined by Sky's political correspondent Rob Powell.
Serena Williams has nothing left to prove. She's won 23 Grand Slam singles titles, inspired generations of players and built a legacy that reaches far beyond tennis. But after nearly four years away from the sport, she's returning to Wimbledon.
So, Niall asks why one of the greatest athletes of all time is making a comeback. He is joined by Charlie Eccleshare, senior tennis writer for The Athletic, as they discuss what motivates elite competitors long after they've conquered their sport, and whether Serena Williams can still defy expectations one more time.
Have you got a question for Niall? Email the show: why@sky.uk. And if you wanted to watch Niall, check out This is Why on YouTube.
End the war, get the oil tankers moving, and the world’s economy returns to normal. It sounds easy. It really isn’t.
Donald Trump and the Iranian regime have signed a Memorandum of Understanding in the hopes of bringing the four-month conflict to an end.
But the key objective of allowing global shipping to pass freely through the currently Iran controlled Strait of Hormuz is far less straightforward than it may appear.
From the threat of minefields to a change of heart over military action, it could take months – if not longer – for the region to return to normal.
Niall Paterson is joined by Sky's military analyst Sean Bell.
Have you got a question for Niall? Email us: why@sky.uk
"Just one of those things." A typically British response to an unprecedented act of belligerence.
When Alan and Jane Kelvey took their yacht out for a sail across the English Channel, the last thing they expected was to be at the centre of a huge diplomatic incident.
But when a Russian-flagged frigate fired warning shots as the couple sailed nearby, it was yet another sign of the breakdown in relations between the Kremlin and the UK.
Was this an indirect response to the impounding of a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker by British forces? Why are Moscow’s warships operating so close to the UK coastline in the first place? And is it another example of the Royal Navy's lack of resources?
Niall Paterson is joined by Sky’s military analyst Professor Michael Clarke.
Have you got a question for Niall? Email us: why@sky.uk
It's not just teenagers having tantrums over TikTok, a social media ban for under-16s could have unforeseen consequences for anyone who uses the internet.
The government's decision to crack down on everything from YouTube to AI chatbots was announced on Monday – but remained short on detail.
How will any ban work in practice? Is this all being pushed through to provide a legacy for the prime minister? And will every adult user now have to prove they're over-16, with a potential impact on privacy and civil liberties?
Niall Paterson speaks to the tech journalist and broadcaster Will Guyatt.
Have you got a question for Niall? Email us: why@sky.uk
It was Donald Trump’s 80th birthday present to himself – announcing the US had finally agreed a peace plan with Iran. But is it really a done deal, especially when it comes to Iran’s nuclear ambitions?
In fact, is it a deal at all? The two sides are understood to have reached a Memorandum of Understanding, bringing an end to the fighting and a start to 60 days of further negotiations.
But whilst Iran has again reiterated its commitment to not produce a nuclear weapon, the future of the country’s uranium enrichment programme is far more vague.
Will Mr Trump be satisfied his original war aims have succeeded? And what about the role of Israel in any longer-term peace deal for the region?
Niall Paterson is joined by Sky’s International Affairs Correspondent Dom Waghorn.
Have you got a question for Niall? Email us: why@sky.uk
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LEDs were supposed to be one of the great environmental success stories: a revolutionary technology that uses a fraction of the energy of traditional light bulbs. But have they really saved the world?
In our new podcast Stuff Matters, economics and data editor Ed Conway takes an object, cracks it open and reveals the world shaping forces hidden inside.
Each episode follows a trail of ideas that stretches beyond the object itself, uncovering far reaching economic powers that shape how we live.
Along the way, Ed meets fascinating characters, from brilliant inventors to Latin American revolutionaries. He dives into their personal stories and reveals how they’ve changed the course of industries and economies.
Because when you look closely enough, even the simplest things turn out to matter more than you think.
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He’s the former Marine who served in the special forces, climbs mountains for fun, and now could hold the keys to Downing Street.
Following an astonishing interview on Sky News, Al Carns quit as Armed Forces minister over doubts the long-delayed Defence Investment Plan was going to be fully funded.
It was yet another blow for a prime minister still reeling from the resignation of his defence secretary John Healey earlier on Thursday.
Carns, nick-named ‘Action Man’ because of his military background, has already hinted at his leadership ambitions. Could he now potentially join the likes of Andy Burnham and Wes Streeting in challenging Sir Keir Starmer?
Sky’s Mhari Aurora is joined by political correspondent Amanda Akass to discuss Carn’s career, and how likely a contender he is for the country’s top job.
Have you got a question? Email the show – why@sky.uk
Americans are finally feeling the pinch due to Trump’s war in Iran, with inflation surging to a three-year-high.
There’s no end to hostilities in sight, and with the Strait of Hormuz – which handles a fifth of global oil and gas supplies – still closed, it looks like prices will continue to rise.
With any economic pain the US experiences amplified across the pond, how will the UK cope with yet more financial upheaval?
Plus, what does this all mean for Trump’s presidency ahead of the mid-term elections in November?
Mhari Aurora is joined by Sky News’s business and economics reporter James Sillars.
Have you got a question for the show? Email us: why@sky.uk
The riots which brought mass disorder to the streets of Belfast on Tuesday night weren’t just a reaction to a brutal stabbing in the city the night before.
According to Professor Ian Acheson, they were also an expression of the rage and anger felt by a divided community ignored by politicians and policy makers.
The violence has been rightly condemned after houses were set alight and police cars attacked.
But Professor Acheson – an expert in counter extremism – argues it shouldn’t come as any surprise that tensions over migration and social deprivation have once again boiled over.
Mhari Aurora spoke to the author and journalist.
Swindon. The epicentre of the global drone industry? As unlikely as it might seem, the Wiltshire town could soon be just that.
But instead of taking advantage of the cutting-edge weaponry being developed in the area, the UK is falling behind in the deployment of this potentially decisive technology.
Conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East have shown just how vital drones are in modern warfare – used as they are to such brutal effect on the front line.
But while the US and Ukraine are buying British, the Ministry of Defence has yet to commit to large-scale investment in our own drone capabilities.
So, why is the UK dragging its feet? And how vulnerable does that leave the country at this time of increased global volatility?
Mhari Aurora speaks to Sky’s security and defence editor Deborah Haynes.
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After Israel launched strikes on Iran for the first time since April – against US wishes – are the cracks beginning to show between Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu?
The episode is another sign of the growing friction between the US and Israeli leaders, following reports of heated disagreements behind closed doors.
Is Washington’s influence over Israel starting to wane? And as Netanyahu ramps up his military ambitions in the Middle East, who is really calling the shots when it comes to the Iran war?
Jonathan Samuels speaks to Sky’s Middle East Correspondent Adam Parsons in Jerusalem.
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The idea of two princesses living in luxury while the King pays their rent may have seemed normal in days gone by – but surely not in 2026.
Beatrice and Eugenie, the daughters of former prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, have been enjoying that very arrangement despite being non-working royals.
So, who are Beatrice and Eugenie? How have they navigated the scandal over their parents' links to Jeffrey Epstein? And is it right the King still pays their rent?
Niall Paterson is joined by Sky's royal correspondent Laura Bundock.
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He was already the richest man on the planet. Now Elon Musk's wealth is about to go stratospheric.
The SpaceX founder will become the world's first trillionaire when he launches the company on the US stock market next week.
One trillion seconds amounts to a staggering 31,700 years. One trillion dollars would give Musk almost unimaginable influence.
What are the dangers of him – and other tech giants – amassing so much wealth?
Niall Paterson is on the money with Sky’s business correspondent Paul Kelso.
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Moscow may have hit Ukraine with one of its biggest attacks of the war so far - but is it Russia’s economy that’s starting to crack?
Businesses are closing while bills and taxes are on the rise – as the growing cost of the conflict is felt on the high street and in homes as much as the battlefield.
With his hometown under attack from Ukrainian drones, what does Vladimir Putin fear most - losses on the frontline, unrest over the struggling economy, or the possibility both could combine to threaten his control?
Sky’s Ivor Bennett sends a snapshot from St Petersburg, while Niall Paterson is joined by our military analyst Professor Michael Clarke.
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Is the murder of 18-year-old Henry Nowak a new low for the police - or an excuse for political point scoring?
Henry was handcuffed as he lay dying after being stabbed, having been falsely accused of racially abusing his Sikh killer, Vickrum Digwa.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage claims this is yet another example of 'two-tier policing', where white people are treated differently to ethnic minorities.
Are those allegations justified? Do police forces in England have an institutional problem with race? Or are the facts and statistics being ignored to suit a political agenda?
Niall Paterson is joined by Clifford Stott, professor of policing research at the Open University.
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A year on from publishing a plan to make the UK's military fit for purpose, the government still hasn't said where the money's coming from.
It now admits the long-delayed defence investment plan is still weeks away from being published.
The prime minister has committed to spend 3.5% of GDP on core defence by 2035 - but is Sir Keir Starmer willing to sanction cuts elsewhere, from welfare or the NHS, to pay for it?
As the US seemingly turns its back on NATO and the threat from Russia increases, is the UK taking defence spending seriously enough?
Niall Paterson is joined by Sky's military analyst Sean Bell.
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A Blue Origin rocket explosion during a test launch at Cape Canaveral in Florida could have huge implications for Jeff Bezos' ambitions in space.
His company had just won a big NASA contract to deliver lunar landers to the moon using his New Glenn rockets which are specifically designed to carry cargo.
The failure will also affect NASA's moon plans, which already included little margin for error.
Sky's science and technology correspondent Mickey Carroll joins Mhari Aurora to discuss what the explosion means for Blue Origin, getting humans back on the moon and the space race.
At least eight teenagers have died after getting into difficulty in open water during the UK’s record-breaking heatwave.
The tragedies have caused the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) to warn of the dangers of “cold water shock”, as many try to cool down in the baking heat.
The deaths have also happened days before the official start of summer - so what can be done to keep people safe in the months ahead?
Mhari Aurora discusses water safety with campaigner Beckie Ramsay, whose son drowned in open water in 2011.
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The head of the GCHQ intelligence agency has warned that Russia is going after critical infrastructure and democracy in the UK.
Anne Keast-Butler also used the inaugural GCHQ annual lecture at Bletchley Park to say the threat of this "daily hybrid activity" leading to a wider conflict is as "high as I’ve ever seen it".
Her warning comes days after an RAF jet carrying the UK's defence secretary John Healey had its signal jammed near the Russia border.
Why is Moscow allegedly carrying out these hybrid attacks and what is being done to tackle them?
Gareth Barlow discusses how severe the Russia threat is with Sky's military analyst Professor Michael Clarke.
Three teenagers who avoided jail over the rape of two girlsin Hampshire will now have their sentences reviewed after a judge initially said he wanted to "avoid criminalising these children unnecessarily". One of the victims described the ruling as being like a "rock straight in my face".
The attorney general, Lord Hermer, has announced that the Court of Appeal will review the sentences. His office had received "multiple" requests for the sentences to be reviewed under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme.
Gareth Barlow speaks to Susan Edwards, Professor of Law at Northumbria University and author of 'Sex and Gender in the Legal Process', about how the decision was reached and what will happen next. Also, Sky’s political correspondent Rob Powell discusses the government's plan to reform the youth justice system.
Warning: This podcast contains references to rape
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In all corners of the United Kingdom, parties that back independence are now in charge.
The SNP retained control in Scotland and Plaid Cymru took power in Wales for the first time following the May elections. And, with Sinn Fein becoming the biggest party in Northern Ireland back in 2022, it now means all three devolved legislatures in the UK are led by nationalist parties.
So, what's behind their rise and are there similarities between them?
Niall is joined by Professor Michael Keating, Emeritus Professor of Politics at the University of Aberdeen and Fellow of the Centre on Constitutional Change at the University of Edinburgh.
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Thomas Tuchel is England’s first German-born manager. He has led some of Europe’s biggest clubs, from Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich to Chelsea, where he won the Champions League.
But he has rarely stayed long in one place; Tuchel has had fraught relationships with club owners and executives.
Now, as he announces his squad for the 2026 World Cup in North America, some of his selection decisions have already sparked controversy. So what do they, and his career so far, reveal about the man carrying England’s hopes on his shoulders?
Our sports correspondent Rob Harris, fresh from interviewing the England manager, speaks to Niall Paterson about Tuchel’s leadership style, his track record under pressure, and whether he can succeed where others have failed.
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Since Russia invaded Ukraine, Britain has sanctioned Moscow’s economy in an attempt to weaken Putin's war machine. But this week, the UK introduced a new exemption allowing diesel and jet fuel made from Russian oil to enter Britain via third countries.
So, has Britain quietly relaxed its sanctions on Russia? And more broadly, have Western sanctions actually worked?
Niall is joined by Tom Keatinge, founding director of the Centre for Finance and Security at defence and security thinktank the Royal United Services Institute, to explain what sanctions are designed to do, whether they change government behaviour, and why Russia is still making billions from oil exports despite years of restrictions.
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President Xi Jinping's hopes of putting China at the centre of a new world order have been given a boost by back-to-back visits of two of his fellow world leaders.
Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump both had the red carpet rolled out but the US president left without securing any major deals, while Putin has signed at least 20 deals and significantly a joint declaration on establishing a multipolar world and a new type of international relations.
Russia has arguably been weakened by its Ukraine war, and with the US viewed by some as less stable under Trump, is China taking advantage to become the leading global power?
To discuss this, Niall is joined from Beijing by Sky News’ Asia Correspondent, Helen-Ann Smith.
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Tech titan and X owner Elon Musk has seen his high-profile lawsuit against the boss of OpenAI Sam Altman thrown out of court.
Musk accused his rival of making OpenAI, which created the increasingly popular ChatGPT, a profit-making company after he had donated $38 million to it.
The jury may have ruled against Musk, but the feud between the two tech tycoons is likely to continue – and could define the future of AI for years to come.
Niall is joined by tech journalist Will Guyatt to discuss the case and its repercussions.
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A new strain of Ebola virus has been declared an international public health emergency by the World Health Organisation.
More than 300 suspected cases have been identified – with at least 80 deaths reported. The outbreak is mostly confined to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, but two cases have already spread to Uganda.
Plus, a number of American citizens have also been exposed to the virus.
Niall speaks to Africa correspondent Yousra Elbagir and health correspondent Ashish Joshi about exactly what Ebola is and why the wider world should care about the outbreak.
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The constituency of Makerfield has been a Labour safe seat for generations, but in the May elections, Reform UK won nearly every seat that was up for grabs at the local council.
So how much of a gamble is it for Andy Burnham to try to stage a Commons return here?
In his favour is his personal popularity in Greater Manchester and the fact he grew up in the area. Against him is the momentum of Reform and the fact that Makerfield hasn't benefitted from some of Burnham's key policies as mayor of the city.
To discuss his chances, Niall speaks to Rob Ford, professor of political science at the University of Manchester.
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On Thursday lunchtime, Wes Streeting resigned from Sir Keir Starmer’s government. The now-former health secretary said he had “lost confidence” in the PM’s premiership – the first cabinet minister to jump ship.
But what he didn’t say (yet) is that he will challenge Starmer for the Labour leadership – and with it, the keys to Number 10.
So, why hasn’t Streeting fired the starting gun on a contest his critics say he’s been desperate to fight? What sort of leader might he eventually be, and what’s his track record in government?
Niall is joined by Sky News’ political correspondent Rob Powell.
Watch Wes Streeting’s appearance on Electoral Dysfunction with Beth Rigby here.
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The UK is providing jets, drones and our only operational Type 45 destroyer – HMS Dragon – as part of a multinational mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz.
Thousands of tankers and cargo ships remain stranded after the Strait was closed at the end of February due to the Iran war.
Defence Secretary John Healey has stressed the deployment is a defensive measure to secure freedom of navigation – but will only be used once a ceasefire is in place.
Will these military assets actually make a difference, and how does the Ministry of Defence operate at a time of such political uncertainty?
Niall is joined by military analyst Professor Michael Clarke to find out more about the mission and the equipment the UK is sending.
For more on HMS Dragon, you can listen to our episode with defence analyst Tom Sharpe here.
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Keir Starmer is on the brink, as more and more Labour MPs and ministers call for his resignation – less than two years after he walked into Number 10.
He remains defiant (for now), but whatever the fate of the prime minister, his predicament is one we've seen repeated over the past decade in a seemingly never-ending cycle of chopping and changing leaders.
Since David Cameron's resignation in 2016 – after Britain voted to leave the European Union – no prime minister has served a full parliamentary term.
Gareth Barlow speaks to pollster and founder at Merlin Strategy Scarlett Maguire about our impatience with politics and why the country feels ungovernable.
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Despite a disastrous set of local and national election results, the prime minister has vowed to carry on regardless. But dozens of Sir Keir Starmer's Labour MPs have now called on him to resign – or at least set out a timetable for when he will leave Downing Street.
Surely choosing a replacement – or even triggering a leadership contest – should be straightforward? However, even though there are any number of potential challengers, the PM could well be safer than you think.
Niall is joined by Sky’s political correspondent, Lucy McDaid, to discuss the Labour leadership election process, how it differs from the Tories and what needs to happen for Starmer to be ousted.
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The annual Victory Day parade in Moscow will be a much smaller affair this year, without an intercontinental ballistic missile in sight.
Why? Well, the threat of a Ukrainian drone attack is certainly one reason. But is there any credibility in reports of another threat - this time against Vladimir Putin himself?
An anonymous European intelligence agency has claimed the Russian president is spooked over the prospect of a potential coup or even a possible assassination attempt.
The alleged plotter is being named as former Putin ally and shunned ex-defence minister Sergei Shoigu. But how credible is this report, and is the president's paranoia justified?
Our Moscow correspondent Ivor Bennett joins Niall to discuss whether Shoigu is really plotting to oust Putin, and what it means if the leader's grip on power is slipping.
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The emergence of the United States as an energy superpower has reshaped the global economy. Good news for its allies, right? Well, not necessarily...
In Texas, fracking has turned America from a major importer into the world's biggest energy producer, effectively creating "another Saudi Arabia" almost overnight.
But as Europe looks to the US to plug the energy gap caused by wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, the reality on the ground is more complicated.
Ed Conway, our economics and data editor, joins Niall to explore why the US can't simply ride to the rescue and what that means for the UK's energy security.
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Millions of people are preparing to head to the polls across Britain on Thursday.
They'll be voting for thousands of local council seats in England - while people in Scotland and Wales will elect members of their respective devolved parliaments.
But the results could have a huge impact on national politics. So, what happens to the prime minister if Labour loses as badly as expected? And does a good night for the Greens or Reform UK really mean they are banging on the door of Number 10?
Niall previews what to expect at the polls with Cathy Newman - host of the Cathy Newman Show on Sky News from 7pm on Monday to Thursday.
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It's the small Baltic state that's no stranger to being invaded - having been occupied by both Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union.
But while many hope it will never happen again, there are fears in NATO and beyond that Estonia is next on Vladimir Putin's hitlist.
So how is the country preparing for the threat from Russia? And could Estonia really be on the front line of a future war in Europe?
Niall is joined by the outgoing UK ambassador to Estonia, Ross Allen.
With conflicts continuing in Ukraine, Africa and the Middle East, the global economy being held to ransom and the old world order seemingly up-ended, is there any role left for the United Nations?
Founded in the shadow of two world wars, the UN used to be considered the guardian of international law and order. But is it now little more than a toothless talking shop?
Niall is joined by Sky News' diplomatic editor Dominic Waghorn to help answer a query from a listener on whether the United Nations still has any meaningful function in the modern world.
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As The Devil Wears Prada 2 opens in cinemas, the former editor-in-chief of Vogue Anna Wintour is back in the news – but who is she?
The sequel to the 2006 film is widely perceived to be based on Ms Wintour's formidable and abrasive management style.
However, the world of fashion and the magazines that follow it has changed a lot since then.
So, has she maintained her grip and influence on the multibillion-dollar industry?
Niall is joined by Paula Froelich, senior story producer and on-air contributor for NewsNation, to discuss her life and career.
The war in Iran has led to fears of food shortages and fuelled forecourt price hikes – but is your summer holiday also in jeopardy?
The price of jet fuel has soared higher than any other oil product, including petrol, since the Middle East conflict led to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
It means major airlines – including Qatar, Etihad and Lufthansa – have started cancelling flights. So how worried should you be about your summer holiday abroad?
Niall Paterson is joined by Sky’s business correspondent Paul Kelso.
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The party drug ecstasy is usually associated with packed nightclubs and panicked politicians talking about the dangers involved in taking it.
However, a former head of the UK’s armed forces believes the drug’s active ingredient, known as MDMA, could be key to treating veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder.
General Sir Nick Carter is now calling on the government to relax restrictions in order to reduce the crippling cost of clinical trials. What evidence is there to suggest this treatment could be effective and what’s been the reaction from the few former soldiers who have benefitted so far?
Niall is joined by Sky’s science correspondent Thomas Moore.
Warning: Contains references to drug taking, depression and suicide.
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Iranian intelligence services are suspected of actively recruiting in the UK, using AI and social networks to entice potential sign-ups.
Sky News has uncovered evidence of how apparent Iranian networks are using the chat platform Telegram to target recruits.
It follows an increase in attacks on Jewish communities across the UK – with authorities suggesting that some perpetrators may have been taking orders from Tehran.
But why might petty crooks or youngsters be tempted to become involved? How worried should we be about their activities? And what level of threat does Iran pose here in the UK?
Niall is joined by Sky New’s Home Editor Jason Farrell, whose producer infiltrated a suspected Iranian intelligence account.
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Why keeping the King safe is Trump's top priority
King Charles's trip to the USA is still going ahead, despite a gunman attempting to storm a dinner attended by President Trump on Saturday night.
It's the first state visit to the country by a British monarch since Queen Elizabeth II in 2007. Charles is also due to emulate his mother by addressing Congress.
Officials from both sides of the Atlantic are working closely on security arrangements. But has the tour been compromised by the assassination attempt? And what does it take to protect a head of state?
Niall speaks to Dai Davies, a former head of Scotland Yard's Royal Protection Command.
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Donald Trump is preparing to roll out the red carpet for the King’s all-American state visit next week – despite the fact the US president has been highly critical of the UK over its refusal to join the war in Iran.
Trump’s public rebukes for Sir Keir Starmer, Britain’s armed forces and even Prince Harry have put the so-called special relationship under greater strain than ever. So, can the King use all his diplomatic and “soft power” skills to save it?
Niall is joined by royal commentator Robert Jobson.
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Prince Harry has warned the world not to grow “numb” to Russia’s war in Ukraine during a surprise visit to Kyiv.
The former British army captain also called on the “American leadership” to honour its international obligations, a thinly-veiled swipe at Donald Trump.
The fighting rages on in Ukraine, while much of the world’s attention is focused on the war on Iran.
The US has been a key backer of Kyiv but is now distracted by a conflict of its own. So, what is going on in Ukraine and what are the UK and Europe doing to help?
Niall is joined by Sky’s military analyst Sean Bell.
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AI giant Anthropic has chosen not to release its latest model, Mythos Preview, to the public. The product was pulled after testing showed its unprecedented strengths in hacking.
Instead, Mythos has been made available to a small number of big tech companies including Amazon and Microsoft to help protect their software, rather than pick it apart.
So, has the day arrived which many have feared – where AI could change the world as we know it? Or are the scare stories around Mythos merely a myth?
Niall is joined by Rowland Manthorpe, technology correspondent at Sky News, to discuss the potential dangers as well as how safe the UK is from the threat of AI.
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Sir Keir Starmer's relationship with the civil service has broken down following the sacking of Sir Olly Robbins.
The former top civil servant at the Foreign Office told parliament there was a "dismissive approach" to security vetting from No 10, but the prime minister maintains it was Robbins who made "an error of judgement".
So, what's at stake when the inner workings of government grind to a halt?
Lord Peter Ricketts, who is also a former permanent secretary at the Foreign Office, joins Niall to discuss what happens when things go wrong and whether Starmer can repair relations with the civil servants who deliver his mandate, before it's too late.
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First it was Venezuela, then Iran. Is Cuba next on Donald Trump's hit list?
The US navy has been anchored off the Caribbean coast since the start of the year, preventing supplies of oil and food from the outside world.
As a consequence, the island has been brought to its knees - with electrical blackouts, food rationing and fears for the future.
Sky News chief correspondent Stuart Ramsay joins Niall to discuss life under the blockade in Havana and what fate awaits the nation, as President Trump threatens military intervention.
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Top civil servant Olly Robbins has been sacked after his department did not inform the prime minister that Lord Mandelson had failed security vetting for the role of US ambassador.
Opposition parties are calling on the prime minister to resign but Sir Keir Starmer is insisting he wasn’t told, in an "unforgivable" omission.
He's due to speak to MPs in parliament on Monday, and address the accusations he misled them over the process of Mandelson’s appointment.
But who is Olly Robbins, the man who has lost his job over the latest Mandelson revelation and is he being used as a fall guy? And how toxic will the row be for Sir Keir?
Niall talks to hosts of fellow Sky podcast Politics at Sam and Anne’s, Anne McElvoy, executive editor at Politico and Sky’s deputy political editor, Sam Coates.
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A multi-billion-dollar Saudi-backed golf tour is reportedly close to collapse – so could this spell an end to the Gulf state’s interest in sport?
The controversial LIV Golf Tour is just one strand of the Saudis’ sporting portfolio.
Footballing superstar Cristiano Ronaldo plays there, while the country’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) also owns English Premier League team, Newcastle United.
But the PIF - which has plunged $5b into the LIV project - has a new five-year economic strategy that includes no mention of sport. Having been accused of using sport as a political tool to legitimise the Saudi regime, what led to this apparent change of strategy?
Sky News’ sports correspondent Rob Harris joins Niall to discuss what it means for the future of Saudi sport.
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Another night, another post on Truth Social from Donald Trump criticising NATO. As other leaders try to persuade him to stay in the alliance, plans are being prepared in case the US goes through with its threat to walk away.
At the same time, the UK government is in a muddle on defence spending – with criticism from current and former military chiefs - but no decisions yet on how and when to boost budgets.
Niall and Sky's military analyst Professor Michael Clarke debrief on what a post-Trump NATO might look like.
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A decade on, you might have thought Brexit was done and dusted – but our relationship with the European Union is still in flux.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is proposing a reset that could result in the UK signing up to EU rules without the need for a normal parliamentary vote, under what are known as Henry VIII powers.
But in pushing for closer ties with the continent, is he risking a return to rule-taking without any say in what those rules are? And what might this new relationship with Brussels look like?
Niall speaks to Professor Anand Menon, director at UK in a Changing Europe, about the significance of this moment in UK-EU relations.
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After 16 years in power, Hungary's Viktor Orban has been defeated by Peter Magyar, whose Tisza party has won a huge parliamentary majority.
Magyar campaigned to break the country away from Russia's grip and re-establish closer ties to the European Union, in a setback for both Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump. But is this a genuine turning point and a strategic win for Ukraine's war efforts?
Niall speaks to our Moscow correspondent Ivor Bennett in Budapest to find out how significant the change of regime could be across the continent.
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Donald Trump's war in Iran has been polling badly among many of the groups that voted for him in 2024, and that matters as crucial midterm elections are just over six months away.
These elections take place two years into the presidential cycle, with voters able to choose who runs Congress. Currently, the Republicans control both the Senate and the House of Representatives, giving the president freedom to enact his agenda.
So how exactly do the midterms work and how much would change for Donald Trump if his Republican party has a bad night?
Niall is joined by US correspondent and co-host of the Trump100 podcast, James Matthews.
For more on politics in the US, listen to Trump100 on your podcast app: https://podfollow.com/trump100/view
Kanye West is one of the 21st Century’s most talented musicians, but his controversial remarks are just as famous as his music – and his antisemitic comments have now got him banned from the UK.
Wireless festival, which he was due to headline in London this summer, has been cancelled as a result.
Since he burst onto the music scene in the early 2000s, Ye, as he is now known, has been breaking the mould – both as an artist and with his controversial opinions.
This includes releasing a song called Heil Hitler, selling swastika T-shirts, saying slavery was a choice and supporting Diddy during his sex trafficking trial.
Gareth Barlow speaks to music and culture journalist Nicolas Tyrell-Scott about why Ye remains popular, how much the music industry is responsible and will anything now change?
Ye denies allegations of sexual assault.
Donald Trump has claimed a ‘complete victory’ in his war in Iran during a phone call to Sky News just hours after the two sides agreed a temporary ceasefire.
But Iran is also declaring a win as it handed over a 10-point plan which includes maintaining control of the Strait of Hormuz and full US military withdrawal from the Middle East.
So will the ceasefire last? Is that the end of free passage through the Strait of Hormuz? And what about Israel’s role?
Gareth Barlow speaks to Sky News’ defence and security analyst Michael Clarke about who is really winning and what happens next.
The Artemis II crew are on their way back to Earth after a record-breaking mission to the far side of the moon. They reached a distance of 252,756 miles from our home planet - the furthest in history.
The ultimate aim of NASA's Artemis programme is to get crewed missions to Mars.
So what did US space experts learn from this mission and how will it help the next stage of the programme, which could see a rocket landing on the moon and ultimately a base being built on the lunar south pole?
Gareth Barlow speaks to space journalist Kate Arkless Gray about how successful the project was and what happens next.
Matt Brittin, a former Google boss and ex-Olympic rower, will become the new director-general of the BBC in May.
He wouldn't have expected a quiet life in the highly-scrutinised role. After all, the broadcaster is facing a multibillion-dollar lawsuit from Donald Trump.
But the aftermath of the sacking of Radio 2 presenter Scott Mills will be one of the first big issues Mr Brittin will have to deal with, on top of the US president's lawsuit and the BBC's charter renewal.
Niall is joined by Deadline's media correspondent Jake Kanter to discuss what the new BBC boss brings to the role, and how he can shape the corporation’s future.
Donald Trump has kept the world guessing over whether he will launch a ground invasion in Iran.
However, the arrival of thousands of US paratroopers in the region might be the clearest indication yet of the disrupter-in-chief’s thinking.
A month of airstrikes is one thing but the deployment of troops is quite another - so how would it work? Has Trump learned nothing from Iraq and Afghanistan?
Niall is joined by the former head of the UK armed forces General Sir Nick Carter.
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"Go get your own oil!" Donald Trump has served notice on his allies, telling them the US won't necessarily help to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
And oil is important... for everything. The global economy needs 100 million barrels a day to function. The war in Iran means we're only producing 80 million.
Those missing barrels are having a huge impact on diesel and petrol prices – but that's just the start. Inflation, interest rates, food and utility bills are all set to rise.
What, if anything, can the UK government do to avoid the inevitable economic earthquake?
Niall asks Sky's economics and data editor Ed Conway why he's so worried about the financial effects of the crisis in the Middle East.
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The cost of your weekly shop is about to go up – as the war in Iran squeezes the supply of synthetic fertiliser.
The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz had already caused a spike in energy prices - and is now expected to hit kitchen cupboards in time for summer.
It also presents a fresh challenge for a farming industry growing used to having to dig deep for profits. So, what foods will be impacted and what can be done to bring prices back down?
Niall is joined by Sky’s business correspondent Paul Kelso.
Artemis II is NASA's next big mission to the moon – the first in over 50 years. It's part of the space agency's long-term plans to build a space station called Lunar Gateway, where astronauts will be able to live and work.
It is also America's best effort to beat the likes of China in the space race to return to the moon.
Niall speaks to Tom Clarke, our science and technology editor, and Thomas Moore, our science and medical correspondent about what NASA hopes to achieve with the lunar flyby.
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The market in counterfeit goods – fake handbags, knock-off trainers or not-quite-designer clothes – is now worth more than double the illegal drug trade in the UK.
So, it’s easy to see why organised criminal gangs are concentrating on selling fake fashion, both on the high street and online.
And they’re being helped by an army of influencers – who, knowingly or otherwise, are encouraging their followers to buy illicit goods.
Niall speaks to Katerina Vittozzi – Sky’s North of England Correspondent who led an investigation into fake fashion – and Sarah Woodcock, Chief Executive Officer of The Anti-Slavery Collective.
Have you got a question for the podcast? Email us: why@sky.uk
Lots of people enjoy a flutter – but have you ever considered betting on a US strike on Iran? Or when Russia will take control of a village in the Donbass? Or what day a head of state might be killed?
It’s a macabre thought for even the most compulsive gambler – but punters are betting millions of dollars on prediction sites like Polymarket and Kalshi, which both have links to Donald Trump Jr.
High stakes bets on specific acts of war have led to allegations of insider trading and potential market manipulation.
Niall discusses Polymarket and the ethics of wartime betting with Sam Doak of Sky News’ Data and Forensics unit.
Do you have a question for the podcast? Email us: why@sky.uk
Four Jewish ambulances were set on fire in North London on Monday morning, in the latest incident to be treated as an antisemitic hate crime by the police.
Sadly, it is just a further example of the increase in violence towards the Jewish community in the UK since the October 7 attacks in 2023.
The Jewish charity, the Community Security Trust (CST), said that last year saw the second-highest annual total of anti-Jewish hate incidents on record.
So, does the Jewish community feel antisemitism has become normalised in the UK, and what can be done to help Jews feel safer?
Niall speaks to Dr Dave Rich, Director of Policy at the CST.
Have you got a question for the podcast? Email us: why@sky.uk
Last week, Iran tried to target the joint US-UK military base on Diego Garcia – more than 2,000 miles away in the Indian Ocean.
That attack failed but it led an Israel military spokesperson to suggest London could be vulnerable to an Iranian ballistic missile strike.
With Keir Starmer now allowing the use of British air bases for US operations against attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, is Iran capable of direct retaliation against the UK?
What is the state of Britain’s air defences? And what other means does Tehran have at its disposal to threaten us?
Niall speaks to Sky’s defence analyst, Professor Michael Clarke.
Do you have a question for the podcast? Email us: why@sky.uk
Saturday Night Live has launched the careers of Eddie Murphy, Tina Fey and Will Ferrell among many others in its 50 year long run on NBC in the US.
It’s now coming to the UK with Tina Fey, Jamie Dornan and Riz Ahmed hosting the first shows.
As in the US there’s an ensemble cast of comedy players so how important could SNL UK be for the comedy scene?
Niall speaks to the creator and host of the Saturday Night Network podcast, Jon Schneider about what makes SNL so successful and asks comedian Rosie Holt what difference British comedians will make to it.
Saturday Night Live UK launches on Sky and streaming service NOW at 10pm on 21 March 2026.
Nearly half of young adults are turning to low or non-alcoholic drinks - with the number nearly doubling since 2018.
To understand why Gen Z has been making this clear-headed decision you need look no further than the “sober curious” movement - with social media influencers promoting the benefits of a booze-free lifestyle.
Excessive drinking was once seen as a right of passage in early adulthood – so what’s changed? And as the pub industry already faces significant challenges – how can it adapt to cater for a more sober generation?
Niall is joined by sober curious influencer Millie Gooch and Kate Nicholls, chair of UKHospitality.
Should the US have predicted there would be a siege at the Strait of Hormuz? Why wasn’t the UK better prepared for this conflict?
This Is Why has been asking for your questions about the Iran war and in this special episode they are about to be answered.
From the delay in the departure of HMS Dragon, to whether Donald Trump would now be less likely to offer the UK military support – this wide-ranging episode is shaped by your messages.
Who is on hand to respond to them? It’s Sky’s military analyst Professor Michael Clarke.
Have you got a question for a future episode of This Is Why? Email the show - why@sky.uk
Sir Keir Starmer is promising help for working people whose energy bills are going up because of the Iran war.
The last energy bailout after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine cost £40bn, and on top of the costs of support during the COVID pandemic it means the UK's national debt is now around 100% of GDP.
Repaying that debt costs as much as the education budget.
With a new YouGov poll for Sky News suggesting that people overwhelmingly back energy prices being reduced for all households, Niall discusses who would pay for an energy bailout with Sky's data and economics editor Ed Conway.
A school pupil and a university student have died in Kent and 11 other people are seriously ill following a meningitis outbreak.
Meningitis can kill a person in less than 24 hours if it is not treated quickly. But outbreaks like this have been rare in recent years. Vaccination programmes have helped but anyone over the age of 10 will not have been offered a vaccination against MenB by the NHS. However, it has been available to infants since 2015.
Niall speaks to Dr Tom Nutt from Meningitis Now and Sky's science editor Tom Clarke about why meningitis can be deadly, what the symptoms are, and why the vaccine is not free for teenagers.
Timothee Chalamet – movie star and tabloid regular – had been the firm favourite to take home the Best Actor statue at this weekend’s Academy Awards. So why have the former Hollywood favourite’s fortunes fallen so dramatically?
The press campaign for his movie Marty Supreme, as well as some ill-timed controversial comments about opera and ballet, have led to a backlash. Why has public opinion turned against him? And how do the big Hollywood studios go about influencing who wins what at the Oscars?
Niall is joined by Sky’s entertainment correspondent Katie Spencer in Tinsel Town and Paula Froelich, senior story producer and on-air talent for NewsNation.
Have you got a question for Niall? Email the show - why@sky.uk
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One of the world's most valuable AI companies is suing the US government after it was designated a "supply chain risk" by Pete Hegseth's Department of War.
It's an unprecedented legal fight – after Anthropic refused to allow its technology to be used for mass surveillance or autonomous weapons.
Now, other tech giants – including Google, Microsoft and Apple – have swung their support behind Anthropic. Why has this dispute happened and what could it all mean for the future of AI?
Niall speaks to Sky’s technology correspondent, Rowland Manthorpe, about the potential consequences.
Have you got a question for Niall? Email the show - why@sky.uk
The first batch of the Mandelson files have finally been released – but even though there’s still more to come, there are already serious questions for the prime minister.
What was the vetting process before Mandelson’s appointment as the UK’s ambassador to the United States?
How much was known about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein? And could more have been done to prevent a five-figure payout following his downfall?
Niall is joined by Sky’s political correspondent Rob Powell, who has been going through the files.
Peter Mandelson has always denied any criminal wrongdoing.
Have you got a question for Niall? Email the show - why@sky.uk
After a phone call with Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump announced the US could ease oil sanctions on some countries to combat the rise in prices brought about by the Iran war.
It wasn’t clear whether Russia would be included, but such a move could signal a significant shift for the country, which has been isolated since the start of the war with Ukraine.
Could Russia be finding its way back to the world stage – after years as a global pariah?
Jayne Secker is joined by Sky's Moscow correspondent, Ivor Bennett.
Have you got a question for us? Email the show – why@sky.uk
A "continuity candidate" or the ultimate "nepo baby"?
Iran’s new supreme leader is Mojtaba Khamenei, a 56-year-old cleric and son of the previous ayatollah.
Khamenei was once described as "the power behind the robes" in his father's regime - but very little is known about him.
So, who is Mojtaba Khamenei, and how was he chosen? What does his selection mean for the future of the Iranian regime and people?
And with few signs that the war with Israel and the US will abate any time soon, what difference will he make to the outcome of the conflict?
Niall is joined by Dr Louise Kettle, assistant professor of international relations at the University of Nottingham.
Have you got a question for Niall? Email the show – why@sky.uk
The warship HMS Dragon is now not expected to leave for the Mediterranean until next week to begin its mission to defend a British military base in Cyprus from attacks by Iran.
The ship is one of six Type 45 air defence destroyers in the Royal Navy and one of three that aren’t currently out of service.
It is well-equipped to deal with Iran’s Shahed-type drones, so why has it taken so long to send it to the region?
Niall speaks to defence analyst Tom Sharpe, who also spent 27 years in the Royal Navy, about the military capabilities of HMS Dragon, the state of the Navy currently, and when the warship might finally arrive in the Med.
Have you got a question for Niall? Email the show – why@sky.uk
Most people have had a bad experience on holiday – but not many will have seen their destination turn into a war zone.
That’s been the case for thousands of British travellers in places like Oman and Dubai following the start of the conflict with Iran.
The UK’s first repatriation flight was branded a “total shambles” - so what is the government doing to help both holiday makers and expats caught in the crossfire?
Niall is joined by Sky’s correspondent Sally Lockwood in Dubai.
Have you got a question for Niall? Email the show – why@sky.uk
The United States may have launched strikes on Iran this week, but Donald Trump also found time for a war of words.
This time, it was with the prime ministers of the UK and Spain – after they refused to allow America access to their airbases ahead of the attack.
Keir Starmer and Pedro Sanchez have responded with some tough words of their own – so why are they and other European leaders finally standing up to Trump?
Niall is joined by Sky’s defence analyst Michael Clarke.
Have you got a question for Niall? Email the show – why@sky.uk
Rachel Reeves may have delivered her Spring Forecast – but have events in the Middle East made the chancellor’s announcement redundant?
With President Trump predicting the Iran conflict could continue for a further four to five weeks, the world is starting to realise the economic consequences.
Global oil and gas prices are spiking and fuelling the threat of higher inflation and interest rates.
Niall is joined by Sky’s economics and data editor, Ed Conway, to discuss the effects on the UK economy – and why you might be feeling the pinch.
Have you got a question for Niall? Email the show – why@sky.uk
War is raging in the Middle East after the US and Israel carried out strikes on Iran.
Keir Starmer has risked his special relationship with Donald Trump by initially blocking the US from using UK airbases.
Despite later changing his mind, what kind of tightrope is the prime minister walking – and can he stop Britain being sucked into war?
Niall is joined on this first-ever episode of This Is Why by Sky’s security and defence editor Deborah Haynes and international affairs editor Dominic Waghorn.
Have you got a question for Niall? Email the show – why@sky.uk
Welcome to This Is Why.
The world’s a pretty confusing place right now – so how do you make sense of it all? This Is Whytakes one story every day, explains how we got here and why it matters to you.
Sky News’ Niall Paterson speaks to experts and correspondents from around the world, getting simple answers to some complex questions.
Available every weekday afternoon from Monday 2 March 2026.
This Is Why is a Sky News podcast – if you have a question, contact us: why@sky.uk
The world’s a pretty confusing place right now – so how do you make sense of it all? This Is Whytakes one story every day, explains how we got here and why it matters to you.
Sky News’ Niall Paterson speaks to experts and correspondents from around the world, getting simple answers to some complex questions.
Available every weekday afternoon from Monday 2 March 2026.
This Is Why is a Sky News podcast – if you have a question, contact us: why@sky.uk
When is a shadow fleet not a shadow fleet?
Perhaps when it’s shipping millions of dollars' worth of crude oil through the English Channel in broad daylight.
The UK has imposed sanctions on the Russian oil trade since the start of the full invasion of Ukraine - but tankers helping to fund Putin’s war machine are operating in the Channel with apparent impunity.
Niall is joined by Sky’s business correspondent Paul Kelso - who trailed some of these ‘shadow fleet’ vessels in the English Channel.
Producers: Paul Wilkinson and Tom Gillespie
Editor: Mike Bovill
A Sky News exclusive has found that at least 21 police forces in England are still using Microsoft Copilot, despite it being at the centre of the Maccabi Tel Aviv incident last year.
In November, football fans of the Israeli team were banned from attending an away match against Aston Villa in Birmingham.
West Midlands Police had determined the risk was too high. The resulting outcry – including from the UK Prime Minister – led to the force’s Chief Constable standing down.
The force eventually admitted it had included false information provided by artificial intelligence software in justifying the decision.
So why are many other constabularies still using the same platform?
Niall speaks to Sky News Sports Correspondent Rob Harris following his investigation.
Microsoft has told Sky News it "continuously evaluates" Copilot and urges companies to review how they are using it.
Producers: Paul Wilkinson and Sam Gruet
Editor: Mike Bovill
Could the use of drones break the stalemate in the Ukraine war?
Tomorrow marks the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion - and for most of this time, it has seemed there was no end in sight.
However, technological developments have led to the increased use of drones on the frontline.
How have these remote-controlled devices become the dominant weapon on the battlefield, and have they changed the nature of warfare forever?
Gareth Barlow speaks to Sky's international correspondent Alex Rossi and Ukraine producer Azad Safarov in Kyiv about coming under fire from drones on the frontline themselves.
Producers: Sam Gruet and Paul Wilkinson
Editor: Mike Bovill
Imagine being in a room surrounded by £64bn worth of gold.
It’s a glittering reality Sky’s economics and data editor Ed Conway experienced in one of 12 huge vaults below the Bank of England.
To be granted access to the vaults is incredibly rare, not least because the gold bars inside them has been skyrocketing in value globally.
So why is so much gold just sitting under London’s streets? Who does it belong to? Ed joins Niall to discuss what it’s like to be in the vaults below London.
Producers: Soila Apparicio, Luke Hatten, Tom Gillespie
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office on his 66th birthday following revelations in the Epstein files.
The former prince’s links with paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein have been known for years - so has the Royal Family done enough to investigate any potential wrongdoing?
Andrew has always denied any allegations of illegality in connection with Epstein.
Niall is joined by Sky’s royal correspondent, Rhiannon Mills, to discuss the crisis and what’s next for the Royal Family.
Producers: Emily Hulme, Tom Gillespie
Editor: Wendy Parker
Charles Bronson's ninth appeal to the Parole Board is being considered as the hostage-taking former armed robber continues his fight for freedom.
The 73-year-old has spent 52 years in jail, much of it in solitary confinement and he and his celebrity supporters believe it is now time for him to be released.
Niall is joined by Sky's crime commentator Martin Brunt who assesses Bronson’s chances of getting parole and reflects on his unlikely decades-long friendship with the violent criminal.
Producer: Emily Hulme
Editor: Wendy Parker
Boys are now falling behind girls in every metric at school. They're more likely to be out of work than girls, and they make up 98% of the youth prison intake.
There are also 2.5 million children growing up without a father figure and this seems to be impacting boys much more than girls.
But is part of the problem that boys are being told they're the problem?
One headteacher is hoping his groundbreaking scheme of volunteer male mentors will help change that.
Gareth Barlow is joined by Chris Edwards, the headteacher behind the project, and Sky’s home affairs editor Jason Farrell, who has spent months documenting his efforts to get it off the ground.
The Kremlin has denied using a dart frog toxin to kill Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny in 2024.
But Britain and four European allies say they have evidence that points to the use of the forbidden chemical agent.
Why did the allies choose the Munich security conference to make this point? And how has Moscow responded to the claims?
Gareth is joined by Hamish de Bretton-Gordon - former head of British Army’s chemical weapons unit - and defence analyst Michael Clarke to discuss whether Russia wanted the world to know how they carried out Navalny’s death and ask should the UK be ready for chemical warfare with Russia?
Producer: Tom Gillespie and Emily Hulme
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Kim Ju Ae could be the next leader of North Korea.
Despite only being around 13 years old, there are reports her father, Kim Jong Un, has handpicked her as his heir.
So, what is known about the youngster who may become the next head of one of the world's most secretive countries?
Niall is joined by Professor Hazel Smith, an expert on North Korea at the School of African and Oriental Studies.
Producers: Tom Gillespie and Sam Gruet
Editor: Piers Wisbey
Sir Jim Ratcliffe has apologised for his “choice of language” in an interview with Sky News’ economics and data editor, Ed Conway.
The billionaire, who part-owns Manchester United, but lives in Monaco, said the UK is being ‘colonised’ by immigrants.
His comments have been criticised by the prime minister and many Man Utd fans.
Niall discusses with Ed Conway why an interview, which was supposed to be about chemicals, has caused such a fuss, and whether the apology was truly heartfelt.
Producers: Paul Wilkinson and Tom Gillespie
Editor: Piers Wisbey
The "Suffolk Strangler" murders horrified the UK in 2006, as five women were killed in the Ipswich area.
But should the killer have been caught years before?
Steve Wright became known as one of the country's most notorious serial killers - and admitted last week to having murdered a sixth woman in 1999.
Now, his only survivor says his victims might have survived if police had taken her seriously.
Niall speaks to Sky correspondent Emma Birchley.
Producers: Paul Wilkinson & Tom Gillespie
Editor: Piers Wisbey
Downing Street is in turmoil as Sir Keir Starmer fights for his political life. Can he cling on to power?
Niall is joined by Lord Barwell, Theresa May’s chief of staff during her time in Downing Street.
He says watching current events play out is like post-traumatic stress disorder.
So, what actually goes on inside Downing Street during a time of crisis? And is there anything the prime minister can do to save his job?
Producers: Tom Gillespie and Paul Wilkinson
**Since we published this episode, we've heard from Buckingham Palace about allegations that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor shared confidential documents with Jeffrey Epstein whilst acting as a UK Trade Envoy.
"The King has made clear, in words and through unprecedented actions, his profound concern at allegations which continue to come to light in respect of Mr Mountbatten-Windsor's conduct," the Palace said**
The Prince and Princess of Wales made their first public remarks earlier saying their thoughts "remain focused on the victims."
The allegations threaten to overshadow an important diplomatic trip for Prince William to Saudi Arabia – which raises its own questions over the use of royal ‘soft’ power.
Niall speaks to Sky’s royal correspondent Rhiannon Mills, who is on William’s trip to the Middle East.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has always denied any allegations of wrongdoing in relation to Epstein.
Producers: Tom Gillespie & Paul Wilkinson
Editor: Mike Bovill
John Profumo was secretary of state for war when he had an affair with Christine Keeler, which ultimately brought down Conservative prime minister Harold Macmillan in the early 1960s.
Parallels are now being drawn between the Profumo affair, and the crisis Sir Keir Starmer is facing over Peter Mandelson's links to Jeffrey Epstein.
Not just because of the damage to his government but also in how the people at the centre of the scandals behaved as though normal rules did not apply to them.
It's said that history often repeats itself - and it seems politics is no different.
Niall is joined by Vanessa Holburn, author of The Profumo Affair, to discuss the parallels between the two scandals.
Producer: Tom Gillespie and Emily Hulme
Editor: Wendy Parker
The mother of one of America's most famous news anchors is believed to have been abducted.
Savannah Guthrie is used to broadcasting the news to millions of people - but has now issued a desperate video appeal calling for her mum’s safe return.
The story has captivated America - so who is Savannah Guthrie and what do we know about her mother Nancy’s disappearance so far?
Niall is joined by Sky’s US correspondent and Trump100 co-host David Blevins.
Producers: Tom Gillespie & Emily Hulme
Editor: Mike Bovill
Northeast Syria is rapidly changing hands, and with it the country's fragile balance of power.
The last time there was a power vacuum in the country, ISIS was born.
Around 7,000 Islamic State group detainees held in prisons in Syria are being transferred to Iraq in an operation overseen by the US.
But will the instability in the region affect that transfer and allow the organisation to regroup?
Niall's joined by Sky's international correspondent Alex Rossi who has seen first-hand the conditions in those camps.
Producers: Charlie Duffield, Tom Gillespie & Emily Hulme
Editor: Mike Bovill
Half of us will develop cancer at some point in our lives, according to Cancer Research UK. And the speed of a diagnosis can often be the difference between life and death.
Just a one-month delay can raise the risk of death by up to 10%. Yet in England, almost a third of cancer patients wait more than two months to start treatment after an urgent GP referral - twice as many as the target and a trend that’s getting worse.
As the Westminster government prepares to publish its new 10-year cancer plan - what can we learn from elsewhere in the world? In Denmark, for example, cancer waiting lists have virtually been eliminated and survival rates are rocketing.
Niall speaks to Sky’s health correspondent Ashish Joshi and Jesper Fisker from the Danish Cancer Society.
Producer: Natalie Ktena & Sam Gruet
Editor: Mike Bovill
It seemed inevitable there would be more damaging documents in the latest batch of the Epstein files relating to Andrew Mountbatten Windsor.
Neither the former prince, nor the wider Royal Family, have responded to this most recent tranche, in which Andrew is pictured on all fours, leaning over an unidentified woman.
So what else is inside the latest drop? What does it say about his relationship with the convicted sex offender? And how much further can Andrew fall?
Niall speaks to Sky’s Royal Correspondent Rhiannon Mills
Producer: Natalie Ktena
Editor: Mike Bovill
From 'Snow Queen' to 'ICE Maiden' - how did a beauty pageant-winning 'farmgirl' from South Dakota become the public face of Donald Trump's immigration crackdown?
As the head of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem holds one of the highest offices in the US government - despite facing criticism after saying she shot her dog.
But will Ms Noem's love of the limelight also lead to her downfall, following the fatal shooting of two US citizens in Minneapolis by immigration officers she ultimately controls?
Niall is joined by Jon Schaff, a political science professor at Northern State University in South Dakota.
Producers: Natalie Ktena, Soila Apparicio & Emily Hulme
Editor: Mike Bovill
An online network known as ‘The Com’ is targeting children and coercing them into acts of violence, self-harm and abuse.
A new report has revealed members – mostly aged between 11 and 25 – are groomed into hurting themselves or others to gain social status.
How worried should parents be and what are the signs your child might be involved?
Niall speaks to Sky’s Adele Robinson following her investigation into the online group.
WARNING: This report contains references to suicide, self-harm and sexual abuse which some may find distressing.
If you've been affected by this story, and are feeling emotionally distressed or suicidal, you can contact the Samaritans by emailing jo@samaritans.uk or jo@samaritans.ie
Producers: Soila Apparicio
Editor: Mike Bovill
Pubs may have been given a discount on their business rates bills - but with many landlords still suffering a post-Covid hangover, does it go far enough?
Last year, it was reported that eight pubs are closing in the UK every week - so can anything be done to save the great British boozer?
And is the government solely to blame? After all, the younger generation now seem to prefer lifting weights over necking pints.
Niall is joined by pub landlord Simon Wade and Kate Nicholls, chief executive of UKHospitality.
Producers: Tom Gillespie & Emily Hulme
Editor: Mike Bovill
Sir Keir Starmer is heading to China for what will be the first visit by a British prime minister since Theresa May went in 2018.
He’ll be accompanied by a plane full of business leaders as he hopes to improve the UK's trade and economic relations with China.
But the UK already has a huge trade deficit with China – so what might the prime minister get in return?
The visit also takes place against the backdrop of his approval of the new Chinese "mega" embassy in London and allegations of Chinese spying.
To discuss the security concerns and how close a relationship the UK should have with the Chinese, Niall is joined from Beijing by The Times' China correspondent, Richard Spencer
Producers: Tom Gillespie and Emily Hulme
Editor: Wendy Parker
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced the biggest overhaul of the police service in England and Wales in nearly 200 years.
Her reforms include reducing the number of forces, the creation of a "British FBI" and using data and AI to predict criminal activity before it happens.
Some of this has been heard before - so exactly how radical are these reforms? And will they make forces fit to tackle the changing nature of crime?
Niall is joined by Sky's crime commentator Martin Brunt.
Brooklyn Peltz Beckham and Nicola Peltz Beckham have been spotted in public for the first time since his explosive social media post about the rest of the Beckhams.
Key to his complaint was how Nicola was treated by his parents - particularly at their wedding.
David and Victoria have not responded to the claims but have been approached for comment.
So who is Nicola Peltz and what happens next for the Peltz Beckhams?
Niall speaks to the Daily Mirror's showbiz editor Amy Denman about Nicola Peltz's life as an heiress, actress and now as part of one of the most talked about couples on the planet.
Producer: Natalie Ktena
Editor: Wendy Parker
In the same month he ordered strikes on Venezuela and threatened to seize Greenland, Donald Trump has been inviting countries to join his "Board of Peace".
The US president and disruptor-in-chief has pitched the board as a mechanism to rebuild Gaza - yet its charter does not even mention the territory.
Russia has been invited, while still waging war on Ukraine – so what is this so-called Board of Peace? Can it achieve a lasting solution for Palestine? And is Trump trying to replace the United Nations?
Niall is joined by Sky’s Middle East correspondent, Adam Parsons.
Teenagers generally hate being told what to do – as any parent who’s tried getting them off their phones can testify.
The government is now considering a social media ban on children under 16 – but the move has had mixed reviews since its introduction in Australia. What lessons can be learned over here?
Would teenagers simply find a way around the ban? And is there a better way to keep children safe online?
Jonathan Samuels is joined by Sky’s tech reporter Mickey Carroll.
Producer: Natalie Ktena
Editor: Mike Bovill
It's where world leaders rub shoulders with billionaires while former footballers clink champagne flutes with film stars and tech bros.
President Trump is the star turn at the Swiss ski resort of Davos for the annual World Economic Forum. But what exactly is the World Economic Forum? And what's the purpose of this glittering get-together of the global elite?
Gareth Barlow speaks to Sky's business and economics correspondent Paul Kelso from the heart of the action in Davos.
Producers: Tom Gillespie & Natalie Ktena
Editor: Mike Bovill
Is Donald Trump's threat to impose more tariffs on countries trying to block his plan to buy Greenland the last straw for the strained relationship with the UK?
Sir Keir Starmer is walking a diplomatic tightrope - on the one hand rebuking the president for his threats, while on the other reiterating the UK and US remain the closest of allies.
But could this mark a point of no return for the man once described as the 'Trump whisperer'?
Niall speaks to the UK's first national security adviser, Lord Ricketts, about the history of the alliance between the UK and the US and whether Sir Keir can successfully keep it intact, at this delicate moment in history.
Producer: Tom Gillespie
Editor: Mike Bovill
Bonus Episode: Prince Harry's final showdown with the British media is due to start this week. The duke is set to give evidence in court on Thursday in his case against the Daily Mail publishers.
Harry, alongside a group of claimants including Sir Elton John, Liz Hurley and Baroness Lawrence, has accused Associated Newspapers Limited of hiring private detectives to place listening devices inside cars and of accessing private records and phone conversations.
Associated Newspapers denies all the allegations, calling them "preposterous smears".
What does this case mean for his stated aim of cleaning up the British press? And how will it further affect his relationship with the rest of the royal family?
Niall speaks to Sky correspondents Laura Bundock and Katie Spencer, who will be covering the case.
Producers: Natalie Ktena & Tom Gillespie
Editor: Mike Bovill
The reinvention of Robert Jenrick reached what could be a career-defining milestone after he was sacked from the Tory party and walked into the arms of Nigel Farage’s Reform UK.
The manner of his departure created a political earthquake - but his defection will surprise few who have been following his career.
From his drastic weight loss to climbing lampposts with flaggers - who is Mr Jenrick and how has he tried to scale the political ladder?
Niall is joined by co-host of Politics at Sam and Anne’s, Sky’s deputy political editor Sam Coates, and Nottinghamshire Live editor Natalie Fahy.
Producers: Tom Gillespie & Natalie Ktena
Editor: Mike Bovill
While the world's attention has been on Greenland, should Antarctica also be in the geopolitical spotlight?
The US has been withdrawing its influence over the continent, allowing Russia and China to expand their presence.
Meanwhile, Antarctica's vast ice sheets keep melting and its research community is in a battle against time to understand why it's happening so quickly.
Sky's science editor Tom Clarke speaks to Niall about his recent trip to the seventh continent.
Producers: Natalie Ktena & Tom Gillespie
Editor: Mike Bovill
The government claims the UK is on track to meet its clean power targets for 2030 following a record offshore wind auction.
However, in a world where the price of so many things is going up, it turns out wind is no exception.
Energy secretary Ed Miliband hopes the UK’s reliance on natural gas will be gone with the wind - but are consumers willing to pay the price?
Niall is joined by Sky’s business correspondent Paul Kelso.
Producers: Tom Gillespie and Soila Apparicio
Editor: Mike Bovill
More young people now believe in God than any other demographic, according to research which also shows a rise in church attendance amongst 18 to 24-year-olds.
The leap in faith has emerged as a growing number of young TikTok influencers – from Christian content creators to reality TV stars – are spreading the word of God online.
Is social media solely behind this divine intervention or could other factors be playing their part?
Niall speaks to Christian vlogger and influencer Chrissy George and Sky’s digital video reporter Holly Beaumont.
Producers: Tom Gillespie & Natalie Ktena
Editor: Mike Bovill
Any kind of public dissent in China is both dangerous and difficult to document. But that hasn’t prevented a dramatic increase in the number of protests taking place across the country.
Police and other security forces act swiftly to shut them down – as a Sky News team learned first-hand when they were forced into cars and driven away whilst trying to film a factory strike in Shenzhen.
What is the significance of the protests in China and could events in Iran be making Beijing nervous?
Niall is joined by Sky’s Asia correspondent Helen-Ann Smith.
Producer: Natalie Ktena
Editor: Mike Bovill
Cilia Flores was one of the most powerful figures in Venezuela. She and Nicolas Maduro met through their close connection to Hugo Chavez and once Maduro succeeded him as president, she helped him maintain his more than a decade-long grip on power.
Flores has been accused of corruption, nepotism, and links to organised crime and has been sanctioned by the US and Canada.
Niall is joined by Venezuelan-American journalist Jose Enrique Arrioja, who is the managing editor of Americas Quarterly and has covered politics in Latin America for over two decades. They discuss why Flores was such a central figure to the Maduro regime.
Producer: Natalie Ktena
Editor: Wendy Parker
Friday marks 1,000 days since the outbreak of a brutal war in Sudan between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
The conflict has devastated the country – leaving more than 150,000 people dead, about 12 million people believed to have been displaced, and human rights groups accusing fighters in Darfur of ethnic cleansing.
Niall speaks to Sky's Africa correspondent Yousra Elbagir – who has reported on the simmering tensions in Sudan for a decade. She shares her personal reflections on the country of her birth, as well as explaining the current situation on the ground and what the future could look like for the Sudanese people.
Producer: Tom Gillespie
Editor: Mike Bovill
Could the USA really seize Greenland? And just as importantly, why does it want to?
President Trump has sent shivers through the NATO alliance by doubling down on his threat to seize the island.
The White House is also refusing to rule out military action as part of its ambitions to annex the autonomous Danish territory – and recent events in Venezuela suggest such a threat should be taken seriously.
Why is the American president interested in Greenland? What would an attack on a fellow NATO member mean for the alliance? And how do Greenlanders themselves feel about all this?
Niall is joined by Sky’s international affairs editor Dominic Waghorn from the country’s capital, Nuuk.
Producer: Tom Gillespie
Editor: Mike Bovill
The French first lady may have had her day in court, but can she win an even bigger case in the US to finally clear her name following the spread of online conspiracy theories?
After years of abuse, ten people have been found guilty of cyberbullying Brigitte Macron. Their claims included outright lies about her gender as well as allegations around the nature of her relationship with her husband, President Emmanuel Macron.
But the legal action won't stop there, with the couple also suing the American right-wing influencer Candace Owens for amplifying the same accusations.
So, who began spreading these theories and why? What is their enduring appeal to the public? And can the Macron trial prove to be a landmark moment in the fight against cyberbullying?
Niall speaks to Emma-Kate Symons, a Paris-based journalist at Conspiracy Watch and contributing editor at The New World, about where these theories start and why they catch on.
Producer: Tom Gillespie
Editor: Mike Bovill
Should we be shocked by Donald Trump's intervention in Venezuela – or is it simply an extension of 200 years of Washington foreign policy?
The US stunned the world with the military strikes which led to the capture of the Venezuela's president, Nicolas Maduro. Trump then went further by suggesting the US will now 'run' the country for the foreseeable future.
For a leader who's positioned himself as a 'President of Peace' does this move mark a significant shift for Trump? And is this a continuation of the sort of US interventionist foreign policy that has shaped the world for decades?
Niall is joined by Dr Stephen Tuffnell, associate professor of modern US history at St Peter’s College, Oxford, to discuss how this move fits into the history of US foreign policy and which countries could be affected next.
Producers: Tom Gillespie
Editor: Mike Bovill
Over 2025, every Friday, the Sky News Daily has been profiling a figure in the news – those who are making headlines, creating conversations. During the festive period, we’re revisiting some of those standout profiles – the ones that really got us talking.
In June, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s often reclusive supreme leader, surfaced to hit back at Donald Trump’s demands for an unconditional surrender.
Khamanei first came to power as President of Iran in 1981, and he was a surprise choice for supreme leader eight years later. But since then, with the help of the Revolutionary Guard he has had almost complete control of Iran and its anti-Israel and anti-American foreign policy agenda.
Sky's Tom Cheshire speaks to Alex Vatanka, founding director of the Iran programme at the Middle East Institute in Washington DC, about how Khamenei is viewed inside Iran and how his policies contributed to the current crisis.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Editor: Wendy Parker
Over 2025, every Friday, the Sky News Daily has been profiling a figure in the news – those who are making headlines, creating conversations. During the festive period, we’re revisiting some of those standout profiles – the ones that really got us talking.
In October, the royal previously known as Prince Andrew, lost his titles over his association with convicted pedofile Jeffrey Epstein.
His ex-wife – Sarah Ferguson – was also in Epstein's network, and she was dropped as a patron of several charities at the time. But it wasn’t the first time Sarah – Duchess of York had caused the Royal family a headache.
Andrew Lownie, historian and author of Entitled: The Rise and Fall Of The House of York, joins Niall in remembering the key moments in the duchess's public life.
Producers: Soila Apparicio, Tom Gillespie
Editor: Mike Bovill
Over 2025, every Friday, the Sky News Daily has been profiling a figure in the news – those who are making headlines, creating conversations. During the festive period, we’re revisiting some of those standout profiles – the ones that really got us talking.
In July, the author of bestselling book The Salt Path was the main character in her own seismic plot twist. Was the story - based on Raynor Winn's life-affirming account of how her husband's illness and losing their money and home put them on a 630-mile coastal walk - true?
Since the initial bombshell that it wasn’t quite all that, there’s been news accusations alleging Raynor Winn took money from relatives. And the Sky Documentaries team has followed the story too, in a new film out for your festive viewing.
You can make up your own mind on the real Salt Path, for now, here’s our revisit to: What's the truth of The Salt Path?
Niall goes through the original claims with Sky News arts and entertainment Jayson Mansaray and hears from a journalist who has interviewed Raynor, Charlotte Lytton.
Producers: Emily Hulme and Soila Apparicio
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Coming soon to a lamppost near you? That was the feeling over the summer, as flags started appearing on buildings, bridges and posts – but the undertone was unclear. For some, flags were about national pride, for others, it felt like a nationalist warning.
While patriotism and pride can be expressed in inclusive ways, the current political climate has made it a more polarised and contentious issue. So, how has the debate changed?
In our final festive episode looking back at the biggest moments of the year, Niall is joined by director of the British Future thinktank and author of ‘How To Be A Patriot’ Sunder Katwala and our data and forensics correspondent Tom Cheshire.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Editor: Mike Bovill
Nobody expected a sit-down meeting between two world leaders to become one of the most explosive encounters of Ukraine’s war with Russia.
When President Zelenskyy walked into the Oval Office to face Donald Trump back in February, their White House meeting descended into a fiery, confrontational, openly hostile clash. But did that showdown shift the course of the conflict?
Niall is joined by military analyst Michael Clarke and Sky’s international affairs editor Dominic Waghorn to look back at the bust up, and how it impacted the push for peace in Ukraine.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Editor: Mike Bovill
It's arguably the biggest royal scandal since 1992's "annus horribilis" - Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, stripped of his titles and set to be evicted from Royal Lodge in Windsor.
Now known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, his downfall was caused by more revelations over his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
In the first of our festive episodes looking back at the biggest moments of the year, Niall is joined by ex-BBC royal watcher Jennie Bond and Sky's royal correspondent Rhiannon Mills.
They discuss why the King decided to take such a drastic step by ostracising his brother and whether it's enough to limit the damage done to 'The Firm'.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Editor: Mike Bovill
Most of us have told the odd tall tale from time to time – but not many people would pretend to be an MI6 agent or a wealthy Swiss banker.
Those are just a couple of the outlandish lies told by notorious British conman Mark Acklom - whose life of deception started as a teenager and took him all over Europe.
Sky’s crime correspondent Martin Brunt spent years on Acklom’s trail, after one of his devastated victims contacted him asking for help.
As Acklom’s latest court hearing gets underway, Martin tells Niall why some stories are stranger than fiction.
Producer: Tom Gillespie
Editor: Mike Bovill
It’s been 25 years since a crew of astronauts first stepped foot on the International Space Station – and it’s been occupied ever since.
The station itself will be “de-orbited” in 2030, but naturally humankind’s ambition to explore the universe remains as limitless as ever.
What will the new space race between the US and China look like? Or could the ambitions of Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos take us into another dimension?
Niall is joined by Sky’s science correspondent Thomas Moore.
Producer: Tom Gillespie
Editor: Mike Bovill
Work Christmas parties might be in full swing - but many young people are simply wishing they had a job to go to.
Figures show the unemployment rate has risen again and those aged between 16 and 24 have been hit the hardest.
Nowadays it seems not even a degree is enough to land you a job - so what’s causing youth unemployment and what can be done to reduce it?
Niall is joined by social media influencer and careers adviser Soshanna Davis - better known as the Fairy Job Mother.
Producer: Tom Gillespie
Editor: Mike Bovill
The world was shocked to see the scenes at Bondi Beach – one of Australia’s most iconic locations – after 15 people were shot dead and dozens more injured when two gunmen opened fire on members of the Jewish community at a Hanukkah celebration.
What did intelligence and law authorities know of the suspects – a father and son - and what more could have been done to confront a rise in antisemitic attacks across Australia?
Niall is joined by Sky’s Nicole Johnston – who was at the scene within an hour – and finds out more about the sense of inevitability and foreboding amongst Australian Jews with Josh Roose – an associate professor of politics, specialising in extremism, at Deakin University.
Producers: Tom Gillespie & Emily Hulme
Editor: Mike Bovill
He’s the most streamed artist on the planet and will headline the Super Bowl halftime show – so, who is Bad Bunny?
The star dubbed the 'King of Latin Trap’ has become a household name across the US and Latin America – but his political stance and decision to cancel concerts over fears they would be targeted by immigration raids has caused controversy.
Niall is joined by Anamaria Sayre, co-host of Alt.Latino, curator and producer for NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts, to understand Bad Bunny’s career to date and what could be next.
Producers: Soila Apparicio, Emily Hulme & Natalie Ktena
Editor: Mike Bovill
The NHS is warning of a worst-case scenario over Christmas as an "unprecedented wave of super flu" drives infections across the country.
An average of 2,660 patients were in hospital a day with flu last week - the highest ever for this time of year and up 55% on the week before.
There is no peak in sight - so what's caused the predominant H3N2 strain to emerge and can the NHS cope with the extra pressure?
Niall is joined by NHS GP and health educator Dr Raj Arora and Sky's science correspondent Thomas Moore.
Producer: Tom Gillespie
Editor: Mike Bovill
Kiki Marriott is one of the thousands of people in the UK whose life has spiralled out of control because of gambling addiction.
However, research has shown that while people from ethnic minorities like Kiki are actually less likely to gamble than their white counterparts – they are more likely to suffer harm from gambling and less likely to seek help.
Why is this? And what can be done to help those most in need feel more comfortable with getting support?
Niall is joined by Kiki and Sky News correspondent Emma Birchley.
Warning: This podcast contains references to addiction, substance abuse and suicide.
Producer: Tom Gillespie
Editor: Mike Bovill
Earlier this year, Donald Trump launched a series of punitive tariffs that in turn ignited a trade war that has changed the way we look at the established global economy.
As we head towards the first anniversary of Trump’s second term in office, what has been the impact of those tariffs both in the USA and around the world?
Niall is joined by Sky’s economics and data editor, Ed Conway, who has been on the road to see how Trump’s tariffs have affected everyone from small businesses to global conglomerates.
Producer: Natalie Ktena
Editor: Mike Bovill
“Too many women and babies are not getting the safe, compassionate care they deserve.”
The starkest of warnings has been issued by the president of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Professor Ranee Thakar, about the failures in maternity services across the country.
A new Sky documentary, Birth Trauma: The women who weren’t listened to, tells the stories of three women who were failed by the NHS.
But why is maternity care so bad in the UK? And what can be done to improve the experiences of women and babies?
Niall is joined by Leah Hazard, a practising NHS midwife and bestselling author of Hard Pushed: A Midwife’s Story, to understand what leads to negative birth experiences and what changes she hopes a national inquiry will recommend.
Producer: Tom Gillespie
Editor: Mike Bovill
Imagine setting up a political party and then boycotting day one of its first conference.
It's an unusual thing to do - but exactly what Your Party co-founder Zarah Sultana did last weekend.
The former Labour MP isn't the first politician to struggle after defecting to set up a new movement.
What's the story behind the left-wing 32-year-old - and how do you successfully set up a new party?
Niall is joined by Sky News political correspondent Rob Powell, who attended Your Party's chaotic inaugural conference.
Producer: Natalie Ktena
Editor: Mike Bovill
Grooming gangs continue to plague our communities. Through the voices of the survivors themselves, a new Sky documentary tells the story of the gangs and how they continue to exploit young girls.
Liz Lane and Sarah O’Connell are specialist producers who have been working with vulnerable and groomed women and girls for years, giving them the chance to tell their stories. They join Niall to talk about Scarlett and Danielle, and the reality of the abuse they’ve suffered.
You can watch Prey: Inside today’s grooming gangs on Sky News or our YouTube channel here.
Warning: this episode deals with grooming, drugs, violence and child sexual exploitation.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Editor: Mike Bovill
Lucy was 13 when she was robbed by the drug gang she was working for and then stabbed as punishment.
Now in her 20s and living in a refuge, Lucy was one of thousands of children exploited by violent drug gangs.
A decade after authorities first identified the emergence of "county lines" dealing, parents and former child runners have spoken about the devastating impact on their lives.
Niall is joined by Sky's home affairs editor Jason Farrell.
Producer: Tom Gillespie
Editor: Mike Bovill
David Lammy has set out radical plans to limit jury trials to only the most serious of crimes.
The deputy prime minister argues the move will help tackle a backlog of court cases which has “pushed the justice system to the brink of collapse”.
The plans have been heavily criticised, not least by the opposition. But if restricting the right to a jury trial isn’t the answer, then what is?
Niall is joined by Dr Rebecca Helm, professor of law and empirical legal studies at the University of Exeter, and Sky News correspondent Dan Whitehead.
Producers: Emily Hulme and Tom Gillespie
Editor: Mike Bovill
From being shot at in Syria to navigating the gang-controlled streets of Haiti, a new YouTube series is shining a light on some of Sky’s most hard-hitting journalism.
Hotspots takes you behind the scenes in hostile environments around the world to deliver the story behind the story.
Our correspondents Stuart Ramsay and Alex Crawford join Niall Paterson to discuss their important work and where they’d like to go next.
You can watch Hotspots here: youtube.com/@SkyNewsHotspots
And subscribe so you don’t miss an episode.
Producers: Tom Gillespie & Emily Hulme
Editor: Mike Bovill
The Office for Budget Responsibility has attracted huge criticism, and anger from Chancellor Rachel Reeves, after mistakenly revealing the details of her budget hours before she delivered it. But the watchdog already had its critics.
Liz Truss says she never realised how powerful the OBR was and that it should be abolished. And Sir Keir Starmer has criticised the OBR's assessment of his government's fiscal plans.
So how will the budget leak affect the OBR's future? Niall talks to Ed Conway, Sky's economics and data editor about exactly what the OBR is, whether it has too much power and if it will survive.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Editor: Wendy Parker
A climbdown from the government over workers' rights. Is it another manifesto breach?
A member of the National Guard who was shot near the White House on Wednesday has died. It’s sparked a fiery debate over immigration in the US.
And an incredible story about one of the rarest operations you can have.
Anna Jones and Kamali Melbourne have the day's news, in just 10 minutes.
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A US clinic is offering would-be parents the chance to select traits like height and intelligence to "genetically optimise" their future babies on top of the usual screenings for hereditary diseases.
Critics of the start-up company have questioned the ethics of this and experts in human genetics are also questioning the science behind it.
Niall talks to Sky's science and technology editor Tom Clarke about what the concerns are.
Producer: Tom Gillespie
Editor: Wendy Parker
A £26bn tax rise, pension changes and an accidental OBR publication. There's a lot to unpack from the Chancellor Rachel Reeves's budget.
US President Donald Trump has responded to the shooting of two national guard members who were targeted near the White House.
There's been a fatal fire in Hong Kong with 300 people still missing.
And the Prince of Wales has told John Cleese his children have just discovered his hit 1970s sitcom Fawlty Towers and "love it".
Sophy and Wilf get you up to speed on all the day's news, in just 10 minutes.
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Will you be better or worse off than you were before Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced her tax and spending plans in her long-awaited budget?
From the minimum wage and scrapping of the two-child benefit cap to ISA caps and tax threshold freezes, Niall looks at how the budget will impact you with personal finance expert Iona Bain.
Producers: Tom Gillespie and Araminta Parker
Editor: Wendy Parker
Tax rises are expected in the chancellor’s budget. But will Rachel Reeves break any manifesto promises?
A leaked memo suggests only murder, rape and manslaughter trials will be heard before juries under a radical plan to clear a backlog of nearly 80,000 court cases. The Ministry of Justice says "no final decision" has been taken.
And has the Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer killed off the 6-7 trend?
Sophy and Wilf have everything you need to know, minus the doomscrolling, in just 10 minutes.
Are you prepared to fight for your country?
That's the question Emmanuel Macron will be asking the young people of France this week when he announces a plan to introduce voluntary military service.
The threat posed by Russia and a US that has a questionable commitment to NATO means Mr Macron isn't the only European leader who has had to ponder such a move.
Should the UK follow France's lead and introduce some form of military service?
Niall is joined by former armed forces minister James Heappey.
Producer: Tom Gillespie
Editor: Mike Bovill
The chancellor's called for unity among Labour MPs - 24 hours before she reveals her budget.
Meanwhile, the prime minister's hosting a call between European allies to push for a better peace plan for Ukraine.
Ofcom's brought in new guidance to protect women and girls online - but will it make those in the public eye feel any safer?
And Max Whitlock - Britain's most successful gymnast ever - has come out of retirement.
Sophy and Wilf have everything you need to know, minus the doomscrolling, in just 10 minutes.
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Is it time for an NHS screening programme for prostate cancer?
The disease is the most common cancer affecting men in the UK and kills more than 12,000 men every year. A decision is expected to be made by the National Screening Council later this week.
Now, former prime minister Lord Cameron has become the latest high-profile figure to reveal his own diagnosis and has called for a national programme to target the groups most at risk.
But could an increase in overdiagnosis do more harm than good? Niall is joined by Sky’s science and medical correspondent Thomas Moore to discuss.
You can find out more information on prostate cancer at www.nhs.uk/conditions/prostate-cancer/
Producer: Araminta Parker
Editor: Mike Bovill
Two days out from Wednesday's big budget, Sophy and Wilf talk through what they're looking out for.
Ukraine peace talks in Geneva continue today.
David Cameron reveals he's been treated for prostate cancer.
And - a big London derby game ends in tears for Tottenham, as Eberechi Eze scores a hat-trick in a 4-1 win for Arsenal.
Sophy and Wilf have everything you need to know, minus the doomscrolling, in just 10 minutes.
She’s the Labour home secretary winning praise from the Tories and Reform UK – no wonder Shabana Mahmood’s crackdown on immigration has grated with some of her own backbenchers.
But what is driving Mahmood's stance on small boats, and can her ideas land for Labour?
Niall is joined by the former Conservative cabinet minister turned Spectator editor, Lord Michael Gove, who talks of his admiration for Shabana Mahmood. They also discuss her approach to politics and immigration policy as well as her leadership ambitions.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Editor: Mike Bovill
Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he's ready to work on a peace plan put together by just the US and Russia. UK drugs could be funding Russia's war effort. Plus, energy bills will rise by 0.2% in January, 35% higher than they were before the Ukraine war.
And the Ashes are off to a worrying start for England, but there's still hope yet.
Anna Jones and Kamali Melbourne have the day's news in just 10 minutes.
It's perhaps no coincidence that Trump's latest peace plan has dropped just as President Zelenskyy is having to deal with the biggest corruption scandal his government has faced so far. The latest plan was drawn up in secret with Russia and depends on huge concessions from Ukraine.
Joining Niall is our international affairs editor Dominic Waghorn to discuss what's in the 28-point plan and whether a perceived weakness of Zelenskyy's position is why it has come out now.
Plus, Jaroslava Barbieri, research fellow at the Ukraine Forum at Chatham House on the details of the growing corruption scandal engulfing the Ukrainian government.
Producer: Emily Hulme
Editor: Wendy Parker
Defence Secretary John Healey sent a direct warning to Russia after a ship was spotted off the north coast of Scotland.
US special envoy Steve Witkoff's post on X has suggested the US and Russia may be forming a secret plan to end the war in Ukraine.
And authors say they fear AI replacing them entirely.
Plus - why are MPs reading dad jokes in the Commons?
Sophy and Wilf have everything you need to know, minus the doomscrolling, in just 10 minutes.
Defence Secretary John Healey sent a direct warning to Russia after a ship was spotted off the north coast of Scotland.
US special envoy Steve Witkoff's post on X has suggested the US and Russia may be forming a secret plan to end the war in Ukraine.
And authors say they fear AI replacing them entirely.
Plus - why are MPs reading dad jokes in the Commons?
Sophy and Wilf have everything you need to know, minus the doomscrolling, in just 10 minutes.
When a British father, Matt Jeffrey, was killed by a single punch during a stag do on the Greek island of Zante, two men were convicted.
But now a Sky News investigation has identified a new suspect - a man who has potentially evaded justice for years.
In this episode, Niall speaks to Jason about the devastating impact of ‘one-punch’ violence, the emotional toll on Matt’s family and the complexities of an international legal battle.
Producer: Tom Gillespie
Editor: Mike Bovill
Scotland have secured their place in the football World Cup for the first time in 28 years.
In the US, politicians have voted to approve a bill forcing the release of files relating to child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
And we explain why President Trump's hosting of the Saudi Arabian crown prince is controversial.
Plus, could the UK defend itself in an attack? A new report suggests not.
Sophy and Wilf have everything you need to know, minus the doomscrolling, in just 10 minutes.
More than 100 companies are being warned by the competition watchdog in a crackdown on online pricing.
If you’re not on your toes, it can be a tricky and expensive world to navigate for consumers at a time when money is tight and many are feeling the squeeze.
Fortunately, the Sky News Money blog has launched its Consumer Rights Week - where the team is helping customers with disputes and offering tips to save your hard-earned cash.
Do you know your rights and are you getting bang for your buck?
Niall is joined by the Money blog’s Jess Sharp.
Producers: Tom Gillespie and Emily Hulme
Editor: Mike Bovill
Home secretary Shabana Mahmood is defending asylum reforms some Labour MPs are calling "cruel and inhumane". Also, the UN has passed Trump's peace plan for Gaza.
And the government is set to ban ticket touts reselling tickets way above face value.
Sophy and Wilf talk about how that's happened following a Competition and Markets Authority report which said Ticketmaster "may have misled Oasis fans" with unclear pricing. Although not about reselling, it did lead to promises to make sales more transparent.
Everything you need to know, minus the doomscrolling, in just 10 minutes.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced a radical overhaul of the UK's immigration system, by copying a model that has been seemingly successful in Denmark.
That, of course, depends on how you define "successful". Although asylum claims are down, many feel the country's tough approach raises moral and legal questions.
Labour hopes Denmark's tried and tested method will help it win over anti-immigration voters here, but what about the social and economic consequences? Is the Danish model right for the UK?
Gareth Barlow is joined by Michelle Pace, a professor in global studies at the Department of Social Sciences and Business at Roskilde University in Denmark.
Producers: Tom Gillespie and Emily Hulme
Editor: Mike Bovill
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is announcing some of the biggest reforms to the asylum system since WWII. Trump has U-turned on the Epstein files, calling for Republicans to vote for their release. And house prices have fallen below their expected level.
Sophy and Wilf explain the reforms, give their take on Trump and discuss why house prices are one to watch in today's episode of cheat sheet - all you need to know, in under 10 minutes.
Who is Sir Robbie Gibb and is he the most influential figure at the BBC?
In a week marred by controversy, the organisation has seen the departure of two senior figures and has made an apology to the US president over an edited clip of a speech to his followers on 6 January.
There are rumours that the BBC's director general and chief executive were brought down as part of an "inside job" centred around one man – Sir Robbie – a non-executive director at the BBC.
However, a friend of Sir Robbie has hit back at such suggestions, describing them to Deadline as "absolute nonsense".
In this episode, Niall is joined by Jake Kanter, the international investigations editor at Deadline to discuss Mr Gibb’s role at the BBC and why it is seen as controversial.
Producer: Tom Gillespie & Natalie Ktena
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Reports say income tax won't increase in Rachel Reeves's budget - but where will the chancellor find the money for government spending shortfalls?
The BBC responds to Donald Trump's threat of a $1bn lawsuit as the US president's deadline looms.
Plans are laid out for renters and landlords under huge reforms.
And an intruder gets onto the Wicked 'yellow carpet' premiere in Singapore. He's been charged with being a public nuisance by a Singapore court.
Anna and Kamali get you up to speed on all the day's news, in just 10 minutes.
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A tricky week for Wes Streeting was eased ever so slightly by the news NHS waiting lists have shrunk – if not by much.
But the health secretary will still be nursing his bruises a day after having to deny he was plotting to oust the prime minister.
If he really is in the waiting room hoping to enter Number 10 it would help if his NHS record was given a positive diagnosis.
Mr Streeting talks a good game – so what’s the true state of the NHS under his leadership?
Niall is joined by former NHS Trust chairman Roy Lilley and health correspondent Ashish Joshi.
Producer: Natalie Ktena
Editor: Mike Bovill
New emails and documents provide an insight into the relationship between Donald Trump and the paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein. He has repeatedly denied any involvement or knowledge about Epstein's sex trafficking operation.
Meanwhile, research shows children are using e-cigarettes more than adults and are even skipping school to vape. And toy sales are up as 'kidults' buy Minecraft and Lego.
Sophy and Wilf get you up to speed on all the day's news, in just 10 minutes.
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Sir Keir Starmer is standing on the edge of a black hole.
The budget is looming and Downing Street believes some of the prime minister’s own MPs may move against him if it is badly received.
Much of the jitters within Labour swirl around the filling of a black hole in the public finances that may actually be self-imposed and self-inflicted.
Niall is joined by our data and economics editor Ed Conway - who explains everything you need to know about a fiscal black hole that might not actually really exist.
Producer: Tom Gillespie
Editor: Mike Bovill
Nonita had a voice, but nobody heard it.
Aged just 18 and in care, Nonita was hit and killed b y a moving train – despite repeatedly warning the professionals responsible for her that she planned to take her own life.
Shocked by Nonita's untimely death, Katharine Bryson - a volunteer who had worked with her - became determined to find out who knew what, and when.
What she uncovered horrified her – and it's a story the state never wanted to be told.
Niall is joined by Sky's people and politics correspondent Nick Martin.
Warning: this podcast contains descriptions of suicide and self-harm.
If you have been affected by any of the issues raised in this story, help and support is available. You can call Samaritans free on 116 123 anytime day or night. You can also email jo@samaritans.org or visit www.samaritans.org to find support online.
For more on this story, you can watch the full documentary on the Sky News website.
Producers: Tom Gillespie & Araminta Parker
Editor: Mike Bovill
The row over how President Trump was portrayed in a Panorama programme has proved to be a scandal too far for embattled BBC bosses.
Director-general Tim Davie and BBC News chief executive Deborah Turness have both resigned.
Mr Trump's lawyers are demanding the BBC retracts the "false" statements in the documentary or face legal action for $1bn (£760m) in damages.
Many will feel their departures were inevitable after questions over the way a Trump speech was edited sparked concerns about the corporation's impartiality.
Niall is joined by former Panorama editor and host of the Beeb Watch podcast Roger Bolton to discuss the fallout.
Producer: Tom Gillespie
Editor: Mike Bovill
A revenge record from the pop star Lily Allen has led to a storm of negative headlines for its alleged inspiration – her estranged husband, David Harbour.
It’s unfortunate timing for the Stranger Things star – with the final season of the Netflix hit dropping at the end of November.
As if that wasn’t enough, there have also been allegations of workplace bullying on the set of the show that made him a superstar.
What does all this mean for Harbour? And will it affect the finale of one of Netflix’s biggest blockbusters?
Niall is joined by Sky’s entertainment editor Claire Gregory and Emily Bootle, Culture Commissioning Editor at The i Paper.
Producer: Natalie Ktena
Editor: Mike Bovill
Have you been feeling a bit more right wing recently?
If you're an avid user of X then it appears Elon Musk is trying to make that the case.
For the first time, a Sky News investigation has uncovered how the social media platform's algorithm amplifies right-wing and extreme content.
Niall is joined by Sky News data and forensics journalists Tom Cheshire and Kaitlin Tosh.
Producer: Tom Gillespie
Editor: Mike Bovill
With the leaders of some of the world's most polluting countries - the US, China and India - set to skip it, is the COP climate conference irrelevant?
The event in Brazil next week marks three decades of target-setting and financial pledges - yet temperatures are still rising and so are emissions.
Were all those promises a load of hot air? Have dreams of net zero gone up in smoke?
Niall is joined by our science and technology editor Tom Clarke who is at the summit.
Producer: Araminta Parker
Editor: Mike Bovill
Fatal crashes caused by young drivers inflict untold suffering on survivors and the loved ones left behind. But what about the trauma experienced by first responders?
They are part of the so-called ripple effect caused by the aftermath of tragedies on UK roads - and their stories are rarely told.
Niall is joined by Sky correspondent Dan Whitehead, who spoke to NHS workers about their experiences.
Producers: Tom Gillespie and Araminta Parker
Editor: Mike Bovill
From stabbing attacks to assaults and antisocial behaviour, do you still feel safe taking the train?
On Saturday evening, 11 people were injured on board a high-speed train travelling between Doncaster and London.
The rampage might well have been worse if it wasn’t for the actions of the staff on the train and the swift response from the emergency services. But can we every truly be prepared for such an attack?
Niall discusses whether similar incidents are unavoidable with policing commentator Graham Wettone and Sky News crime correspondent Martin Brunt.
Producers: Tom Gillespie & Araminta Parker
Editor: Mike Bovill
Police are still trying to work out the motive for Saturday’s mass stabbing on a train from Doncaster to London. Sophy has spoken to the sole survivor of the Air India crash which killed 241 people back in June. And Wilf has heard from the US ambassador to the UK Warren Stephens, who wants the UK to keep drilling for oil and gas.
From Monday, Sky News has a new podcast for your morning commute.
Sophy Ridge and Wilf Frost will be up early to get across the news so you don't have to.
Cheat Sheet is a 10 minute briefing of all the big stories as you start your day.
And you'll still have the Sky News Daily to drill down into one topic as you come home.
In your feeds around 6am every weekday, from Monday November 3rd.
The King has announced that his brother, Andrew, will lose the title of ‘Prince’ which he was born with, and will now be known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. The unprecedented move comes after ongoing revelations about Andrew’s relationship with the paedophile, Jeffrey Epstein. It also comes after the release of Virginia Giuffre’s memoir, a woman who claimed to have had sex with Andrew when she was underage.
Once the ‘golden boy’ of the royal family, Andrew was widely thought to be his mother – Queen Elizabeth’s favourite child. But continuing scandal and revelations has resulted in this week’s move by the King.
Gareth Barlow is joined by Sky’s royal correspondent Rhiannon Mills to understand what’s next for Andrew and whether the Royal Family can finally draw a line under the matter.
Producer: Natalie Ktena
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Tens of thousands of people were killed in the Sudanese city of Al Fashir in the days after it was captured by a paramilitary group, analysts believe.
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have been at war with Sudan's army since 2023 and have been accused of carrying out ethnically-motivated mass killings and other atrocities.
Now, new satellite images appear to show ground stained with blood and scattered corpses around Al Fashir.
Are these images evidence of a genocide?
Mark Austin is joined by Sky News' Africa Correspondent, Yousra Elbagir.
Producers: Tom Gillespie and Araminta Parker
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Why did the Home Office pay Hadush Kebatu £500 to leave the country?
Sky News has spoken to migrant sex offender Hadush Kebatu hours after he was deported to Ethiopia. He claims he tried to hand himself in to police after he was released accidentally from prison last Friday but they ignored him.
Responding to Kebatu's claims, the Metropolitan Police told Sky News: "The Met is not aware of any evidence to support the claims that Kebatu approached officers on Saturday morning.
"The actions of officers who responded to the sighting of him on Sunday morning show how seriously they were taking the manhunt. Kebatu's actions on the morning of his arrest were more like those of someone trying to avoid officers, not trying to hand himself in."
Gareth Barlow speaks to home affairs journalist Danny Shaw and Sky News correspondent Ashna Hurynag - who has been in Epping, Essex, where Kebatu sexually assaulted a 14-year-old girl and a woman.
Producers: Tom Gillespie and Araminta Parker
Editor: Wendy Parker
Less than two weeks after Prince Andrew announced he was giving up most of his royal titles he is now facing mounting calls to leave his 30-room home in Windsor.
Public anger over the prince’s links to Jeffrey Epstein has been reignited following revelations in the posthumous memoir of his sexual assault accuser Virginia Giuffre.
Andrew continues to deny all the allegations against him – but the King continues to be under pressure to do more. Would moving the prince out of Royal Lodge be enough to quell public anger?
Gareth Barlow is joined by Sky’s royal correspondent Rhiannon Mills.
Producer: Emily Hulme and Tom Gillespie
Editor: Wendy Parker
Ukrainian soldiers sprint away from a disabled tank on the battlefield while their control room desperately tries to help them evade the Russian drones pursuing them.
Later, a Russian soldier waves a white flag from the basement entrance of a gatehouse which was targeted by Ukrainian quad-copter drones.
It's become a war of the future in the so-called "kill zone" in the Donbas region of Ukraine - where the trench lines are gone and drones rule the skies.
Tom Cheshire speaks to Sky's international correspondent John Sparks - who spent 24 hours watching the life-or-death drama from a high-tech control hub where a Ukrainian unit runs their operations.
Producer: Tom Gillespie
Editor: Wendy Parker
A former television presenter and heavy metal drummer has become the first woman to be elected prime minister of Japan.
Sanae Takaichi is known for her right-wing views and cites Margaret Thatcher as an inspiration. But it's not just her political beliefs that are controversial – Ms Takaichi has a love of hard rock and motorbikes, despite her deeply conservative background.
Why has it taken so long for Japan to elect a female PM? And what challenges does she face domestically, as well as on the world stage?
Niall is joined by Dr Kristin Surak, associate professor of political sociology at the London School of Economics and a leading expert on Japanese politics.
Producers: Natalie Ktena & Tom Gillespie
Editor: Mike Bovill
Whether they are providing the beef for your roast dinner or the milk for your cup of tea – cows are undeniably useful animals.
The problem is they also enjoy burping and breaking wind and it's having a huge impact on global warming.
The steaks couldn’t be higher and that’s why an agricultural college in Scotland has developed the Cool Cows programme to breed the animals in a way that means they expel less gas.
Niall is joined by our udderly brilliant science correspondent, Thomas Moore.
Producers: Natalie Ktena & Tom Gillespie
Editor: Mike Bovill
With Ukraine highlighting the use of UK hardware in strikes against Russia and the US insisting British military personnel join a team monitoring the Gaza ceasefire, are we at risk of ending up in a wider conflict?
The possibility, however slim, that UK soldiers could be engaged in fighting in the Middle East follows Ukraine's very public revelation that British-supplied Storm Shadow missiles were used in a "massive" attack inside Russia.Less than two weeks ago, the foreign secretary said there were no plans to send troops to monitor the Gaza ceasefire - so is the UK being dragged into a situation it doesn't want to be in?
What is the extent of its role in these conflicts and what are the implications for our national security?
Niall is joined by Sky's military analyst Professor Michael Clarke.
Producer: Tom Gillespie
Editor: Mike Bovill
The rise of AI has been hailed as a new industrial revolution - a huge economic success story (depending on your point of view) with massive implications for energy, materials and jobs.
In the US, artificial intelligence has accounted for the vast majority of economic growth so far this year - not least because of the patronage of Donald Trump, who's also fond of taking AI-generated jibes at his critics.
But does the US have enough access to the infrastructure and materials needed to fuel this economic boom? Has it become too dependent on AI and could the bubble be about to burst?
Niall is joined by Sky's economics and data editor Ed Conway - who has been in the US visiting the largest concentration of data centres in the world.
Producer: Tom Gillespie
Editor: Mike Bovill
The downfall and disgrace of Prince Andrew has taken another dramatic turn after he announced he was giving up some of his royal titles.
Reports have emerged that Andrew asked his personal protection officer to help with a smear campaign against Virginia Giuffre years before she filed a civil lawsuit accusing him of sexual assault. The prince continues to deny any wrongdoing.
What role did the King and other members of the Royal Family play in Andrew's decision to give up his titles? Why is this happening now and does the move go far enough? And could this lead to calls for a rethink over the future of the monarchy?
Niall is joined by Sky's royal correspondent Rhiannon Mills for the latest on the long-running scandal.
Producer: Tom Gillespie
Editor: Mike Bovill
To watch Niall's earlier interview with Andrew Lownie, historian and author of Entitled: The Rise and Fall Of The House of York, follow the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-I13zzJ-WJM
The UK's first female prime minister undoubtedly transformed the country as she achieved electoral success her Conservative successors could only dream of.
Evidence of her enduring influence is the fact that it's not just Tories who claim a debt to her but also opposing politicians, with Rachel Reeves recently branding herself the "iron chancellor".
She was also a very divisive figure, with lasting anger over her handling of the miners' strike and the controversial poll tax.
So, what is Baroness Thatcher's legacy to both her party and the country? What would she have made of Brexit and the rise of Reform UK? Will she still be talked about in another 100 years?
Niall Paterson is joined by Sky's chief political correspondent Jon Craig.
Producers: Tom Gillespie and Soila Apparicio
Editor: Wendy Parker
A ceasefire may be in place, but violence continues to plague Gaza. As Hamas attempts to keep some control, a rival group has told Sky News they plan to fight to the end.
With internal fighting and power struggles ongoing, can peace hold within Gaza for the Palestinians hoping to begin rebuilding their lives?
Dominic Waghorn, our international affairs editor, and digital investigations journalist Ben van der Merwe join Niall to explain who these groups are and what role they are playing.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Editor: Mike Bovill
Dishonesty, discrimination, and misconduct – just some of the reasons why more than 730 police officers were sacked and barred from service last year. Of those, 21 were struck off for child sexual offences. But can our police forces recover from falling public trust and reputational damage?
Martin Brunt, our crime correspondent, joins Niall to explain what’s gone wrong – and assess whether ‘bad apples’ in the police are an institutional issue.
Plus, Jamie Klingler – co-founder of Reclaim These Streets and campaigner for women’s safety and police reform in the UK – discusses what needs to change.
Producer: Emily Hulme
Editor: Mike Bovill
Members of minority religious groups say they feel less safe in the UK than ever before.
A summer of protests outside asylum seeker hotels and a renewed debate about immigration have led to concerns British society is becoming increasingly fragmented.
And last week, figures released by the Home Office showed that religious hate crime recorded by police in England and Wales had reached a record high.
Some members of the Sikh community in the West Midlands have been escorting elderly people to their local gurdwara due to concerns about physical and verbal abuse.
What are the causes behind this rise in hate crime? How are minority groups responding, and what can be done to rebuild fragile communities?
Niall is joined by Rabbi Josh Levy, the co-lead of Progressive Judaism, and Sky's communities correspondent Lisa Holland.
Producer: Tom Gillespie
Editor: Mike Bovill
All 20 remaining living Israeli hostages have been released by Hamas – after more than two years in captivity.
Now the slow process of recovery and rehabilitation begins. For each of them, that journey will be different. What kind of support will they receive? And will the trauma ever truly be over?
Niall discusses the needs of the released hostages with Stephen Regel – a former senior psychosocial practitioner with the British Red Cross and founder of the Centre for Trauma Resilience and Growth.
Producer: Tom Gillespie
Editor: Mike Bovill
Can you put a price on freedom of speech? Comedy royalty including Dave Chapelle and Jimmy Carr, famous for defending their right to say whatever they want, have been paid big money by the Saudi government to appear at the inaugural Riyadh Comedy Festival.
But there's a catch.... they're not allowed to say anything that could cause "embarrassment" to Saudi Arabia, its royal family or any religion. The outcry has given you a new phrase to learn - "comedy washing".
What is comedy washing and what evidence is there Saudi Arabia is trying to carry it out? Why have comedians agreed to perform at the festival and how can they defend their decision?
Niall is joined by stand-up comedian and host of the Pod Save The UK podcast Nish Kumar.
Producers: Tom Gillespie, Soila Apparicio
Editor: Mike Bovill
Donald Trump has claimed the credit for ending seven wars and with the developments in Gaza it could soon be eight - surely then he's a dead cert for this year's Nobel Peace Prize?
Unsurprisingly, with this bombastic US president, it's not quite that simple... no matter how much he insists that he deserves it.
As the world prepares to find out who has won this year's prize, the self-styled peacemaker-in-chief is likely to be among those paying the closest attention.
What is the Nobel Peace Prize and why does Trump want to win it so much? How is the winner decided, who else is nominated and what are the US president's chances?
Niall is joined by Jay Nordlinger, author of Peace, They Say: A History of the Nobel Peace Prize, the Most Famous and Controversial Prize in the World.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Editor: Mike Bovill
The prime minister’s been asked to ‘explain himself’ after the UK’s top prosecutor blamed the collapse of a China spy trial on the government - for not labelling China a risk to national security.
But Sir Keir Starmer blames the previous Tory government.
A parliamentary researcher and his associate were accused of passing on “politically sensitive” information to a member of China’s ruling politburo – so why won’t it go to court?
Niall is joined by political correspondent Mhari Aurora and the former head of MI6 Richard Dearlove.
Producers: Tom Gillespie & Emily Hulme
Editor: Mike Bovill
In September, former England rugby captain Lewis Moody received a devastating diagnosis that changed his life forever.
The 47-year-old Rugby World Cup winner is the latest retired professional player to be told he has the fatal muscle-wasting condition motor neurone disease.
What do we know about the possible causes of MND? Is there a link between extreme exercise and developing the disease? And are we any closer to a cure?
Niall is joined by Moody’s World Cup-winning team-mate Will Greenwood and Dr Mike Rogers, director of research and innovation at the MND Association.
Producer: Tom Gillespie and Emily Hulme
Editor: Mike Bovill
It's the morning of Monday 6 October 2025 and Russia has launched a missile strike against the UK. That was the scenario of The Wargame - a gripping five-part Sky News podcast that brought together former government ministers, military chiefs, and top defence experts to explore how the UK might respond to a modern-day crisis.
On the real 6 October, we speak to some of the makers of the series to get a sense of whether our leaders are taking the threat of Russia seriously enough. Would the United States come to the UK's aid if bombings began on British soil? And what do we need to do to improve our defence capabilities?
Niall Paterson is joined by The Wargame's co-creators - Sky’s security and defence editor Deborah Haynes, and Rob Johnson, head of Oxford University's Changing Character of War Centre - as well as Keir Giles, a leading expert on the Russian military who portrays the Russian president in the simulation.
You can listen to The Wargame here:
https://open.spotify.com/show/4lHtW6x1D6R0E1QmGLkBK1
Producers: Tom Gillespie & Emily Hulme
Editor: Mike Bovill
Could the historic appointment of a first female Archbishop of Canterbury cause a split within the Anglican Church?
Dame Sarah Mullally has been chosen for the role while the Church is arguably in a state of crisis - but also at a time when there has been a surge in attendance among young people.
She's the first woman to lead the Church of England in its almost 500-year history - the question now is, what impact she will have on its future.
Who is Dame Sarah and why was she chosen? How big a moment is this for the Church? What challenges will the new archbishop face and what qualities will she need to address them?
Niall is joined by Ruth Gledhill, religious affairs commentator and assistant editor of The Tablet.
Producer: Emily Hulme
Editor: Mike Bovill
Communities in Manchester are once again reeling following a terror attack - this time on a synagogue in Crumpsall during Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar.
The prime minister has announced extra security for synagogues, but there had been previous warnings of a rise in religious hatred across the UK.
Niall speaks to Sky's home editor, Jason Farrell, about the attack and the wider state of national security.
Warning: This episode contains audio of the moment leading up to police shooting the suspected attacker.
Producer: Emily Hulme
Editor: Mike Bovill
The senior police officer in charge of preventing violence against women and girls has warned the political discourse around asylum seekers risks being a distraction from the "real threat" to women's safety.
Met Police deputy assistant commissioner Helen Millichap made the remarks after a summer of protests outside hotels housing migrants across the country.
Will the row undermine the government's ambitious target to halve violence against women and girls within a decade? And where should the real focus be when it comes to protecting communities?
Niall is joined by the former victim's commissioner Dame Vera Baird KC and Sky correspondent Mollie Malone.
Producers: Emily Hulme and Tom Gillespie
Editor: Mike Bovill
Anyone feeling emotionally distressed or suicidal can call Samaritans for help on 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org in the UK.
Alternatively, you can call Mind's support line on 0300 102 1234, or NHS on 111.
If you suspect you are being abused and need to speak to someone, there are people who can help you.
The National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247
Women's Aid
Respect, the helpline for male domestic abuse victims: 0808 8010 327
Galop, the LGBT+ anti-violence charity: 0800 999 5428
The government has continued to grapple with the subject of immigration during the Labour Party conference - where a desire to fight Reform UK's rhetoric has come up against the political reality of public opinion.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has openly called Reform UK's policies "racist" - at the same time as his new home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, has highlighted the need to review the rules over indefinite leave to remain.
Nowhere is this paradox more acute than in Glasgow, where an apparent rise in anti-immigrant sentiment is as much a worry for the SNP as it is for the Westminster government - with both struggling to counter the rise of Nigel Farage's party.
Many are now more comfortable voicing legitimate concerns over housing and other social pressures, but are some people using the current debate as an excuse to stoke racial stereotypes and hatred?
Niall is joined by Sky News' Scotland correspondent Connor Gillies in Glasgow - while political correspondent Rob Powell also speaks to the podcast from the Labour conference in Liverpool.
Producers: Araminta Parker and Tom Gillespie
Editor: Mike Bovill
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has delivered her keynote speech to the Labour Party annual conference in Liverpool.
In an address where there were multiple standing ovations in the hall, she explained she won’t take risks with the public finances and warned the UK will "face further tests, with the choices to come made all the harder by harsh global headwinds".
But were there any significant policy announcements? And does the speech signal the choices she will make in November, when her autumn budget is widely expected to include tax rises.
Niall Paterson is joined by Sky’s economics editor Ed Conway to discuss the most important points from the address and what it can tell us about the economy's direction of travel.
Producer: Araminta Parker & Natalie Ktena
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Just as they were for her ex-husband, revelations about her relationship with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein have proved highly embarrassing for Sarah, Duchess of York.
Several charities have now dropped her as a patron after it emerged she had emailed Epstein to apologise for publicly disavowing him following his conviction.
In messages dating back to 2011, the duchess described the late financier as a "steadfast, generous and supreme friend", and said sorry for criticising him in public.
However, it's far from the first time the former wife of Prince Andrew has given the Royal Family a headache.
Andrew Lownie, historian and author of Entitled: The Rise and Fall Of The House of York, joins Niall in remembering the key moments in the duchess's public life.
Audio credit: @sarahferguson15 on Instagram
Producers: Soila Apparicio, Tom Gillespie
Editor: Mike Bovill
Despite Jaguar Land Rover announcing some of its systems are back online, not a single car has rolled off the production line since the end of August. And there's still no date set for the factories to reopen. All because of a cyber attack, costing hundreds of millions of pounds and threatening thousands of jobs.
JLR is just the latest British company harassed by hackers – with Marks & Spencer, Harrods and Co-op all suffering major (and expensive) outages in recent months. Airports and national institutions have also been attacked.
It all raises serious questions about the UK's vulnerability to cyber terrorists. Who has been targeting these companies and why? What can companies do to defend themselves? Are we heading for a cyber attack pandemic? And what can your business do to prepare for the inevitable?
Niall is joined by James Hatch, chief digital officer at BAE Systems, and Sky's business correspondent Paul Kelso.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Editor: Mike Bovill
A woman left with an incurable brain disease following a NHS operation says she feels like she's "living with a death sentence".
Natalie Bralee-Brett was born with the birth defect spina bifida - but doctors told her mother about a new procedure that could improve and prolong her life.
Instead, medical experts now say that operation - which implanted a graft made from a membrane taken from a dead body into her spine - left Natalie with a rare brain condition called iatrogenic cerebral amyloid angiopathy (ICAA).
How did the NHS end up introducing this procedure and how many others are affected by ICAA? Are they entitled to compensation and could something similar happen again?
Niall is joined by Sky's health correspondent Ashish Joshi following his investigation into Natalie's plight.
There is more information from Great Ormond Street Hospital here:
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/news/statement-regarding-recent-media-coverage-september-2025/
Producer: Araminta Parker
Editor: Mike Bovill
The scientific community has condemned comments made by Donald Trump and his health secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr, linking autism to the use of everyday painkillers during pregnancy.
The claim has been refuted by medical experts in both the US and UK - with some saying his comments are dangerous.
Is there any evidence linking paracetamol with autism? What damage could be done by the spread of misinformation? And has this set back the campaign for a better understanding of neurodiversity?
Niall is joined by Jessie Hewitson, a mother of two autistic children who is also the author of “Autism: How to Raise a Happy Autistic Child”, and Sky's science editor Tom Clarke.
For more on what Donald Trump said in the White House, listen to Trump 100: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2p6KWPOkUpGvrCPRQwbISb?si=20bcf885d0574ed1
If you have any questions or concerns about autism, more information is available here:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/autism/
Producers: Emily Hulme & Tom Gillespie
Editor: Mike Bovill
Nearly two years on from the October 7 attacks by Hamas and subsequent Israeli invasion of Gaza, Sir Keir Starmer has joined other world leaders in recognising a Palestinian state.
The UK prime minister made the decision after months of pressure from dozens of his own MPs – but will it be enough to appease those in Labour who want to go even further? What does he hope the move will achieve and could it lead to the UK banning arms sales to Israel?
Niall is joined by Sky's security and defence analyst Michael Clarke and former Labour adviser Scarlett MccGwire.
Producer: Emily Hulme and Tom Gillespie
Editor: Mike Bovill
On this episode we are showcasing two of Sky News' other podcasts as we go over Donald Trump's second state visit.
Electoral Dysfunction's Beth Rigby, Ruth Davidson and Harriet Harman are joined by Trump 100's Mark Stone to tackle a news conference with potential ramifications to the world order.
From the pomp and pageantry to the slightly uneasy division between the President and Prime Minister, the group give their special and unique insight on the historic visit.
But who was the winner and are any of the leaders better off?
Listen and follow Electoral Dysfunction and Trump 100 wherever you get your podcasts.
US talk show host Jimmy Kimmel has been taken off air by the Disney-owned ABC network for making "offensive" comments relating to the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
ABC announced the show would be shelved indefinitely - a move welcomed by Donald Trump, who has criticised many of America's most popular chat show hosts for their views on his presidency.
What does the decision to pull the show say about freedom of speech in the US? And should we now be worried in the UK?
Niall is joined by British comedian Tom Walker - best known for playing fictitious news reporter Jonathan Pie, whose rant blaming "the left" for the rise of Trump went viral in 2016.
Content warning: This episode contains strong language.
Producers: Olivia McGhie and Jim Farthing
Editor: Mike Bovill
Credits:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLG9g7BcjKs
https://www.instagram.com/p/DOr2BQTidbi/?hl=en
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTyX9JC-rhA
Scientists say they have created an AI tool that could predict a patient's risk of hundreds of diseases years before they develop symptoms.The technology, if it works, could help revolutionise a health service which is always looking for ways to reduce costs and offer better patient care.However, with many people feeling the NHS can often struggle to implement new technologies - how ready is the health service for such a potentially groundbreaking tool?Who will be accountable if it gives a wrong diagnosis? And should people be scared AI is about to replace the human touch of their local GP?Niall is joined by Sky's science and medical correspondent Thomas Moore, who explains how the technology works and how prepared the NHS might be to introduce it. Dr Ben Maruthappu, founder of healthtech company Cera and former innovation adviser to NHS England, also reveals what other AI tools are on the horizon.
Producers: Emily Hulme and Natalie Ktena
Editor: Mike Bovill
A government deportation deal with France – designed to deter small boat crossings – has been beset by delays and legal challenges.
The first few migrants detained in Dover as part of the so-called one-in-one-out scheme were meant to be on a flight to France on Monday. That didn’t happen.
And even when the first deportations do begin, there is a cap on the number of people who can be returned. So, what is the government trying to achieve?
Danny Shaw, former adviser to Yvette Cooper – who was home secretary until last week – explains what the policy is and how it should work. Niall is also joined by Sky’s community correspondent, Lisa Holland, who is awaiting arrivals in France.
Producer: Natalie Ktena and Emily Hulme
Editor: Mike Bovill
Sir Keir Starmer has only been prime minister for 16 months but already there are reports some Labour MPs want him out.
The details that have emerged about Peter Mandelson's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, the Angela Rayner tax scandal and Labour's perceived lack of direction by some in the party have all put pressure on Sir Keir - with a growing number of MPs said to be feeling he has until May's local elections to turn things around.
It's the biggest threat to his leadership so far and a somewhat familiar name is reportedly preparing to try and replace him.
Allies of Andy Burnham – the “King in the North” who’s currently the Mayor of Greater Manchester – have launched a new campaign group, Mainstream, calling on the government to introduce a wealth tax, nationalise utility companies and end the two-child benefit cap.
Who is Andy Burnham and how plausible is it that he could replace Sir Keir? How fragile is the prime minister’s position and what would a Labour leadership election look like?
Niall Paterson is joined by Professor Robert Ford, professor of political science at the University of Manchester and a senior fellow at UK in a Changing Europe.
Producer: Natalie Ktena & Emily Hulme
Editor: Mike Bovill
He may have described himself as a ‘fighter not a quitter’, but even Peter Mandelson couldn’t survive new and lurid revelations about his relationship with convicted paedophile, Jeffrey Epstein.
The ultimate political animal, Mandelson was no stranger to scandal – having twice been forced to resign from Tony Blair’s Cabinet. But brought back into the Labour fold by Gordon Brown after a successful stint as European Commissioner, the former spin doctor went on to enjoy a career renaissance – which eventually took him to Washington as the UK’s ambassador to the United States.
However, Mandelson was summoned home from DC in disgrace, following the publication of a cache of embarrassing emails and other communications between himself and Epstein.
Was his downfall inevitable? And should Sir Keir Starmer have known better than to entrust one of the biggest diplomatic roles in the world to a man with a track record of self-destruction?
Niall is joined by former ambassador and National Security Advisor, Lord Ricketts, and Sky News’ former political editor, Adam Boulton.
Producer: Emily Hulme
Editor: Mike Bovill
More small boats, more asylum claims, more flags flying in town centres – the debate over immigration has never felt more polarised.
Sky News invited a live studio audience to put their questions and concerns to politicians from four of the main Westminster parties. So, what did they ask and are we any closer to a consensus on what anyone would do about both legal and illegal migration?
Niall Paterson is joined by debate host, Trevor Phillips, and audience member, Ryan Alexander, who asked the panel about the ethics of housing asylum seekers in hotels.
You can watch the debate in full here.
Producer: Emily Hulme
Editor: Mike Bovill
Lachlan Murdoch has finally secured his place as his father Rupert’s successor, following a long sibling battle for control over one of the highest-profile media groups in the world.
Under the deal, some of Rupert's other children – James Murdoch, Elisabeth Murdoch and Prudence MacLeod – will sell their personal holdings in Fox and News Corp, with each expected to receive about $1.1bn (£810m). A new family trust will be created to benefit Lachlan and his younger siblings, Grace and Chloe Murdoch.
Joining Niall Paterson to unravel the dispute – thought to have been one of the inspirations for the TV series Succession – are Paddy Manning, author of The Successor: The High-Stakes Life Of Lachlan Murdoch and our business correspondent, Paul Kelso.
Producer: Emily Hulme
Editor: Mike Bovill
A group of scientists think they can geoengineer the Arctic’s melting ice, thickening it by pumping freezing seawater onto the surface during the winter.
Geoengineering is the large-scale – and often experimental – manipulation of the environment in an attempt to slow down climate change. The question is, is it mad science? Or our last hope?
Science correspondent Thomas Moore has visited the Climate Repair Unit in Cambridge, where they're attempting to thicken Arctic ice. He joins Niall to explain the research and the controversies surrounding it.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Editor: Mike Bovill
Her disappearance remains unsolved, but several theories about what happened to Madeleine McCann still need to be explained. Now, Sky News has tracked down the woman at the centre of investigation into a potential hit-and-run.
This was just before Christian B emerged as the prime suspect over the three-year-old British girl's disappearance in 2007.
Crime correspondent Martin Brunt joins Niall to explain the current state of the McCann case, the unexplored threads in the investigation, and why suspect Christian B is going to be released from prison.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Editor: Mike Bovill
Zack Polanski is the fresh face of the Green Party. He already sits on the London Assembly – the capital's elected body that scrutinises the activities of the Mayor. But he's got his eyes set on the Commons – with ambitions to join the four Green MPs already there.
Polanski wants to offer a different approach to politics with policies that include a wealth tax on billionaires and renationalising water companies. And to be a threat to both Labour and Reform UK.
To find out more about Polanski's ambitions, Niall Paterson is joined by Caroline Russell, Green leader of the London Assembly who has worked alongside him and backed his campaign, plus George Monaghan, commissioning editor at the New Statesman.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
We give an insight into the UK's immigration system, following an Indian family who dreamed of a better life. They came to the UK on student and dependent visas – which the family say were obtained using fake documents.
Niall Paterson is joined by communities correspondent Lisa Holland who has spoken to the family, to explore the serious questions about the checks and balances in place by the Home Office, as well as data and forensics journalist Joely Santa Cruz, who helps unpick the numbers.
Producer: Emily Hulme
Editor: Philly Beaumont
The chances are your child has a smartphone. But whether they're allowed to use them in school or not could have a huge impact on not only their academic success but also mental health issues and wider threats to their wellbeing.
Brianna Ghey was 16 when she was stabbed to death by two 15-year-olds after being lured into a park in Warrington. Her mother, Esther, says she lost her daughter twice - firstly to her phone, then to her killers.
Esther now wants a legal ban on phones in schools, rather than the current guidelines which don't make such a ban compulsory.
In today's episode, Kamali Melbourne speaks to our North of England correspondent, Shingi Mararike - following his interview with Esther Ghey - as well as campaigner, Dr Susie Davies, who would like to see even stronger measures to protect young people from the dangers of mobile phone use.
Producer: Emily Hulme
Editor: Mike Bovill
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch wants to end Labour's ban on new oil and gas licences and make North Sea oil and gas a "cornerstone" of the economy.
But what would that mean for net-zero targets?
Kamali Melbourne is joined by our business correspondent Paul Kelso, who breaks down the economic impact it could have, while industry expert Professor Paul de Leeuw tells us how the sector has reacted to the announcement in Aberdeen.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Editor: Mike Bovill
A few years ago, the number of asylum seekers in the Warwickshire market town of Nuneaton was in single digits. But it has become another community facing anti-migrant unrest.
Our Midlands correspondent Shamaan Freeman-Powell visited Nuneaton, as it's a key battleground for the migrant crisis conversation, visiting the homes where migrants are placed, and witnessing community tensions in the high street.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Editor: Mike Bovill
With Parliament back in action in a few days, Sam and Anne look ahead to the packed autumn schedule in Westminster.
In the last episode of the Summer Box Set, both spill the beans on all the latest news and gossip around Westminster, Whitehall and beyond as MPs prepare to come back to the House of Commons.
They’ll mark the important dates in the calendar, break down the fortunes of the key players, and explain which areas could cause trouble for the government.
Normal service resumes on the podcast on Monday, 1st September.
Is Donald Trump increasingly acting like a dictator as he power grabs and overreaches on independent institutions?
Plus - he’s firing people again. Why?
Mark Stone reflects on seeing an immigration raid in DC - and what this means for a community with the army on the streets.
And, we reflect on the mass shooting in Minneapolis, Minnesota, which claimed the lives of two children and injured 18 other people as they prayed in a church before school.
You can also watch all episodes on our YouTube channel.
Watch Mark Stone's full piece on the ICE raids on YouTube and on the SkyNews website.
It feels like we're having to pay more and more for the basics every month. New figures released this week showed food inflation has reached an 18-month high of 4.2% - pushed up by household favourites like chocolate, eggs and butter. The energy price cap is also rising, again. So, when will we start to feel a bit better off?
Why is the hangover of the cost of living crisis still lingering? And as the nights draw in, what can be done to survive another cold winter?
On today’s episode, Jonathan Samuels is joined by business correspondent Paul Kelso - who explains why prices remain stubbornly high - and Money blogger Jess Sharp, who offers some advice and tips to struggling households.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse and Emily Hulme
Editor: Mike Bovill
The total fertility rate for England and Wales - defined as the number of children a woman can expect to have over her lifetime - has fallen to another record low.
It's the third year in a row the rate has fallen, and the biggest decline in fertility is among those aged between 25 and 29, increasing the average age of parents to 31 for mothers and 33.9 for fathers. So, why aren't people in Britain having more babies?
On today’s Sky News Daily, Gareth Barlow is joined by leading demographer Paul Morland to discuss why people in Britain are having fewer children on average, and what could be done to reverse the trend.
Producers: Araminta Parker and Emily Hulme
Editor: Mike Bovill
Reform UK has outlined its plan to tackle the small boats crisis, which would include detaining and deporting all illegal migrants arriving in the UK.
Leader Nigel Farage says his party is willing to leave the European Convention on Human Rights, repeal the Human Rights Act and disapply the 1951 UN Refugee Convention for five years to remove barriers to deportations.
On today's Sky News Daily, Sophy Ridge is joined by Sky's deputy political editor, Sam Coates, to discuss whether Reform's proposals could work.
Producer: Emily Hulme
Editor: Mike Bovill
This week, Finnish President Alexander Stubb found himself at the seat of world leaders at the White House, discussing the best route to peace in Ukraine.
How? He mastered the art of befriending Trump.
Tamara Cohen chats to former political adviser in the Finnish government, Joel Linnainmäki, and former diplomat at the Danish embassy in Washington during Trump's first term, Jonas Parello-Plesner, about Stubb's trajectory in the lead up to this huge political moment.
Producers: Emma Rae Woodhouse, Evan Hall and Emily Hulme
Editors: Mike Bovill and Philly Beaumont
Russian oil used to flow into Europe. Now, it's going to India and China instead.
So, could Donald Trump's latest tariff threat against those countries put a squeeze on Russia's economic pipeline and help bring an end to the war in Ukraine?
Despite the warm words and strong handshakes at their Alaskan summit, the Trump White House seems prepared to try new ways to hit Vladimir Putin in the pocket.
But has the failure of the western sanction regime to cripple the Russian economy shown India and China that Trump's trade war bark is worse than his bite?
On today's episode, Gareth Barlow speaks to Sky's economics and data editor Ed Conway about how the Russian energy landscape has changed and the potential impact on peace in Ukraine.
Producer: Emily Hulme
Editor: Mike Bovill
Islamic State is on the rise, once more a threat to the international community. Driven from its strongholds in Syria and Iraq, the terror group has been building a new base in the mountains of Somalia.
Sky’s special correspondent Alex Crawford has visited the cave network where Somali authorities believe the ISIS resurgence began - funded by crime and cryptocurrency in a sophisticated twist to their terror regime.
Alex joined Niall Paterson on The Daily to discuss what she discovered and what it means for the UK and beyond.
You can watch the full documentary, Hunting for ISIS: A Warning From Africa, here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdGr5uxqfak
Producer: Olivia McGhie and Emily Hulme
Editor: Mike Bovill
Children’s exposure to online porn is higher than ever before. Will new laws designed to keep them safe finally make a difference or end up making matters worse?
Campaigner Ian Russell – whose daughter, Molly, took her own life at the age of 14 after being exposed to harmful content on social media – has criticised sites for still allowing a “tsunami” of inappropriate content to flood the feeds of young users.
Meanwhile, critics say the Online Safety Act has gone too far in curtailing democracy and freedom of speech. So, is the legislation fit for purpose?
On today’s episode, Tamara Cohen speaks to the Children’s Commissioner, Dame Rachel de Souza, about what more needs to be done to keep young people safe. Plus, free speech campaigner, Toby Young, argues that parents – rather than the state – should be responsible for what their children view online.
Producer: Emily Hulme
Editor: Mike Bovill
Russia and Ukraine have been fighting for control of the Donbas for years, and it has seen some of the most intensive fighting during the conflict.
But why is this eastern region of Ukraine, which borders Russia, so important to President Putin?
Tamara Cohen speaks to our security and defence analyst Professor Michael Clarke and our international affairs editor Dominic Waghorn, who's in Kyiv, about why this area is so central to a potential peace deal between Russia and Ukraine.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Editor: Wendy Parker
Brooklyn Beckham renewed his vows earlier this month to his American heiress wife Nicola Peltz - her family was there but not his.
It added to speculation that there is a deep rift in the Beckhams' relationship with their eldest child, after Brooklyn did not appear at any of the celebrations for his father David’s 50th birthday.
Joining Niall Paterson to discuss whether this alleged rift could cause lasting damage to Brand Beckham are Clemmie Moodie, assistant editor at The Sun, and Mark Borkowski, PR expert and media industry commentator.
Producers: Soila Apparicio and Emily Hulme
Editor: Wendy Parker
Ukrainians are into their fourth year of fighting to defend their country from Russia, they have suffered huge casualties and are exhausted from the war effort.
But does that mean they are willing to compromise to achieve a peace deal? And after President Zelenskyy’s treatment in the Oval Office, do they think Donald Trump is the right man to negotiate their future?
Niall Paterson speaks to Ukrainian MP Lisa Yasko about her hopes for the talks in Alaska and also to Kyiv-based journalist Peter Dickinson about what sort of peace deal Ukrainians would accept and what daily life is like for people there.
Producer: Emily Hulme and Matt Musindi
Editor: Wendy Parker
It’s results time for 700,000 A-level and T-level students. It’ll mean final decisions about their future – and whether university is the best option for their finances and their career.
With the huge cost of a three or four-year course, squeezed graduate incomes and fast changes to the job market due to AI, is a degree worth it?
Niall Paterson speaks to business and economics correspondent Paul Kelso about whether the cost of a degree outweighs its reward and just what has changed since Tony Blair vowed to get 50% of school-leavers going to university in 1999.
Producer: Emily Hulme
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Who are the Israeli settlers forcing Palestinians from their homes?
Chief correspondent Stuart Ramsay has been in the West Bank, witnessing the Israeli settlers who are forcing Palestinians from their homes. He also sees how the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) is protecting the growing number of Israelis claiming this land is theirs.
Stuart meets one Palestinian man who left for work and when he returned home, he found it had been taken over by Israeli settlers. He also meets the settlers who say this land belongs to them.
To watch Stuart’s film in full, click here.
Producer: Natalie Ktena
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Anas Al-Sharif was one of five journalists among seven people killed in an Israeli air strike on Gaza City. The five worked for the broadcaster Al Jazeera.
Israel says Sharif was the head of a Hamas cell but has only produced limited evidence about its claims.
Al Jazeera rejected the accusations and said the strike was a "blatant" attack on press freedom.
On this episode, Niall Paterson and Sky News international correspondent Diana Magnay look at Anas Al-Sharif's career, Israel's claims and the international condemnation of what happened.
Producer: Natalie Ktena and Emily Hulme
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Arthur Knight was an Irishman, wrongly arrested – he claimed – whilst recovering from a coma in a Glasgow hospital. Except “Arthur Knight” didn’t exist.
His real name is Nicholas Rossi – a convicted sex offender, originally from the United States, who is now facing trial in Utah on two further counts of rape.
But for years, he attempted to convince Scottish authorities he was the victim of a wild conspiracy.
Rossi’s extradition hearing was covered at the time by Sky News’ correspondent, James Matthews, who joins Niall Paterson on The Daily to relive those extraordinary events ahead of the start of his new trial.
Producers: Emily Hulme and Emma Rae Woodhouse
Editor: Mike Bovill
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He’s been warned against a full military occupation by 600 former Israeli military officials.
But after 22 months of war, that’s exactly what Benjamin Netanyahu wants.
What would long-term occupation mean for Gazans, Israel, the Middle East and the world?
What would it be like for those living in Gaza? Will the Israeli hostages be returned?
And is there any other option in Netanyahu’s eyes?
Niall Paterson is joined on the Sky News Daily by a Palestinian aid worker in Gaza and Professor Yossi Mekelberg, senior consulting fellow for the Middle East and North Africa programme at Chatham House.
Producer: Alix Culbertson
Editor: Mike Bovill
No evidence of bullying, misogyny or racism. On the face of it, good news for the Duke of Sussex.
But there's still plenty of fallout from a very public row ignited by the woman still in charge of the charity set up by Harry in honour of his mother, that he's now walked away from.
Earlier this year, Sentebale's chair, Dr Sophie Chandauka, used an interview with Sky News' Trevor Phillips to accuse Harry of "harassment and bullying at scale".
The prince strenuously denied those claims and has now been cleared by the Charity Commission, which found no evidence to back up Dr Chandauka's accusations.
However, it did find the internal - yet very public - dispute at Sentebale "severely impacted the charity's reputation".
So, what next for Harry and the charity that was once so close to his heart? Niall Paterson is joined by Sky's royal correspondent, Rhiannon Mills, to discuss the fallout.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Editor: Mike Bovill
The "King Kong" of weight loss drugs, Mounjaro, should finally be available on the NHS. So, why are thousands of patients still waiting for a treatment that could transform their lives?
Mounjaro was meant to be rolled out across the NHS in England from 23 June for those with the highest clinical need.
However, a Sky News investigation has found it is only available in eight out of 42 NHS integrated care boards, prompting accusations of a "postcode lottery".
Many providers will not make it available until autumn, while nearly half of NHS boards said they will cap the number of people they treat due to a lack of funding.
Our science and medical correspondent, Thomas Moore, joins Niall Paterson on the Sky News Daily podcast as he investigates how the shortfall will cost the NHS and wider society.
Gary, who weighs 25 stone (159kg) and has several obesity-related conditions, speaks to Thomas about the implications of being told Mounjaro is not available in his area.
Producer: Emma-Rae Woodhouse and Emily Hulme
Editor: Mike Bovill
If you bought a car as far back as 2007 with a loan organised through your car dealership, you could be eligible for a payout.
The regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority, is consulting on a compensation scheme - and it's thought up to 40% of motorists who entered personal contract purchase (PCP) or hire purchase agreements between 2007 and 2021 will be eligible for a payout.
Niall Paterson talks to Sky's business correspondent Gurpreet Narwan about who might be eligible.
He also speaks to Adrian Dally, director of motor finance at the Finance and Leasing Association, who argues the payout levels look too high at this stage.
Producer: Emily Hulme
Editor: Wendy Parker
After doubling down in a very public row with Nigel Farage, Peter Kyle is the minister of the moment.
In an interview with Sky News, the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology caused controversy by suggesting Mr Farage was "on the side" of sexual predators like Jimmy Savile because of his opposition to the Online Safety Act.
Mr Farage described the comment as "disgusting " and demanded an apology.
But in a post on X, Mr Kyle went further, stating: "If you want to overturn the Online Safety Act you are on the side of predators. It is as simple as that."
So, who is the man behind the politician? Peter Kyle's meteoric rise through the Labour ranks has come despite a life-long struggle with dyslexia, as well as dealing with the grief of the unexpected death of his partner.
Niall Paterson speaks to chief political correspondent, Jon Craig, and the former Labour cabinet minister, Baroness Armstrong – who gave Mr Kyle his first job in politics.
Producer: Emily Hulme
Editor: Mike Bovill
Measles vaccination rates are at their lowest level in sixteen years in England and there’s fears that it’s led to a rise in the number of cases. According to the latest Government figures an additional 145 cases have been reported since the beginning of the month. It comes weeks after the death of a child with measles at the Alder Hey Hospital in Liverpool, a city with low levels of vaccination.
On the Sky News Daily Niall Paterson talks to Helen Bedford, Professor of Children’s Health at Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health about why parents aren't getting their children vaccinated and what it means for the rest of the population.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Editor: Rosie Gillott
"Nobody's heard of it." That's Donald Trump's dismissive claim about Lesotho – a small country in southern Africa where lives are being devastated by the US president's decision.
But what are the real-world consequences of Mr Trump's trade war?
Trump's cuts to US foreign aid means people can't get access to HIV medication and costly tariffs is causing havoc to the economy – both of which are costing lives.
Sky News' Africa correspondent Yousra Elbagir has been to Lesotho to find out how decisions in Washington are hitting a country thousands of miles away.
Click here to hear more from Yousra, including how the deadly drug Kush is wreaking havoc in West Africa... and why it links to the UK: https://news.sky.com/story/kush-the-deadly-drug-wreaking-havoc-in-west-africa-13391966
Incontinence and chronic pain are just some of the life-altering effects caused by heavy ketamine use – which is at record levels.
The drug, used in clinical settings as an anaesthetic, sedative and pain reliever, can create hallucinations in users. But those who become addicted to ketamine also face severe bladder and kidney problems.
As the government considers reclassifying ketamine to a Class A substance, Shingi Mararike, our North of England correspondent, has been speaking to people suffering life-changing health consequences, and the people trying to help them.
He joins Niall Paterson on the Sky News Daily to share more about the use of the drug.
Plus, Dr Caroline Copeland, a senior lecturer in pharmacology and toxicology at King's College London and director of the National Programme on Substance Use Mortality, talks to Niall about why the discussion on ketamine needs to go beyond criminalisation.
Information on drug abuse is available by calling Talk to Frank on 0300 123 6600, or online at talktofrank.com.
Producers: Soila Apparicio, Araminta Parker
Editor: Mike Bovill
After claiming back-to-back European titles, the Lionesses are now the first senior England football side to win a major tournament away from home.
The team had to overcome physical and psychological adversity throughout the tournament – from poor performances and penalty drama to a player being subjected to horrendous racial abuse. So how did inspirational manager, Sarina Wiegman, beat the odds once more?
On today's episode, our sports correspondent, Rob Harris, relives the highs and lows of Euro 2025 and we speak to the former FA Head of Women’s Football, Baroness Sue Campbell – one of the main architects of the Lionesses’ success.
Producers: Araminta Parker, Emily Hulme
Editor: Mike Bovill
33-year-old defender Lucy Bronze has been at the heart of the England team for over a decade, with 140 caps so far. She played a crucial role in helping the Lionesses win back-to-back European titles - somehow managing to play the entire tournament in Switzerland with a broken leg.
Shirts with her name on the back are amongst the most commonly worn by England fans, a testament to her contribution to the growth of the women's game.
On today's episode, Niall Paterson learns about Bronze's work ethic and the challenges she's overcome, with former teammate Lianne Sanderson and Sky News sports presenter Jacquie Beltrao.
Producers: Soila Apparicio and Emily Hulme
Editor: Wendy Parker
The doctors' union, the British Medical Association, is calling for a pay rise of 29.2% to reverse "pay erosion" since 2008/09. The government has offered 5.4%.
In previous strikes, around 1.5 million appointments were cancelled or rescheduled, but this time hospitals have been told to cancel non-urgent work only in "exceptional circumstances".
In today’s episode, Niall Paterson talks to Sky’s health correspondent Ashish Joshi about how the NHS will deal with the walkout and also to resident doctor Bhasha Mukherjee about why she voted for strike action.
Producer: Emily Hulme
Editor: Wendy Parker
Ozzy Osbourne made a musical genre. For millions of metal fans, Ozzy and Black Sabbath came up with the sound which influenced countless others.
Heavy metal will always be linked with Birmingham – Ozzy's home city, where he returned to perform in early July.
On this Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson looks at how a working-class lad from Aston became a cultural icon and gave the city its own musical identity.
Niall speaks to Sky News entertainment reporter Gemma Peplow who covered the "Back To Beginning" gig and to Jez Collins, a historian at the Birmingham Music Archive.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Warning: This episode contains themes of racism and homophobia which listeners may find upsetting.
No gays, no Jews, and definitely no non-whites. It’s messaging that reminds us of a segregated United States – a time that apparently ended in the 1960s. But a community in Arkansas, called Return to the Land, wants to establish a whites-only town, and think they have the legal standing to do so.
The group says it’s about freedom and community - but critics say it’s “pure white supremacist rhetoric”.
Tom Cheshire, our data and forensics' correspondent, went to visit this whites-only community in Arkansas, and joins host Niall Paterson to tell him about the people he met. Niall also speaks to Dr Heidi Beirich, an expert on the American and European far-right, about Return to the Land’s ideology, and why white nationalism is on the rise in the US.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Editor: Philly Beaumont
A critical review into England and Wales's broken water system has been released - and it says we are in the midst of the "Great Stink" of the 21st century.
The report includes 88 recommendations - including a new single integrated regulator to replace existing water watchdogs, mandatory water metering, and a social tariff for vulnerable customers.
In this episode, Niall Paterson asks Sky's business correspondent Paul Kelso if after decades of ill-treatment, finally can new regulation bring our water back to health.
Plus, the Consumer Council for Water’s chief executive Mike Keil looks at whether public confidence in water can ever be restored.
Producer: Emily Hulme and Emma Rae Woodhouse
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Teenage sensation Lamine Yamal has been flagged as football's next superstar.
At just 18-years-old, he has already helped Barcelona FC to success in the Spanish league LaLiga and played a pivotal role in his home nation's triumph at Euro 2024. He's also been awarded the No.10 jersey, previously worn by none-other-than Lionel Messi and Ronaldinho.
But the early success has come at the cost of extreme scrutiny. Yamal's lavish 18th birthday celebrations were overshadowed by the threat of legal action from a disability activist group after a group of people with dwarfism were hired to entertain guests.
Semra Hunter has been covering Spanish football for over 15 years, and joins host Niall Paterson to talk about Yamal's stellar career so far. Plus, expert in sport psychology Professor Andrew Lane discusses the impact of sports stardom on a person so young.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Editor: Soila Apparicio
Elon Musk's Tesla faces the loss of billions of dollars in government subsidies, following his fallout with Donald Trump.
This is after the president cut state support for green industries. Subsidies have been central to Tesla's success from upstart manufacturer to the world's largest vehicle maker in less than 20 years. But now the president's cuts could leave a significant gap in its future earnings.
Sky's business correspondent Paul Kelso and Kate Schneider from our Data and Forensics unit have been looking into the Tesla business to figure out how it makes money.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
"John" is a convicted sex offender. "Ava" is his daughter. She was only told about her father's crimes weeks after his arrest. But the impact of those crimes could last a lifetime.
Online sex offenders receive counselling as part of their rehabilitation, as do their victims. However, there is currently no support for the families of those perpetrators – despite the devastation they have caused.
In today's Sky News Daily, our correspondent Katerina Vittozzi tells us about her in-depth interviews with both John and Ava (not their real names) and examines the system that offers more help to offenders than those they leave behind.
Anyone feeling emotionally distressed or suicidal can call Samaritans for help on 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org in the UK. In the US, call the Samaritans branch in your area or 1 (800) 273-TALK.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Editor: Mike Bovill
It was a mistake that endangered thousands of people who had supported British forces in Afghanistan - and the Afghans' families.
For the first time, the Ministry of Defence has admitted it was responsible for a data breach that has been kept a secret for years - at huge expense to taxpayers - with the help of a super injunction that prevented media or parliamentary scrutiny.
Almost 7,000 Afghan nationals are being relocated to the UK following the blunder by the British military.
Mark Austin is joined by Sky’s security and defence editor Deborah Haynes, as well as one of the lawyers representing many of those affected by the leak.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Editor: Mike Bovill
The BBC breached its own editorial rules when it did not explain that a 13-year-old used to narrate a documentary about Gaza was, in fact, the son of a Hamas official.
A review has found that the independent production company, Hoyo Films, bears most of the responsibility for what happened – but that BBC bosses should have had more oversight of the film. The corporation says it is taking action but, so far, nobody has lost their job.
However, it is creating a new management role called 'Director of News Documentaries' as a result of the review. Niall Paterson speaks to Sky's correspondent Katie Spencer about the BBC's response – and former culture secretary John Whittingdale tells the podcast that he's concerned the corporation doesn’t seem to learn from its mistakes.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Editor: Mike Bovill
It's the bestselling book that's in the middle of its own seismic plot twist. Raynor Winn's The Salt Path spent 85 weeks in The Sunday Times Bestsellers List and has just become a film.
But the author's life-affirming account of how her husband's illness and losing their money and home put them on a 630-mile coastal walk has been called into question.
The Observer has claimed that not all of the couple's story stacks up - something strenuously denied by the author.Niall goes through the claims with Sky News arts and entertainment producer Jayson Mansaray and hears from a journalist who has interviewed Winn, Charlotte Lytton.
Producers: Emily Hulme and Soila Apparicio
Editor: Paul Stanworth
A government report has warned that the threat of physical attacks by Iran on people living in the UK has increased "significantly" since 2022. Iran rejects what they call, hostile allegations.
Has the recent 12-day war between Israel and Iran changed the hierarchy in the Middle East and its attitude towards the West?
On today’s episode, Niall Paterson speaks to home editor Jason Farrell, who attended the briefing for the report. He then discusses Iran’s current global ambitions with Professor Michael Clarke.
Producer: Emily Hulme
Editor: Mike Bovill
If you've paid to have rubbish taken away from your home - where do you expect it to end up?
A Sky News investigation has tracked down some of those behind the dumping of people's waste illegally and discovered how they are making thousands of pounds from it.
On this episode, Niall hears the back story to how we went from digging through dumped waster to confront a suspected flytipper - and how TikTok played a part.
He's joined by correspondent Rachael Venables and our Open Source Investigations (OSINT) editor, Adam Parker.
The public inquiry into the Post Office Horizon scandal has published its first report into what went wrong and how the victims should be properly compensated.
The inquiry's chair, Sir Wyn Williams, has found that at least 13 postmasters may have taken their own lives after being accused of wrongdoing based on evidence from the Horizon IT system which both the Post Office and its maker, Fujitsu, knew could be false.
In today's episode Niall Paterson speaks to our business correspondent Paul Kelso about just how damning these findings are and also to former postmistress Janet Skinner who was sent to prison after wrongly being accused of stealing £59,000.
Anyone feeling emotionally distressed or suicidal can call Samaritans for help on 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org in the UK. In the US, call the Samaritans branch in your area or 1 (800) 273-TALK.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Editor: Wendy Parker
On the morning of 7 July 2005, four suicide bombers targeted London's transport network.
We now know that three bombs were detonated on the underground and an hour later a fourth exploded on a bus, killing 52 people and injuring hundreds of others.
But on the day itself, there was confusion for hours about the details of the scale and nature of the attacks.
On today's Sky News Daily, Gareth Barlow speaks to our crime correspondent Martin Brunt, who recalls his experience of reporting for Sky News on that day and considers its lasting impact.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Editor: Wendy Parker
The Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, is turning 90 and has confirmed - after years of uncertainty - that he will have a successor after his death and will not chose to end the line.
In Tibetan Buddhist tradition, the Dalai Lama is reincarnated after they die. Monks search, select, and school a successor – usually a child. The current Dalai Lama was recognised at the age of two. He and an estimated 150,000 Tibetans now live in exile in India, and other countries, after China annexed Tibet decades ago.
And that makes who the next Dalai Lama is, a concern of China's.
Joining Matt Barbett is Professor Robert Barnett, who founded the Modern Tibetan Studies Program at Columbia University and is now at University of London's School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS). He has also met the Dalai Lama several times.
Producers: Soila Apparicio and Emma Rae Woodhouse
Editor: Wendy Parker
The synthetic drug kush, first seen in Sierra Leone in 2022, has now spread into much of West Africa while also evolving into an even more dangerous drug. Tests have found it contains nitazenes which are 25 times stronger than fentanyl.
Sky News has found that ingredients used to make kush are being shipped into Sierra Leone from the UK.
In today's Sky News Daily, Gareth Barlow is joined by our Africa correspondent, Yousra Elbagir who has spoken to addicts and those trying to tackle the problem.
Producer: Emily Hulme
Editor: Wendy Parker
While the world’s gaze turned to the Middle East, Russia has pushed on with its summer offensive against Ukraine, ramping up attacks.
Meanwhile, the US has ordered a pause in sending weapons shipments to Ukraine due to concern about a low stockpile in America – but to what cost?
In today's Sky News Daily, Gareth Barlow is joined by defence analyst Michael Clarke, who explains what’s going on in Ukraine and why attention has faded.
Producers: Natalie Ktena and Emily Hulme
Editor: Philly Beaumont
The King is bidding the "fondest of farewells" to the nine-carriage royal train said to be Queen Elizabeth II's favourite form of transport.
The announcement comes as part of the latest financial statement from Buckingham Palace which reveals the annual sovereign grant, which supports the duties of the Royal Family and is funded by the taxpayer, remained at £86.3m.
In today's Sky News Daily, Gareth Barlow is joined by our royal correspondent Rhiannon Mills to dig into the figures.
Plus, Gareth speaks to former Lib Dem MP and author of And What Do You Do? What The Royal Family Don't Want You To Know, Norman Baker, about why he believes the Royal Family offer a bad deal for Britain.
Producer: Natalie Ktena
Editors: Rosie Gillott and Philly Beaumont
At their Glastonbury set on Saturday, punk-rap duo Bob Vylan's singer led chants of "death, death to the IDF".
The chants have been labelled antisemitic by the BBC and the organisation has since apologised for airing the performance – but Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp has called for the broadcaster to be prosecuted, saying they, "should not be transmitting hateful material designed to incite violence and conflict". The police have now launched a criminal investigation into the Glastonbury performance.
What should the BBC have done and will they face prosecution?
Host Sarah-Jane Mee speaks to the former head of Channel Four News and Current Affairs, Dorothy Byrne, to understand what the broadcaster should have done differently. She also speaks to legal expert Joshua Rozenberg about whether Bob Vylan's performance constitutes a hate crime and if the BBC may be prosecuted for broadcasting it.
Producer: Natalie Ktena
Editors: Philly Beaumont and Paul Stanworth
Around 200,000 music fans have descended on Worthy Farm in Somerset for this year's Glastonbury Festival.
Days before this year's event began, its owner, Michael Eavis, announced he was transferring most of his financial stake in Glastonbury to his daughter, Emily Eavis.
So, who is the new owner of Glastonbury?
Host Niall Paterson is joined by Sky's arts and entertainment editor Claire Gregory as they look back at the unlikely transformation of Michael Eavis, from dairy farmer to festival mastermind, and ask how Emily Eavis may shape Glastonbury's future. We also speak to artist Joe Rush, who has known Michael Eavis since 1985.
Producer: Natalie Ktena
Editors: Philly Beaumont and Rosie Gillott
Recent years have seen the advent of weight loss drugs, including Ozempic and Wegovy. They work by suppressing users' appetites, leading to weight loss.
They've been described as wonder drugs but now, new figures from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) show they may be associated with inflammation of the pancreas, which could lead to death.
Niall Paterson speaks to Sky's science correspondent, Thomas Moore, about these new findings and how cautious they should make us. We also hear from Lorna, a mother who got acute pancreatitis while she was on a weight loss drug - she believes the drugs are not worth the risks.
Producer: Natalie Ktena
Editor: Philly Beaumont and Rosie Gillott
The government has announced it is purchasing at least 12 new F-35 stealth jets that can carry nuclear warheads. It's a move that's been described by Downing Street as the most significant strengthening of the nation's nuclear capability in a generation.
So, what are these jets? And why is the UK expanding its nuclear capability?
Sarah-Jane Mee speaks to Dr Thomas Withington, an award-winning analyst and expert in air defence, to understand just how big a change in defence spending this is, what the move means for the UK in NATO, and what it tells us about the shift to make the country war ready.
Producer: Natalie Ktena
Editor: Philly Beaumont
The 32 members of the NATO alliance are in the Netherlands for a summit that has been overshadowed by efforts to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East.
World leaders are being encouraged to set a goal to spend 5% of their GDP on defence by 2035. US President Donald Trump has pushed for that target, but does he have a plan on what's next for NATO?
On today's episode, Niall Paterson is joined by Security and Defence Editor Deborah Haynes who is at The Hague with a front row seat to the meeting.
This episode contains bad language.
Producer: Emily Hulme
Editor: Rosie Gillot
Iran is threatening to close the Strait of Hormuz, the world's busiest oil shipping channel, in retaliation for the US strikes on its nuclear facilities. How might the global economy be affected, including the price of oil?
On today’s episode, Dominic Waghorn is joined by Sky News economics editor Ed Conway to discuss the consequences of Iran's next move.
Producer: Natalie Ktena
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s often reclusive supreme leader, surfaced this week to hit back at Donald Trump’s demands for an unconditional surrender.
Khamanei first came to power as President of Iran in 1981, and he was a surprise choice for supreme leader eight years later. But since then, with the help of the Revolutionary Guard he has had almost complete control of Iran and its anti-Israel and anti-American foreign policy agenda.
Sky’s Tom Cheshire speaks to Alex Vatanka, founding director of the Iran program at the Middle East Institute in Washington, DC about how Khamanei is viewed inside Iran and how his policies contributed to the current crisis.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Assistant producer: Araminta Parker
Editor: Wendy Parker
The Horizon scandal captured the nation after the ITV drama Mr Bates vs the Post Office.
And now, more faulty Post Office accounting software has been uncovered, in what some are calling a second Post Office scandal.
Today, the government’s announced details of a compensation scheme for postmasters who suffered through using Capture in the 1990s.
In today’s episode, Sarah-Jane Mee is joined by news correspondent Adele Robinson, who has unearthed new evidence to show the system was faulty and speaks to families devastated by the scandal.
Producer: Emily Hulme
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall has announced new protections in a bill which will attempt to cut benefits to more than three million households.
In its current form, the government faces a big rebellion from dozens of Labour MPs over concerns that changes to welfare will drive families into poverty.
On today's episode, Matt Barbet is joined by political correspondent Tamara Cohen to discuss the backlash from inside the Labour Party and the wider public.
Producer: Emily Hulme
Editor: Soila Apparicio
After leaving the G7 early, Donald Trump told reporters on Air Force One he was seeking what he’s calling a “real end” to the conflict between Israel and Iran and wants to do “better” than just a ceasefire.
His defence secretary Pete Hegseth has confirmed the US is moving “additional capabilities” to its Middle East bases.
So, will Trump’s unconventional approach to diplomacy work or fuel the crisis in the Middle East?
On today’s Sky News Daily Mark Austin speaks to Sky’s security and defence analyst Michael Clarke about Trump’s unpredictable approach to world affairs, and whether he’ll be able to strike a deal.
Producer: Natalie Ktena & Araminta Parker
Editor: Wendy Parker
Whitehall officials tried to convince Michael Gove to go to court to cover up the grooming scandal in 2011. That's according to Dominic Cummings, who was working for Mr Gove at the time.
In an interview with Sky's political correspondent Liz Bates, Mr Cummings has revealed how officials in the Department for Education wanted to help efforts by Rotherham Council to stop a national newspaper from exposing the scandal.
On the Sky News Daily, Mark Austin speaks to Liz Bates about the scandal and what Mr Cummings told her.
Podcast producer: Natalie Ktena
Editor: Philly Beaumont
On today's Sky News Daily, we're sharing the latest episode of The World.
Israel has attacked Iran and its operation will continue for "as many days as it takes", according to Benjamin Netanyahu – meanwhile, Iran's leader has vowed "severe punishment" in return.
In this extra episode of The World, Yalda Hakim is joined by Sky News' international affairs editor Dominic Waghorn to ask why Israel decided to launch these attacks now and whether this is the start of something much bigger. He's standing in for Richard - who is on his way to the Middle East.
Yalda reveals what she's hearing from Mossad agents in Israel and Dominic - who has just returned from Iran - explains why the leaders there are boxed in a corner.
Also - Yalda and Dominic discuss whether the initial response from the rest of the world will hold. Can Donald Trump stay out of any escalation? And what does it mean for the UK?
To get in touch or to share questions, email theworld@sky.uk
An Air India plane bound for Gatwick has crashed seconds after take-off.
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner had taken off from Ahmedabad Airport in Gujarat in the northwest of India. On board were 242 passengers and crew, including 53 British nationals.
On today’s episode Matt Barbet is joined by Ian Petchenik, Flightradar 24’s communications director and co-host of the AV Talk podcast, to discuss what we know so far as well as looking at the safety record of the both the plane and airline.
The chancellor has unveiled her long-awaited spending review, which sets out detailed plans for how individual government departments are funded over the next three years.
Rachel Reeves says departmental budgets will grow by an average of 2.3% a year, prioritising health, defence and infrastructure projects - but how will this be paid for? And does this make a change for working people as promised by her government?
In today’s episode, political correspondent Tamara Cohen speaks to economics and data editor Ed Conway about the ambitious figures.
Producer: Emily Hulme
Editor: Philly Beaumont
The Wargame was designed to test the state of the UK's defences and national resilience after decades of cuts to military spending after the end of the Cold War.
A year in the making, the podcast was recorded in just one day with a cast of politicians and their advisers, all of whom had worked at the top levels of the British government.
In today's episode, Dominic Waghorn talks to security and defence editor Deborah Haynes who created and wrote The Wargame about why she thought it was so important to make the podcast - and to former defence secretary Sir Ben Wallace, who plays the prime minister.
Producer: Emily Hulme
Editor: Wendy Parker
A boat carrying Greta Thunberg and 11 other activists with aid for Gaza was intercepted by Israeli forces overnight.
The Madleen was operated by the pro-Palestinian Freedom Flotilla Coalition and had set off from Sicily over a week ago with the aim of breaking the Israeli naval blockade of the Gaza.
It was intercepted by Israeli forces overnight and the country’s defence minister has said everyone who was on board will have to watch footage of the 7 October attacks by Hamas on Israel, before they return to their home countries.
On today’s Sky News Daily, Darren McCaffrey speaks to Middle East correspondent Ali Bunkall about what Greta Thunberg and her fellow activists might have achieved.
Producer: Emily Hulme
Editor: Wendy Parker
The government is threatening to take former Chelsea FC owner Roman Abramovich to court over the proceeds of the sale of the club.
Three years after being sanctioned for the oligarch's links to the Russian president, £2.5bn remains frozen in a bank account. The funds are earmarked for Ukrainian aid, but where will they end up?
In today's episode, Niall Paterson talks to the financier and author Bill Bowder and Sky's sports correspondent Rob Harris about how Abramovich went from orphan to oligarch and where sanctions leave him today.
Lawyers for Abramovich did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Producer: Gabriel Radus and Emily Hulme
Editor: Philly Beaumont
The government's health agency, the MHRA, is warning women that they shouldn't use weight loss jabs while pregnant and that the drugs can also affect the reliability of the pill, which has led to a rise in so-called "Ozempic babies".
On today’s Sky News Daily Niall Paterson talks to Dr Nikita Kanani, a GP and former medical director for primary care at NHS England, about the risks, whether there are other concerns about using them and if there should be tighter restrictions on online sales of the jabs.
Producer: Emily Hulme
Editor: Wendy Parker
The chancellor presents the spending review next week where she will outline how the budget will be divided for government departments between 2026 and 2029. Rachel Reeves says she has an extra £113bn of capital to play with.
But with so many promises and projects dependent on the cash, how does she decide who will win and who will lose?
On today's Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by Sky News’ deputy political editor, Sam Coates, who has used AI to predict how the chancellor might spend the cash.
Producer: Emily Hulme
Editor: Rosie Gillot
The Home Office says the doubling of good weather days this year compared to the start of 2024 "coincides with small boat arrivals being 46% higher" - but research by Sky's Data and Forensics team shows a rise in crossings during bad weather as well.
On today's Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by Sky News' political correspondent Ali Fortescue and senior data journalist Daniel Dunford to assess what the new data tells us about how well the government's plans to tackle small boat crossings are working and what they've learnt about how the smuggling gangs are adapting.
Producer: Emily Hulme
Editor: Wendy Parker
The prime minister has launched a 10-year Strategic Defence Review setting out how Britain will operate in an ever-more worrying geopolitical environment.
Sir Keir Starmer says "every citizen has a role to play" in "defence of the realm", but do we know what kind of war we're preparing for?
On today's Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by Sky's defence editor Deborah Haynes and military analyst Michael Clarke to discuss whether the defence review meets the mark.
Producer: Emily Hulme
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Emmanuel Macron has played down a video of him being pushed in the face by his wife Brigitte, as the couple prepared to leave their plane to begin their tour of South East Asia.
The French president said he was just joking with the first lady and the incident was "nothing". But the footage has put the pair and their relationship in the global spotlight.
In today's episode, Niall Paterson talks to France 24's international affairs editor, Philip Turle, about who Brigitte Macron is, how the couple are viewed in France and the online rumours that have dogged them.
Producer: Emily Hulme and Gabriel Radus
Editor: Wendy Parker
Israel has authorised 22 new Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank, including legalising unauthorised outposts.Such settlements are considered illegal under international law - a designation Israel disputes.
There's nothing new about settlements, they've been popping up in the area since 1967. But since the Hamas attack on 7 October, tensions have intensified.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by our international correspondent Alex Rossi and producer Orly Halpern, who have visited the Palestinian village of Ras al-Ayn, where activists on the ground have reported a surge in violence and intimidation by Israeli settlers aimed at driving Palestinian families from their homes.
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Producer: Jada Kai Meosa John
Nigel Farage could "definitely" become prime minister at the next general election.
That's according to Dominic Cummings, Boris Johnson’s former chief advisor, who says he has held meetings with the Reform UK leader and advised him on how to go from "one man and an iPhone" to holding the keys to Downing Street.
On the Sky News Daily, Liz Bates speaks to Mr Cummings about the current state of British politics, why the public feels let down, and who Mr Farage needs to recruit if he wants to be the next prime minister.
Warning: contains strong language.
The police's rapid announcement of the age, ethnicity, and nationality of the Liverpool parade suspect shows they've learned lessons from the 2024 Southport attack.
Within two hours of a car hitting a crowd of Liverpool fans as they celebrated their team parading the Premier League trophy, Merseyside Police said they had arrested a "53-year-old white British man from the Liverpool area".
Last summer, the same force was criticised in the aftermath of the Southport stabbings when online speculation and misinformation filled a void after the same force released few details about a 17-year-old – later revealed to be Axel Rudakubana – that they had in custody.
On today's Sky News Daily, Matt Barbet is joined by our north of England correspondent Katerina Vittozzi, who is in Liverpool, and Helen King, former assistant chief constable for Merseyside Police, who talks about the challenges of policing online speculation.
Donald Trump put his South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa on the spot during his visit to the Oval Office this week with a list of claims about the deaths of white farmers - claims which Mr Ramaphosa countered and put into context.
On today's Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by Richard Calland, a British-South African political analyst and author of The Presidents, From Mandela to Ramaphosa, to discuss exactly who Mr Ramaphosa is and how he will lead his country when it's in the cross hairs of the Trump administration.
Producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John
Editor: Wendy Parker
The government says it will accept the majority of the recommendations in the report it commissioned into jail sentences.
The independent review, led by ex-Conservative justice secretary David Gauke, looked at how to reduce the prison population by 2028. One of its key proposals would see well-behaved inmates only serve a third of their sentences. It would include sex offenders who had agreed to chemical castration.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson speaks to political correspondent Liz Bates about what is in the plans and what the political ramifications may be for Labour.
Plus, Professor Belinda Winder, who has been evaluating the government's chemical castration pilot, explains what the process involves and how effective it is.
Producer: Natalie Ktena
Editor: Wendy Parker
Israel has stopped aid from going into Gaza for the past 11 weeks - a blockade that Sir Keir Starmer has called "indefensible". It allowed a limited amount of aid into the enclave this week in response to global concern but the move was criticised as "wholly inadequate".
As some of Israel's allies in Europe and North America seem to be running out of patience with Israel, could this be a tipping point in the war in Gaza?
Niall Paterson is joined by our Middle East correspondent Ali Bunkall to discuss the crisis in Gaza, and the international response.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Editor: Wendy Parker
Rampant gang violence has surged in Haiti, one of the poorest nations in the world, with authorities struggling to cope.
Swathes of territory are under the control of rival armed gangs who carry out widespread murders, rapes and kidnappings.
Our chief correspondent Stuart Ramsay and senior foreign producer Dominique van Heerden have been in Haiti, where they saw parents taking children to school approach a Port-au-Prince intersection as automatic gunfire bursts from the turret of an armoured police vehicle rang out.
They join Niall Paterson to share their experience back in Haiti, what it's like covering warzones, and what’s next for the people of Haiti.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer today signed a landmark post-Brexit deal with the European Union. The deal has been lauded by the Labour leader as "a new era in our relationship...moving on from stale old debates" and "following through on what the British public voted for last year".
His opponents are far from pleased, however, with both Reform and the Conservatives arguing that this sees the UK move back towards the EU and against the will of the people as voted for in 2016. Reform leader Nigel Farage has labelled the deal 'a surrender' to the EU by Sir Keir.
But what is actually in the deal? What does it mean, and who stands to benefit the most from it?
Niall Paterson and Sky News Political Correspondent Tamara Cohen unpack the seismic deal announced today in London. The pair look at the benefits for the UK in the deal. They also analyse how damaging some of the prime minister's concessions could be for the Labour Party, and how Reform could capitalise on this.
Producers: Gabriel Radus, Soila Apparicio
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Air Force One, sometimes referred to the 'flying Oval Office', is seen as a global symbol of American power.
It is for this reason, among others, that Donald Trump has come under fire for wanting to accept a Qatari Boeing 747-8 to replace the traditional presidential plane.
But why is everyone so exorcised by the prospects of this new plane? Kenneth T. Walsh is a former White House correspondent and author of Air Force One: A History of the Presidents and Their Planes who has spent over 35 years covering and travelling with the president.
Kenneth joins Niall Paterson to discuss the significance of Air Force One, and memories from his trips on the plane.
Producers: Gabriel Radus, Natalie Ktena, Soila Apparicio
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Russia of sending "stand-in props" to peace talks in Turkey after Moscow confirmed President Vladimir Putin would not attend. Zelenskyy had challenged Putin to meet him.
But how are Ukrainians feeling about the prospect of a possible end to the war? Our international affairs editor Dominic Waghorn is in Kyiv and joins Niall Paterson to discuss if the country is ready to find a peace agreement with Russia.
Producers: Emily Hulme, Soila Apparicio
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Donald Trump has met Syrian president Ahmed al Sharaa - a former al Qaeda leader - during a tour of the Middle East.
The US president said he is looking at "normalising" relations with Syria after lifting sanctions that have crippled the country for 25 years.
On this episode of the Sky News Daily, host Niall Paterson is joined by our international affairs editor Dominic Waghorn to discuss how the meeting came about, its significance for Syria and what it means for the wider region.
Producer: Emily Hulme, Soila Apparicio
Editor: Philly Beaumont
A Sky News investigation has uncovered the complex gang network using stickers on lampposts and e-bikes to expand their cannabis home delivery operation.
Led by open-source intelligence (OSINT) producer Sam Doak and data and forensics correspondent Tom Cheshire, the team tried to track down and even went to the homes allegedly at the heart of a drug ring responsible for stickers found in a number of cities across the UK.
On today’s episode of the Sky News Daily, listen to how the investigation exposes how dark web merchants are coming out of the shadows and into broad daylight and what are the police doing about it.
Sky News contacted the National Crime Agency about our findings.
They said: “Many organised crime groups selling drugs use social media and communication platforms to promote and sell their illicit produce," it said in a statement.
“The NCA is working with partners across law enforcement and government to tackle drug trafficking."
Producer: Emily Hulme and Emma Rae Woodhouse
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Extra journalism: Henry Vaughan
The prime minister today announced a plan to reduce net migration as he warned the UK risks becoming an "island of strangers".
Sir Keir Starmer wants to bring in tougher English language tests and tighten overseas carer recruitment as part of his policy overhaul to “tighten up” the immigration system.
On this episode of the Sky News Daily, host Niall Paterson is joined by our deputy political editor Sam Coates to discuss whether this is a change in direction for the government after suffering losses in the local elections.
Producer: Natalie Ktena
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Pope Leo XIV is the first North American to lead the Catholic Church. But he was not considered to be in the top 10 likely candidates to succeed Pope Francis, in part due to his nationality.
There had been an assumption that an American pope would mean too much power concentrated in the world's most dominant superpower.
So why did the conclave pick Cardinal Robert Prevost - and what does it mean for the future direction of the Catholic Church?
To discuss this on today's Sky News Daily with Niall Paterson are Barbara Serra, who has been covering the conclave for Sky News, and Father Thomas Massaro from New York's Fordham University.
Producer: Natalie Ktena
Editor: Wendy Parker
President Trump has called the US-UK trade deal "full and comprehensive" while Sir Keir Starmer said "it's going to not only protect jobs, but create jobs, opening market access".
The deal comes as interest rates are now at their lowest level for two years after the Bank of England cut the base rate by a quarter point to 4.25%. The Bank also raised its economic growth forecast for this year.
In today’s Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson talks to business correspondent Paul Kelso about how good a deal it is for the UK and whether the reduction in interest rates will have more of an impact on the country's finances.
Producer: Natalie Ktena
Editor: Wendy Parker
India has launched missile strikes on Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir in retaliation for a terror attack last month that India accused its neighbour of backing - which Islamabad denies. But the friction between the nuclear-armed countries isn't new.
On this episode of the Sky News Daily, host Niall Paterson dissects how the world might respond to yet more tension in the region and asks why the conflict is centred around Kashmir with our defence and security analyst Professor Michael Clarke.
Producers: Soila Apparicio, Emily Hulme
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Reform is flirting with traditional Labour support - workers and union members. Ten local authorities are now controlled by Reform - including Doncaster, taken from Labour - plus three mayoralties and a new MP.
After Nigel Farage's almost unbelievable success in local elections last week, is this the strategy to take him all the way to Downing Street?
Niall Paterson is joined by our political correspondent Liz Bates, and reporter Alexandra Rogers, to unpick what Reform's flirtations mean for Labour.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Prince Harry has lost his legal challenge over the level of security he receives while in the UK and described the ruling as an "establishment stitch-up". He says the decision leaves him unable to safely bring his wife and children back to Britain.
In a new interview with the BBC, the Duke of Sussex spoke about his estranged relationship with his family, revealing the King won't "speak to him". But could they reconcile?
On today's Sky News Daily, Matt Barbet speaks to royal correspondent Rhiannon Mills about Harry's latest comments, the court ruling, and whether reconciliation with the Royal Family is still possible.
Online videos of the rap trio Kneecap calling for the death of British MPs and shouting "Up Hamas, up Hezbollah" are now being investigated by the police.
It comes after MPs condemned the group and called for arts funding to be removed and their invitation to play at Glastonbury withdrawn.
Band members have apologised but have been cancelled by a number of festivals.
So, who are Kneecap and why are they creating such a stir?
Niall Paterson talks to Aoife Moore, journalist and author of The Long Game: Inside Sinn Fein. He also talks to Steve Cummins, former Ireland Editor for the NME.
Producer: Natalie Ktena
Editor: Philly Beaumont
M&S has been targeted in a cyber attack which has left it unable to process online orders or take contactless payments. Some experts predict it could be costing the company millions of pounds each day.
The notorious hacking group, Scattered Spider is believed to be behind the attack. A cyber security company has told Sky News the group is "one of the most dangerous and active groups" they are monitoring.
There've also been cyber attacks against Harrods and the Co-Op which are being investigated?
On today's Sky News Daily Niall Paterson talks to our science and technology reporter, Mickey Carroll, about Scattered Spider and what can be done to tackle cyber gangs.
Producer: Natalie Ktena
Editor: Wendy Parker
Civil war has been raging in Sudan for two years. The conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has seen famine, destruction, and millions driven from their homes.
Among them, the family and friends of our Africa correspondent Yousra Elbagir. She was born in Khartoum and recently returned to her childhood home.
Yousra joins Niall Paterson on the Sky News Daily to share her assessment of what returning home, after it had been ransacked during the ongoing war, was like.
You can listen to previous coverage of war in Sudan in our episode ‘The war nobody is talking about’ here.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Mark Carney's Liberals have won the Canadian election in a remarkable turnaround for the centre-left party.
The Liberal Party was well behind in the polls just months ago. That's before Carney replaced Justin Trudeau as leader and US President Donald Trump soured relations with Canada, becoming the defining issue of the campaign.
So did Trump just win the election for Carney - and what does it mean for future negotiations?
Niall Paterson speaks to Sky's economics and data editor Ed Conway and Professor Drew Fagan, from the University of Toronto, who worked in the Canadian government for more than a decade.
Producer: Natalie Ktena
Editor: Philly Beaumont
A small number of BBC stars and managers "behave unacceptably" at work and bosses often fail to tackle them. That's according to a new report into the broadcaster commissioned by the BBC in the wake of the Huw Edwards scandal. In response, the BBC said it would introduce reforms. But will they work? There's been a long list of star presenters behaving badly and that's not just at the BBC. So, will these scandals ever stop?
Niall Paterson speaks to Arts and Entertainment Correspondent Katie Spencer and Roger Mosey Master of Selwyn College, Cambridge and former director of BBC Television News.
Producers: Tom Pooley
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Arne Slot, who took over as manager of Liverpool FC from Jurgen Klopp last summer, has had a remarkable year. His club is about to win the Premier League title - a big achievement for a manager in their first season at Anfield.
Slot arrived at Liverpool after three highly successful campaigns with the Dutch side Feyenoord, and was named manager of the year on two occasions.
He had a hard act to follow from Klopp who was loved by fans - he won the League Cup twice, the FA Cup, the Champions League and the Premier League. So who is Arne Slot?
Niall Paterson speaks to Sky News sports correspondent Rob Harris and Rob McDonald who was Slot's first coach.
Producer: Natalie Ktena
Editor: Philly Beaumont
JD Vance is the latest senior member of Donald Trump's administration to say the US will walk away from peace talks if there isn’t a yes from both Ukraine and Russia.
But the US plan to recognise Russia's claim to Crimea would be a breach of Ukraine's constitution and so not something President Volodomyr Zelenskyy can agree to even if he wanted to keep the talks alive.
On today's Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson talks to our international affairs editor Dominic Waghorn about what will happen to Ukraine and Russia - and to the UK's and Europe's relations with the US - if Trump walks away from peace talks.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Editor: Wendy Parker
Delegations arrived in London on Wednesday for talks on a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine after the discussions were downgraded from the very top level. Officials, including the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the Foreign Secretary David Lammy had been expected to attend, but that’s now not happening.
The downgrading in the level of diplomacy is in contrast with an intensification in the pressure from Donald Trump to agree a ceasefire. So, what’s going on? Is a peace deal inching closer or moving further away?
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson talks to Sky’s military analyst Michael Clarke to find out.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Editor: Philly Beaumont
As Catholics around the world continue to mourn the death of Pope Francis, the process to elect a new pope will begin soon.
But what direction will the new pontiff take? Will the cardinals pick a reformer or go with a traditionalist? And how will the church deal with waning congregations in the global north in comparison with the growing numbers in the south.
Niall Paterson speaks to Freddy Gray, editor of the US Spectator and former deputy editor of the Catholic Herald about the tensions in the Catholic Church and how they will be resolved.
Producer: Natalie Ktena
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Pope Francis has died at the age of 88, a day after appearing in the Vatican’s St Peter's Square to wish worshippers a happy Easter Sunday.
Earlier this year, he was treated in hospital for five weeks with an infection, but had been discharged.
The Argentinian pontiff, who ushered in a swathe of reforms over his 12-year papacy, symbolised to many an increasingly modern, progressive, and inclusive church.
Niall Paterson is joined by Italian-born Sky News presenter Barbara Serra, who covered the death of Pope John Paul II for Sky News in 2005, as well as Pope Francis's election in 2013, and is herself a Catholic.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Editor: Philly Beaumont
El Salvador's president Nayib Bukele was welcomed into the White House by President Trump earlier this week. The pair have recently become close allies after Trump began sending Venezuelan immigrations to a prison in El Salvador.
On this Sky News Daily host Niall Paterson finds out who the self-proclaimed "world's coolest dictator" actually is. He speaks to chief correspondent Stuart Ramsay about what impact Bukele has had on El Salvador's gang problems and if he has transformed the country into a business and tourism haven.
He also hears from Dr Ainhoa Montoya author and senior researcher at the Spanish National Research Council, and founding director of the Centre for Latin American and Caribbean Studies at the University of London. She explains how Bukele secured his position of power and uses social media as a propaganda tool.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
The definition of a woman is based on biological sex, according to the UK’s most senior judges.
As part of the decision, Lord Hodge, one of the judges, said: “We counsel against reading this judgement as a triumph of one or more groups in our society at the expense of another, it is not."
Nevertheless, campaigners who brought this case to the courts cheered and hugged as the judges left the room.
This episode hears from both sides of one of the most divisive debates in society and Niall Paterson speaks to legal commentator Joshua Rosenberg about the legal and social implications of the court decision.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Jury selection begins on Tuesday in the retrial of the Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, where the original charges of rape and sexual assault will be heard again.
Last year his convictions on those charges were overturned due to concerns the judge had made improper rulings.
The accusations against the Hollywood mogul were first published seven years ago - sparking the #MeToo movement. It saw a flood of women - famous and not - sharing stories of gender-based violence and harassment.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson speaks to arts and entertainment correspondent Katie Spencer about why Weinstein is in court again and whether the #MeToo movement he sparked still has the impact it once had.
British Steel's Scunthorpe steelworks are now effectively under government control after the business secretary said Chinese owner Jingye had decided to stop buying enough raw materials to keep the blast furnaces going.
Jonathan Reynolds said the government took the action as steel "is vital for our national security". But with Chinese companies owning hundreds of billions of pounds worth of infrastructure assets throughout the UK, do they have too much influence on the UK's critical industries?
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson speaks to business correspondent Paul Kelso about nationalising British Steel, Chinese investment in the UK economy and whether the government can ultimately keep the lights in the furnaces on.
The Sky News Daily has approached Jingye for comment.
On today's Sky News Daily, we're sharing the latest episode of Electoral Dysfunction.
Donald Trump has pressed pause on his higher tariffs... but not before he unleashed absolute chaos on the global economy.
It all came down to the bond market - which you might remember from Liz Truss's time as prime minister...
Alongside most countries, the UK still has the base level of 10% tariffs on exports and 25% on automobiles, so is the prime minister's "keep cool" strategy still paying off?
Or is the UK just in the same boat, waiting along with everybody else for Trump's next move?
One thing's for sure - Harriet thinks the UK government is speaking in code. She says Starmer needs to speak up and reassure the British public a bit more.
It's been five weeks since the Birmingham bin strikes began over a long-running dispute between workers and the council. The city's residents have complained that mounting rubbish is a risk to public health, with rotting food attracting foxes, cockroaches and rats.
Tom Cheshire speaks to Sky's Midlands correspondent, Shamaan Freeman-Powell, who's been in the city finding out how residents are dealing with the mounting rubbish, the smell and the rats - and whether an end to the strikes is in sight.
Podcast producer: Natalie Ktena
Editor: Wendy Parker
Donald Trump has raised trade tariffs on China again - up to 125% and that's effective immediately.
At the same time, he's ordered a 90-day pause on higher tariffs for dozens of countries.
If it wasn't a trade war between the world's two biggest economies before - it is now.
On this episode, Mark Austin examines if China will keep on retaliating against Donald Trump. Its tariffs on US imports had been increased to 84%.
He's joined by vice president of the Beijing thinktank, the Centre for China and Globalisation, Victor Gao. He explains why he's sure that China will not blink first in this 'dangerous' standoff.
Plus, our business correspondent Gurpreet Narwan on why the president has singled out China.
*This episode was recorded just before President Trump increased US tariffs on Chinese imports to 125%.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Unannounced Prince Harry arrived at the court of appeal in London on Tuesday, as part of a last-ditch attempt to overturn the Home Office decision to remove his UK state funded security, something he calls an “injustice”.
It overshadows the King and Queen’s state visit to Italy which comes at a time of geopolitical and diplomatic delicacy as Trump’s tariffs upend world order as we know it.
On the Sky News Daily, Mark Austin speaks to royal correspondent Rhiannon Mills in Rome about why security has been a sticking point in Prince Harry’s and the King’s relationship. They discuss if this clash of events tells us anymore about the pair’s dynamic.
Producers: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Today has seen chaos on global stock markets, with price plunges reminiscent of the famous Black Monday crash of 1987. Back then, the causes were unclear, whereas today there's no doubt - Trump's "liberation day" tariffs have spooked the markets.
In 1987, people feared Black Monday was a sign of a global recession. They were wrong. Are we right to have the same fears today?
Tom Cheshire is joined by Sky's Darren McCaffrey and stockbroker Russ Mould to discuss what might come next.
Producers: Tom Pooley
Editor: Philly Beaumont
The leader of France's far-right National Rally party Marine Le Pen has had her dreams of becoming the president of France thwarted.
It comes after a court found her guilty of embezzling European Union funds. She's now been banned from running for political office for five years.
She has the support of Elon Musk, and Donald Trump who publicly backed her after the conviction, and this weekend there's a massive rally planned in Paris in support of her. So who is Marine Le Pen?
Niall Paterson talks to Sophie Pedder, Paris bureau chief of The Economist who has written a book about Emmanuel Macron and has been reporting on Marine Le Pen for years.
Producer: Natalie Ktena
Editor: Philly Beaumont
President Donald Trump has imposed immediate tariffs of 10% on all British exports to the United States. He did this as he announced a "declaration of economic independence" for the US.
On his self-declared "Liberation Day", Mr Trump described the tariffs as reciprocal and said he was going to be "kind" by charging half of each country’s total "anti-US" measures.
Niall Paterson talks to Sky's business correspondent Paul Kelso about what these tariffs might mean for British business, which sectors are exempt, and whether a further deal can be worked out with Mr Trump.
Producer; Natalie Ktena
Editor: Wendy Parker
China's economy is already struggling. Growth has slowed dramatically in recent years and there is high youth employment. Since the beginning of March, there's also been a tax of 20% on any goods sold to the US.
Ahead of President Donald Trump’s "liberation day", what effect are tariffs already having on the Chinese economy?
Niall Paterson speaks to Sky's Asia correspondent Helen-Ann Smith who has been to Guangdong province to find out how manufacturing is being impacted. They also discuss how the tariffs will play into President Xi’s narrative of a resurgent global China.
producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
editor: Philippa Beaumont
From 1 April, household bills are going up. The cost of everything from energy to phone bills, council tax, and broadband is increasing. You can calculate how the increases will impact you here.
So, is there any way you can beat the hikes?
Daily host Niall Paterson is joined by Sky’s business correspondent Paul Kelso to look at why costs are going up, and gets some advice on how to limit the impact on your wallet from financial advisor and founder of Money Matters, Georgia Taylor.
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Podcast producer: Rosie Gillott
Editor: Wendy Parker
Last week, Prince Harry quit as patron of a charity he co-founded in memory of his mother, Princess Diana.
Over the weekend, the charity's chair, Dr Sophie Chandauka told Sky News' Trevor Philips the prince had been "the number one risk" to the charity and accuses the Duke of unleashing "the Sussex machine" on her and Sentebale's staff.
A source close to the former trustees of the charity has described the claims as "completely baseless".
On today's Daily, Niall Paterson speaks to Sky's royal correspondent Rhiannon Mills about the very public fallout.
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US congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene hit the headlines this week when she told Sky's US correspondent Martha Kelner to "go back to your own country ".
It was the latest controversy in a political career for the Republican firebrand - a staunch supporter of US President Donald Trump and his Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement.
But who is she and how influential has she become?
Host Jonathan Samuels speaks to Tia Mitchell, Washington Bureau Chief for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, who has been covering Ms Greene since she first entered politics five years ago.
She tells us what she’s like in person, how she emerged and her most controversial moments.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Editor: Philly Beaumont & Paul Stanworth
President Trump has announced a 25% tax on all car imports and car parts to the US - they're due to come on 2 April along with tariffs on many other goods in what Trump is calling "Liberation Day".
Rachel Reeves says the UK won't impose retaliatory tariffs yet, in hopes of a deal being struck between the two countries.
Niall Paterson talks to Professor David Bailey about how British car companies will be affected, and also to economics and data editor Ed Conway on the wider implications of a potential trade war for the UK economy.
Producer: Natalie Ktena
Editor: Wendy Parker
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has set out her plans for the UK economy during her spring statement in the House of Commons.
It came as the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) - which monitors the government's spending plans - unveiled its latest economic forecasts.
Liz Bates is joined by Sky's political editor Beth Rigby, and economics and data editor Ed Conway, to pick through the detail and discuss why the chancellor changed her original plan.
Producers: Natalie Ktena
Editor: Philly Beaumont
The world is bracing itself for what Donald Trump is calling 'Liberation Day' when on 2 April he's promised tariffs will be placed on most countries trading with the US.
The UK is already feeling the effects of Trump's protectionist policies after tariffs were imposed on its metal industries.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson speaks to economics and data editor Ed Conway who has been travelling across the UK looking at the impact they're having so far. He visits an aluminium plant in Scotland and a stainless steel producer in Sheffield, both hit by the tariffs, but finds there is some hope for a tungsten mine in Devon.
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Podcast producer: Rosie Gillott
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Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets of Turkey, following the arrest of Ekrem Imamoglu – the main rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Opposition leader Mr Imamoglu is a popular politician and is a 2028 presidential nominee – but last Wednesday he was detained and later formally arrested for corruption, a move he believes is politically motivated.
On Sky News Daily, Liz Bates talks to Sky's special correspondent Alex Crawford who has been reporting from Istanbul and meeting with protesters. She also speaks to Hannah Lucinda Smith, the author of Erdogan Rising: The Battle For The Soul Of Turkey, about who Ekrem Imamoglu is and what his arrest tells us about the direction President Erdogan is taking the country.
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Podcast producer: Rosie Gillott
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Heathrow Airport has been shut all day after an "unprecedented" fire hit a nearby substation. Counter-terrorism police are leading the investigation into the blaze, with thousands of people affected by plane cancellations and power cuts.
On the Sky News Daily, Rob Powell talks to The Independent’s travel writer Simon Calder about how airports prepare for an emergency. He also talks to Sky's data and forensic correspondent Tom Cheshire about how one fire closed Europe's biggest airport and what lessons can be learned.
Podcast producer: Natalie Ktena
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Prince William is in Estonia to visit British troops but also to show the UK's support for the NATO country which borders Russia.
The King's invitation to Donald Trump to come to the UK for a state visit was seen as a key part of British diplomacy to keep the US president on side. And the King and Queen are due to go to Italy soon with a focus on UK-Italian defence co-operation.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson talks to royal correspondent Rhiannon Mills in Tallinn to discuss whether at this critical time the UK is deploying the soft power of the royals to make a difference.
Producer: Natalie Ktena
Editor: Wendy Parker
Netflix’s hit drama series Adolescence has shone a light on the pressures faced by boys growing up today, and the rise in misogynistic violence that frequently hits the headlines.
It tells the story of what happens to the Miller family after 13-year-old Jamie is arrested in a dawn raid for killing a girl in his class.
Sky News' political correspondent Tamara Cohen and Labour MP for Darlington Lola McEvoy join Niall Paterson to discuss Sky News’ exclusive survey of a thousand kids aged 16 to 17 about what they see online.
Is social media solely to blame? How should schools and parents be safeguarding young people? And what is our collective responsibility in tackling toxic masculinity?
Producer: Rosie Gillott
Editor: Philly Beaumont
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Sky News' special correspondent Alex Crawford joins Niall Paterson to discuss her recent trip to northeast Syria, where she gained extremely rare access to one of the main ISIS prisons under Kurdish control.
It's a time of particular upheaval in the country - since the new regime took over in Damascus, ISIS attacks have doubled. Alex tells us about the British ISIS fighter she met in the prison - Hamza Parvez, the first Briton to openly declare he was fighting for ISIS in 2014.
Alex’s visit forms part of a bigger conversation about how new president Ahmed al Sharaa is looking to make a deal with a patchwork of ethnically run territories in the northeast region, to join him in a united Syria. Producer: Rosie Gillott Editor: Philly Beaumont
Producer: Rosie Gillott
Editor: Philly Beaumont
The government is due on Tuesday to set out its plans to make cuts to the welfare system. One of the benefits targeted for £5bn worth of savings is the key disability benefit - Personal Independence Payments (PIP).
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has told Sky News 1,000 people a day apply for PIP, but pressure from Labour's backbenchers could see plans to reform the benefit watered down.
On today's Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson speaks to Paul Morrison, a benefits expert and policy adviser for the Methodist Church, on how PIP works and who is eligible. Political correspondent Liz Bates explains the challenges of reforming PIP.
Podcast producers: Natalie Ktena & Rosie Gillott
Editor: Wendy Parker
Sir Keir Starmer appointed Jonathan Powell to be his national security adviser at one of the most critical points in European security since the Cold War.
He has spent years at the heart of government, helping to broker the peace deal in Northern Ireland and more recently the controversial Chagos deal. Now he is being credited with being the architect of the peace deal plan between Ukraine and Russia and the bridge between the Trump administration, Europe and Ukraine.
On this episode of the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson looks at the key role Powell is playing in working towards a lasting peace deal with political correspondent Rob Powell, and former national security adviser Lord Peter Ricketts.
Producer: Natalie Ktena
Editor: Wendy Parker
Reform UK has consolidated its gains at the general election, with recent polling suggesting that it is neck and neck with Labour and ahead of the Conservatives.
But now a huge row has erupted between Nigel Farage and his fellow MP Rupert Lowe. Mr Lowe is currently suspended from the party after being reported to the police over alleged threats towards Reform's chairman. He has called the allegations "false" and says it's because he "dared to question Nigel Farage".
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson looks at what's behind the row and examines how damaging it is for Reform with Sky's chief political correspondent Jon Craig and Gawain Towler, the party's former director of communications.
Podcast producer: Natalie Ktena
Editor: Wendy Parker
The Red House was a children’s home in Norfolk which took in hundreds of students in care from across the UK between 1984 and 1998.
It was run by a controversial Danish group called Tvind, operating an unconventional education system - most students from the Red House left without any qualifications. Now, over 40 former pupils have come forward with allegations of physical and sexual abuse they say they faced at the home.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson speaks to correspondent Alice Porter about what has been uncovered, as she travelled to Denmark to track down the organisation behind the Red House and investigate claims it is a cult. And we hear from victims about the alleged abuse faced by students.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Editor: Philly Beaumont
More than 30 people have been rescued, and one remains missing, after a cargo ship struck an oil tanker in the North Sea on Monday.
As one ship continues to burn, Niall Paterson is joined by our science and medical correspondent Thomas Moore to look at how the crash happened.
Plus, David Craven, from the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, tells us about the environmental impact the fire, and the leaking contents of the ships, could have on the birds, seals, and whales that live off England’s east coast.
Podcast producer: Natalie Ktena
Editor: Philly Beaumont
He's guided Canada through financial crisis and the UK through Brexit, but has no government experience. So how will Canada's new prime minister, Mark Carney, tackle what could be the biggest challenge of his career, defending Canada from Donald Trump?
On today's podcast, Niall Paterson talks to our data and economics editor Ed Conway, who interviewed Mr Carney during his time as governor of the Bank of England, about the experience he brings to his new role. Plus, Catherine Cullen, host of the Canadian Broadcasting Company's award-winning political program The House, looks at the challenges Mark Carney will face as he heads into office.
Producer: Natalie Ktena
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Sky News political editor Beth Rigby has been to 11 Downing Street to talk to the Chancellor for Electoral Dysfunction.
Rachel Reeves reflects on her first few months in the job, and hints on what might come in her Spring Statement with some strong words on the need for welfare reform.
You can listen to the full interview on Electoral Dysfunction here.
After just eight months in his role, Defence Secretary John Healey is dealing with one of the most challenging in-trays in the cabinet.
He is meeting US counterpart Pete Hegseth in Washington on Thursday, as he works to bridge the gap on how to reach a Ukraine peace deal.
On today’s podcast, Niall Paterson talks to ex-armed forces minister James Heappey who worked with Healey when he was in opposition, and to Malcolm Chalmers who focuses on UK defence and security at the think-tank RUSI about the challenges the defence secretary faces.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Assistant producer: Millie Gibson
Editor: Wendy Parker
"If war is what the US wants, be it a tariff war, a trade war or any other type of war, we're ready to fight till the end," wrote a statement by China's ministry of foreign affairs in Beijing yesterday, then shared by the Chinese US embassy on X.
With the messy diplomacy of Trump's America and his impending tariffs on China, how will President Xi Jinping navigate the tit-for-tat on trade? More importantly, is he preparing for something much more dangerous?
Nicole Johnston is our correspondent based in Beijing. She joins Niall Paterson to discuss.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Editor: Philly Beaumont
The Duchess of Sussex’s new lifestyle show, With Love, Meghan is out now.
It is part of the deal, reportedly worth $100m, Meghan and Harry signed with Netflix five years ago when they left the UK for California.
The most recent YouGov polling suggests that neither Meghan nor Harry are popular in the UK, doing only better than Prince Andrew.
Though it’s a very different story among young people where over half have a positive opinion of the couple.
On today’s Sky News Daily Niall Paterson talks to Sky’s royal correspondent, Rhiannon Mills, about what’s in the show and whether it’s an opportunity for Meghan to reset how she’s perceived both in the UK and the rest of the world.
Producers: Natalie Ktena
Editor: Wendy Parker
The Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is back in Kyiv after three frantic days, during which he was ordered to leave the White House after a tense showdown with Donald Trump and his vice president JD Vance.
He did, however, find a warmer welcome in London where he received a strong show of support from European leaders at a summit on Sunday.
After the London summit, Sir Keir Starmer suggested European leaders would form a "coalition of the willing" to defend Ukraine.
Niall Paterson talks to Sky's defence and security analyst Michael Clarke to understand what that might look like and whether Europe can save Ukraine.
Producers: Natalie Ktena
Editor: Philly Beaumont
At the height of lockdown, 19-year-old Ellie Williams claimed on social media she'd been abused and trafficked by an Asian grooming gang across the North of England. The rumours lead to attacks on Asian men and businesses in her hometown of Barrow-in-Furness. But then she was jailed for perverting the course of justice.
It was a story Sky News’ home editor Jason Farrell, and specialist producer Liz Lane followed in depth, and our podcast series Unreliable Witness detailed what really happened to Ellie Williams.
Sky News Daily host Niall Paterson is joined by Jason and Liz to discuss the latest twist to that tale.
Listen to the full series and latest episode of Unreliable Witness here.
Warning: This episode contains descriptions of violence and sexual abuse. If you feel affected by the issues, you can call Samaritans for help on 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org in the UK. In the US, call the Samaritans branch in your area or 1 (800) 273-TALK.
Government figures released today showed that the number of asylum applications was at a 20-year record high but, for the first time since 2020, more applications were refused than granted.
The data also reveals that the number of asylum seekers in hotels has gone up, but that the asylum backlog has gone down. Small boat crossings were up on last year but down on 2022.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson speaks to our data and forensics correspondent Tom Cheshire to find out what we learnt from today's figures.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Editor: Wendy Parker
Four in five cars should be electric and half of homes should have heat pumps within 15 years. That's according to the government's independent climate advisers, the Climate Change Committee. It says to reach the legally required "net zero" target by 2050 we will need to change how we drive, what we eat and how we heat our homes.
Niall Paterson talks to Sky's science and technology editor Tom Clarke about how individuals can make a difference and what support they can expect from the government.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Donald Trump wants to do a deal with Ukraine which would see the United States get access to the country’s mineral wealth, with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hoping for continued American military support in return.
Kyiv estimates that about 5% of the world's "critical raw materials" are in Ukraine. It also has significant deposits of rare earth metals which are used to produce weapons, wind turbines and electronics.
In today’s episode of the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson talks to Ed Conway, Sky’s economics and data editor, about how valuable Ukraine’s mineral wealth could be for the US.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Editor: Wendy Parker
Germany is set to have a new chancellor, Friedrich Merz. From the conservative Christian Democrat party (CDU), Merz will now look to form a coalition government.
The leader-in-waiting has made striking remarks in a post-victory speech, saying Donald Trump is indifferent to Europe's fate, putting the US president's America on a par with Russia.
What does Merz’s tone mean for Europe? Niall Paterson is joined by our Europe correspondent Adam Parsons to discuss how the Merz-Trump relationship could work.
This time on the Sky News Daily, we're handing over to another Sky News podcast - Trump 100.
Mark Stone, Martha Kelner and James Matthews are dropping episodes at 6am (UK) every day to chart what President Trump is saying and doing in his first 100 days in office. They examine what the administration's approach means for the US and the world.
On this episode, you'll also hear from former Trump advisor, Steve Bannon, and from Nigel Farage who has been in the US this week for the Conservative Political Action Conference.
You can follow Trump 100 here: https://podfollow.com/trump100
Niall Paterson returns with the Sky News Daily on Monday.
The far-right Alternative for Germany party (AfD) is expected to have its best election results since it was formed 12 years ago. It's currently in second place in opinion polls with one in five Germans expected to back it at this weekend's general election.
It will not, though, be part of any coalition government as the other parties will refuse to work with a far-right party.
In today's Sky News Daily, host Tom Cheshire discusses who is voting for the AfD and why, with our Europe correspondent Adam Parsons and Jakob Guhl from the Institute for Strategic Dialogue in Germany.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Editor: Wendy Parker
Sophy Ridge guest hosts this episode with a look ahead to Keir Starmer's meeting with Donald Trump next week.
He was already going to have a tightrope to walk as the potential bridge between the new White House administration and an out-of-favour Europe - but how will the PM handle the President's comments about Volodymyr Zelenskyy?
Joining Sophy is Gabriel Pogrund, Whitehall editor of the Sunday Times. He's also co-author of the book `'Get In: The Inside Story of Labour Under Starmer'. They discuss how Starmer might handle the conversations, and what the PM's team is doing to prepare for the trip.
Producers: Soila Apparicio, Laura Fitzpatrick
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Russia's foreign minister and the US secretary of state have met in Saudi Arabia for the first time since the war in Ukraine began three years ago, to discuss a Ukrainian peace deal. Why is it such a significant moment?
With the meeting taking place in Saudi, and given their diplomacy in arranging the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, how has the kingdom under Mohammed bin Salman become a global power broker in President Trump's new world order?
Tom Cheshire hosts today's Sky News Daily looking at what all the power players want from the talks. He's joined by security and defence editor Deborah Haynes and Dr Lina Khatib, associate fellow of the Middle East and North Africa programme at Chatham House, to discuss.
Producers: Soila Apparicio, Jada-Kai Meosa John
Editor: Philly Beaumont
As the US and Russia negotiate an end to what President Donald Trump calls a “ridiculous war” in Ukraine, Europe faces a critical question.
Can it still depend on Trump’s America for protection, or is this the moment to have a massive rethink on defence – and can the UK afford it?
Mark Austin guest hosts this episode of the Sky News Daily and is joined by former NATO deputy supreme allied commander General Richard Shirreff to discuss the future of European defence and what this means for Ukraine.
Donald Trump promised throughout his election campaign that he would end the war in Ukraine, now following a 90-minute phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, is the conflict closer to ending than ever before?
On the Sky News Daily, Niall is joined by Sky's International Affairs Editor Dominic Waghorn to discuss the fear among European allies about what the costs of peace in Ukraine could be. He also discusses what wider implications rewarding Putin with land could have on a geopolitical scale.
Plus, Security and Defence Editor Deborah Haynes joins Niall from the Munich security conference to discuss what the reaction has been from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Latest figures show 73% of patients in England were seen within four hours in A&E last month - up from 71.1% in December - but still well below the NHS target of 95%.
Doctors have told Sky News the winter crisis in the health service is being made worse by patients who are demanding urgent and immediate care when it is not always what they need.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall is joined by health correspondent Ashish Joshi to discuss what is behind the rise in health anxiety and he also talks to Dr Adrian Boyle, president of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine, about how to improve A&E waiting times.
Producer: Alex Bishop
Editor: Wendy Parker
Two months on from the fall of the Assad regime, Syria is still uncovering the depths of the horrors inflicted on its own citizens during his rule.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by chief correspondent Stuart Ramsay and senior foreign producer Dominique Van Heerden, who have been inside a notorious prison complex in Homs, near Damascus.
They have been examining the hundreds of thousands of burnt documents left behind, which reveal the extent of Assad’s crimes.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Editor: Philly Beaumont
It is 50 years ago this week that Margaret Thatcher became leader of the Conservative Party and it’s a testament to her legacy that she’s being invoked by both Sir Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch.
When she became Prime Minister in 1979 she drove through radical policies like council house sales, privatisation and a crackdown on trade unions which continue to shape Britain today.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall is joined by Chief political correspondent, Jon Craig to discuss how Margaret Thatcher’s legacy is still driving today’s politics. Plus he speaks to Caroline Slocock, former private secretary to Mrs Thatcher during her final 18 months in office on what she was like to work for.
Producer: Alex Bishop
Editor: Wendy Parker
Arguably one of the best football sides in the world were knocked out of the FA Cup over the weekend by struggling Championship side Plymouth Argyle.
On the Sky News Daily Niall Paterson is joined by sports correspondent Rob Harris to discuss whether bigger priorities are making these magic-of-the-cup moments rarer, as well as Joe Bell from the Argyle Life podcast – who saw it happen.
Celtic fan Niall also has to mention the other big cup upset of the weekend and applaud the follow up to one of the greatest headlines of all time.
Producer: Alex Bishop
Editor: Philly Beaumont
The US is back in the race to the moon but this time, the competition is China. Determined not to lose, President Donald Trump is pushing for America to return to the moon, backed by billionaires like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos. But as costs rise and delays mount, could the focus shift from the moon to Mars?
On the Sky News Daily podcast, Tom Cheshire speaks to Science and Technology editor Tom Clarke and space journalist Eric Berger about the escalating price of securing America's place in the space race - and whether Mars could be the next "MAGA mission".
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Editor: Philly Beaumont and Paul Stanworth
Elon Musk and the Trump administration have agreed to shut down USAID, the world's largest single donor to international aid programs, with thousands of staff being withdrawn as Mr Musk says it is "beyond repair". The decision follows a wave of government cuts since Mr Trump's return to office last month.
On the Sky News Daily, Tom Cheshire speaks to Sky's Africa correspondent Yousra Elbagir - reporting from Johannesburg - where the effects are already being felt, as sexual health clinics are closing and life-saving HIV drugs are no longer available.
Producer: Alex Bishop
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Donald Trump has proposed the US should take over Gaza and that the two million Palestinians living there should be resettled elsewhere.
The US president argued that Gaza was a "demolition site" and that it could be turned into a "Middle East Riviera" under US control.
His comments break decades of US foreign policy which has emphasised a two-state solution for Israelis and Palestinians. They have been described as "dangerous" by multiple countries.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall is joined by international affairs editor Dominic Waghorn to discuss the fall-out in countries in the region.
Plus, Alistair Bunkall gives us the reaction from Israel and explains the significance of Gaza to Palestinians.
Producer: Alex Bishop
Editor: Wendy Parker
A Sky News investigation has discovered elderly people in care homes across the country are being left unwashed in soiled sheets, unable to reach food and water, and suffering falls when left alone.
The investigation also uncovered huge problems with how concerns about care homes are investigated – and the way these homes are rated by the Care Quality Commission.
On this episode, Niall Paterson speaks to social affairs correspondent Becky Johnson, who explains the issue of neglect at care homes and explores whether the system designed to support better care is broken.
Producer: Alex Bishop
Editor: Philly Beaumont
After having introduced trade tariffs on Canada and Mexico over the weekend, President Donald Trump is now threatening import taxes on EU goods. He has, however, said the UK would stay tariff free “for now”.
Sir Keir Starmer says Britain won’t need to choose between the two, saying it’s important to work with both on areas including trade and security.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall is joined by our deputy political editor Sam Coates and US correspondent Mark Stone to break down how Starmer might be able to navigate the push and pull between the EU and Trump, for Britain's economic future.
Producer: Alex Bishop
Editor: Philly Beaumont
“Tariffs is the most beautiful word to me in the dictionary,” said Donald Trump during his second inauguration as US president, alongside God, religion, and love.
This weekend, Trump hopes to follow through on his threat to hit imports, starting with a 25% border tax rate on Canada and Mexico. But some worry that the protectionist trade policies, new tariffs and retaliatory measures by other nations could slow economic growth in the US, spur inflation, and trigger a trade war.
Niall is joined by Ed Conway, our economics and data editor, to unpick why Trump loves tariffs, what he hopes to achieve with them, and how likely a trade-war is.
Producer: Natalie Ktena
Editor: Paul Stanworth
American Airlines flight 5342 was preparing to land on runway 33 at the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport last night when it collided with a military helicopter. There were no survivors - how could such a tragedy happen?
On this episode, Niall Paterson is joined by former Royal Air Force Air Vice-Marshal Sean Bell to look at what might have led to the mid-air collision.
Niall also speaks to Dr Michael McCormick, a US air traffic control expert who has developed policies for commercial aircraft to operate in the same airspace as the military.
Producers: Soila Apparicio, Natalie Ktena
Editor: Wendy Parker
Rachel Reeves has backed a third runway at Heathrow as a key part of her economic growth strategy, saying the expansion of Europe’s busiest airport was “badly needed”. But it will very likely face opposition from environmental campaigners and local residents, which could hold up work on a third runway for years.
On this episode, Niall Paterson is joined by Sky’s business correspondent, Paul Kelso, and science and technology editor, Tom Clarke, to look at the pros and cons of the airport’s expansion - from how much it would add to the UK economy, to how it squares with the UK’s net zero targets.
Producer: Natalie Ktena, Alex Bishop
Editor: Wendy Parker
Sky News' international affairs editor Dominic Waghorn joins to Niall following his exclusive interview with Iran's foreign minister in Tehran.
Abbas Araghchi responds to Donald Trump's claim that a deal with Iran would be "nice", as well as talk that Israel could be planning an attack on his country's nuclear facilities with US backing - something he calls "crazy".
Dominic's interview also covers the future of Gaza and he tells Niall, after a hugely damaging 12 months, what is on the line for Iran this year.
Producer: Natalie Ktena
Editor: Philly Beaumont
The 80th anniversary of the liberation of the German Nazi concentration and extermination camp Auschwitz is marked on 27 January. It’s a day for remembering the horrors of the Holocaust, and other more recent genocides.
But with many survivors now in their old age, how do we preserve their stories and accounts of what happened for future generations?
Niall visits the Imperial War Museum to speak to historian Dr James Bulgin who is the museum’s head of public history, to learn more about the importance of sharing the lessons from the Holocaust, and how best to do so in an increasingly polarised world.
Producers: Natalie Ktena, Soila Apparicio
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Trump 100 is Sky News' latest podcast covering President Donald Trump's first 100 days in office.
Daily host Niall Paterson drops in on day six, where US correspondents Martha Kelner, Mark Stone and James Matthews look beyond the Washington bubble to take stock of the first working week of the Trump presidency.
The team focus on how the president has already been impacting the lives of ordinary Americans and those outside its borders. This week, Martha has been to Texas and Mexico to speak to those affected by Trump's declaration of a state of emergency over immigration.
They also discuss Trump's policy decisions so far – from the controversial to the pragmatic. And the dramatic political theatre with which he signed his first executive orders.
Producer: Rosie Gillott
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Today, Axel Rudakubana was sentenced to a minimum term of 52 years for the murder of Alice da Silva Aguiar, nine, Bebe King, six, and Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, in Southport. Their families and the survivors of the attack were able to tell the court for the first time how their lives have been changed forever.
On this episode, Niall Paterson is joined by north of England correspondent, Katerina Vittozzi, from Liverpool Crown Court. And to find out how survivors of the attack deal with the lasting trauma, he speaks to Dr Cath Hill, a survivor of the Manchester Arena attack.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Editor: Wendy Parker
Prince Harry has his apology from the owner of The Sun. The Duke of Sussex has settled with News Group Newspapers (NGN) following a long legal battle over surveillance and misuse of private information by journalists between 1996 and 2011.
His lawyer called it a "monumental victory" as the paper's owner apologised for the "serious intrusion" into the prince's private life.
Sky News' Tom Cheshire is joined by Royal Correspondent Rhiannon Mills and Deadline's Jake Kanter to discuss how significant a win this is for Prince Harry, why he chose to settle and what it means for The Sun.
Producer: Natalie Ktena
Editor: Wendy Parker
Sir Keir Starmer says terrorism has changed and we face a new threat as he announces the details of an inquiry into the state failings that left Axel Rudakubana able to kill three young girls in Southport last summer.
Rudakubana was known to have been obsessed with violence and had been referred to the Prevent counter terrorism programme three times in the 17 months before the murders.
On today's Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is joined from Southport by North of England Correspondent Katerina Vittozzi and Crime Correspondent Martin Brunt to discuss what the inquiry will achieve and why so many details of the case can only be revealed now.
Plus, Niall’s also joined by chief political correspondent Jon Craig for the political reaction.
Producer: Natalie Ktena
Editor: Wendy Parker
As Donald Trump is sworn in for a second term as US president, the Sky News Daily takes a look at how he could shape America - and the rest of the world - over the next four years.
Host Niall Paterson is joined by our US correspondent Mark Stone. They hear predictions from Sky's experts and look at the impact Trump's policies could have and how he might influence events around the world, from the Middle East to the Mexican border to Ukraine.
Producer: Rosie Gillott
Editor: Philly Beaumont
After more than 50 years in politics Joe Biden's career is coming to an end, as Donald Trump enters the Oval Office on Monday.
On this episode, Niall Paterson explores how Joe Biden's presidency will be defined and the significance of 'presidential legacy' in America with US correspondent Mark Stone and presidential historian Dr Larry Cook.
Producers: Natalie Ktena, Rosie Gillott
Editor: Philly Beaumont
A ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is due to come into force on Sunday. It will see hostages set free, a phased withdrawal of IDF forces from parts of Gaza and an end to Israel's aerial bombardment.
There is, though, a great deal of uncertainty about the deal and its chances of long-term success.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall speaks to international correspondent Alex Rossi to find out what's happening on the ground in Jerusalem and security analyst Michael Clarke about where the deal might run into trouble and what it could mean for security in the region.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Chancellor Rachel Reeves can probably breathe a small sigh of relief, as contrary to expectations, inflation has dropped. The rate came in at 2.5% for December, slightly lower than forecast.
But does she have room to relax?
On this episode Niall Paterson and our business correspondent Paul Kelso take stock of the figures, what they mean for Reeves, and the remaining challenges to the economy.
Producer: Natalie Ktena
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Days before Donald Trump’s inauguration Mark Zuckerberg has announced META is scrapping third-party fact-checking which he says will 'curtail censorship'. But could this lead to a bonfire of misinformation?
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson speaks to Sky’s science and tech team Tom Clarke and Mickey Carroll about how social media companies are already bending in the direction of the president-elect and what the future of social platforms could be like under Trump’s presidency.
They also discuss the looming ban of TikTok and whether the Chinese-operated platform has a place under Mr Trump.
Producers: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is not having the easiest time reining in the economy. Last week saw markets turn against Labour's economic strategy - with the cost of government borrowing surging and the pound dropping to its lowest value against the dollar since November 2023.
On today's Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by our economics and data editor Ed Conway to understand what is causing the UK's growth to flatline. Is it a result of "global trends" as the government would have us believe? Or are the troubled chancellor's budget rules too tight and starting to unravel?
And as the global economic landscape continues to respond to world events - including the imminent arrival of a second Donald Trump term - what can the beleaguered chancellor do to ensure the economy bounces back?
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Editor: Philly Beaumont
The UK's first safer drug consumption room will open in Glasgow's East End on Monday. It will allow users to take illegal substances under medical supervision in the hope they will get help with their addiction. Known as the Thistle, it will be open 365 days a year from 9am to 9pm.
But Scotland has the worst rate of drug deaths in Europe and with this facility finally ready after 10 years in the making, some are questioning if it will reduce drug deaths.
Niall Paterson speaks to our Scotland correspondent Connor Gillies, who has been to look inside the service and shares more about how it will work.
Plus, Professor Catriona Matheson who specialises in substance use at the University of Stirling and is a former lead of Scotland's drug deaths task force, joins Niall to discuss the costs and potential benefits.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Weight loss injections like Wegovy and Mounjaro are being taken by so many people in the UK that obesity statistics could fall for the first time ever.
More than 500,000 people in the UK are now on the drugs and could lose between 15-20% of their weight in just a few months. But around 95% of all patients using the medication are buying it privately, while the rollout on the NHS remains slow.
On today's Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by our science and medical correspondent Thomas Moore, who has been looking into the incredible success of the drug on the private market, and also speaks to Sarah Le Brocq, who as well as advising the NHS on the cost-effectiveness of weight loss drugs, also uses Mounjaro herself.
Producers: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Editor: Philly Beaumont
A torrent of posts from X owner Elon Musk has thrown an unexpected spotlight on the issue of historical grooming gangs in the last week.
In the early 2010s, dozens of men, the majority of British Pakistani origin, were convicted of crimes including rape, sex trafficking, and child sexual exploitation that had gone undetected for years. The true number of victims is still unknown.
On today's Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by our home editor Jason Farrell and Lucy Duckworth, from the Survivors Trust, herself a survivor of child abuse, to explain why the recommendations of numerous inquiries into the failings that allowed the abuse to go on for years have still not been implemented.
The Survivors Trust runs a free, confidential national helpline 7 days a week for survivors of rape or sexual abuse and violence aged 16+. You can call 0808 801 0818 or text 07860 022 956 for support.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Elon Musk, the world's richest man, South African-born American resident and owner of X (formerly Twitter), is already within the fold of US politics and president-elect Trump's upcoming government.
Recently, more of his attention has turned to Europe, with Musk sharing support for the far-right German party AfD, Nigel Farage's Reform UK and far-right activist Tommy Robinson.
Niall Paterson looks to unpick what Musk's aims for European politics might be. Our deputy political editor Sam Coates joins Niall to discuss the billionaire's posts on X and the political reaction to them.
Plus, culture, technology and society writer Sarah Manavis joins Niall to explore why Musk is so interested in international politics, and for what potential gain.
Producer: Rosie Gillott
Editor: Philly Beaumont
As Winter sickness hits the NHS, the prime minister, Sir Keir Starmer, has unveiled the government's plans to support the service with a new partnership with the private sector.
Labour want to get waiting times for non-urgent care back down to the target of 18 weeks over the next five years, with Sir Keir saying the new arrangement will mean "resources of private hospitals [are] more readily available to the NHS".
The plan includes the development of new "community diagnostic centres". Ashish Joshi, our health correspondent, speaks to Niall from one in a shopping centre in Wood Green, north London.
Niall is also joined by Dr Rob Findlay, a contributor to the Health Service Journal and specialist in NHS demand and capacity planning and waiting times, to discuss whether the plans will actually help the service and its staff.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Editor: Philly Beaumont
On New Year's Day two separate attacks hit New Orleans and Las Vegas.
In the early hours, 14 people were killed and 35 injured when a man drove a pick-up truck through the heart of New Orleans' party district. Later a Tesla vehicle exploded outside the Trump hotel in Las Vegas, killing one and injuring seven others.
Sky's US correspondents James Matthews and Martha Kelner host the Sky News Daily from New Orleans and Las Vegas to uncover exactly what happened, what we know about the suspects, and if security services missed warning signs.
Producers: Rosie Gillott, Soila Apparicio
Editor: Philly Beaumont
While the Sky News Daily is on a Christmas break we’re replaying you some of the most memorable episodes we recorded in 2024. Including our discussion on what made Oasis so special.
In August brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher announced they'll reunite for a tour in 2025.
On this episode, Terry Christian, the man who gave the band their national debut on The Word, says he "didn't think there was anything special" when first seeing Oasis live, but the band's "vibe" and Liam's "confidence" made them "amazing".
Host Liz Bates also hears from Neil McCormick, the Telegraph's chief music critic and Katie Spencer, our entertainment correspondent.
While the Sky News Daily is on a Christmas break we’re replaying you some of the most memorable episodes we recorded in 2024. Including our episode which discusses how we choose to die in the UK.
In November the assisted dying bill began making its way through parliament.
If it passes, it will make it legal for adults who are terminally ill, to be given medical assistance to end their own life. It sparked a national conversation – not just about assisted dying, but about how we die in the UK.
On the Sky News Daily we spoke to Dr Rachel Clarke, a pallative care doctor, about what we can all do to make death less taboo and what a ‘good’ death looks like here in the UK.
While the Sky News Daily is on a Christmas break, we're replaying you some of the most memorable episodes we recorded in 2024 - starting with Ozempic.
Anti-obesity jabs like Ozempic could reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes or heart failure in obese people regardless of the amount of weight they lose while on the drug.
Researchers found after three years of treatment participants had a 20% lower risk of obesity and its associated health impacts, which currently cost the NHS more than £6bn each year.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson speaks to Sky's science and medical correspondent Thomas Moore about the implications of reducing heart disease cases for the NHS, and senior lecturer in physiology at Anglia Ruskin University Dr Simon Cork explains how the wonder-drug actually works.
This year, Boxing Day marks the twentieth anniversary of the tsunami that caused 230,000 deaths around South East Asia.
So with the Daily on a brief break, we're replaying an episode of Storycast which tells the story of Martunis.
On 26 December 2004, one of the deadliest disasters in history struck when tsunami waves were triggered by a massive earthquake.
A Sky News camera crew would discover an eight-year-old boy named Martunis among the devastation.
Their subsequent report was seen by Cristiano Ronaldo - the Portuguese football star, known to many as the greatest player of his generation, but less so for his role in this remarkable survival story.
Martunis has told his story in full for the first time in Miracle Boy, the first episode of StoryCast '21 - a Sky News podcast series telling 21 extraordinary personal stories from some of the biggest news events of the century.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Digital production: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Niall Paterson and Sky News royal correspondent Rhiannon Mills chart a remarkable year for the Royal Family – a year Prince William has said has been the “hardest” of his life.
In this final episode, Niall and Rhiannon look to Prince Harry and Meghan and their continued life as outsiders living in the US. Has their relationship with the UK improved?
And 2024 has been a successful year for Harry’s court cases against the tabloid press, but will that continue in 2025?
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Audio credit: ITV1, Tabloids On Trial
Niall Paterson and Sky News royal correspondent Rhiannon Mills chart a remarkable year for the Royal Family - a year Prince William has described as being the "hardest" of his life.
Our second episode looks at heir to the throne Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales. Niall and Rhiannon discuss the frenzy leading up to Kate's cancer diagnosis, and the family's reaction to it.
Plus, how is William redefining how he wants to do royalty, and how does that shape up for his future as King?
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Niall Paterson and Sky News royal correspondent Rhiannon Mills chart a remarkable year for the Royal Family - a year Prince William has described as being the "hardest" of his life.
Our first episode focuses on the King and Queen. Charles's cancer diagnosis defined his year. Niall and Rhiannon discuss the ripple effects of his health on royal duties, with Camilla stepping into the spotlight.
And how are Commonwealth nations feeling about the monarchy in 2024? This year has seen protests from the UK to Australia, plus Niall and Rhiannon look at the investigations into royal finances, Prince Andrew's relationship with the family, and what it all means for the future of the monarchy.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Editor: Philly Beaumont
A Sky News investigation has found illegal casinos are allowing children to gamble using their accounts on Roblox, one of the most popular video games in the world.
Although the unlicensed casinos are not published on Roblox, they allow children of any age to sign up using their Roblox credentials to bet their in-game currency (Robux) on games like slots and blackjack. In response to Sky’s investigation, the Gambling Commission has taken action against the "criminal" websites, but how were they allowed to operate for so long?
Niall is joined by our science and technology reporter, Mickey Carroll and digital investigations journalist, Ben van de Merwe to explain how these illegal casinos operate and what is being done to take them down.
Producers: Jada-Kai Meosa John & Emma Rae Woodhouse
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Prince Andrew says he "ceased all contact" with a businessman accused of being a Chinese spy after government advice and that "nothing of a sensitive nature ever discussed".
Court documents revealed the alleged Chinese spy known as Yang Tengbo, who is now banned from the UK, formed links at the heart of the British establishment and previously became close to Andrew. How was that possible?
Niall is joined by our royal correspondent Rhiannon Mills and our home editor Jason Farrell to explain how the story unfolded, what the wider implications are for the UK and what Prince Andrew's involvement is.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Editor: Philly Beaumont
When the CEO of a private health insurance company - Brian Thompson - was shot and killed in New York City, the ensuing manhunt for his killer dominated the headlines.
But online, a very different story was unfolding.
Niall Paterson is joined by Olive Enokido-Lineham, a journalist in Sky's OSINT data and forensics unit, to explain how speculation about the gunman's motives sparked a debate about healthcare in the US.
Plus, Katherine Keneally, who tracks extremism and political violence in the US for the Institute for Strategic Dialogue, explores the difference between suspect Luigi Mangione and other infamous shootings.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Sara Sharif, a 10-year-old girl from Surrey, was found dead in her home in August 2023 with extensive injuries indicating prolonged abuse.
Her father, Urfan Sharif, and stepmother, Beinash Batool, have been convicted of her murder, while her uncle, Faisal Malik, was found guilty of causing or allowing her death. The trio initially fled to Pakistan but were apprehended on their return to the UK.
Sara's death has prompted a review of child safeguarding practices to prevent such incidents in the future.
Niall Paterson hears about the case from our social affairs correspondent Becky Johnson, and if Sara's death could have been prevented with Dr Ciaran Murphy from the Association of Child Protection Professionals, who says social workers are coming under increasing pressure.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Saudi Arabia has been awarded the men's 2034 World Cup.
It will be the crowning event in its sport spending spree, having already reportedly invested £5bn since 2021, as it tries to diversify away from oil.
Niall Paterson is joined by Sky News' Rob Harris and Middle East football expert James M Dorsey to discuss what it means for football and the kingdom.
The plans are not lacking in ambition and include a new stadium 350m above ground level, in an as-yet unbuilt futuristic carless city.
But big questions remain about how the country landed the tournament, with its bid unopposed and the country consistently facing claims of human rights abuses.
Podcast Producer: Alex Bishop
Editor: Philly Beaumont
On the Sky News Daily, Darren McCaffrey is joined by chief correspondent Stuart Ramsay to hear what the reaction has been on the streets of Damascus to the toppling of President Bashar al Assad's regime.
They discuss if joy is already being tempered with fear about what happens next for the country, with lead rebel group HTS's intentions unclear.
Plus, with Assad gone, Stuart discusses what further brutal aspects of his regime are now being uncovered, including at Sednaya prison.
Producer: Alex Bishop
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Bashar al Assad's 24-year dictatorship collapsed over the weekend as rebel forces took control of the Syrian capital Damascus.
Assad and his family have reportedly fled to Moscow under the protection of his long-term ally President Putin, ending a 13-year civil war that’s believed to have killed over 350,000 people.
Sky’s defence analyst Prof Michael Clarke joins host Niall Paterson to explain how a mild-mannered doctor became one of the world’s deadliest dictators, and how a rebel force swept him and his Russian-backed army away in less than a week.
Podcast Producer: Alex Bishop
Editor: Philly Beaumont
When 'Jodie' discovered images of herself had been turned into fake pornography, she felt her "whole world fall away".
"I was seeing images of me that weren't real, but that looked very, very real," she told Matt Barbet on today's episode of the Sky News Daily.
She's one of a growing number of women dealing with deepfake nudes, as the software to digitally transform a clothed picture into a naked one is easier to get hold of.
Jodie joins Matt and Professor Clare McGlynn, who focuses on cyberflashing and image-based sexual abuse, to discuss how tech companies and the law are allowing this to happen.
You can read more analysis of the use of AI in creating fake nude images by our home editor Jason Farrell, here.
Producers: Alex Bishop, Soila Apparicio
Editor: Philly Beaumont
It's Romania's turn at the polls on Sunday, and a far-right candidate has made a surprise lead in the first round of voting. Călin Georgescu is a little-known, independent, anti-NATO, pro-Russia candidate, who is in a presidential run-off against centrist leader Elena Lasconi.
The social media platform TikTok is credited with helping Georgescu to make those unexpected gains -becoming an effective way for the right to spread its message, and sway voter opinion.
But Romania's authorities have suggested "a state-sponsored actor" has made a major attempt to interfere in the elections using TikTok, and with a series of cyber attacks. Georgescu's been accused of undeclared campaign spending and not labelling political advertising.
Matt Barbet hosts today's Sky News Daily, joined by our Europe correspondent Adam Parsons in Romania, who's been speaking to Călin Georgescu. Plus, Anda Solea a lecturer in cyber crime at the University of Portsmouth, discusses how Georgescu used TikTok to rise to the top in the Romanian election.
You can watch Adam's full interview with the Romanian presidential candidate here.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Editor: Philly Beaumont
South Korean MPs have begun impeachment proceedings against President Yoon Suk Yeol after his shock announcement of martial law that sparked a very short-lived political crisis.
On the Sky News Daily Niall Paterson asks, what was he thinking?
He speaks to Asia correspondent Cordelia Lynch who is in Seoul about the events that have unfolded since the announcement.
Plus, John Nilsson-Wright, Head of the University of Cambridge’s Japan and Korea programme discusses president Yoon’s politics and the ramifications for the wider region.
Podcast Producer: Rosie Gillott
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Young men are ditching the mainstream politics of Labour and the Conservatives for Nigel Farage and Reform UK, much more so than young women.
Our political correspondent Serena Barker-Singh has been speaking to those voices to unpack what’s fueling this gendered political divide and why mainstream parties are struggling to connect.
Niall Paterson is joined by Serena and producer Isobel Losseff, and Dr Jilly Kay, a senior lecturer in communications and media at Loughborough University, to discuss the rising influence of TikTok and the so-called “bro vote”, exploring why Gen Z men are rallying behind divisive figures like Farage.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse and Rosie Gillott
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Gregg Wallace has stepped away from presenting BBC's MasterChef after accusations he made sexual comments towards staff and celebrity guests on a range of programmes over 17 years.
In response to the allegations, which he denies, Mr Wallace initially dismissed his accusers as "middle-class women of a certain age".
On today’s Daily, Niall Paterson speaks to Dorothy Byrne, ex-head of news and current affairs at Channel 4, and Philippa Childs, head of the TV, film and theatre union Bectu, about what the allegations, and Wallace’s reaction, tell us about attitudes to women in the media.
Producers: Soila Apparicio, Rosie Gillott
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Louise Haigh has resigned as transport secretary after Sky News discovered she pleaded guilty to an offence related to incorrectly telling police that a work mobile phone was stolen in 2013.
She’s the first minister to resign from Sir Keir Starmer’s new Labour government and says she stepped down in order to prevent the story from becoming a distraction.
Niall Paterson is joined by Sky’s political correspondent Rob Powell, and political reporter Alex Rogers to discuss their scoop.
Podcast Producer: Rosie Gillott
Editor: Philly Beaumont
As the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah comes into effect, Niall Paterson speaks with Sky’s Jeehad Jneid who reports from southern Lebanon as millions attempt to return to their homes.
The day after the 7 October attacks, Hezbollah began to launch rocket strikes into Israel in a show of support for Hamas. Israeli has carried out retaliatory strikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon since then, and tensions escalated earlier this year following a strike on Israeli-occupied Golan Heights.
In this episode we ask what life has been like for Lebanese citizens in the year that followed, and whether the ceasefire can hold.
Podcast Producer: Tom Pooley
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Elon Musk and Donald Trump have a plan for America... to get people making babies.
The tech billionaire, Donald Trump’s soon-to-be government efficiency tsar, is a proponent of pronatalism, an emerging movement in US politics that says US citizens should be having more babies and that it’s their duty to do so.
Niall Paterson is joined by our US correspondent Martha Kelner to deep-dive into Musk’s views and where they come from. Martha speaks to Errol Musk, Elon’s father, and one IVF doctor in America, who is expecting a boom in business.
Producers: Soila Apparicio, Rosie Gillott
Editor: Philly Beaumont
"Prison isn't working" for women, according to Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood.
She told the Labour Party conference that after serving a short custodial sentence, women are more likely to reoffend than those given a non-custodial sentence. Women are also less likely to get a job after leaving jail than men.
As the government launches an inquiry into reoffending rates, Niall is joined by Sky’s home editor Jason Farrell who has visited a women's jail to see what conditions are like, and hears from former inmate turned researcher Scarlett Roberts about her experience of rehabilitation in prison.
In response to Jason’s reporting, Lord Chancellor and Justice Secretary, Shabana Mahmood, said:
"For many women, prison isn’t working. Most women in prisons are victims themselves. Over half are mothers, with a prison sentence separating parent and child.
“That’s why I am establishing a new Women’s Justice Board, tasked with reducing the number of women in prison by exploring alternatives to custody for female offenders.”
Podcast Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Editor: Paul Stanworth
As MPs prepare to vote on assisted dying legislation, Sky News has been to Canada where wider rules were legalised eight years ago.
Some 4% of deaths in the country in 2022 were with the help of a doctor, under the Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) law.
In this episode, Niall Paterson is joined by Sky’s health correspondent Ashish Joshi, and hears from Canadians about MAID. Niall also talks Dr Ellen Wiebe, a doctor who has assisted in more than 400 deaths.
If you want to learn more about the proposed legislation in this country you can read more here, and anyone feeling emotionally distressed or suicidal can call Samaritans for help on 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org in the UK.
Podcast Producer: Rosie Gillott
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Warning: This story contains references to sexual assault and rape.
A woman’s decision to waive her anonymity and have a public trial after her husband drugged her and invited dozens of men to rape her over a decade has reignited the MeToo movement in France.
Gisele Pelicot has become a feminist hero after insisting that the trial be held in public to raise awareness, saying: "It’s not for us to have shame, it’s for them."
Niall is joined by our Europe correspondent Siobhan Robbins to explore how the 'trial of the century' has unfolded and speaks to writer and MeTooMedia ambassador Benedicte Martin about what it means for women in France.
Producers: Soila Apparicio, Emma Rae Woodhouse
Editor: Philly Beaumont
What happens when the care you trust isn’t care at all?
When Sarah Whitaker hired a live-in carer for her 89-year-old father, she thought she was securing a lifeline. What she got was a stranger who could not cook, drive, and care – because she wasn’t the carer Sarah had booked.
This bizarre and troubling story takes us deep into the cracks of Britain’s care industry, where an unregulated system leaves families vulnerable to shocking deceptions.
Sky’s Nick Martin investigates how one family was duped out of £2,000, how they found out, and what it says about the future of "home-first" care in the UK.
He joins host Niall Paterson alongside Tim Wilson, board member of the Home Care Association and managing director of Assist Care Group, a regulated home care agency, to discuss what the industry needs to do to improve.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Additional research: Fiona Mackie
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Rising energy prices pushed up inflation in October, meaning prices elsewhere will also rise.
As businesses warn Labour's first budget could lead to further price rises and even job cuts, where does this leave Chancellor Rachel Reeves's plan for the UK to be the fastest growing economy in the G7?
Niall Paterson is joined by Sky's economics and data editor Ed Conway, who explains what's behind last month's inflation rise and why he thinks there could be some good news on the horizon.
Producer: Rosie Gillott
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Farmers have left their fields for the streets of London to protest changes to the inheritance tax announced in the budget.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson heads to the protest outside Downing Street to speak to the farmers who are threatening to withhold food supplies if their demands aren’t met.
He also asks new farmer Jeremy Clarkson about why he thinks farmers should have inheritance tax relief.
Plus, business correspondent Paul Kelso breaks down the figures to show exactly how many farmers could be affected.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Editor: Philly Beaumont
As the conflict in Ukraine nears its 1,000th day, the war could be about to shift. President Joe Biden's approval for Ukraine to strike deep inside Russia with long-range US missiles has sparked fears of escalation, with fury in Moscow.
Vladimir Putin has previously called the move "an unacceptable red line", as Western leaders, including Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at the G20, weigh their next steps.
Host Niall Paterson explores whether this moment marks a turning point for Ukraine, or the brink of something far worse.
Ivor Bennett, our Moscow correspondent, and defence analyst and editor of The Defence Eye, Tim Ripley, join Niall to discuss if these missiles could change the course of the war.
Producer: Rosie Gillott
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Donald Trump has started to nominate who he wants in his top team.
As well as billionaire Elon Musk, controversial Trump loyalist Matt Gaetz and nephew of former president JFK, Robert Kennedy Jr, are among the picks. Matt Gaetz is a Florida congressman and the attorney general pick for Trump.
In February 2023, the Justice Department declined to bring charges of sex trafficking a 17-year-old against Gaetz, who has denied wrongdoing since the allegations first came to light.
And as health secretary, Robert Kennedy Jr, or RFK Jr, is an anti-vaccine activist who has embraced a slew of other debunked health-related conspiracy theories, including the discredited theory that childhood immunisations cause autism.
Our host Niall Paterson is joined by US correspondent James Matthews and Julie Tsirkin, NBC News congressional correspondent in Capitol Hill, Washington, to hear more about president-elect Trump's selections and why they aren't the most popular options.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Editor: Philly Beaumont
A top ambulance boss has apologised after a year-long Sky News investigation revealed a culture of sexual abuse and harassment within the ambulance service.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson speaks to Sky correspondent Rachael Venables who has been leading the investigation into abuse patients and staff in the service have faced and what is being done to restore trust in those who care for us.
A spokesperson for NHS England said: “Any abuse or violence directed at NHS staff is totally unacceptable and will not be tolerated, and the NHS is committed to tackling unwanted, inappropriate or harmful sexual behaviour in the workplace. We have recently introduced new national guidance and training that will help staff recognise, report and act on sexual misconduct at work to stamp out this awful behaviour.”
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Editor: Philly Beaumont
On the campaign trail, Donald Trump vowed it would take him "no longer than one day" to resolve the conflict in Ukraine with Russia. Some in Ukraine worry this could mean having to give up land in the east, as well as Crimea.
Mr Trump's announcement that Fox News Channel's "Fox & Friends Weekend" co-host Pete Hegseth will become the US secretary of defence has also caused a stir given that, despite serving in the US National Guard, he lacks senior military or national security experience.
Niall Paterson is joined by our chief correspondent Stuart Ramsey in eastern Ukraine, as he hears from soldiers on the frontline about how the fighting is going.
And our US correspondent James Matthews talks to Niall about Mr Trump's latest cabinet appointments and what they say about the incoming administration's approach to Ukraine.
Producer: Alex Edden
Editor: Philly Beaumont
After 25 years, Gary Lineker is leaving the BBC's Match Of The Day. He'll stay on for the corporation's coverage of the FA Cup and the next World Cup - but he'll get his Saturday nights back from the end of this season.
The change will likely help the BBC's presenter wage bill and might save some run-ins about Lineker's use of social media - but what about the programme he leaves behind?
Sixty years after MOTD's launch, do TV viewers really still "look away now" to avoid the scores before 10.30pm on a Saturday? In the era of YouTube fan channels, TikTok accounts and wall-to-wall live coverage, is a set-piece highlights programme showing its age?
Niall Paterson looks over the options for one of the BBC's biggest brands - how can it change for an audience falling out of love with linear TV without alienating other viewers?
He's joined by our sport correspondent, Rob Harris, and Stuart Rowson, former BBC Sport exec who now works with brands to attract younger audiences.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Editor: Paul Stanworth
When Donald Trump was elected in 2016, attendees of that year’s COP in Marrakech said an “orange cloud” had descended on the talks.
Eight years later, Trump has once again punctured the mood of this year’s climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan.
On this episode of Sky News Daily we explore what the next Trump administration could mean for climate progress with Alden Meyer, senior associate at E3G working on US and international climate policy and politics, who has been to every COP bar one, since 1995.
Plus, Sky’s Tom Clarke, science and technology editor, joins Niall from Azerbaijan to discuss the significance of COP29.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Editor: Philly Beaumont
As Donald Trump begins to prepare for his return to The White House, our US correspondents James Matthews, Martha Kelner, and Mark Stone reflect on his historic election victory.
From criminal convictions to a defiant fist pump after his near assassination, it has been an extraordinary campaign for the president-elect. Having spent the year crisscrossing the country, the team share their most enlightening encounters with voters in the run up to election. They discuss how Trump was able to broaden his base and why two of the Democrats’ top issues of abortion and democracy ultimately fell flat.
And ahead of his January inauguration, we hear what America and the world can expect from the first few months of a second Trump presidency.
Producer: Rosie Gillott
Editor: Philly Beaumont
It's back to the White House for Donald Trump in January after a decisive election victory.
Less clear, however, are the global implications of Trump's return to office.
Sky's US correspondent James Matthews presents this episode of the Sky News Daily from Palm Beach in Florida to explore what Trump's historic victory could mean for the rest of the world.
With conflicts ongoing in the Middle East and Ukraine, Trump's agenda for US foreign policy is perhaps more significant than ever.
International Affairs Editor Dominic Waghorn and US Correspondent Mark Stone join James to discuss.
Producer: Rosie Gillott
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Donald Trump has done it again and won the US election.
Eight years after beating Hillary Clinton and four years after Joe Biden evicted him from the White House, the former president is now the future president.
It's a remarkable comeback for the man whose reputation was severely damaged after the violence of the January 6 Capitol riots back in 2021.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson talks to Chris Jackson, senior vice president at Ipsos Public Affairs, about why the polls failed to predict Trump's resounding victory.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Donald Trump has won the 2024 election and has become only the second president in history to win on non-consecutive terms.
US correspondent James Matthews presents this edition of the podcast from West Palm Beach in Florida where the Republican candidate addressed thousands of his supporters. James is joined by his US colleague Martha Kelner, who has followed Kamala Harris’s campaign all night in Washington.
With Trump staging one of the biggest political comebacks ever, James and Martha look at the strengths and weaknesses of both campaigns and how the US will move on from such a divisive election battle.
Producer: Rosie Gillott
Editor: Paul Stanworth
On the final day of campaigning, our US correspondents James Matthews and Martha Kelner are with Kamala Harris and Donald Trump on their final stops, both in Pennsylvania, and Mark Stone prepares for election night in Washington, DC.
With last-minute pitches in battleground states and a whirlwind of rallies, the candidates push their final messages - Harris leaning on unity and star power, while Trump doubles down on his base, painting the opposition as a threat to America's future.
James, Martha, and Mark suggest what to look out for as the night unfolds, including the pinch points and if the candidates’ final push paid off. You can join the team on Sky News throughout the evening.
Producer: Rosie Gillott
Editor: Philly Beaumont
America goes to the polls tomorrow, and from Arizona's deserts to Michigan's college campuses, our team of correspondents in the US James Matthews, Yousra Elbagir, and Shingi Mararike speak to different voter groups just days from the big decision.
In Arizona, Shingi meets Latino voters split on Trump and Harris, where a booming economy clashes with tough border stances
Meanwhile, Yousra explores Michigan's youth vote, where students wrestle with issues from Gaza to economic woes.
Producer: Rosie Gillott
Editor: Philly Beaumont
With just two days until election day, join our US correspondents on the road.
Mark Stone and James Matthews discuss how the richest man in the world, Elon Musk, could influence the result. Stone attends one of Musk’s million-dollar-a-day giveaways which have become embroiled in a court case.
They’re also joined by former US correspondent Cordelia Lynch in Georgia, to ask whether this has become a gender election – with Kamala Harris leading significantly among female voters and Donald Trump holding the same advantage among male voters.
Plus, Martha Kelner reports from Washington DC’s women’s march, where the gender divide seems more prominent than ever.
Producer: Rosie Gillott
With three days until election day, both sides are throwing everything behind winning over those last few undecided voters in swing states.
Pennsylvania is one of the bigger prizes - Kamala Harris is scheduled to do five events in that state on Monday alone.
Sky News international affairs editor Dominic Waghorn is also there, speaking to one Republican couple with opposite views on Donald Trump.
And US correspondents James Matthews and Mark Stone discuss how important the economy will be when it comes to deciding who to vote for on Tuesday.
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Editor: Philly Beaumont
With just four days until polling day, join our US correspondents on the road as they examine the closing arguments from each campaign.
James Matthews takes listeners inside Donald Trump’s Maddison Square Graden rally and finds out if controversial jokes by a support act could jeopardise his chances with Hispanic voters - a key demographic in vital swing states.
And Martha Kelner heads to Kamala Harris’s rally on the Ellipse, in Washington DC - the same spot President Trump rallied before supporters stormed the Capitol on 6 January - to see if her message of unity is landing with young voters.
Producer: Rosie Gillott
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Starting today, new protection zones around abortion clinics will make it illegal to harass, obstruct, or attempt to influence anyone seeking or providing abortion services within 150 metres. But what does this mean for women accessing clinics and the potential impacts on pro-life protests?
Host Liz Bates visits a London clinic to hear from medical staff who have faced abuse when going into work, and speaks to Lily, who told us "my abortion wasn't traumatic. The harassment I received was", when pro-life protesters were outside when she went for an abortion.
Plus, Liz interviews Jess Phillips, parliamentary under-secretary of state for safeguarding and violence against women and girls, who told the Daily, that she feels proud that the law has come into force.
Producers: Emma Rae Woodhouse, Soila Apparicio
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Rachel Reeves has delivered a historic budget - Labour's first in 14 years, the first ever from a female chancellor, and the biggest tax-raising fiscal event in more than 30 years.
On the Sky News Daily, host Darren McCaffrey is joined by economics and data editor Ed Conway and deputy political editor Sam Coates to discuss their reflections and expert analysis on the momentous budget.
Plus, political editor Beth Rigby has been speaking to Chancellor Rachel Reeves about whether Labour has broken promises in its election manifesto as the Tories are claiming.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Next week Kamala Harris could be elected as America’s first ever female president. But despite decades in politics the narrative of her life has been closely guarded by her aides.
Sky’s Martha Kelner has spent the past two months uncovering who the real Kamala Harris is and shares all with today’s host Liz Bates on the Sky News Daily.
Podcast producer: Rosie Gillott
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Donald Trump’s decision to hold a rally at Madison Square Garden, in the heart of Manhattan, nine days before US voters go to the polls has been compared to the 1939 pro-Nazi German American Bund. Is this a fair comparison?
On this episode of the Sky News Daily, host Darren McCaffrey explores the significance of the rally, the political climate surrounding it, and the polarising reactions it has generated.
He’s joined by US correspondent James Matthews, who was at the rally, and Chris Wilson, a former research director for the Ted Cruz for President campaign and founder of WPA Intelligence, a conservative-right community research and analytics firm.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Editor: Philly Beaumont
With just 11 days to go until the US election, Sky's dedicated team of correspondents goes on the road to gauge what voters in key swing states make of the choice for president.
Mark Stone is in Michigan, where Arab-American voters are a key demographic seemingly swinging towards Trump. Some in the community feel abandoned by the Democrats because of their approach to Gaza, and as the consequence of a gradual leftward creep by the party away from socially conservative values.
And what happens when you have a candidate who fought to overturn the result of the last US election, who is already claiming his opponents are cheating at this one, and whose supporters are challenging the process through the courts? Our correspondent James Matthews is in Atlanta, Georgia, to find out.
Plus, Martha Kelner looks at why billionaire Elon Musk is awarding some registered voters a million dollars.
Producer: Rosie Gillott
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Sky News has been given exclusive access to HMP Elmley in Kent, a prison operating at almost full capacity. Our correspondent Mollie Malone has been inside the prison, just as more than 1,000 inmates are released early to ease overcrowding.
Joining Niall Paterson, Mollie shares the chaos she witnessed inside, from the noise and violence staff face, to the struggles of inmates facing drug addiction and mental health issues. They also explore what life inside tells us about the state of the UK's prison system today.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Over 300 teachers have told Sky News that they have been bullied by fellow teachers and colleagues at school.
Niall Paterson is joined by our correspondent Amelia Harper, who's been speaking to some of those teachers about their experiences, including a teacher who faced racist and sexist abuse in the staffroom, and a deputy head forced out for being critical of new school leadership.
Niall also asks Phil Clarke, National Education Union president and teacher, about the use of NDAs in some schools to keep teachers silent - until now.
Warning: This story contains references to suicide along with racist and sexist language.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Paul Gascoigne's daughter has told Sky News she was groomed and sexually assaulted by Mohamed al Fayed when she worked at Harrods as a teenager.
Speaking publically about her experience for the first time, British model Bianca Gascoigne joins more than 60 women who have made allegations against Al Fayed since a documentary on the businessman who died last year.
On this episode, Niall Paterson is joined by Sarah-Jane Mee who spoke to Bianca, as we hear her tell her story. Plus, Niall speaks to barrister Dean Armstrong who is part of the Justice for Harrods Survivors team representing survivors.
NB. This episode contains reference to sexual assault and grooming.
Producer: Emma Woodhouse
Editor: Philly Beaumont
The King and Queen are in Australia for his first overseas visit since becoming monarch. But as they met Australian parliamentarians in Canberra, it wasn't exactly the reception they were expecting, let alone hoping for.
Lidia Thorpe, the first female Aboriginal politician from the state of Victoria to become a senator, heckled Charles, yelling: "You are not our King, you are not sovereign... you have committed genocide against our people."
It is a view shared by many Australians – indigenous or otherwise. Niall Paterson is joined by our royal correspondent Laura Bundock, who's in Canberra, to discuss republicanism.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Editor: Philly Beaumont
It's just 17 days to go until the US election, and Sky News' team of correspondents have been reporting on the campaign trail across the country.
This week, US correspondents James Matthews and Mark Stone are joined by one of the most recognisable faces on American television, NBC's pollster Steve Kornacki. They discuss the swing states to watch and if it's really true that a few hundred thousand voters will decide who becomes the next president.
Plus, Kamala Harris has been trying to nail down a group of voters once considered a core part of the Democratic base - black men. Mark Stone has been to Detroit to find out what voters there made of the appeal. Meanwhile, James Matthews has been taking a deeper look at Donald Trump's rhetoric - he speaks to Major-General Randy Manner about why he believes ‘facist’ is an accurate description for the Republican candidate.
Producer: Rosie Gillott
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Israel has confirmed it has killed Yahya Sinwar, the leader of terror group Hamas, who is regarded by Israel to be the architect behind the October 7 attack.
But despite his death, Israel has said the war in Gaza will not end.
On this extra edition of the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson speaks to our military expert Professor Michael Clarke to examine what consequences this pivotal moment will have on the conflict.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Former One Direction star Liam Payne has died at 31.
Payne had been in the limelight since 14 and formed One Direction at 16 as part of reality show X Factor. With the band, his rise to fame was swift, and they became one of the most successful pop groups worldwide.
But some former X Factor contestants have remarked about a lack of support while on the show, something about which Dean Piper, former showbiz columnist at the Mirror, tells Niall Paterson, "upon reflection, I'm sure that there's a lot of people that look back on those times that think 'God, we didn't really look after them at all'."
Our arts and entertainment editor Claire Gregory also joins Niall to talk about Liam Payne’s story and discuss the challenges of fame.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Terminally ill people in England and Wales could soon have the right to choose to end their life, as the Assisted Dying Bill is introduced to Parliament.
For the first time in almost a decade, MPs are being asked to vote on the way we die in the UK, but are we ready for the conversation?
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson speaks to Dr Rachel Clarke, a practicing palliative care doctor about the reality of dying in the UK.
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Sky News can reveal that the majority of the most influential accounts responsible for spreading disinformation and orchestrating the far-right riots in the UK came from accounts and users abroad.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson speaks to data and forensics correspondent Tom Cheshire, who has been investigating who is behind the rise of the far-right and how online platforms are giving oxygen to radicalisation.
Producer: Rosie Gillott
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Sky News has revealed thousands of people with severe obesity are being denied access to effective treatment, partly because of a slow NHS rollout of the weight loss jab Wegovy.
Just 800 of the estimated 13,500 patients eligible to start receiving Wegovy had been prescribed the injection through hospital weight loss services by the end of April. Studies show people lose on average 15% of their body weight within months of starting treatment.
On today's Daily, Niall Paterson speaks to our science correspondent Thomas Moore about why it's so difficult to get weight loss drugs in the UK, and the impact on patients who've been denied the jab.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Sky News and NBC News have joined forces for a new podcast - The World with Richard Engel and Yalda Hakim.
For the first episode, Yalda is in Jerusalem and Richard is covering events in Lebanon.
They discuss what they are seeing and hearing on both sides of the border as the conflict appears to be "spiralling into an abyss".
And with the US election now four weeks away, they ask whether the economic and military consequences of the war could determine where it’s Donald Trump or Kamala Harris in the Oval Office.
Click here to watch the full episode on YouTube.
To get in touch or to share questions for Engel and Hakim, email theworld@sky.uk.
It's less than a month to go until the US election, and Sky News' team of US correspondents have been reporting on the campaign trail across the country.
Martha Kelner is in the swing state of Arizona, where early voting is under way. Abortion is a key issue here, and as well as their presidential vote, Arizonans have the option to vote on whether to enshrine the right to choose abortion in the state constitution.
With the full force of Hurricane Milton hitting Florida, James Matthews and Mark Stone are in the west of the state, with James in Sarasota and Mark in St Petersburg. They discuss the impact of misinformation, and if the response from Biden's administration could sway votes.
And, as US vice president Kamala Harris goes on a media blitz - what do the podcasts and TV panel shows she's chosen to appear on tell us about who the Democrats are targeting ahead of the 5 November vote.
Producer: Rosie Gillott
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Hurricane Milton has torn through Florida bringing 100mph winds, flooding and storm surges with it. Several people have lost their lives, and more than three million homes and businesses have been left without power.
On today’s Daily, Niall Paterson speaks to our US correspondent James Matthews from the heart of the storm in Tampa, Florida, about the scale of the damage so far. He’s also joined in the studio by science and technology editor Tom Clarke to explore why this part of the US is so susceptible to hurricanes, and why scientists were so worried about this storm in particular.
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On Tuesday afternoon, James Cleverly got the most votes from Tory MPs in the party’s leadership contest. One day later and the next round of voting went a different way. Cleverly failed to make the final two.
Party members will now choose between Kemi Badenoch and Robert Jenrick in a clear indication that the party will shift towards the right in the months after its election defeat.
So, what happened with Wednesday’s vote, and who will the Tory membership be most attracted to as they decide the party's new leader?
Niall Paterson and our political correspondent Serena Barker-Singh discuss it all on this episode.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Editor: Paul Stanworth
The departure of Sue Gray, as Sir Keir Starmer's most senior adviser in Number 10, has shone a spotlight on the role of special advisers in government.
So on today’s Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by our deputy political editor Sam Coates to find out exactly what role these advisers, often known as SpAds, play in the running of the country.
Niall also speaks to former Conservative special adviser, and author of The Secret Life of Special Advisers, Peter Cardwell, about what it was like to do the job.
Producer: Rosie Gillott
Editor: Paul Stanworth
It's one year on since Hamas's 7 October attack on Israel, which was followed by Israel's mission to eradicate the terror group in Gaza. In short, what followed was a humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Iranian attacks on Israel, and Israel fighting Hezbollah in Lebanon.
With the region yet to find a sustainable path away from conflict, on the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson takes a step back and asks if a peaceful solution can ever be found.
Niall is joined by Alistair Bunkall, our Middle East correspondent, and our military analyst Professor Michael Clarke, to discuss if Israel can keep up its fighting against Hezbollah and Hamas, and deal with the rising tensions with Iran, against the backdrop of a continuing crisis in Gaza, with hostages still being held there.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
With only a month to go until the US election, Sky’s dedicated team of correspondents goes on the road to gauge what voters in key swing states make of the choice for president.
This week a series of unexpected events have been derailing the campaign. Iranian ballistic missiles poured into Israel, putting foreign policy at the top of the agenda at the vice presidential debate as Democrat pick Tim Walz and Republican JD Vance went head to head for the first time.
Plus, Martha Kelner and Mark Stone have been tracking the destruction of Hurricane Helene, the deadliest storm since Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
Will the destruction, and the response from the candidates, shift the polls in this key swing state?
Keep up with all the latest in our US election liveblog and check out the Sky News poll tracker.
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Editor: Philly Beaumont .
With the Middle East on the edge of an all-out war, Sky News Daily takes a look at how the situation looks for civilians on the ground, and what could happen next.
Niall Paterson is joined by special correspondent, Alex Crawford, who is on the ground in the old city of Tyre in the south of Lebanon.
He also speaks to Deborah Haynes, our security and defence editor, who is near the Israel-Lebanon border.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Editor: Wendy Parker
Israel has a layered air defence system, which has acted to protect the country from the latest wave of incoming missiles from Iran.
The more well-known Iron Dome brings down frequent incoming short-range rocket systems fired at Israel by both Hezbollah and Hamas. David's Sling, and Arrow 2 and 3, are built to tackle medium-range and long-range ballistic missiles, but how does Israel's defence system work?
Niall Paterson sits down with Sky's military expert Professor Michael Clarke to learn more about the range of defences.
Producer: Alex Edden
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Kemi Badenoch, James Cleverly, Robert Jenrick and Tom Tugendhat are contenders to become the next Conservative Party leader.
With infighting already playing out among the candidates, and outgoing leader Rishi Sunak calling for party unity, can whoever is successfully chosen last until, and even win, the next general election in 2029?
On this episode of the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is at the Tory party conference in Birmingham, and with political editor Beth Rigby, they discuss the leadership hopefuls' campaigns, and the mood among members for their chances against Labour.
Plus, Niall catches up with Conservative MP Iain Duncan Smith, former Tory MPs Penny Mordaunt, Anne-Marie Trevelyan, former special adviser to Boris Johnson Tim Montgomerie, and Conservative commentator Iain Dale.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Editor: Paul Stanworth
President Biden has said "all-out war" in the Middle East has to be avoided after Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah was killed in Israeli airstrikes on Beirut.
The White House has tried to tread carefully to contain tensions between Israel and both Hamas and Hezbollah, who are backed by Iran.
But the strikes which killed Nasrallah happened hours after Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to the United Nations - raising questions about the effectiveness of diplomacy and what the international community can do to avoid escalation.
On this episode of the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by military analyst Michael Clarke and Sky's international affairs editor Dominic Waghorn to ask what the world's biggest powers can do to prevent war in the region.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Sky News’ team of US correspondents bring you original stories and analysis from their reporting across the country in the build-up to the presidential election.
This time – what will the scandal involving Donald Trump-backed candidate Mark Robinson mean in North Carolina? They are at early voting in Virginia and discuss what Hurricane Helene means for the campaign in Florida.
Mark Stone is in Washington, Dominic Waghorn is in New York after his trip to Virginia and Martha Kelner is in Florida.
Producers: Rosie Gillott, Emma Rae Woodhouse, Soila Apparicio
Editor: Philly Beaumont
The threat of an all-out conflict between Israel and Hezbollah seems to be edging closer after Israel rejected Lebanon ceasefire plans.
The Iranian-backed militant group has been a force in Middle East politics and conflict for decades, but has suffered heavy losses in the last few weeks after Israeli attacks. Niall Paterson speaks to Sky's international affairs editor Dominic Waghorn about how much support Hezbollah has within Lebanon and Iran's role with the group.
Plus, defence and security editor Deborah Haynes talks to Niall about how significant Hezbollah's military capabilities are.
Producer: Alex Edden
Editor: Wendy Parker
Sanctions on Russia were introduced two years ago shortly after the start of the country’s Ukrainian invasion. The purpose? To limit the Russian war machine and starve Russian oligarchs of access to luxury items.
Our economics and data editor Ed Conway noticed that sales of British luxury vehicles to Russia had fallen away to almost nothing, yet sales to former Soviet states such as Azerbaijan and Georgia have massively increased. The suspicion was that these cars would then somehow make it into Russia, but we did not know how.
In this episode, Niall Paterson sits down with Ed to find out the process by which sanctioned luxury European cars find their way to Moscow.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Editor: Philly Beaumont
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As Sir Keir Starmer delivers his first leader's speech as prime minister to a packed-out conference hall in Liverpool, can he convince his party, and the country, that Labour's promise to deliver "national renewal" in return for short-term pain will be worth it?
Niall Paterson gets the reaction of Labour's front bench from the conference floor and sits down with Sky's deputy political editor Sam Coates. They discuss if Sir Keir can convince the public that austerity is not a possibility.
Producer: Rosie Gillott
Editor: Philly Beaumont
As the UK's first female chancellor delivers her speech to the Labour Party's annual conference in Liverpool, the Sky News Daily asks why the new government is already fighting to regain the trust of the public.
Host Niall Paterson is joined by Sky's political editor Beth Rigby and economic and data editor Ed Conway in the conference hall to comb through Rachel Reeves's speech.
Producer: Rosie Gillott
Editor: Philly Beaumont
With seven weeks to go until the US goes to the polls, Sky’s dedicated team of correspondents goes on the road to gauge what citizens in key swing states make of the choice for president.
This week they focus on the second assassination attempt on Donald Trump.
Mark Stone travels to Florida where the foiled attack took place, James Matthews has been finding out more on the would-be assassin in his home town of Greensboro, North Carolina.
Plus, Martha Kelner attended a Trump townhall in Flint Michigan to hear him speak for the first time after the attempt on his life, and asks voters if it will impact the way they vote in November.
Keep up with all the latest in our US election liveblog and check out the Sky News poll tracker.
Producer: Rosie Gillott
Editor: Philly Beaumont
In a rare insight into the prisons crisis, a serving governor at one of the UK's crowded jails has spoken anonymously to Sky News about conditions inside, the reality of early release and why we should rethink who is put behind bars.
"There is a smell that you would always associate with prison. It's the smell of unwashed bodies," they told Sky News.
On this episode, Niall Paterson speaks to former prison governor Professor Ian Acheson, author of the book 'Screwed - Britain's Prison Crisis and How to Escape It', about the prison environment, and how systemic a problem it has become.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Editor: Philly Beaumont
In Hull, in the aftermath of summer riots that saw an asylum hotel attacked, shops looted, and cars burned, two strong feelings remain.
Resentment over a perceived strain placed on local services by asylum seekers and anger from the feeling that politicians are ignoring their concerns.
On this episode, Niall Paterson is joined by producer Sarah O’Connell, who recently visited Hull to meet residents who witnessed the violence in the city on 3 August.
They discuss how locals feel that they aren’t listened to, and the deprivation that some in the city experience every day.
Producer: Rosie Gillott
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Ed Davey told the Liberal Democrat party conference that he would "cut through the government's doom and gloom" and plans to "vanquish what's left of the Conservative Party".
With attention-grabbing stunts, which this week extended to arriving at the conference on a jet ski, and a record-breaking 72 seats in parliament making them the third biggest party, can the Lib Dems keep the momentum going?
Niall Paterson sits down on Brighton's pebble beach with our political correspondent Rob Powell, to debrief on the gimmicks, the conference, and Ed Davey's speech.
Plus, Niall catches Lib Dem MPs Tim Farron, Layla Moran, and Calum Miller to get their reaction to Davey's speech and their party's ambitions.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Donald Trump has faced a second assassination attempt while playing golf in Florida.
The accused, 58-year-old Ryan Wesley Routh, is said to have fled the scene but was eventually arrested and charged with federal gun crimes. With just seven weeks out from election day, how will voters react to the apparent second bid on Trump's life?
Niall Paterson is joined by Scarlett Maguire, director of JL Partners pollsters, to explore what the polls suggest about the race for the White House, and what the latest attempt on Trump could mean for them?
Plus, Sir Keir Starmer is in Rome to meet with his Italian counterpart, right-winger Giorgia Meloni. On the agenda is tackling illegal migration, and the prime minister has said he is "interested" in an offshore migration deal Italy has struck with Albania. But the home secretary has said it is not on the cards "at the moment".
Our political correspondent Darren McCaffrey is in Italy and discusses with Niall what Sir Keir seeks to learn from Meloni's approach to immigration, and the unease some in his party have to strengthening their relationship.
Producers: Tom Pooley, Soila Apparicio
Editor: Philly Beaumont
With eight weeks before the US goes to the polls, Sky’s dedicated team of correspondents goes on the road to gauge what citizens in key swing states make of the choice for president.
This week, James Matthews has been to Bucks County in Pennsylvania to see what voters in that crucial state made of the debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.
Meanwhile, Mark Stone has been investigating claims Mr Trump made at that debate that immigrants in Ohio are eating people's cats and dogs.
Producer: Rosie Gillott
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Sir Keir Starmer has said the NHS must "reform or die" following Lord Darzi's damning report which paints a grim picture of the state of the health service.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson speaks to health correspondent Ashish Joshi about what the prime minister has promised to do to save it.
Among the promises is moving from an "analogue to a digital NHS". Niall speaks to medical tech entrepreneur Dr Ben Maruthappu about how the NHS can better use technology and AI to become more efficient and future-proof.
Producer: Rosie Gillott
Podcast promotions producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Vice president Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump have gone head to head for the first time.
In a fiery 90 minutes, Ms Harris attacked the former president over his criminal convictions and the size of the crowds at his rallies, while Mr Trump doubled down on claims the Democrats had damaged the US economy.
Mark Austin is joined by US correspondent James Matthews from the floor of the debate hall for this episode of the Daily to go through the key moments from the debate, and look at the impact a surprise entry from pop mega-star Taylor Swift could have ahead of the election in November.
Audio credit: ABC News Presidential Debate
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Editor: Philly Beaumont
On Tuesday, 1,700 prisoners were released early from their sentences in the first phase of Labour's plan to tackle overcrowding.
Policing minister Dame Diana Johnson says the prisoners will serve the rest of their sentence under the strictest licensing conditions, but there are questions over whether this is a long-term solution as currently 2,000 prisoners are recalled every month for breaching their release licence.
Daily host Matt Barbet is joined by sky correspondent Mollie Malone who's been speaking to some of those set for early release, and home editor Jason Farrell explains the size of the issue the new government is facing when it comes to the state of our prisons.
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Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse and Rosie Gillott
Podcast promotions producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Sudan has suffered three domestic wars spanning well over 40 years of the country's 67 years of independence.
Millions of people have been displaced and thousands killed.
Now a joint investigation by Sky News, Lighthouse Reports, Washington Post and Le Monde has uncovered the gruesome details of a massacre which took place last year - one of the first episodes of ethnically motivated atrocities in this latest war.
On the Sky News Daily Tom Cheshire talks to Africa Correspondent Yousra Elbagir and Klaas van Dijken, investigations director of Lighthouse about this report and why more needs to be done to help the Sudanese.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Editor: Philly Beaumont
This year has been the deadliest on the English Channel in three years. Six children and a pregnant woman are among the twelve who died on Tuesday after their boat sank off the French coast, bringing the number killed in 2024 to nearly 40.
Today, the Home Secretary Yvette Cooper is hosting a summit aimed at smashing the criminal gangs that send the boats across the Channel.
On the Sky News Daily Niall Paterson speaks to Rob Lawrie, former British Army soldier, aid volunteer, and people smuggling investigator for the podcast series To Catch a Scorpion and The Smugglers' Trail.
He’s also joined by Danny Shaw, former adviser to Yvette Cooper and crime commentator, to discuss how the new government will deal with illegal migration.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Editor: Wendy Parker
The government is bringing in new laws which will see stiffer penalties for water companies and possible jail sentences for their bosses if they don't deal with sewage problems.
The environment secretary, Steve Reed, chaired a meeting attended by the water industry, investors and campaigners where he announced a landmark review into how the industry works. Niall Patterson spoke to our business correspondent, Paul Kelso, who was there for his assessment of what it could mean for the companies and bill payers.
Plus, as the police investigating the Grenfell Tower fire warn it could be at least a year until they hand over evidence to prosecutors, Niall speaks to Chris Daw KC, author of Justice On Trial, on why it is going to take so long for the survivors and bereaved families to get justice.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Editor: Wendy Parker
All 72 deaths were "avoidable", according to the final Grenfell Tower inquiry report, which found "decades of failure" led to the tragedy.
The inquiry lasted six years and concluded there was "systematic dishonesty" from cladding firms, "complacency" from governments and an "inappropriate" relationship between inspectors and those they were inspecting.
Niall Paterson is joined by our science and technology editor Tom Clarke to look at the findings and recommendations of the Grenfell Tower inquiry, and how the fire was the final, fatal link in a chain of unimaginable human failure.
Also, our home news correspondent Rachael Venables speaks to survivors and families of the people who died about what they want to happen next.
Producers: Emma Rae Woodhouse and Soila Apparicio
Promotions producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John
Editor: Wendy Parker
Sky News has found out that legislation introduced after the Grenfell Tower fire to force building owners to fix serious fire safety issues is not being enforced, leaving thousands of people trapped in unsafe flats.
Children who survived the Grenfell fire, which killed 72 people, have told Sky News 'justice' for them would be for the dangerous cladding to be removed from all UK buildings.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson speaks to communities correspondent Becky Johnson who's met residents around the country fighting to get their homes made safe. Plus, he hears from correspondent Rachel Venables who has been meeting children who survived the fire.
Producers: Rosie Gillott & Emma Rae Woodhouse
Editor: Wendy Parker
After a long Saturday for millions of Oasis fans in online queues, the culture secretary says surge pricing will be part of the government’s review of the ticket market.
Niall speaks to secondary ticketing site Viagogo on this episode. While it wasn’t part of dynamic pricing, it has offered resale tickets for thousands of pounds since Saturday.
Matt Drew from the company accepts the industry needs a full review while Adam Webb, from the campaign group FanFair Alliance, explains the changes it would like to see.
Later, our data and forensics correspondent Tom Cheshire tells Niall about how a rise in online propaganda has helped the Afghan branch of Islamic State become “the greatest external terror threat”. It’s been linked to the concert hall attack in Moscow and the plot to disrupt Taylor Swift gigs in Austria.
Producers: Soila Apparicio, Emma Rae Woodhouse
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Politics returns to Westminster next week, with a Conservative leadership race, Labour's first budget, and party conference season around the corner.
Host Liz Bates sits down with our deputy political editor Sam Coates to look ahead to what's in store for Prime Minister Keir Starmer when it comes to the trade unions and his first big budget.
And Liz and Sam discuss the Tory frontrunners vying to be his main opposition.
Plus, Sam's podcast Politics At Jack And Sam's is back every weekday morning from Monday, where he and POLITCO's UK editor Jack Blanchard explain what you need to know about the day's political news. That's out about 7.30am.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Promotions producer: David Chipakupaku
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has confirmed the government is looking at tougher rules on outdoor smoking to reduce the number of preventable deaths linked to the habit and relieve pressure on the NHS.
The government has yet to confirm exactly what the changes could look like, but smoking could soon be banned in pub gardens, outdoor restaurants, and outside hospitals and sports grounds.
Host Liz Bates heads to one of Westminster's most famous pubs to explore why Labour are planning these changes, with our chief political correspondent Jon Craig.
The NHS Confederation's Dr Layla McCay explains the impact extending the smoking ban could have not just on public health, but on the economy as well, and Kate Nicholls from UKHospitality tells us the concerns her industry has about the proposals.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse & Rosie Gillott
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Promotions producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John
Around 10 million people in England and Wales will not receive winter fuel payments this winter.
Under Chancellor Rachel Reeves' plan, only those who receive pension credit or other means-tested benefits will still get the £200-£300 towards the cost of their energy bills.
Critics, including Labour MPs, have said the payments will put even more pressure on elderly people as the cap on energy prices rises again in October.
On this episode, Liz Bates gets a breakdown of Labour’s plan, from our political correspondent Serena Barker-Singh, and hears from one of its critics, Labour back-bencher Rachael Maskell.
Plus, could there be an alternative that could keep everyone happy? We hear from the Social Market Foundation’s Sam Robinson about its proposal for an alternative to the winter fuel allowance.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Promotions producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John
After 15 years, brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher have announced they’ll reunite for a tour next year.
On this Sky News Daily episode, Terry Christian, the man who gave the band their national debut on The Word, says he "didn't think there was anything special" when first seeing Oasis live, but the band's "vibe" and Liam's "confidence" made them "amazing".
Host Liz Bates also hears from Neil McCormick, the Telegraph's chief music critic and Katie Spencer, our entertainment correspondent.
Producer: Rosie Gillott
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Promotions producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John
Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic nomination for president and laid out her election pitch to millions of voters at the party's national convention.
As well as offering more of her backstory, she promised unity and to move from the "divisive battles" of American politics.
On this episode, Niall Paterson asks our US correspondent Mark Stone what we learnt about Kamala Harris and how a re-energised campaign against Donald Trump may now play out.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Are GCSEs the best thing for 16-year-olds to show as they leave secondary education? Is there a better method to assess what they've achieved in school and to set them up for their next step?
Niall Paterson explores the future for GCSEs on this episode – and asks why where you live can affect the grades you get.
He speaks to two headteachers - Becky Arnold at Framingham Earl high school near Norwich, and Farhan Adam at Crown Hills Community College in Leicester who was awarded "headteacher of the year" in 2023.
Plus, Louis Hodge of the research organisation Education Policy Institute (EPI) joins Niall to discuss the "disadvantage gap" in today's GCSE results.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Official data shows government borrowing in July was above expectations and at its highest since the pandemic.
The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) expected borrowing to be £46.6bn - instead it reached £51.3bn.
Our economics and data editor Ed Conway joins Niall Paterson to talk about the unexpected rise in government borrowing and Chancellor Rachel Reeves' options at the October budget.
Plus, chief political correspondent Jon Craig discusses how long Labour's claim they are dealing with inherited problems will stand.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Editor: Wendy Parker
A British-flagged superyacht has sunk off the coast of Sicily, leaving at least one person dead and six others missing.
Among those still lost are British tech tycoon Mike Lynch and his 18-year-old daughter Hannah, the chairman of investment bank Morgan Stanley International Jonathan Bloomer, and Chris Morvillo, a lawyer at Clifford Chance.
It's believed the yacht was struck by a sudden and powerful storm in the early hours of Monday morning.
Mike Lynch, known by some as the "British Bill Gates", was recently cleared after a high-profile fraud trial relating to the $11bn sale of his software giant Autonomy to US company Hewlett Packard.
Niall Paterson speaks to our correspondent in Sicily, Ashna Hurynag, to hear about the causes of the yacht's sinking and the investigation into what happened.
Plus, Danny Fortson, West Coast correspondent for The Sunday Times, talks about interviewing Mike Lynch only a few weeks ago.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse, Laura FitzPatrick
Editor: Paul Stanworth
An emergency plan to try to ease prison overcrowding has been started by the government – as courts continue to hear cases involving those accused of rioting earlier in the month.
Across northern England and parts of the Midlands, those waiting for a court appearance will now be held in police cells until there’s a prison place for them.
“Operation Early Dawn” was started on Monday morning.
On this episode, Niall Paterson assess the potential impact on courts and the police.
He speaks to Mark Fairhurst, national chair of the Prison Officers’ Association, Philip Jones, custody lead at the National Police Federation and Sky communities correspondent, Becky Johnson.
Becky also explains the context and longer-term plan for the prison system.
Producers: Soila Apparicio, Emma Rae Woodhouse
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Musician and billionaire Taylor Swift is so influential that a new economic term has been coined to refer to her impact: 'Swiftonomics'.
From concerts and tours to merchandise and deals, the power of Swift's brand not only earns her money but boosts economies by millions. One estimate suggests that on the latest leg of her Eras Tour, Swift's fans are expected to bring in £300m to London alone, as the capital hosts more shows than any other city in the world.
On this episode, Niall Paterson is joined by our entertainment reporter Gemma Peplow to learn more about the appeal of Swift and her place in the music industry.
Niall is also joined by Maria Psyllou, assistant professor in economics at the University of Birmingham, to analyse 'Swiftonomics' and its impact.
In this episode, we discuss the average amount spent on going to a Taylor Swift gig. The figures come from a report published by Barclays earlier this year.
Producer: Rosie Gillott
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Can universities make their sums work?
As students nervously receive their A-level results, many of the universities they'll enrol in are facing their own concerns over what's next...
Academics have warned that years of underfunding and a lack of lucrative international students at British universities after visa changes risks the sector's ability to provide top-class education and, for some institutions, whether they'll be able to keep teaching at all.
On this episode, Niall Paterson is joined by two university vice-chancellors, Professor Jane Harrington at Greenwich and Professor David Maguire at East Anglia, to hear the realities and challenges faced by universities across the country.
Plus, our business correspondent Paul Kelso explains why higher education is facing the crisis it's in now.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Editor: Paul Stanworth
The inflation rate is up for the first time this year.
Prices went up by 2.2% in the year until July – moving the rate above the Bank of England target of 2%.
Experts had expected an uptick as energy prices are falling by less than they did a year ago.
The increase doesn't seem to change hope for further interest rate cuts in the months to come – but what else can we expect from the economy this autumn as the new government continues to warn about the economic "challenges" it's inherited and as the chancellor prepares her first budget for late October?
Joining Niall Paterson is our business correspondent Paul Kelso and political correspondent Darren McCaffrey.
You can read more of Paul’s in-depth analysis on the Sky News website and app here.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Promotion Producer: David Chipakupaku
A week after Ukraine invaded the Kursk region of western Russia - when around 1,000 troops surprised analysts by storming across the border - Russia’s President Vladimir Putin vowed to “kick the enemy out of our territory”.
But has the success of Ukraine’s incursion threatened his grip on power?
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by our security and defence analyst Michael Clarke to explore the reasoning behind the timing of the invasion, and Peter Dickinson, editor of the UkraineAlert blog for the Atlantic Council based in Kyiv, explains how the invasion has exposed the weakness of Putin’s ‘red lines’.
Producer: Rosie Gillott
Podcast promotions producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Middle Eastern nations are scrambling to protect a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas and prevent a regional conflict.
There are reports of imminent Iranian and Hezbollah retaliation on Israel, as the United States moves military assets to the region.
Joining Niall Paterson on the Sky News Daily is our Middle East correspondent Alistair Bunkall, and military expert Michael Clarke, to hear about the mood in Jerusalem, the risks of war, and what Iran what might be about to do.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Editor: Philly Beaumont
The Olympics in Paris ends this weekend – as it gears up for the Paralympics. But what legacy does such a huge event leave for athletes and a host city?
Team GB's Jess Roberts won a bronze in the cycling women's team pursuit, but she almost quit the sport because of injury. She joins Matt Barbet alongside Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, one of Britain's greatest Paralympic athletes, to discuss how athletes reset mentally and physically after the games.
Plus, Rob Harris, our sports correspondent speaks with Matt from Paris, to discuss what future Olympic cities will learn from Paris.
Producers: Soila Apparicio, Emma Rae Woodhouse
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Thousands of anti-racism protesters gathered across England and formed human barriers to protect asylum centres after police warned of more than 100 far-right-led rallies on Wednesday night.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson speaks to Tawhid Islam, Trustee at Liverpool Region Mosque Network, who we spoke to on the last episode, after the protests his community feared were overshadowed by those voicing support.
Plus, our people and communities correspondent Nick Martin on how swift justice may have deterred protesters and delivered a political victory for the new government.
Producers: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Editor: Philly Beaumont
The UK is bracing itself for more than 100 protests across the country – with thousands of specialist officers on standby.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson speaks to Tawhid Islam, Trustee at Liverpool Region Mosque Network, about the dread and fear hanging over the Muslim community. He also discusses what the community is doing to protect those most vulnerable to the violence.
Plus, health correspondent Ashish Joshi tells of how NHS staff are also now facing racist abuse, which could lead to a refusal of emergency medical care.
Producers: Alex Edden and Emma Rae Woodhouse
Social media: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Philly Beaumont
After a week of unrest across dozens of towns and cities, police have arrested hundreds of those involved.
The former head of counter-terrorism policing, Neil Basu, says some violence has "crossed the line into terrorism" - as courts sit for extended hours to speed up convictions.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson speaks to our crime correspondent Martin Brunt about how officers are coping with the challenge of policing the violence, and heads to Liverpool where our home affairs reporter Henry Vaughan has been in court with some of those accused of rioting.
Producer: Rosie Gillott
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Promotion producer: David Chipakupaku
After a weekend of violence and disorder, Sir Keir Starmer has said police will have access to a "standing army of specialist officers" to deal with the riots.
Hundreds of people tried to set fire to a hotel housing asylum seekers in Rotherham on Sunday, while a children’s library in Liverpool and a Citizens Advice centre in Sunderland were burnt over the weekend.
Mosques have also been attacked and shops looted.
The prime minister is facing mounting pressure to take a stand against the far right.
On today’s episode of the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson speaks with Ivan Humble, a former leading active member of the English Defence League who now works to tackle radicalisation and extremism in the UK.
Plus our political correspondent Rob Powell talks about the government's response to the crisis.
Producers: Rosie Gillott & Alex Edden
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Promotion producer: David Chipakupaku
As one sporting great retires and another adds to her gold medal tally at the Paris Olympics, the Sky News Daily profiles Andy Murray and Simone Biles.
Liz Bates speaks to sports journalist Sue Mott who helped Murray write his autobiography.
She's also joined by Kathy Williams, who became the first black female gymnast to represent Great Britain at an Olympics, in Los Angeles in 1984.
Kathy talks about why Simone Biles has become one of the greatest Olympians of all time.
Producers: Tom Pooley and Rosie Gillott
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Promotion producer: David Chipakupaku
A judge has made the "exceptional" decision to name the 17-year-old suspect charged with the murder of three girls in the Southport stabbing attack, in an attempt to prevent further misinformation about him being spreading online.
Reporting restrictions around the identification of a minor left an information vacuum into which disinformation spread, fuelling violence in towns across the country in recent days.
On the Sky News Daily, Liz Bates speaks to our data and forensics correspondent Tom Cheshire to explore how disinformation is spread online and Joe Mulhall from Hope Not Hate explains the challenges of tackling the far-right ideology when it's not identified with a specific group.
Producer: Tom Pooley
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Promotion producer: David Chipakupaku
Former BBC newsreader Huw Edwards has pleaded guilty to charges of making indecent images of children.
The court heard Edwards had been involved in an online chat with an adult man on WhatsApp between December 2020 and April 2022, while he was still presenting on the BBC.
On the Sky News Daily, host Liz Bates is joined by Sky correspondent Henry Vaughn who was at the court in Westminster as Edwards pleaded guilty, and asks Jake Kanter, international investigations editor at Deadline, what his plea could mean for the national broadcaster.
Producers: Emma Woodhouse & Tom Pooley
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Promotion producer: David Chipakupaku
On this episode, Liz Bates talks about the impact of the stabbings in Southport which killed three children at a summer holiday dance class.
We hear Sky News' interview with Joel Verite, who came face to face with the alleged attacker.
Liz talks to Gary Hayes, a former police officer who now helps emergency crews who have PTSD.
Plus, correspondent Ashna Hurynag is in Southport and tells Liz how the community is starting to process what happened.
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Producers: Emma Rae Woodhouse and Tom Pooley
Social media: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Philly Beaumont and Paul Stanworth
Chancellor Rachel Reeves says she's discovered a "£20bn black hole" in the public finances left by the previous government.
In the Commons, she set out her plans to address the funding shortfall through spending cuts, as shadow chancellor Jeremy Hunt accused Labour of using the statement to lay the groundwork for a U-turn on tax rises in the October budget.
On the Sky News Daily, host Liz Bates is joined by deputy political editor Sam Coates to look at Labour’s messaging on the state of public finances, and breaks down the numbers with our business correspondent Paul Kelso.
Producers: Rosie Gillott
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Promotion producer: David Chipakupaku
As Paris prepares for the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games, arsonists have targeted France's high-speed rail network causing travel chaos.
The French government has mobilised its intelligence and security services in response to the "malicious acts", but questions are being raised over the preparedness for the games, and if a heavy security presence could impact the experience of the 11 million visitors expected over the next fortnight.
On the Sky News Daily, host Niall Paterson is joined by our Europe correspondent, Adam Parsons, and Steve Park, an international security analyst who worked on security at the London 2012 Olympics, to assess the French response to the security threat.
Producers: Emma Rae Woodhouse & Rosie Gillott
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Promotion producer: David Chipakupaku
A police officer has been suspended after a video showed a suspect being kicked in the head and stamped on at Manchester Airport.
The police watchdog has started an investigation into the level of force apparently used by the officer.
On this episode, Niall Paterson speaks to our north of England correspondent Shingi Mararike and to former officer and Sky News police commentator Graham Wettone about the latest challenge facing Greater Manchester Police.
Audio credit: BBC Radio Manchester
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Promotions producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John, Ifra Khan
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Team GB's Charlotte Dujardin could have become the country's most-decorated female Olympian in Paris.
But she's withdrawn from the dressage after a video emerged of her whipping a horse 24 times in one minute - which she says is "out of character" and an "error of judgment".
Some have questioned why the video has emerged now - at least two years after it was filmed - with claims the timing is "suspicious" days before the Paris games.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson speaks to sports correspondent Rob Harris. He's also joined by dressage rider and trainer of Olympic and Paralympic medallists Pammy Hutton to discuss typical equestrian practices and techniques.
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Producers: Rosie Gillott
Editors: Paul Stanworth
It's one of television's most successful shows ever and this year's series was meant to be all about celebrating its 20th anniversary.
But controversy has hit the BBC dancing contest in recent weeks. Two male dancers have left the show amid allegations of misconduct, and last week it was announced production staff will chaperone all rehearsals from the next series.
The BBC's annual report was released today and its director-general Tim Davie apologised as he addressed the Strictly controversy, saying the corporation "will never tolerate unacceptable behaviour".
Host Niall Paterson is joined by our entertainment correspondent Katie Spencer and TV critic Scott Bryan to discuss how the BBC has handled the crisis and Strictly's future.
Producer: Rosie Gillott
Editor: Wendy Parker
Promotion producer: David Chipakupaku
Joe Biden, Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton have endorsed Kamala Harris for the Democrat nomination for President.
But there are notable names – including Barack Obama – who haven’t given her their support so far.
Is the Vice President significantly more electable than Joe Biden?
Niall Paterson is joined by Michael Yaki, former senior advisor to Nancy Pelosi, who has known Kamala Harris for 20 years.
Plus, Thomas Gift, political scientist at University College London, profiles some of the potential candidates to run as her vice president.
Producers: Soila Apparicio and Emma Rae Woodhouse
Editors: Philly Beaumont and Paul Stanworth
Joe Biden has withdrawn from the US presidential race, saying it is in the best interest of his party and country. He has now endorsed his vice-president Kamala Harris to be the Democratic candidate - as have a growing number of senior members of the party.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson talks to US Correspondent Martha Kelner about the timing of Biden's departure and to Scarlett Maguire from JL Partners about what the polls are saying.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Editor: Philly Beaumont
It’s been an extraordinary day of cancelled flights, disrupted businesses, problems for healthcare and TV stations not being able to get on air (ahem).
And all because of an update for Microsoft Windows.
So what caused one of the biggest IT failures ever seen – and what do we know about Crowdstrike, the company which released the update?
Ali Fortescue’s in for Niall to discuss it all with our science and technology editor Tom Clarke and data and forensics correspondent Tom Cheshire.
For further background from Sky News, you can read Tom Clarke’s analysis on the questions Microsoft now has to answer here.
Producers: Soila Apparicio, Rosie Gillott
Editor: Paul Stanworth
The Baird Inquiry was set up to look into the treatment of people in the custody of Greater Manchester Police, following a Sky News investigation by our home affairs editor Jason Farrell.
Dame Vera Baird, a former victim's commissioner, examined 15 cases and found GMP were guilty of unlawful arrests, demeaning strip searches and exercising powers they do not have.
Niall Paterson is joined by Jason to hear more of the stories of people mistreated by GMP and to look at Dame Vera's findings.
Plus, Niall speaks to Maggie Oliver, a former GMP detective constable who campaigns for greater accountability from the police.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Interviews producer: Melissa Tutesigensi-Charles
Editor: Wendy Parker
Promotions producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John
King Charles has delivered the new Labour government’s first King’s Speech setting out their priorities for the months ahead.
On the Sky News Daily Niall Paterson looks at what the government has promised with Sky’s deputy political editor Sam Coates and economics editor Ed Conway.
Plus, Niall speaks to people and politics correspondent Nick Martin about what the Labour government are doing to tackle the ‘ghost children’ epidemic.
Producer: Rosie Gillott
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Donald Trump has announced Ohio senator, JD Vance, who once compared him to Hitler, as his running mate for November's US election.
But who really is the 39-year-old former venture capitalist and now potential future vice president? On this episode of the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson speaks to Sky's US correspondent James Matthews, plus Josh Glancy, editor of The News Review, who interviewed Vance in 2017.
Plus, Niall also speaks to Sky's security and defence editor Deborah Haynes about what implications politics across the pond will have on UK defence, which is undergoing a major review.
Producers: Rosie Gillott and Emma Rae Woodhouse
Editor: Philly Beaumont
President Joe Biden has stressed the need for divided Americans to come together as he addressed the nation, after Donald Trump was shot in an assassination attempt.
As former President Trump heads to the Republican National Convention to receive the party's nomination for the upcoming election, will he seek to 'lower the temperature' or capitalise on the polarisation of the nation?
On today's Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by our US correspondent James Matthews to explore how realistic President Biden’s calls for unity are during this heated election campaign.
Plus, Dr James Cooper, associate professor of history and American studies at York St John University, explains why political violence is nothing new in the US.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse, Rosie Gillott, Soila Apparicio
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Podcast Promotions Producer: David Chipakupaku
Saima Mohsin presents this extra episode on the attempted assassination of Donald Trump.
She's joined by US correspondent James Matthews and International Affairs editor Dominic Waghorn to discuss the FBI investigation, what it means for security at future rallies and this week's Republican National Convention.
They also discuss how it changes the rest of an already bitter and divisive presidential election campaign.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Editor: Paul Stanworth
England manager Gareth Southgate says his team are ready to "make history" in the Euros final on Sunday.
The last time they reached a final in a major tournament was back in 2021, when England lost the COVID-delayed Euro 2020 final in a penalty shootout against Italy at Wembley.
On today's Daily, Niall Paterson looks at the build-up to the big match with our sports correspondent Rob Harris and assesses Southgate's use of sports psychology to build a winning team with sports psychologist and former colleague of Southgate, Michael Caulfield.
Podcast producers: Emma Rae Woodhouse and Rosie Gillott
Podcast promotions producer: David Chipakupaku
Editors: Philly Beaumont and Paul Stanworth
Water bills are to rise by an average of 21% over the next five years, the industry regulator Ofwat has ruled.
But with the impact of the cost-of-living, water companies spilling record amounts of sewage into our waters, and controversial bonuses for senior leaders, do we need a complete overhaul of the industry?
On this episode, Niall Paterson hears from our business correspondent Paul Kelso in Henley, on the impact for consumers, providers and our water ways.
Niall also speaks to Stuart Colville, deputy CEO of Water UK, which represents the water companies, asking why they disagree with Ofwat’s plans.
Plus, Feargal Sharkey, campaigner and former lead vocalist of The Undertones, joins Niall to share his reaction and the story behind his efforts to protect our rivers and seas.
For further background from Sky News, you can read Paul Kelso’s further analysis of Ofwat's business plans for Thames Water’s survival here.
Producers: Soila Apparicio, Rosie Gillott
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Promotions producer: David Chipakupaku
As the new prime minister, Sir Keir Starmer makes his international debut at the NATO summit in Washington – what does he need to do to make a quick impact with international colleagues?
On today's Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by Sky's political correspondent Tamara Cohen to discuss how Sir Keir is tackling his first international visit.
Plus, Lord Peter Ricketts, former diplomat and French Ambassador, joins Niall to take a look at Labour's wider foreign policy plans.
For further background from Sky News, you can read our political editor Beth Rigby’s analysis of Starmer’s plans to argue the case to NATO that all members should increase their defence spending here.
Producers: Rosie Gillott, Soila Apparicio
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Promotions producer: David Chipakupaku
Ukraine has published what it says is "unequivocal" evidence a Russian missile hit Kyiv's largest children's hospital.
The Okhmatdyt hospital treats 20,000 people a year. A two-storey wing helping children with cancer was destroyed in the attack.
It's the deadliest airstrike in Ukraine for months - on the eve of a NATO summit and as China and Belarus start military exercises near the Polish border - what reaction can we expect?
Niall Paterson is joined by Jimmy Rushton, a Kyiv-based journalist and defence analyst, to hear more about the damage and the reaction from those in Ukraine's capital. Plus, he speaks to our defence and security editor Deborah Haynes.
For further background from Sky News, you can read more of Deborah’s analysis here, and our Moscow correspondent Ivor Bennet’s on Putin’s power play here.
Producer: Rosie Gillott
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Promotions producer: Jada Kai Meosa-John
The left-wing alliance in France has won the most seats in a dramatic election, dealing a surprise blow to the far-right party of Marine Le Pen.
Le Pen's National Rally was aiming to become the biggest party in parliament for the first time but was stopped by tactical voting and collaboration between her opponents.
On this episode, Niall Paterson speaks to Europe correspondent Adam Parsons about the shock result and to Philippe Marliere, professor of French and European Politics at University College, about far-left politician Jean-Luc Melenchon and whether he could be the new French prime minister.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Promotions producer: Jada Kai Meosa-John
Thursday’s election results have transformed Parliament. Not only do Labour have a huge majority but also the smaller parties, the Liberal Democrats, Reform and the Greens made big gains.
There is also now a record number of women MPs, and first time MPs, many of them much younger than the MPs they are replacing.
Niall Paterson talks to Sky’s political commentator Adam Boulton about the new-look parliament and what it means for UK politics in the coming months.
Plus, our correspondents Greg Milam and Tom Cheshire join from Leicester South and Clacton respectively, on the part Gaza played in the election and the case for reforming the electoral system.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Editors: Wendy Parker, Paul Stanworth
US President Joe Biden has admitted he "screwed up" in the first presidential debate against Donald Trump, but has vowed to fight on until the US election in November.
Donald Trump has told reporters Mr Biden is quitting, while prominent Democrat figures, including Barack Obama, say the current president has their full support.
On today's Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by our US correspondent James Matthews to assess the likelihood of President Biden withdrawing from the presidential race, and what it would mean for the Democratic Party - and the future of America - if he did.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Promotions producer: David Chipakupaku
On the final day of campaigning, the Sky News correspondents who have followed party leaders to every corner of the UK reflect on the key moments.
From kayaking photo opportunities to people who bet against their own election chances – they tell Niall Paterson how the stories have cut through and the impact they could have on polling day.
Joining Niall are our political correspondents - Darren McCaffrey with the Conservatives, Serena Barker-Singh on the Labour bus, Matthew Thompson following the Liberal Democrats, Gurpreet Narwan from the Reform trail, and in Scotland Connor Gillies on the Scottish National Party.
Producers: Rosie Gillott, Soila Apparicio
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Promotions producer: David Chipakupaku
The UK, US and Europe have sanctioned the importation of Russian oil and gas since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
But from 2022, European nations have spent €10bn on Russian Liquid Natural Gas (LNG), and British companies are facilitating the trade.
Our economics and data editor Ed Conway sits down with host Niall Paterson to tell the story of how an obscure company based in an office block on a quiet street in Glasgow became an accessory in Vladimir Putin's war on Ukraine.
Producer: Rosie Gillott
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Promotions producer: David Chipakupaku
The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) says there's a "conspiracy of silence" at this election; that all of the major political parties aren't being honest enough about their fiscal plans.
The thinktank says all the major parties are avoiding discussion around the black hole in their spending plans for after the election - but what else are they not talking about?
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by economics and data editor Ed Conway to look at why topics from tax to Brexit might be missing from the campaigning.
Plus, Ed explains how exit polls, the first and most accurate early indications of who might win the general election on voting day, are put together.
Producer: Rosie Gillott
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Podcast promotions producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John
Joe Biden and Donald Trump faced off in the first election debate of this year's US presidential campaign on Thursday night.
The president was seen to mumble and stumble his way through, while former president Trump repeated false claims that the 2020 election was rigged.
On this episode Niall Paterson unpicks the debate between the senior citizens, with our US correspondent James Matthews in Georgia on the hits and misses, and pollster Scarlett Maguire on how American voters are feeling about the upcoming election.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Editor: Philly Beaumont
England manager Gareth Southgate has faced growing criticism over his leadership this week, despite guiding the Three Lions to the knockout stage of the Euros as group winners.
Some fans are disappointed with the lacklustre performances and have vented their anger towards Southgate, who has responded by calling for continued support of the team. “I understand the feeling towards me, but back the players,” he said. “It’s crucial the fans back the players.”
On this episode Niall Paterson is joined by Rob Harris, our sports correspondent, and Andy Brassell, host of The Football Ramble podcast, for a debrief on the challenge Southgate faces in managing his team amid the criticism.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Editor: Philly Beaumont
In any election campaign, a lot of attention shifts to undecided voters. As this campaign moves into its final week, Niall Paterson looks at how the election date betting scandal is cutting through to those who are still wondering who to support - and those who could change their mind.
He speaks to political correspondent Darren McCaffrey who has spent the campaign covering the Conservatives and to pollster Luke Tryl, from More In Common UK, about how this scandal has compared to other moments of the election.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange is almost at the end of a 14-year legal battle, which saw the US demanding his extradition for conspiracy to obtain and disclose national defence information, following diplomatic cables and military files that WikiLeaks put online in 2010.
In return for a guilty plea, Assange becomes a free man and will not face being sent to the US, having already served almost 5 years in a British prison.
On this episode, Niall Paterson is joined by Alex Rossi, our international correspondent, to discuss the timeline of Assange's fight against extradition to both the US and Sweden.
Plus, joining Niall is Vaughan Smith, founder of Frontline Club and a friend of Julian Assange, who shares details from the times he saw him at the Ecuadorian embassy and Belmarsh prison – they talk about what Assange’s next steps could be.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Promotions producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Jay Slater went missing while on holiday on the island of Tenerife last week. The last known contact the 19-year-old had was during a short phone call to a friend, in which he said he had missed a bus trying to get back to his accommodation and so was attempting to walk instead - a journey that would take 11 hours.
Rescue teams including helicopters, rescue dogs and drones have entered the second week of the search, as his family and friends become desperate for answers. What could have happened to him?
On this episode, Niall Paterson learns more about Jay Slater’s story and what might have happened to him from our correspondent Shingi Mararike. Plus, Sue Sim, former chief constable of Northumbria Police, joins Niall to discuss the social media wildfire surrounding the case.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Four out of five people will need social care before they die - yet it's hardly been mentioned in the election campaign to date.
The architect of the government's delayed social care reforms, Sir Andrew Dilnot, has told Sky News politicians need to "grow up" and tackle the crisis in the sector.
On this episode of the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by political correspondent Rob Powell to discuss the current state of social care and what political parties are promising to change.
We also hear from Norman Phillips who is a full-time carer for his wife, Ros, who lives with multiple sclerosis and dementia. He tells them the physical, mental and financial toll the lack of access to social care is taking on their lives.
Producer: Sydney Pead
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Russia and North Korea have signed a defence pact to help each other in the event of aggression against them.
As part of a two day trip, Putin visited Pyongyang, greeted by a red carpet, roses and ceremonial gunfire before signing what Kim Jong Un has called an alliance.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson speaks to Sky's Moscow correspondent Ivor Bennett and Beijing correspondent Nicole Johnston about what this unusual relationship between the leaders means for their respective countries, and the rest of the world.
Producer: Sydney Pead
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Promotions Producer: David Chipakupaku
Sky News has partnered with YouGov for the general election campaign and today the second of their three MRP polling projections is out.
It makes for very bleak reading for the Conservatives, suggesting they have not made any gains during the campaign and could slump to historically low seat numbers.
The poll also suggests Labour's majority is up, the Liberal Democrats are up as well and Reform UK could win several seats.
On this episode, Niall Paterson analyses the implications of today’s poll with our deputy political editor Sam Coates.
Plus, Sky’s political correspondent Tamara Cohen joins us from Edinburgh where she was at the launch of the SNP manifesto.
Producers: Sydney Pead
Podcast Promotions Producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Wendy Parker
More people in the UK think immigration has a negative impact on society than a positive one, according to a YouGov survey for Sky News.
In the first general election since Brexit, all the major parties mention migration in their manifestos. Both the Conservatives and Labour are placing promises to tackle illegal boat crossings high on their list of promises if they get into Number 10.
So what do voters think about immigration and how could it affect these elections?
Host Niall Paterson is joined by Sky News’ community correspondent, Becky Johnson, who’s been speaking to voters in Swindon about their views. Plus, economics and data editor Ed Conway digs into the statistics to reveal exactly how big an impact migration, both legal and illegal, has on the UK.
Producers: Emma-Rae Woodhouse
Podcast Promotions Producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Reform have launched their manifesto which they're calling "Our Contract With You" in South Wales.
The "contract" is promising big spending, dwarfing what Labour and the Conservatives have committed to.
The party says it will pay for the plans by measures including scrapping net zero targets and what remains of HS2.
In this episode Niall Paterson gets analysis on what's in the "contract" from our chief political correspondent Jon Craig.
He also speaks with our royal correspondent Rhiannon Mills about the Princess of Wales and the King – and their return to public life.
Full list of candidates for North West Essex constituency, which we mention in the podcast:
-Kemi Badenoch, Conservative and Unionist Party
-Erik Bonino, Independent
-Edward Gildea, Green Party
-Andrew David Green, Independent
-Niko Omilana, Independent
-Smita Rajesh, Liberal Democrats
-Grant StClair-Armstrong, Reform UK
-Issy White, Labour Party
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Editor: Wendy Parker
In a show of unity aimed at President Putin, G7 leaders meeting in Italy this week finally agreed to a deal to use profits from frozen Russian assets to provide around $50bn (£40bn) worth of support to Ukraine. And in another significant announcement, President Biden signed a 10-year bilateral security deal between the US and Ukraine which Kyiv is calling 'historic'.
On this episode, Niall Paterson explores the impact these deals will have for Ukraine in its war against Russia with international editor Dominic Waghorn.
Plus, Rob Harris, our sports correspondent, joins Niall to talk us through what to look out for as the European football championships get under way.
Producer: Sydney Pead
Editor: Wendy Parker
Promotions producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John
It was Labour’s turn to launch their election manifesto today. It was a restatement of the party’s main policies with no surprise announcements in the 133-page document.
Sir Keir Starmer reiterated his key pledges including no new taxes on “working people” and a promise of “economic stability”.
Niall Paterson digs into Labour’s promise of economic growth with Ed Conway, Sky’s economics and data editor, and speaks to political correspondent Serena Barker-Singh, who was at the launch in Manchester.
Plus, John McTernan, political strategist and former political secretary to Tony Blair, discusses the politics of their manifesto and whether it matters that there were no new announcements.
Producer: Sydney Pead
Editor: Wendy Parker
Promotions Producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John
While the Conservatives and Labour battle it out for No10, recent polling reflects a changing mood from the electorate towards the smaller parties.
The latest YouGov poll suggests Reform UK have climbed within one point of the Conservatives, the Lib Dems are up four points, and Labour are dropping below 40%. In 2017, the two big parties got 82% of the vote. Now, the combined Labour-Tory vote could be as low as 56%.
With the Green Party launching its manifesto today, on this episode of the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson and our deputy political editor Sam Coates dive into the dissatisfaction with Sunak and Starmer.
Plus, Scarlett Maguire, pollster with JL Partners, discusses how well the smaller parties are doing.
Producer: Sydney Pead
Editor: Wendy Parker
Rishi Sunak has launched the Conservative's election manifesto, promising to slash taxes in a bid to revive the party's floundering campaign.
In his address at the home of the British Grand Prix, the prime minister pledged £17bn in tax cuts including lowering national insurance by 2p, scrapping it entirely for the self-employed and stopping state pensions being taxed with "triple lock plus" - which the party said would all be paid for with £12bn in cuts to the civil service and welfare.
But will it be enough to turn around the fortunes of the Conservatives?
Today on the Daily, Niall Paterson crunches the numbers with Sky's economics and data editor Ed Conway and political communications strategist Jo Tanner unpicks what the Tories are trying to do with this manifesto. Plus, Sky News' political correspondent Darren McCaffrey on if it will shift the dial for the election.
Podcast Producer: Sydney Pead
Podcast Promotions Producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Far-right parties have made gains in Germany, France and Italy - the EU's biggest member states.
Their success has already led to a fall in the value of the euro as markets anticipate turbulent times ahead. President Macron's high-risk response to his Renaissance party losing to Marine Le Pen's National Rally was to call a snap election for the French parliament.
Niall Paterson talks to Sky's Europe correspondent Adam Parsons about what's behind the far-right surge and Macron's decision.
Plus, the Liberal Democrats launch their manifesto saying it's fully costed. Niall asks economics editor Ed Conway if their numbers add up and he talks to Jon Craig, Sky's chief political correspondent, to find out more about their policies.
Producers: Sydney Pead
Promotion Producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John
Editor: Wendy Parker
The prime minister has faced criticism for leaving the 80th anniversary D-Day commemorations early to record a TV interview that's due to go out next week.
Rishi Sunak has since apologised - saying that "on reflection" leaving early "was a mistake", but also that it shouldn't be politicised.
Niall Paterson looks at how damaging this misstep is for Mr Sunak with Clare Pearsall, former Conservative special adviser at the Home Office, and Joe Twyman, the co-founder of the polling company Deltapoll.
Plus, our chief political correspondent Jon Craig tells us just how big of a political blunder it was.
Producer: Sydney Pead
Promotions producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John
Editor: Wendy Parker
Today marks the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings which were a turning point in the Second World War and ultimately led to the Allied victory over Nazi Germany.
On this episode, Niall Paterson sits down with historian and security analyst Professor Michael Clarke to talk about why the beachheads in Normandy were so critical, his father's experience there, what happened next in the war and why there are parallels between now and then as Vladimir Putin threatens Europe.
Plus, Royal correspondent Rhiannon Mills on the events in Normandy today commemorating D-Day.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Promotions producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John
Editor: Wendy Parker
Manchester City – a Premier League club with deep pockets thanks to its Abu Dhabi owners – is taking the league to court.
It’s over the current Associated Party Transaction (APT) rules which determine whether sponsorship deals are financially ‘fair’ and require independent valuation for such deals.
The rules aim to prevent clubs from inflating sponsorship deals with companies linked to their owners, ensuring fair competition.
Man City claim the rules restrict their ability to raise revenue, are unlawful and discriminatory. They argue that sponsors, like those with ties to their Abu Dhabi ownership, should have free rein to set sponsorship prices.
Niall Paterson is joined by our business correspondent Paul Kelso to explain City’s legal action, and the potential repercussions for the Premier League.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Promotions producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John
Editor: Philly Beaumont
This week marks 80 years since the D-Day landings, a key turning point of World War II. Sky News has spoken to some of the few remaining veterans who were involved in the Normandy landings about their memories of that day.
Host Niall Paterson explores the stories of radio operator Marie Scott, Ken Hay who served in the 43rd Essex regiment and landed on the beaches, and Bill Gladden of the 6th Airborne Reconnaissance Regiment who flew into Normandy on a glider.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Promotions producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Wendy Parker
Sir Keir Starmer could be heading to Downing Street with a majority of 194 seats, bigger than what Tony Blair achieved in 1997, according to the first polling projection by YouGov of the campaign.
The projection shows a historic Labour landslide, with the party getting the highest number of seats of any party at an election in history.
At the same time, the Tories are trying to boost ratings by talking about culture wars while Labour is talking about real wars in terms of what they would do for defence. And Nigel Farage has announced he's standing for Reform UK.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson talks to Sky's chief political correspondent Jon Craig about the poll and today’s developments, and to Scarlett Maguire, director of the polling organisation JL Partners.
Producer: Sydney Pead
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Donald Trump has become the first-ever former American president to be convicted of a crime.
A New York jury found him guilty on all 34 counts of falsifying business records to cover up hush money he paid to bury a sex scandal ahead of the 2016 presidential election.
On this Sky News Daily, Tom Cheshire speaks to Sky's US correspondent James Matthews about how the trial unfolded and what it could mean for this year's White House race.
Political commentator and Trump biographer Michael Wolff also joins the podcast to discuss the choice that US voters now have between an increasingly unpopular incumbent or a convicted criminal.
Podcast Producer: Sydney Pead
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Labour's Angela Rayner speaks to Sky News’ political editor Beth Rigby in an extended interview for the Daily podcast.
The party’s deputy leader says that she believes Diane Abbott should be able to stand as an MP - and she denied leader Sir Keir Starmer was acting "in a factional way".
On the first official day of campaigning, she also spoke about the investigations into her living arrangements - and revealed the details of her campaign battle bus.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Promotions Producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Paul Stanworth
It's been 30 years since Nelson Mandela led the African National Congress (ANC) to power, ending apartheid in South Africa.
But as voters head to the polls, the party is on the verge of losing dominance, after coming under fire over corruption, high levels of crime and economic woes. Even in the birthplace of the late human rights fighter, communities are suffering from poverty, hunger and no running water.
On the Sky News Daily, Mark Austin speaks to Sky’s Africa correspondent Yousra Elbagir about the decline of Mandela’s legacy, the party’s decreasing popularity and what happens if they lose power.
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Producers: Emma Rae Woodhouse
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In her first major campaign speech, Rachel Reeves has pitched herself as the UK's next chancellor to an audience of company bosses, promising the "most pro-growth Treasury in our country's history" if Labour wins the election.
But after pledging not to announce any new tax hikes and that Labour policies would be fully funded and costed, how she intends to pay for Labour's plan for the UK remains unclear.
Today on the Sky News Daily, Sophy Ridge speaks with our deputy political editor Sam Coates to discuss the woman hoping to be in charge of the public finances, and whether Labour will be able to please workers and businesses while delivering on a promise of "economic stability" at the same time.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Podcast Promotions Producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Philly Beaumont
After avoiding public scrutiny for nearly a decade, Paula Vennells, the former Post Office boss, finally faced questions about her role in the most widespread miscarriage of justice that Britain has ever seen.
She has been giving evidence at the Post Office Horizon Inquiry for the last three days – and today she was accused by lawyers of talking "rubbish" and being in "la la land".
Sky's Jonathan Samuels spoke to Sky's business correspondent Paul Kelso who's been at the Post Office Inquiry for us.
Plus, a record number of Conservative MPs have now said they are not standing in July's general election. Political correspondent Rob Powell talks to Jonathan about that and all the other latest news from the election campaigns.
Producers: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Promotions Producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John
Editor: Wendy Parker
The political parties have been setting out their election campaigns, with voters going to the polls exactly six weeks from today.
On the Sky News Daily Niall Paterson speaks to deputy political editor Sam Coates who is following the prime minister on his campaign trail around the UK, visiting four nations in two days. He also chats with chief political correspondent Jon Craig about the launch of Labour's campaign in Kent.
Plus, Sky's online campaign correspondent Tom Cheshire tells Niall why the parties are spending big money online and whether it could affect the election outcome.
Producers: Soila Apparicio, Emma Rae Woodhouse
Promotions Producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John
Editor: Wendy Parker
The prime minister has called a general election for 4 July. It means parliament only has a few days to pass any bills still waiting to become law before MPs leave Westminster to begin campaigning.
On the Sky News Daily Niall Paterson gets the very latest from our deputy political editor Sam Coates and political correspondent Tamara Cohen on why the election was announced today, and what the next six weeks of campaigning could have in store.
Producers: Rosie Gillott
Podcast Promotions Producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Philly Beaumont
The former Post Office boss, Paula Vennells, has been testifying at the Inquiry examining the Horizon IT scandal.
It's the first time Paula Vennells has spoken publicly in nearly ten years.
The hundreds of wronged Post Office workers, and their families, have been keenly anticipating her evidence, as, on her watch, prosecutions continued, despite mounting evidence that there was something wrong with the system.
On the Sky News Daily, Sarah-Jane Mee has been in Fenny Compton, in the village hall where Alan Bates began his campaign against the Post Office, to meet the sub-postmasters whose lives were ruined by Horizon.
Plus, one former sub-postmistress, Nicole, shares her story for the first time.
Producers: Emma Rae Woodhouse, Soila Apparicio
Editor: Wendy Parker
Podcast Promotion: Jada-Kai Meosa John
How do we help people keep their jobs and livelihoods alongside the pressure to move to an environmentally friendly and sustainable future?
It's been estimated that 1.3 million jobs in the UK could be affected by the drive to get to net zero emissions - many in traditional industries such as steelmaking.
Sophy Ridge presents this episode with Sky News' people and politics correspondent Nick Martin whose reporting has been focusing on Port Talbot in south Wales where thousands are employed in the steel industry.
Plus, following severe turbulence on a London to Singapore flight where one passenger, a 73-year-old British man died, "likely from a heart attack" and more than two dozen injured, Sophy speaks to pilot and aviation consultant Tim Atkinson about how commercial pilots plan for, and deal with, turbulence.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Editor: Paul Stanworth
The infected blood scandal was "not an accident" and its failures lie with "successive governments, the NHS, and blood services", a public inquiry has found.
More than 30,000 people were infected with HIV and hepatitis C from 1970 to 1991 after being given contaminated blood products and transfusions - about 3,000 of whom have since died.
Sir Brian Langstaff, who chaired the inquiry, said the scale of what happened was "horrifying".
On the Sky News Daily, Matt Barbet talks to Sky's health correspondent Ashish Joshi about the report and Rosamund Cooper who was given blood products contaminated with Hepatitis C.
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Editor: Philly Beaumont
Thousands of people died after being given infected blood transfusions by the NHS.
They were people with haemophilia, women giving birth, and cancer patients who died after contracting HIV or Hepatitis C from infected blood.
An inquiry has been studying millions of pages of evidence from hundreds of sources and witnesses for six years.
From its source in the early 1970s via warnings, missed opportunities, delays and perhaps even deliberate cover ups, this episode of the Sky News Daily explores the story behind the worst treatment scandal in NHS history.
Niall Paterson is joined by Sky's science and technology editor Tom Clarke in preparation for the final report from the inquiry - due to be published on Monday.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Editor: Wendy Parker
China's Xi Jinping and Russia’s Vladimir Putin have met in Beijing – promoting their alliance and their new ‘world order’ away from the West.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by Sky’s Asia correspondent Nicole Johnston in Beijing and Sky’s Moscow correspondent Ivor Bennett to discuss the highlights of the summit so far.
Plus, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer made a key speech to lay out six pledges ahead of his election campaign. Sky’s deputy political editor Sam Coates joins Niall to unpick the key moments.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Hundreds of young men have died trying to use boats to get from Senegal to the Canary Islands.
On this episode of the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson hears about what's been called the "deadliest and busiest migrant passage in the world".
Niall is joined by our Africa correspondent Yousra Elbagir who has been to the fishing town of Mbour on the Senegalese coast to see the scale of the problem.
Plus, in the UK, our communities correspondent Becky Johnson has been speaking to asylum seekers who say they're considering not attending appointments which are a condition of their immigration bail.
It comes as the Home Office tries to trace thousands of missing asylum seekers, with a view to deporting some of them to Rwanda in a bid to deter illegal small boat Channel crossings.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Podcast promotions producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Anti-obesity jabs like Ozempic could reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes or heart failure in obese people regardless of the amount of weight they lose while on the drug.
Researchers found after three years of treatment participants had a 20% lower risk of obesity and its associated health impacts, which currently cost the NHS over £6bn per year.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson speaks to Sky’s science and medical correspondent Thomas Moore about the implications of reducing heart disease cases for the NHS, and senior lecturer in physiology at Anglia Ruskin University Dr Simon Clarke explains how the wonder-drug actually works.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Podcast Promotions Producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Philly Beaumont
A landmark parliamentary inquiry into traumatic childbirths has called for an overhaul of the UK's maternity services after finding poor care is "all-too-frequently tolerated as normal".
The report calls for a new maternity commissioner who will report to the prime minister, better staffing levels on maternity wards, and for mothers to be listened to more.
On the Sky News Daily, Matt Barbet speaks to campaigner and mother-of-two Tinuke Awe about her experiences of giving birth and is joined by Sky correspondent Laura Bundock to find out what the government plans to do to address the issues raised in the report.
Producer: Rosie Gillott
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Editor: Wendy Parker
Across the UK anger is brewing among farmers.
Protests have already been held in London, Dover and Wales, with more on the way - mirroring similar tensions seen across Europe in the last six months.
Their anger is focused on cheap foreign imports and changes to subsidies forcing farmers to give up land in favour of environmental schemes.
But what does this mean for the food on our table - and is British produce now a luxury product for the wealthy only?
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by West of England and Wales correspondent Dan Whitehead to find out why farmers are so concerned, and speaks to Liz Webster, the founder of Save British Farming, about why she believes eating British isn't just good for our farmers - it's good for the nation's health, too.
In response to our report, Farming Minister Mark Spencer, said:
“We firmly back our farmers. British farming is at the heart of British trade, and we put agriculture at the forefront of any deals we negotiate, prioritising new export opportunities, protecting UK food standards and removing market access barriers.
“We’ve maintained the £2.4 billion annual farming budget and recently set out the biggest ever package of grants which supports farmers to produce food profitably and sustainably.”
The Welsh government said: “A successful future for Welsh farming should combine the best of our traditional farming alongside cutting-edge innovation and diversification. It will produce the very best of Welsh food to the highest standards, while safeguarding our precious environment and addressing the urgent call of the climate and nature emergencies.”
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Editor: Paul Stanworth
On this episode, Niall speaks to one of the doctors who worked to restore the hearing of an 18-month-old girl – who was born deaf.
Medics at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge have used gene therapy to help a rare condition, auditory neuropathy. It’s caused by the disruption of nerve impulses travelling from the inner ear to the brain.
Opal Sandy can now respond to her parents’ voices and can communicate words such as “Dada” and “bye-bye”.
Plus, Natalie Elphicke, the MP who defected from the Conservatives to Labour yesterday, apologises for comments she made after her ex-husband, and predecessor as MP for Dover, was convicted of sexual assault in 2020.
She said at the time that being "attractive" and "attracted to women" had made him an "easy target".
Niall talks to deputy political editor Sam Coates about the disquiet within Labour about Mrs Elphicke’s arrival.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Editor: Paul Stanworth
The UK media regulator has set out new rules for social media companies designed to keep children safe online.
The new Ofcom rules include age verification and reformulating algorithms to keep children away from "toxic" content. But parents whose children have died as a result of exposure to harmful content have called the rules an "insult".
On the Sky News Daily Niall Paterson is joined by technology correspondent at the Financial Times Cristina Criddle to discuss what the measures are and how they can be delivered.
Niall is also joined by John Carr, who is on the government's principal advisory body for online safety and security for children, to discuss the challenges of enforcing the rules and if they go far enough to protect children.
Producers: Soila Apparicio, Emma Rae Woodhouse
Promotions producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Paul Stanworth
The Israeli Defense Force says it has taken 'operational control' of the Gaza side of the Rafah crossing, the main entry point for aid into the region. It comes less than 24 hours after Hamas said they would accept a ceasefire deal drawn up by Egyptian mediators.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson talks to our international affairs editor Dominic Waghorn to explore why Israel rejected the deal, saying it fell "far from meeting" its "core demands", and Aaron David Miller, senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and former Middle East negotiator under Republican and Democratic US administrations.
Producer: Rosie Gillott
Senior Producer: Annie Joyce
Podcast Promotions Producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Labour are celebrating big wins in the Blackpool South by-election, in the local elections and in most of the mayoral races that have declared so far.
The Conservatives could lose up to 500 councillors, though their candidate Ben Houchen did hold on to his role as mayor of Tees Valley. A win which gave the prime minister something to be pleased about and will probably help him keep his job for now.
But are these grim results for the Tories enough to see Labour winning the next election? Sky News's projection is that it won't be. They will be the largest party but short of an overall majority.
On the Sky News Daily Niall Paterson talks to Professor Michael Thrasher who carried out the analysis and Sky's deputy political editor Sam Coates on what signals we can take from these results.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Podcast Promotions Producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John
Editor: Wendy Parker
Thousands of fans have been left frustrated after Manchester’s newest venue delayed its launch again after a string of technical problems.
The Co-op Live arena will be the UK’s largest indoor arena accommodating 23,500 people at a cost of £365m - but it’s yet to officially open its doors, cancelling tours from Peter Kay, Boogie Wit Da Hoodie and Olivia Rodrigo.
On the Sky News Daily Niall Paterson speaks to Sky’s chief North of England correspondent Greg Milam to find out what is behind the delays as well as Pauline Forster, landlady at a gig venue, which has launched several celebrity careers. They discuss the realities and costs of running a small gig venue and why such spaces are important.
Also on the podcast, Niall gets the latest from the university protests in the US, where riot police have been firing rubber bullets at protesters refusing to disperse from campus. Sky’s US correspondent Martha Kelner shares her eyewitness account from University of California.
Producers: Rosie Gillott and Emma Rae Woodhouse
Podcast Promotions Producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Violent protests over the Israel-Hamas war have reached boiling point across university campuses in the United States.
Pro-Palestinian protesters are demanding their universities cut ties with Israel or any companies that support its ongoing war in Gaza.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson gets eyewitness analysis from US correspondent Mark Stone in George Washington University. They discuss the arrests, tear gas and counter-protest violence that is taking over universities.
Plus, Lauren Lassabe Shepherd, a historian at the University of New Orleans and author of ‘Resistance from the Right: Conservatives and the Campus Wars’, looks at how these protests compare to others the US has seen and analyses if the action could lead to change.
Producer: Soila Apparicio and Emma Rae Woodhouse
Editor: Philly Beaumont
The King has returned to official public duties for the first time since being diagnosed with cancer. Alongside the Queen, he visited a cancer treatment centre to meet staff and patients as part of his new role as patron of Cancer Research UK.
Sources have stressed that despite his return to public engagements, the King still has cancer and will continue to be treated for the undisclosed form of the disease.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by Sky’s royal correspondent Rhiannon Mills and NBC royal commentator Daisy McAndrew to discuss how the Palace has managed this turbulent period and how it has been received on both sides of the Atlantic.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse and Rosie Gillott
Podcast Promotions Producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf has resigned – days after he cut the SNP's power-sharing deal with the Scottish Greens.
It followed a bitter row over the SNP's climbdown on climate targets as he said the agreement between the parties had "served its purpose".
As a result, his former Green allies teamed up with the Conservatives, Labour and Liberal Democrats to get behind two no-confidence motions, one in himself as leader of Scotland and another regarding the entire Scottish government.
Now – attention turns to another SNP leadership contest and what the divisions in Scottish politics could mean for the future of the independence campaign.
On the Sky News Daily, Matt Barbet speaks to Paul Hutcheon, political editor of the Daily Record, and Shona Craven, from The National, about how the SNP can move on after Mr Yousaf's resignation.
Plus, Connor Gillies, our Scotland correspondent, explains how the leadership election will unfold.
Producer: Rosie Gillott
Promotions producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John
Editor: Philly Beaumont
The 2 May local elections will have more than 2,600 seats are at stake across 107 English councils. Labour’s Sadiq Khan and Andy Burnham are among the 10 city mayors up for re-election.
Those in Blackpool South will also be voting for their next MP after ex-Tory Scott Benton broke Commons lobbying rules, triggering a by-election.
With the Conservatives lagging behind Labour in the polls, the outcome will offer some insight on how voters in England and Wales feel ahead of the general election.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by Sky’s deputy political editor Sam Coates to discuss why the elections are so important for the prime minister’s future and where the key political backgrounds are.
Producers: Emma Rae Woodhouse and Soila Apparicio
Podcast promotions producer: Iona Brunker
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Labour have promised to renationalise nearly all passenger railways within their first term if they win the next election. But will it leave the railways better off?
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson speaks to Sky's political correspondent Sam Coates to discuss the details of Labour's plan and assess if a Great British Railway would be more efficient and cost-effective than the current privatised system.
Niall also speaks to the editor of Rail magazine, Nigel Harris, to discuss the current state of our railways and what he believes needs to change.
Elsewhere in politics, the Scottish government has ended its power-sharing agreement with the Greens. Sky's Scotland correspondent Connor Gillies discusses the implications of this for both parties – including a motion of no confidence in First Minister Humza Yousaf.
Producers: Iona Brunker, Soila Apparicio, Emma Rae Woodhouse
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Only two months ago Joe Biden joined the social media platform TikTok with a video captioned "lol hey guys". Now, the US president is poised to sign a bill that could ban the popular app - unless its parent company sells it.
The country is concerned that TikTok's owner, Beijing-based tech firm ByteDance, could be forced by Chinese authorities to hand over the user data of almost 170 million American app users.
On this episode, Niall Paterson unpicks the possible ban with Arthi Nachiappan, our technology correspondent. Plus, Chris Stokel-Walker, author of TikTok Boom: China's Dynamite App And The Superpower Race For Social Media, joins Niall to discuss the app's impact in the US - as well as China's influence on technology.
Since recording this episode, TikTok CEO, Shou Chew said in a statement: "This unconstitutional law is a TikTok ban, and we will challenge it in court. We believe the facts and the law are clearly on our side, and we will ultimately prevail.
"As we continue to challenge this unconstitutional ban, we will continue investing and innovating to ensure TikTok remains a space where Americans of all walks of life can safely come to share their experiences, find joy, and be inspired."
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Assistant producer: Iona Brunker
Promotions producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Paul Stanworth
After months of parliamentary ping-pong between the House of Commons and the Lords, Rishi Sunak's Rwanda Bill has passed. The prime minister called it a "landmark" law, saying that "nothing will stand in our way" of getting flights off the ground within 10 to 12 weeks.
However, the scheme could face yet more hurdles, with the potential for it to be held up by challenges in court.
On this episode, Matt Barbet takes stock of the bill with Adam Parsons, Sky's Europe editor in France, who has been watching migrant boats cross the English Channel even after the bill's passing.
Sky's communities correspondent Becky Johnson also joins Matt to share some of the stories from those asylum seekers already in the UK and what they might expect from the Rwanda bill.
And Dr Madeleine Sumption, director of the Migration Observatory at the University of Oxford, details the potential impact this new legislation might have on migration figures.
Producer: Rosie Gillott
Interviews producer: Melissa Tutesigensi-Charles
Promotions producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Philly Beaumont
As the first of Donald Trump's four criminal trials begins this week, will it have any effect on his chances of re-election in November?
The former president faces 34 counts of falsifying business records in connection to $130,000 paid to porn star Stormy Daniels. He is accused of falsifying internal business records as part of an alleged scheme to bury stories that he thought might hurt his presidential campaign in 2016.
With all eyes on the New York courtroom, Daily host Matt Barbet speaks to US correspondent James Matthews from outside the first trial Trump will face this year... plus, Washington-based pollster John Zogby explains what it could mean for his popularity amongst voters.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Interviews producer: Melissa Tutesigensi-Charles
Podcast Promotions Producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Philly Beaumont
An Israeli missile has struck Iran, in response to the unprecedented missile and drone attack on Israel over the weekend by the Iranians.
It seems an airfield outside of the city of Isfahan was targeted, but Tehran has played down the incident and has indicated it has no plans to retaliate.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by military analyst Sean Bell to find out what exactly happened in the latest attack and what it says about Israel's and Iran's respective military strengths.
Plus, Niall is also joined by Sky's international affairs editor Dominic Waghorn to analyse where this leaves tension in the Middle East.
Producer: Rosie Gillott & Emma Rae Woodhouse
Podcast Promotions Producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Wendy Parker
Conservative MP Mark Menzies has been suspended from the parliamentary party in light of allegations he abused local Tory party funds to pay off "bad people".
Mark Menzies strongly disputes the claims which also allege he used campaign funds to pay his personal medical bills.
On the Conservatives' investigation into the claims, Defence Secretary Grant Shapps told Sky News: "There's further information that the Chief Whip I understand became familiar with yesterday and actions being swiftly taken on the basis of that further information.
"I think it is important to stress that the MP in question here denies the allegations and so on basis of sort of fairness and proper justice, I think it's important to mention that."
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by political correspondent Darren McCaffrey to analyse how Westminster will cope with another scandal.
Plus, the Scottish government has come under fire for rowing back on its climate commitments.
Niall speaks to science correspondent Thomas Moore about the consequences of the government missing eight out of 12 of its annual climate commitments.
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Senior producer: Annie Joyce
Assistant producer: Iona Brunker
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The price of everyday things - mainly food - is now rising at the lowest level since 2021.
Official data shows inflation eased last month to 3.2% - down from 3.4% - but the fall was slightly less than economists expected.
On the Daily, Niall Paterson looks at what's going on with inflation and what it might mean for interest rates with Sky's economics and data editor Ed Conway - who's in the US looking at the situation there. They also discuss how the UK could be importing inflation from America.
Plus, Niall talks to Russ Mould, investment director at finance firm AJ Bell, about what's happening at the fashion retailer ASOS which says it's becoming "more agile" after an 18% drop in sales.
Producer: Rosie Gillott
Assistant Producer: Iona Brunker
Podcast Promotions Producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Paul Stanworth
'Absolutely nuts' was how former Prime Minister Boris Johnson described Rishi Sunak’s plan to gradually phase out smoking – banning anyone born since the start of 2009 from ever being able to buy cigarettes or tobacco products like vapes.
Liz Truss, who was also briefly prime minister in-between the two men, is also among some critical of the proposal – which she described as 'profoundly unconservative'.
Tories are being given a free vote in the Commons – allowing them to vote with their conscience, not necessarily the government.
But will the policy create a smokefree generation? And what will it mean for Conservative Party ideology?
Niall Paterson looks at the health implications with Alice Wiseman, vice president of The Association of Directors of Public Health, and the politics of the policy with Sky’s political editor Beth Rigby and Tory peer Lord Frost, who disagrees with the planned legislation.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Podcast Promotions Producer: Iona Brunker
Senior producer: Annie Joyce
Editors: Philly Beaumont and Paul Stanworth
Military experts have called Iran's ariel attack on Israel on Saturday night 'ambitious' and warn it could push an already fragile region into a dangerous new phase.
On the Sky News Daily, host Matt Barbet examines how Iran and Israel's 'shadow war' has moved out into the open, alongside defence and security analyst Michael Clarke.
Matt is also joined by Dr Roxane Farmanfarmaian, affiliated lecturer in international relations of the Middle East at the University of Cambridge, to examine what Iran was really trying to achieve from its attack.
Producer: Rosie Gillott
Podcast Promotions Producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Philly Beaumont
On Saturday night Iran launched an unprecedented drone and missile attack against Israel, which Tehran has claimed is in retaliation for an attack on the consular section of the Iranian embassy in Damascus by Israel on 1 April.
Some 170 explosive drones, 120 ballistic missiles, and 30 cruise missiles were launched by Iran, according to the Israel Defence Forces (IDF), who said "99%" were intercepted.
Leaders across the world have condemned the attack and stated their support for Israel’s security. However, Iran's foreign ministry said they would "not hesitate" to take "further defensive measures" to "safeguard its legitimate interests against any military aggressions".
On this extra Sky News Daily episode, Rob Powell sits down with our international affairs editor Dominic Waghorn to discuss the significance and implications of Iran’s attack, and the response from Israel and its allies.
Producer: Rosie Gillott
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Ex-armed forces minister James Heappey has told Sky's defence and security editor Deborah Haynes the UK should consider sending its forces to Ukraine to train troops.
On the Sky News Daily, host Tom Cheshire talks to her and Sky's military analyst Professor Michael Clarke about the interview with Mr Heappey, who stepped down from his role last month.
They assess the bleak situation in Ukraine and why the conflict is at a critical stage. They also discuss how prepared the UK would be if it faced a war in the near future.
Senior producer: Annie Joyce
Editor: Wendy Parker
The death of arguably one of America’s most talked about names in the 1990s has re-ignited conversations about who OJ Simpson was and how he will be remembered.
The former NFL star was tried and acquitted of the murders of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman. He later spent time in jail for armed robbery and kidnap.
On the Daily, Niall Paterson talks to our US correspondent James Matthews as they discuss his life and the controversies surrounding the 76-year-old, who died on Wednesday following his battle with cancer.
Producers: Emma Rae Woodhouse, Rosie Gillott, Soila Apparicio
Senior producer: Annie Joyce
Editors: Paul Stanworth, Wendy Parker
President Biden has stated US support for Israel is 'ironclad' after reports an Iranian attack is imminent. Iran had promised to retaliate after Israel killed a top Iranian commander in Damascus, Syria, earlier this month.
It has led to fears the Israel-Gaza war could escalate to a wider Middle East conflict. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu did nothing to allay concerns when he said his forces were preparing for scenarios in other areas.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson speaks to our Middle East correspondent Ali Bunkall about how ready Israel is for any attacks by Iran and what its next moves might be.
Plus, retired Air Vice-Marshal Sean Bell, who is a military analyst, details Iran's military capabilities and what form an attack by Tehran might take.
Producers: Soila Apparicio, Emma Rae Woodhouse
Interviews producer: Melissa Tutesigensi-Charles
Promotions producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John, Iona Brunker
Editor: Wendy Parker
More than 55,000 asylum seekers whose applications have been refused since 2011 may not have left the UK.The analysis of Home Office data does not include partners or children - so could be even higher.
On the Daily, Niall Paterson speaks to our communities correspondent Becky Johnson about how delays in deporting failed applicants have led to some people being able to make multiple appeals.In one case, an asylum seeker has been in limbo for 18 years.Also, immigration lawyer Harjap Singh Bhangal talks about why so many appeals against deportation are successful.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Assistant producer: Iona Brunker
Podcast Promotions Producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Wendy Parker
Yemen is in the middle of a humanitarian disaster after nearly a decade of civil war between the Saudi and Western-backed government, and the Iranian-backed Houthi militia.
As Sky's special correspondent Alex Crawford has found, war in Gaza is making the situation even worse for Yeminis already facing violence, starvation and disease.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by Alex and Yemen-born producer Ahmed Baider to explore how Houthi attacks on shipping lanes in the Red Sea, ostensibly in support of Gaza, are preventing aid from getting into Yemen.
Senior Producer: Annie Joyce
Producer: Rosie Gillott
Assistant Producer: Iona Brunker
Podcast Promotions Producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Labour's deputy leader Angela Rayner is facing questions about whether she paid enough tax on a house sale, almost a decade ago.
She denies any wrongdoing and has been backed by the party's leader Sir Keir Starmer, with some colleagues claiming she's being "smeared".
On the Sky News Daily, Mark Austin unpicks exactly what Angela Rayner is accused of and discusses if the allegations are really in the public interest with Sky's political correspondent Rob Powell.
They also talk about how important Ms Rayner is to Labour's election ambitions with polling expert Scarlett Maguire.
Producers: Soila Apparicio, Emma Rae Woodhouse
Promotions producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Next week, millions of people across North America will be able to see a total solar eclipse, a once-in-a-lifetime experience for many.
A total solar eclipse - where the moon moves in front of the sun - happens about every 18 months. However, it rarely takes place over land, so next week's is an incredibly rare opportunity for scientists and amateurs alike to witness the phenomenon.
On the Sky News Daily, our data and forensics correspondent Tom Cheshire chats to NASA's deputy administrator and retired astronaut Pam Melroy about why solar eclipses are so important for scientists and learning more about the Earth and our nearest star.
In addition, our science and medical correspondent Thomas Moore explains why eclipses happen - and why the vast majority in the UK won't be lucky enough to see it.
You can watch our live coverage of the total eclipse on Monday 8th April, 7pm to 10pm, on the Sky News channel, the Sky News app or on our YouTube channel.
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Producers: Rosie Gillott & Soila Apparicio
Assistant producer: Iona Brunker
Interviews producer: Melissa Tutesigensi-Charles
Podcast Promotions Producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Three former Supreme Court justices have warned Prime Minister Rishi Sunak that the UK is breaching international law by continuing to arm Israel.
They are among over 600 lawyers and academics who are signatories of a 17-page letter, which also urges ministers to work towards a ceasefire in Gaza and resume funding to the UNRWA aid agency.
It comes as civil servants overseeing arms exports could stop work over fears they may be complicit in war crimes.
On the Sky News Daily, Tom Cheshire asks Michael Mansfield KC, head of chambers at Nexus Chambers and former judge on the Russell Tribunal on Palestine, about why he has signed the letter.
Plus, our political correspondent Rob Powell details the current government's arms dealing with Israel and the response to calls to stop supplying weapons.
Senior producer: Annie Joyce
Interviews producer: Melissa Tutesigensi-Charles
Editor: Philly Beaumont
The UK spends more than £50bn a year - 2.2% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) - on defence, but government documents shared with Sky News show the country has no preparations for a nuclear war.
In January, Defence Secretary Grant Shapps warned the country is approaching a pre-war era and that in five years' time the UK could be looking at conflicts with Russia, China, Iran and North Korea.
So, is the UK ready?
On the Sky News Daily, Tom Cheshire is joined by our security and defence editor Deborah Haynes, who has seen documents outlining the UK's preparedness for nuclear war, and asks former soldier and now defence policy expert, Robert Clark, what the military will need to do to prepare for war.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Aid group World Central Kitchen says seven members of its team have been killed in an Israeli strike on Gaza. The charity said the volunteers had just unloaded more than 100 tonnes of humanitarian food aid brought to Gaza by sea. The foreign nationals killed were from the UK, Australia, Poland, and a dual US-Canadian citizen.
Israel Defence Forces (IDF) spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari offered "deepest condolences" to the founder of the charity World Central Kitchen over the "tragic" deaths of its aid workers.
Aid convoys attempting to reach northern Gaza have either been forced to turn back or simply not made the journey because the risk of being hit by Israeli fire was too great. How will the latest deaths affect the work of aid agencies in the Palestinian territory?
On the Sky News Daily, Tom Cheshire explores what working in a 'death zone' in Gaza looks like for volunteers with Ahmed Bayram, media adviser for MENA (Middle East and North Africa) at the Norwegian Refugee Council.
Plus, our Middle East correspondent Alistair Bunkall reports on whether the IDF's review of the deaths will be enough to reassure foreign governments and humanitarian organisations.
Senior producer: Annie Joyce
Assistant producer: Iona Brunker
Interviews producer: Melissa Tutesigensi-Charles
Editor: Philly Beaumont
It’s the height of lockdown, 19-year-old Ellie Williams claims on social media she's been raped and exploited by an Asian grooming gang across the north of England. Photos of her alleged injuries add to the outrage and the post goes viral - shared more than 100,000 times.
Social media rumours lead to attacks on Asian men and businesses in her hometown of Barrow-in-Furness. But when she's arrested for perverting the course of justice, things really explode and there are protest rallies and claims of a cover-up.
At her trial, the prosecution say she lied, faked text messages and even caused the catalogue of injuries to herself.
In season 6 of StoryCast, Sky News' Jason Farrell and Liz Lane, who reported on the case at the time, return to Barrow to investigate what could have led her to make these claims and if, underneath it all, there is some other truth buried among the lies.
With access to her family, police investigators and those most impacted by her allegations, we ask: Is Ellie Williams a villain - or a victim of something else? And what happened after the trial - once all the media attention died down and new allegations began to emerge?
This is episode one of Unreliable Witness. For the full season, follow Unreliable Witness wherever you get your podcasts.
The amount of raw sewage being spilled into England’s waterways has hit a record high – more than doubling since last year.
Water companies are allowed to do this, but only in exceptional circumstances to prevent sewage washing back up into our homes.
But, there’s growing evidence sewage is being routinely dumped by water firms when it’s not needed, polluting England’s waters more to the point where rowers in this year’s Oxford and Cambridge boat race have been warned not to go into the Thames.
Customers could end up paying more too – as water companies in England and Wales want bills to increase to fund the necessary infrastructure upgrades.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily, Leah Boleto is joined by climate reporter Victoria Seabrook and business correspondent Paul Kelso to explain how England’s rivers and seas have got to this state and what this could mean for our water bills.
Producer: Alex Edden
Assistant producer: Iona Brunker
Senior podcast producer: Annie Joyce
Editor: Paul Stanworth
In the early hours of Tuesday morning, a cargo ship leaving the US city of Baltimore catastrophically struck a major bridge. The entire middle section of the 1.6-mile-long Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed into the Patapsco River.
The ship lost power as it left the port, but the crew had enough time to make a mayday call so officials on the bridge were able to shut it to most traffic. Two people were rescued from the water but several people are still missing.
There are now questions about how such a large vessel lost control and how the huge structure of the bridge crumbled so quickly.
On today's edition of the Sky News Daily, Leah Boleto speaks to our US Correspondent Martha Kelner in Baltimore and our Science Correspondent Thomas More. Plus, Ben Schafer, a structural engineer at Baltimore's Johns Hopkins University explains why the bridge fell so quickly.
Senior producer: Annie Joyce
Assistant producer: Iona Brunker
Editor: Wendy Parker
Four men have been charged with carrying out an attack at a concert in Moscow on Friday that killed more than 130 people. They all appeared in court on Monday heavily bruised with swollen faces and black eyes – with one attending in a wheelchair wearing a hospital gown.
The Islamic State group said it carried out the attack on the Crocus City Hall, but President Putin has insisted Ukraine was involved.
President Zelenskyy has strongly denied the claims and hit out at the Russian leader and others in Moscow, describing them as “scum”.
Questions are now mounting for President Putin as it emerged the US government warned Russia two weeks ago that an attack by extremists on “large gatherings including concerts” was imminent.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily, Leah Boleto is joined by international affairs editor Dominic Waghorn and international correspondent in Moscow Diana Magnay to discuss the mood in the Russian capital and how President Putin could react.
Producer: Alex Edden
Assistant producer: Iona Brunker
Editor: Paul Stanworth
The US has called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza for the first time as secretary of state Antony Blinken lands in Tel Aviv for talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. An American-sponsored resolution demanding a truce was rejected by the UN Security Council. The US policy change comes amid fears the Palestinian territory could be on the brink of famine. On the Daily, Niall Paterson talks to our Middle East correspondent Alistair Bunkall about how much US support for Israel is wavering.
Plus, Sky’s special correspondent Alex Crawford discusses the importance of being able to report freely from inside Gaza - something she and other foreign journalists have been unable to do since Hamas's attack on southern Israel on 7 October.
The war has meant images and information from inside Gaza have mostly come from a few Palestinian journalists in the territory. Foreign journalists can only report in Gaza while accompanied by Israeli authorities, who say it is for safety reasons.
Senior producer: Annie Joyce
Producer: Alex Edden and Sydney Pead
Assistant producer: Iona Brunker
Editor: Wendy Parker
The Princess of Wales has issued a personal message revealing that she has been diagnosed with cancer
following her abdominal surgery earlier this year and that she is undergoing preventative chemotherapy.
The news comes after many weeks of speculation about the health of the 42-year-old future queen, who has not been seen on official duties since Christmas.
On the Sky News Daily, Jonathan Samuels is joined by our Royal Correspondent, Rhiannon Mills to discuss how this news will impact the Royal Family and when we can expect to see Catherine resume full duties.
Producer: Rosie Gillott
Editor: Wendy Parker
Thousands of women should get payouts because of the way changes to the state pension affected them, according to a watchdog.
The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) said the women who were born in the 1950s didn't get their pension when they expected because they didn't know about the reforms.
The PHSO report added that they are "owed" money by the Department for Work and Pensions.
It criticised the department, claiming it has "clearly indicated that it will refuse to comply... this is unacceptable".
On this episode, Niall Paterson explains why the pension reforms were pushed through quicker than initially planned by the then coalition government and discusses the proposals for compensation and whether the payouts are likely to happen.
He's joined by Sky correspondent Shamaan Freeman-Powell and one of the Women Against State Pension Inequality (Waspi) campaigners, Michele Carlile.
Producer: Sydney Pead
Assistant producer: Iona Brunker
Interviews producer: Melissa Tutesigensi-Charles
Editor: Paul Stanworth
The resignation of Ireland's Prime Minister Leo Varadkar has come as a shock. He suffered defeats in two referendums earlier this month, where the public voted against the government's plans to remove "sexist" language from the constitution.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by Ireland correspondent Stephen Murphy to look at Varadkar's legacy as both the youngest and openly gay Taoiseach.
Plus, in Wales, history has also been made as Vaughan Gething was sworn in as first minister - the first black leader of a European country. He narrowly won the Welsh Labour leadership election against Jeremy Miles, with 51.7% of the vote.
Questions over some of his campaign donations from a company run by a man twice convicted for environmental offences, and Conservative criticism over Welsh Labour's budget spending, give Gething plenty to defend and tackle in his first weeks in office.
Niall explores what's in the new Welsh first minister's in-tray with Tomos Evans, our Wales reporter. Richard Wyn Jones, director of the Wales Governance Centre and dean of public affairs at Cardiff University, also talks about Mr Gething.
Producer: Rosie Gillott
Assistant producer: Iona Brunker
Interviews producer: Melissa Tutesigensi-Charles
Editor: Wendy Parker
More than half of people in the UK have seen online conspiracy theories about why the Princess of Wales has been absent from public life, but it hasn't dented trust in the Royal Family, according to Sky News polling.
Speculation on social media about Kate's health and whereabouts have been rife in recent days – despite Kensington Palace announcing she would be recovering from abdominal surgery until Easter – and suspicion has now spread from edited photos including the princess to photos of other members of the Royal Family.
So how has their brush with TikTok conspiracists impacted the royals and does the palace need to rethink its public relations strategy in the age of social media?
On the Sky News Daily podcast, Niall Paterson speaks to our royal correspondent, Rhiannon Mills, who has spent the day with Prince William in Sheffield, and to the late Queen's former communications secretary, Simon Lewis, about why he believes time is on the palace's side.
Senior podcast producer: Annie Joyce
Podcast producer: Rosie Gillott
Assistant producer: Iona Brunker
Interviews producer: Melissa Tutesigensi-Charles
Promotion producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Philly Beaumont
A new Sky News series 'Faultlines' covers in-depth and immersive reports exploring contemporary social challenges across the UK.
This episode asks 'is our housing market in crisis?', with not enough homes and expensive rentals forcing an increasing number of people into homelessness.
In 2021/22, just 7,528 new social homes were delivered. Nowhere near enough for the 1.1 million people on the waiting list and the government’s target of building 300,000 new homes a year. The seaside town Hastings is on the frontline of all that is wrong with the housing system, with evictions, social housing shortages and Airbnb among the issues behind the problem.
On this episode of the Sky News Daily, Tom Cheshire talks to our people and politics correspondent Nick Martin in Hastings, to uncover the scale of the problems, and hear from those at the heart of it.
Producer: Alex Edden
Assistant producer: Iona Brunker
Editor: Paul Stanworth
As Russians go to the polls, the outcome is certainly already written as Vladimir Putin runs pretty much uncontested in his bid for a fifth term in office.
Opposition candidates were banned from standing, fled the country or are dead - like Putin's most prominent critic, Alexei Navalny.
So, what will another six years of rule mean for Russians, the war in Ukraine and the world?
On the Daily, Sky's Tom Cheshire looks at Putin's grip on power over the years as he's joined by our international correspondent Diana Magnay, who spent the past six years reporting from Moscow for us.
Plus, Tom talks to former British spy Christopher Steele - who previously ran MI6's Russia desk - about what challenges to Putin there could be.
Podcast producer: Sydney Pead
Interviews producer: Melissa Tutesigensi-Charles
Senior podcast producer: Annie Joyce
Editor: Wendy Parker
In the early months of the Iraq war in 2003, around 88 British troops were deployed to the Qarmat Ali water treatment plant to provide round-the-clock security.
What the soldiers didn't know was that while on duty, they were being exposed to a carcinogenic chemical used to maintain the pipes in the plant.
Ten ex-soldiers have now spoken out for the first time after suffering a range of health problems, including daily nosebleeds, a brain tumour and several diagnoses of cancer.
Today on the Daily, Niall Paterson speaks to Sky's Michael Drummond about his report into why the former troops are still seeking reparations, and to ex-RAF sergeant Andy Tosh who was exposed to the chemical and says his health has been permanently damaged.
Plus, we'll get the latest from deputy political editor Sam Coates on the government's new definition of 'extremism'.
Senior producer: Annie Joyce
Producer: Sydney Pead
Interviews producer: Melissa Tutesigensi-Charles
Promotion producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John
Editor: Wendy Parker
The prime minister has resisted calls to hand back £10m donated to the Conservative Party by businessman Frank Hester.
Speaking in the Commons, Rishi Sunak condemned Mr Hester's reported remarks about MP Diane Abbott as "racist" and "wrong" but insisted he had shown "remorse".
Labour is calling on the Conservatives to give the money back.
Today on the Daily, Niall Paterson speaks to Labour MP Dawn Butler and Sky's deputy political editor Sam Coates about the matter.
Plus, Sky correspondent Amelia Harper takes us through her report uncovering a WhatsApp network of children who are filming themselves killing and torturing animals.
Warning: this episode contains references to animal cruelty
Producer: Soila Apparacio and Sydney Pead
Assistant producer: Iona Brunker
Editor: Philly Beaumont
After Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, the imposition of sanctions on the country meant direct exports of British-made luxury vehicles fell to zero.
However, Sky News analysis shows that hundreds of millions of pounds worth of luxury cars are being sold to Russia through neighbouring countries.
Notably, Azerbaijan on Russia's southern border, where Britain recorded an unprecedented increase in car exports. In turn, Azerbaijan reported an unprecedented increase in car exports to Russia.
Niall Paterson is joined by our economics and data editor Ed Conway on the Sky News Daily, to explain why luxury vehicles are still finding their way into Russia, and what can be done about it.
Producer: Alex Edden
Assistant producer: Iona Brunker
Editor: Philly Beaumont
The Princess of Wales has apologised "for any confusion" after she admitted "editing" a Mother's Day image of her and her children.
Major international picture agencies told media outlets to "kill" the photo from their systems 12 hours after the picture was released by Kensington Palace on Sunday. AP told Sky News the photo broke their manipulation rules as it shows an "inconsistency in the alignment of Princess Charlotte's left hand".
Kill notices are uncommon and usually due to issues with copyright or journalistic process – and this has never happened to a royal picture.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily, Sarah-Jane Mee speaks to Adam Parker from our data and forensics unit, who reveals what the team have learned after analysing the photo’s metadata.
Plus, PR expert Mark Borkowski on whether this has fanned rather than extinguished online rumours, and our Royal Correspondent Rhiannon Mills on where this leaves the royal family.
Senior podcast producer: Annie Joyce
Podcast producer: Sydney Pead
Promotion producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Wendy Parker
The biggest night in Hollywood promised glitz and glamour, but there were no surprises when it came to the big Academy Award winners.
Oppenheimer took home seven awards, including best picture, best actor and best director for Britain’s Christopher Nolan, with Emma Stone winning best actress for her role in Poor Things.
Sky News Arts and Entertainment correspondent Katie Spencer and Arts and Entertainment editor Claire Gregory were on the Vanity Fair red carpet for some celeb-spotting, with all details from this year’s Oscars.
Podcast producer: Sydney Pead
Promotion producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Freddie Scappaticci was Britain's most highly prized IRA informant.
His codename was 'Stakeknife' and the unit he led - ironically in charge of hunting informants like him - was called the 'nutting squad' as it shot people in the head after abducting and torturing them.
Scappaticci never faced trial and lived under witness protection in England until his death last year, aged 77.
Now, a seven-year investigation has concluded his actions probably resulted in "more lives being lost than saved", with the UK government being urged to acknowledge that many murders were avoidable and to apologise to bereaved families.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson examines what we know about the British mole and gets reaction to the Operation Kenova report with our senior Ireland correspondent David Blevins.
Podcast producer: Sydney Pead
Interviews producer: Melissa Tutesigensi-Charles
Promotion producer: Jonathan Day
Senior producer: Annie Joyce
Editor: Wendy Parker
After cutting national insurance for the second time in yesterday's Budget, the prime minister has said it's his "long-term ambition" to eventually scrap the tax.
As only those in work pay it, it's seen by many – including the Chancellor - as an unfair double tax on those in the workforce. But, completely abolishing it would cost the government £46bn.
Labour have criticised the plans, saying the move would cost more than the cuts unveiled in Liz Truss' chaotic mini-budget and the director of the Institute of Fiscal Studies called it unrealistic.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by Greg Thwaites from the Resolution Foundation and Linda Yueh, broadcaster and economist, to explore how realistic scrapping NI would be and why it's so tricky to simplify the tax system.
And, political editor Beth Rigby pops in to discuss how this idea is playing out politically.
Producer: Sydney Pead
Assistant producer: Iona Brunker
Interviews producer: Melissa Tutesigensi-Charles
Promotion Producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Wendy Parker
It was a budget of few surprises. As promised, the chancellor cut the rate of National Insurance tax by 2p in every pound but admits the overall tax burden is still higher than it has been in the last 70 years. The cuts have been labelled "Tory con" by Labour, which leaves people paying "more for less".
On this edition of the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by data and economics editor Ed Conway to break down the changes in tax and childcare, and if the chancellor's plan will help the economy.
Plus, hear from political editor Beth Rigby about whether the budget can save the Tories from election defeat.
Jeremy Hunt has delivered his last spring budget before a general election, hoping to revive the UK economy and his party's hopes of re-election.
Producers: Soila Apparicio and Sydney Pead
Assistant producer: Iona Brunker
Promotion producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Paul Stanworth
For most of us, our council tax bills are going up - with nearly every local authority in the country increasing it by the maximum amount.
Nottingham City Council is the latest to declare itself bankrupt and has already approved huge cuts. Today, councillors in Birmingham consider whether to do the same.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is joined from Birmingham by Midlands correspondent Becky Cotterill and local campaigner Shuranjeet Singh to look at what's gone wrong in the city and how it's affecting residents.
Plus, Jessica Studdert from the thinktank New Local discusses why so many councils are struggling with their finances.
Senior podcast producer: Annie Joyce
Assistant producer: Iona Brunker
Interviews producer: Melissa Tutesigensi-Charles
Promotion Producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Wendy Parker
As the country gears up for the general election, Wednesday's budget may be the last before the voters go to the polls. Hailed as "a budget to save the Tory party", speculation has been mounting that the chancellor will cut taxes as a last-ditch attempt to boost the Conservatives' plunging support.
To afford the move, funding to public services could be slashed - but Jeremy Hunt has insisted any cuts will be done "responsibly".
On today's episode, Sophy Ridge looks ahead to the budget. She's joined by deputy political editor Sam Coates and pollster Scarlett Maguire to unpack whether cutting taxes really is the way to a Conservative election win.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Assistant producer: Iona Brunker
Interviews producer: Melissa Tutesigensi-Charles
Promotion producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Today, something different – we're bringing you the first episode of an exciting new podcast from Sky called Electoral Dysfunction.
Beth Rigby. Jess Philips. Ruth Davidson.
With polls suggesting trust in politicians is low, three political powerhouses unite to unravel the spin and explain what’s really going on in Westminster and beyond.
Every week, they will examine our political leaders and their policies – how they’re written, and how they’re sold to voters – as we prepare for a general election.
With so much at stake, they will work out which politicians are coming out on top and who is having an Electoral Dysfunction – and what it all actually means for you.
Here's the first epsiode. For more, follow Electoral Dysfunction now wherever you listen to podcasts.
Warning: some explicit language.
In a national address, Russian President Vladimir Putin has threatened to use nuclear weapons if NATO countries were to join a ground offensive in Ukraine.
The suggestion of NATO forces was made by France's President Emmanuel Macron but quickly dismissed by the US, Britain, and Germany.
However, it comes amid calls to show more strength against the Kremlin from Baltic leaders, as Russian troops ramp up military operations along land and sea borders in the region.
Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are now bolstering their civilian armies and have urged other NATO countries, including the UK, to do the same.
Today on the Daily, Anna Jones speaks to Sky's international affairs editor Dominic Waghorn to unpack what Mr Putin said in his latest speech.
She also speaks to security and defence editor Deborah Haynes about how Russia's neighbours are readying themselves for battle.
Senior podcast producer: Annie Joyce
Podcast Producer: Sydney Pead
Assistant producer: Evan Dale
Podcast promotion producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Ecuador has become the deadliest country in South America with drug gangs and their Mexican cartel bosses murdering people, detonating car bombs and terrorising communities.
The violence exploded earlier this year with gangs promising insurrection after the president of Ecuador put in place a nationwide crackdown following the escape of a drug lord from prison, and armed attack on a TV station.
On this edition of Sky News Daily, Tom Cheshire speaks to our chief correspondent Stuart Ramsay, who has had rare access to a prison in the coastal city of Esmeraldas, as the government tries to get a handle on the violence that's taken over Ecuador.
Producer: Sydney Pead
Assistant producers: Iona Brunker, Evan Dale
Promotion Producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John
Editor: Philly Beaumont
It's been years since the extent of the Post Office Horizon scandal became clear - but hundreds of sub-postmasters, who were falsely convicted of fraud or financially crippled in the process, are still waiting for financial redress.
Today, key players in the scandal - including former sub-postmaster Alan Bates and recently ousted chairman Henry Staunton - gave evidence to MPs about the government's compensation scheme - and why it's taken so long to pay it.
But proceedings were somewhat overshadowed by an unexpected revelation by Mr Staunton. When asked about the investigation into his behaviour while at the Post Office, he claimed the main investigation was actually into current CEO Nick Read.
On the Sky News Daily, Sophy Ridge is joined by business correspondent Paul Kelso to discuss the drama unfolding at the Post Office, and Labour MP Ian Lavery who's on the committee looking into the major miscarriage of justice.
Producers: Alex Edden, Sydney Pead
Assistant producers: Iona Brunker, Evan Dale
Promotion Producer: David Chipakupaku
Senior producer: Annie Joyce
Editor: Wendy Parker
The former Tory deputy chair, Lee Anderson, has refused to apologise for comments that saw him suspended from the party.
He said he believed "Islamists" had "got control" of London's mayor Sadiq Khan - a remark Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called "unacceptable".
But Mr Anderson isn't the only politician stoking racial divides, with Azhar Ali standing in this week's Rochdale by-election despite making antisemitic remarks that cost him Labour's backing.
The tensions have left many MPs fearing for their personal safety as security has had to be ramped up for several of them.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily, Jonathan Samuels speaks to deputy political editor Sam Coates about the toxicity in politics.
Plus, Anna Firth, the Conservative MP for Southend West - where the late MP Sir David Amess was killed by an Islamic State sympathiser - describes what it's like to be a member of parliament in the current political climate.
Producer: Alex Edden
Assistant producer: Iona Brunker
Editor: Wendy Parker
Promotion producer: David Chipakupaku
Two years on from Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the war is largely at a stalemate but President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's troops face acute shortages of ammunition.
Ukraine's cities still come under regular Russian bombardment, thousands of lives have been lost and many more displaced across Europe.
Around 300,000 Ukrainians have applied for visas to come to the UK alone. Many more are in Poland and Germany.
Tom Cheshire speaks to international correspondent John Sparks in Kharkiv about what life is like on the ground in Ukraine now and how Ukrainians are ready to continue the fight for their country.
And we hear from Anfisa Vlasova who fled Kharkiv after the invasion to come to the UK on what life has been like here and how she and her fellow Ukrainian refugees feel about returning to their homeland.
Senior producer: Annie Joyce
Assistant producer: Iona Brunker
Promotion producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Wendy Parker
The third largest party in the House of Commons, the SNP, says it doesn't have confidence in its Speaker, Lindsay Hoyle.
The Speaker himself says he took decisions about how MPs debated and voted on calls for a ceasefire in Gaza because he wanted as broad a discussion as possible.
He's apologised but said the safety of MPs on such a divisive issue was also on his mind.
With thousands dead in Gaza and war continuing, the optics of MPs rowing about Commons procedure - rather than debating important international issues - have not sat well with everyone.
Niall Paterson speaks to Dr Hannah White from the Institute for Government about why she thinks it's another example supporting the case for parliamentary reform.
Conservative MP Tobias Ellwood describes it as his "worst day in Parliament". He recently had dozens of anti-Israel protesters gather outside his home.
And chief political correspondent Jon Craig picks over how the chamber moves on from this - and whether Lindsay Hoyle will stay in his job.
Producers: Soila Apparicio, Alex Edden
Assistant producer: Evan Dale
Interviews producer: Melissa Tutesigensi-Charles
Editor: Paul Stanworth
The former chair of the Post Office, Henry Staunton, who was dismissed last month, claims he was told by a top civil servant to "hobble into the election" and delay payouts to sub-postmasters, in a newly released memo.
But Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch told MPs there's "no evidence whatsoever that this is true", and called his allegations "a disgrace".
The row comes as only 5% of sub-postmaster claimants have received compensation for the Horizon IT scandal so far.
Late on Wednesday evening, the government published a letter from Sarah Munby, the former permanent secretary to Kemi Badenoch, responding to claims in The Times that government officials told Mr Staunton to stall on compensation payments to wronged postmasters. The letter stated: "It is not true that I made any instruction, either explicitly or implicitly, to Mr Staunton to in anyway delay compensation payments. I did not."
On this edition of the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson speaks to Labour MP and chair of the Business and Trade Committee, Liam Byrne, who says it's now his job at next Tuesday's committee to "flush out who is telling the truth".
Plus, our deputy political editor Sam Coates discusses the fallout from the row.
Podcast producer: Alex Edden
Assistant producer: Evan Dale
Promotions producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John
Editor: Philly Beaumont
One of the world's most prolific cyber crime gangs has been taken down by law enforcement agencies including the FBI, Europol and the UK's National Crime Agency.
Lockbit is an extortion website that held its victims' data for ransom - some of the biggest UK bodies affected were the Royal Mail and the NHS.
Five Russians have been charged by US authorities and dozens of crypto accounts frozen.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by science and technology editor Tom Clarke and crime correspondent Martin Brunt to discuss what Lockbit is, Operation Cronos and what this means for other cyber gangs.
Senior podcast producer: Annie Joyce
Promotions Producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John
Editor: Wendy Parker
Hundreds of Russians have been detained at memorials to opposition politician Alexei Navalny.
Navalny's mother and lawyers have been denied access to his body and authorities have not confirmed its exact whereabouts.
Host Adam Parsons is joined by Sky News' Moscow correspondent, Diana Magnay, who has followed Navalny's journey for much of the past decade.
She describes what’s happening in Russia, Navalny's legacy and the mood as people continue to pay their respects at makeshift memorials across the country.
Adam also hears from Ekaterina Schulmann, a Russian political scientist in exile who has been marked as a foreign agent by Putin's government.
Plus, Dr Maxim Alyukov, a political sociologist at King's College London, talks about the upcoming Russian election.
Podcast Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse and Alex Edden
Assistant Producer: Evan Dale
Interviews Producer: Melissa Tutesigensi
Promotions Producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Alexei Navalny, the most prominent critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, has died in jail. Barred in 2018 from running in elections, he remained Mr Putin's most powerful political opponent.
He survived a novichok poisoning, after being treated in Germany. But still he chose to return to Russia knowing he would be arrested. He was just 47 when he died while serving a 19-year sentence on charges of extremism in a prison near the Arctic circle.
Today on Sky News Daily, Leah Boleto speaks with our Moscow correspondent Diana Magnay about Mr Navalny's life and how his death will have an impact on his supporters in Russia.
We'll also unpack Labour's win in two by-elections overnight with our political correspondent Rob Powell who is in Wellingborough, and what the results could mean for the next general election.
Producers: Soila Apparicio, Sydney Pead
Assistant Producer: Evan Dale
Editor: Wendy Parker
Sky News’ economics and data editor Ed Conway looks at the implications of Britain entering recession on this episode.
Although the two quarters of negative growth is a fairly arbitrary definition and could be revised, Ed tells host Greg Milam why the GDP per head figures is the one which could tell us more.
They also discuss the political implications for Rishi Sunak who’d made growing the economy one of his big five pledges.
Plus, Manchester restaurant owner Karina Jadhav on what recession means for her business.
Producer: Alex Edden
Assistant producers: Evan Dale, Iona Brunker
Interviews producer: Melissa Tutesigensi-Charles
Promotions producer: Jonathan Day
Editor: Paul Stanworth
In his early weeks as Labour leader, Sir Keir Starmer said: “It was very important to me to seek to address the disgrace of antisemitism in our party as soon as possible.”
Almost four years on, and months out from a general election, he’s facing a new row about the extent of antisemitism within Labour.
Three of his party’s politicians, including two who were standing for parliament, are now linked to a meeting of activists where it’s claimed antisemitic remarks were made.
On this episode of the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson speaks to Alex Hearn, director of Labour Against Antisemitism, who says this week has been embarrassing for the Labour leader – who put tackling antisemitism at the centre of his political strategy.
Plus, our political correspondent Serena Barker-Singh looks at how the party is trying to show its diligence in picking parliamentary candidates.
A full list of the candidates standing in the Rochdale by-election can be found here.
This episode contains strong language.
Producers: Soila Apparicio, Alex Edden
Interviews producer: Melissa Tutesigensi-Charles
Promotions producer: Jonathan Day
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Labour is no longer backing a candidate in the Rochdale by-election.
Party spokespeople had been out to bat for local councillor Azhar Ali up until Monday afternoon - saying his comments about the Hamas attacks on Israel were informed by an online conspiracy theory and "didn't represent his view".
By Monday evening, the full recording of his comments came to light - and Labour backtracked, saying he'd be on the ballot paper but no longer had its support.
Sky's chief political correspondent Jon Craig reckons it's Sir Keir Starmer's "biggest crisis yet" - he joins Leah Boleto to explain why.
And Leah speaks to marketing expert Catherine Shuttleworth about The Body Shop entering administration. They explore where it went wrong for the chain – and there's a bit of reminiscing about white musk and dewberry oil too.
A full list of the candidates standing in the Rochdale byelection can be found here.
Producers: Emma Rae Woodhouse and Alex Edden
Assistant Producer: Iona Brunker
Promotions Producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John
Editor: Paul Stanworth
The UK says Israel should "stop and think seriously", the US wants to see a credible plan for civilians - but Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insists an offensive in Rafah is needed to defeat Hamas.
As Israel rescued two hostages in the southern city, dozens were killed in the airstrikes that accompanied the operation.
There are now more than a million people in the city - with the UN agency for Palestinian refugees saying conditions are getting worse.
So can Israel be convinced to pause any ground offensive?
On this Sky News Daily, Leah Boleto speaks to our correspondent in Jerusalem, Diana Magnay, and defence and security analyst Professor Michael Clarke.
Senior podcast producer: Annie Joyce
Editor: Paul Stanworth
A new report has suggested the state retirement age may need to rise to 71 to maintain the number of people who financially support the pension system - and it adds that it might need to happen as soon as 2040.
On this Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson explores what effect this would have with pensions expert and Conservative peer, Baroness Ros Altmann.
Plus, economist and co-author of The 100-Year Life, Andrew Scott, discusses why our outlook on retirement might need to change sooner than we think.
Senior podcast producer: Annie Joyce
Podcast producer: Alex Edden
Assistant producer: Iona Brunker
Promotion producer: Jonathan Day
Editor: Wendy Parker
Joe Biden couldn't remember when he was vice president, according to a new report.
And, according to the same investigation, he couldn't remember when his son died.
Then, when trying to reassure everyone about the claims about his memory, he confused the presidents of Mexico and Egypt.
Not ideal for someone who wants to run for president - and even worse for someone already doing the job.
So what has the speculation done for his election chances this year - and for those of his rival, Donald Trump?
Yalda Hakim presents this Sky News Daily with political strategist Hilary Rosen and pollster Scarlett Maguire.
Senior podcast producer: Annie Joyce
Podcast producer: Alex Edden
Assistant producer: Iona Brunker
Editor: Wendy Parker
After weeks of confusion, Sir Keir Starmer has finally announced a row back in Labour's pledge to spend £28bn a year on its flagship green prosperity plan. While the policy will not be completely scrapped, the climbdown comes in the form of the party's spending commitments.
The party says the £28bn target will be dropped due to uncertain public finances, and comes a week after Labour's shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves refused to commit to the green spending target ten times, in an interview with Sky's Beth Rigby.
On Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson explores this latest backtrack with our deputy political editor Sam Coates and our science and technology editor Tom Clarke.
Podcast producers: Sydney Pead and Alex Edden
Assistant producer: Evan Dale
Editor: Wendy Parker
Chants of 'shame' were heard during Prime Minister's Questions today, after Rishi Sunak made a cutting remark about trans-rights aimed towards Labour leader, Sir Keir Starmer. The mother of Brianna Ghey was in Parliament today - just days after her daughter's killers were sentenced.
Niall Paterson speaks to our political correspondent, Amanda Akass, about the prime minister's comments and the backlash.
Also - should the government pay compensation to the thousands of victims who suffered injuries from pelvic mesh implants and the epilepsy drug, Valproate?
It follows a new report calling on the government to urgently set up a financial package worth half a billion pounds, after Sky News reported regulators knew of the effects of Valproate since the 1970s but failed to disclose them to patients.
Our home editor, Jason Farrell, looks at the prospects the victims have of receiving compensation, and the damage caused by the scandal.
Podcast producers: Alex Edden and Sydney Pead
Assistant producer: Evan Dale
Interviews producer: Melissa Tutesigensi-Charles
Promotions Producer: Jonathan Day
Editor: Paul Stanworth
In Buckingham Palace’s statement about the King’s cancer diagnosis, it said: “His Majesty has chosen to share his diagnosis to prevent speculation and in the hope it may assist public understanding for all those around the world who are affected by cancer.”
Britain still lags behind comparable countries when it comes to improving cancer survival rates.
So what’s a more typical NHS experience for the almost 400,000 cases diagnosed each year – including the wait between diagnosis and treatment.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson explores the issue with our data and forensics correspondent, Tom Cheshire, and Dr Katharine Halliday, president of The Royal College of Radiologists.
Podcast producer: Alex Edden
Assistant producers: Evan Dale and Iona Brunker
Interviews producer: Melissa Tutesigensi-Charles
Senior podcast producer: Annie Joyce
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Buckingham Palace has revealed King Charles has been diagnosed with a form of cancer.
While it's not been revealed what type he's being treated for, we know it's not prostate cancer.
The announcement marks a big shift in how much the public is being told about a British monarch's health.
On this special episode of the Sky News Daily, Mark Austin takes a closer look at what we know so far, its significance and what might happen next with our royal correspondent, Rhiannon Mills and Sky's royal commentator, Alistair Bruce.
Senior podcast producer: Annie Joyce
Assistant podcast producer: Evan Dale
Editor: Dave Terris
Two years after power-sharing collapsed in Northern Ireland, Stormont is back in business with Sinn Fein’s Michelle O’Neill becoming its first nationalist First Minister.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak met leaders of the new restored devolved government, asking them to focus on day-to-day issues rather than the issue of Irish unity.
On the Sky News Daily, Jonathan Samuels looks at how much closer we could be to a united Ireland.
He’s joined by our senior Ireland correspondent David Blevins to explain the significance of Michelle O’Neill’s historic appointment, while Deirdre Heenan, professor of social policy at Ulster University, and Brian Feeney, historian and political columnist with the Irish News, explore the reunification debate.
Podcast producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Junior podcast producer: Evan Dale
Interviews producer: Melissa Tutesigensi-Charles
Senior podcast producer: Annie Joyce
Editor: Wendy Parker
The names of two teenagers who murdered 16-year-old schoolgirl Brianna Ghey have been revealed for the first time just hours before they were sentenced.
Sixteen-year-olds Scarlett Jenkinson and Eddie Ratcliffe, who were both 15 at the time of the attack in Warrington, Cheshire, last February, were told they will spend a minimum of 22 and 20 years in prison respectively.
Under-18s are not usually named in the UK criminal justice system for welfare reasons but judges can make exceptions if they think it is in the public interest.
This case has reignited the debate over whether children who kill should ever be named.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson explores the issue with Laura O’Brien, who represents children and young adults at Hodge Jones and Allen Solicitors, and David James Smith, author of The Sleep of Reason: The James Bulger Case.
Podcast producer: Alex Edden
Senior podcast producer: Annie Joyce
Interviews producer: Melissa Tutesigensi-Charles
Promotion producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Wendy Parker
Labour’s Rachel Reeves wants to be the next chancellor. She’s used an event in London to try to convince hundreds of business leaders that her party is the best option for the British economy.
The shadow chancellor said she’d cap corporation tax at 25% for five years if she’s the one moving into 11 Downing Street.
But when asked by Sky News if Labour will drop plans to spend £28bn a year on green energy, she wasn’t so committed.
On the Sky News Daily, Sophy Ridge sits in for Niall Paterson to discuss if Labour is convincing business with its message. She’s joined by economics and data editor Ed Conway.
Plus, Paul Drechsler, president of the Society of Chemical Industry (SCI) - and both a former CBI president and ex-prime minister David Cameron's 'skills tsar' - to find out why he believes that Labour is "winning" the economic argument.
Senior podcast producer: Annie Joyce
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has told the COVID Inquiry: "I was the first minister when the pandemic struck and part of me wishes I hadn't been.”
She denied that she used platforms including WhatsApp to have serious policy discussions.
She said she'd deleted messages but relevant information was all on public records.
On this Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson goes through her answers with Scotland correspondent Connor Gillies. They also talk about whether the pandemic claims have damaged her leadership legacy.
Plus, with claims of key Tory cabinet names being part of an "Evil Plotters" WhatsApp group this week - our deputy political editor Sam Coates on the impact WhatsApp messages are having on politics.
Producers: Soila Apparicio and Alex Edden
Assistant producer: Iona Brunker
Promotions producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Paul Stanworth
After nearly two years of political deadlock in Northern Ireland, the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) agreed a deal on Monday to restore power sharing to the country, which will be subject to legislation by the UK government.
The DUP walked out over post-Brexit trade arrangements that created trade barriers between Great Britain and Northern Ireland. There's been a big impact on public services and a new power sharing government is being promised over £3bn to spend on them.
And new post Brexit border controls coming in from 31 January could result higher prices and delays in fresh goods coming in from the EU.
On the Sky News Daily with Niall Paterson, our senior Ireland correspondent David Blevins takes us through the significance of the DUP’s agreement.
Plus, our business correspondent Paul Kelso explains the latest warnings on trade with Patricia Michelson, founder of London cheese chain La Fromagerie which has been importing artisan cheese from Europe for 40 years.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Senior podcast producer: Annie Joyce
Interviews producer: Melissa Tutesigensi-Charles
Promotion producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Wendy Parker
Something a little different today from the Sky News podcast team: episode 1 of Patient 11, a new investigation from Sky News and the Independent.
Young mother and former GB youth swimmer, Alexis Quinn, agrees to enter NHS England psychiatric care following a family tragedy. She could never imagine that her three-day admission will turn into a three-year ordeal. Then undiagnosed with autism, and often the subject of 24-hour surveillance as well as long periods in solitary confinement, Alexis descends to the darkest reaches of locked-in, psychiatric care. There, she encounters the kind of threat she never could have imagined in a secure mental health hospital. In a bid to break free, Alexis plots a daring escape. Making it back to her daughter, however, will pit her against some of the most powerful institutions in the State, including the police.
This episode contains discussions about sexual assault.
Narrated by Nicholas Pinnock (Top Boy, Django, For Life). To hear all episodes now, follow Patient 11 on your favourite podcast player.
Benjamin Netanyahu is Israel’s longest serving prime minister but also one of the most divisive figures in Israeli politics.
He was facing huge protests from Israelis against his government long before the October 7 terrorist attacks, and now he is under growing pressure from both inside Israel and from his international allies over his Gaza strategy.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson takes a closer look at the man himself, how he has managed to survive so long at the forefront of Israeli politics and whether Gaza could change that.
Niall’s joined by our Middle East correspondent Alistair Bunkall as they discuss Netanyahu’s unpopularity, his record and stance on a two-state solution. Plus, Israeli political analyst Daliah Scheindlin on how long she thinks Israel’s PM can maintain his grip on power.
Podcast producer: Sydney Pead
Senior podcast producer: Annie Joyce
Promotion producer: Jonathan Day
Editor: Wendy Parker
The man who killed three people, and injured three others, has been sentenced to detention in a high-security hospital – with the judge saying he'll probably remain there for the rest of his life.
Valdo Calocane fatally stabbed 19-year-olds Barnaby Webber and Grace O'Malley-Kumar and school caretaker Ian Coates in Nottingham in June last year.
Speaking outside court, relatives of the victims criticised police, prosecutors and the NHS – saying they felt "let down" as Calocane’s mental health issues were widely known.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson looks at what more could have been done to prevent the killings as he's joined by our communities correspondent Becky Johnson and Lisa Townsend, who is Conservative Police and Crime Commissioner for Surrey and mental health lead for the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners.
Since recording this episode, Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust said the organisation had "robustly" reviewed its care of Calocane between May 2020 and September 2020. It added that it will continue to work with the police and health services to learn lessons.
Podcast producer: Alex Edden
Senior podcast producer: Annie Joyce
Interviews producer: Melissa Tutesigensi-Charles
Promotion producer: Jonathan Day
Editor: Paul Stanworth
The head of the British Army has said we should "train and equip" a "citizen army" to prepare the country for any potential land war.
The comments from General Sir Patrick Sanders, who stands down as chief of the general staff in six months, are being seen as a warning that British men and women could be called up to the armed forces if NATO was to go to war with Russia.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson gets reaction from former defence secretary Sir Michael Fallon and Sky's defence analyst Professor Michael Clarke as they examine the UK's military preparedness.
Senior podcast producer: Annie Joyce
Podcast producer: Sydney Pead
Interviews producer: Melissa Tutesigensi-Charles
Promotion producer: Jonathan Day
Editor: Paul Stanworth
A second major wave of airstrikes has been carried out by American and British forces on Houthi targets in Yemen in response to the group's attacks on merchant ships in the Red Sea.
The first round of strikes did not deter the Houthis from continuing to attack shipping and the prime minister was pushed in the House of Commons today on what Britain's long-term strategy would be if the Houthis keep up their attacks.
On this episode of the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by military analyst Michael Clarke and Sky's international affairs editor Dominic Waghorn to analyse the latest decisions made in the conflict.
Plus, Sky's deputy political editor Sam Coates discusses the politics behind the strikes and what the endgame looks like on home soil.
Producer: Alex Edden
Editor: Wendy Parker
Throughout the 2000s, serious allegations of child sex abuse became known to Greater Manchester Police. Girls as young as 11 were identified as potential victims.
An independent review covering a period between 2004 and 2013, which was published last week, detailed multiple failed investigations by police and an apparent indifference to the safety of the young girls identified as possible victims.
Now, one anonymous whistleblower who resigned from GMP last year says the force has not changed and that failures have left a paedophile ring at large for at least seven years.
On the Sky News Daily, presenter Anna Jones is joined by our home editor Jason Farrell who has spoken to the anonymous former detective constable.
Plus, ex-GMP detective constable Maggie Oliver, who blew the whistle on the poor handling of the Rochdale child sex abuse ring case by the force years ago, reacts to the new accusations.
Producers: Soila Apparicio and Alex Edden
Promotions producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John
Editor: Wendy Parker
Former prime minister Gordon Brown told Sky News he was too old to be a politician in the UK but too young to be one in the US.
He has a point, with Americans set to choose between 81-year-old Joe Biden or 77-year-old Donald Trump in November's presidential election, while here in Europe, France's new prime minister is 34-year-old Gabriel Attal.
On the Sky News Daily, host Niall Paterson explores whether there is a perfect age for our politicians.
He talks to Labour's Harriet Harman, who is the longest-serving woman MP and 'Mother of the House of Commons'. The 73-year-old representative for Camberwell and Peckham has been an MP for more than 40 years.
Niall also speaks to Amy Callaghan, SNP MP for East Dunbartonshire, who was elected in 2019 aged 27.
They discuss what makes a good MP, the challenges women MPs face when elected, and if age in politics is just a number.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Interviews producer: Melissa Tutesigensi-Charles
Promotion producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John
Editor: Wendy Parker
The Home Office says it has closed 50 hotels to asylum seekers - something it had pledged to do by the end of this month with a promise to house them in cheaper types of accommodation like the Bibby Stockholm barge.
But Sky News has found that asylum seekers are simply being taken from taxpayer-funded hotels and moved to other hotels. Our reporters have seen taxis full of migrants leaving one hotel only to arrive at another 70 miles away.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson speaks to our communities correspondent Becky Johnson and her producer Nick Stylianou who have been investigating. Plus, deputy political editor Sam Coates analyses Rishi Sunak's morning news conference to journalists, after seeing off a Tory rebellion over his Rwanda bill on Wednesday.
Senior podcast producer: Annie Joyce
Podcast producer: Alex Edden
Promotion producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John
Editors: Philly Beaumont and Dave Terris
Rishi Sunak has faced the toughest test of his premiership as MPs voted to save the government's Rwanda policy.
The measures aimed at tackling the small boats crisis form the core of Mr Sunak's election strategy.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson looks at the fallout of the vote with our deputy political editor Sam Coates, as they discuss what it means for the prime minister's political future.
Podcast producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Interviews producer: Melissa Tutesigensi-Charles
Promotion producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John
Editor: Philly Beaumont
The man who has led fellow former sub postmasters in their campaign to overturn wrongful convictions, Alan Bates, was among those giving evidence to MPs today.
The bosses of the Post Office and Fujitsu also faced the committee for the first time with the Post Office chief executive, Nick Read, admitting that it was possible that money paid by victims of the Horizon IT scandal may have been paid to Post Office executives.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson looks at what else we learned from the exchanges, as he is joined by journalist Nick Wallis, who wrote the book The Great Post Office Scandal, and Seema Misra, a former post office operator who was cleared of theft from the Post Office after being convicted and jailed in 2010.
Podcast producer: Alex Edden
Senior podcast producer: Annie Joyce
Interviews producer: Melissa Tutesigensi-Charles
Promotion producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John
Editor: Wendy Parker
Iran is a key player in the Middle East – the country supports extremist Islamic groups across the region, notably the Houthis in Yemen, and Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Following UK airstrikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen last week, defence secretary Grant Shapps on Monday gave a major speech on his vision for UK defence, when he said the government would "consider" further action against the group in the Red Sea if needed.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily, lead politics presenter Sophy Ridge looks into Iran's position as allies of the group - and the country's play for power in the Middle East. Sophy is joined by Rob Macaire, former Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Iran from April 2018 to July 2021.
Plus, more analysis from defence and security analyst Professor Michael Clarke.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Editor: Philly Beaumont
In this episode, Sky News' new international presenter Yalda Hakim gets time with defence and security editor Deborah Haynes and special correspondent Alex Crawford to talk about the airstrikes on Houthis in Yemen - why they happened, how they happened and what could happen next.
Alex has covered Yemen for years and has interviewed Houthi leaders. Deborah says the action is a "high-risk balancing act". Her analysis is it "could yet trigger a regional war".
:: Our new primetime foreign affairs show, The World with Yalda Hakim, launches on Sky News on 22 January, airing Monday to Thursday from 9-10pm.
Producer: Alex Edden
Promotions Producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John
Editor: Wendy Parker
Nearly half of the world’s population could vote in elections in 2024 – but some are more important than others when it comes to global security.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson talks to Sky’s Asia correspondent Helen-Ann Smith as Taiwan goes to the polls this weekend, to find out why China and others will be watching closely.
Plus, our deputy political editor Sam Coates and US correspondent Mark Stone join Niall to look at the importance of other key elections taking place this year, including in the UK and America.
Senior podcast producer: Annie Joyce
Interviews producer: Melissa Tutesigensi-Charles
Promotion producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Rishi Sunak's promised a new law to exonerate and compensate Post Office branch managers who were wrongly prosecuted in the Horizon IT scandal. But those seeking payouts will have to sign a statement of truth to say they didn't commit the crimes they were accused of.
Lee Castleton - who was played by Will Mellor in ITV's drama about their plight - is back on the Sky News Daily with his reaction as he talks to Niall Paterson about the government's response alongside Bryan Glick, editor of Computer Weekly, which first exposed the story in 2009.
Plus, Niall looks at what's happening in Ecuador after armed men stormed a TV station while it was on air. Joining him to talk about the drugs gangs that have declared war on the country's leaders is Dr Christopher Sabatini, a senior research fellow for Latin America at Chatham House and a senior professor of practice at the London School of Economics' School of Public Policy.
On the Horizon scandal, the Post Office said: "We're continuing to make interim payments in other cases. We fully share the aims of the current public inquiry, set up to establish what went wrong in the past, and the accountability for it."
Fujitsu said: “Fujitsu is fully committed to supporting the Inquiry in order to understand what happened and to learn from it. Out of respect for the Inquiry process, it would be inappropriate for Fujitsu to comment further at this time.”
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Interviews producer: Melissa Tutesigensi-Charles
Promotions producer: Jonathan Day
Senior producer: Annie Joyce
Editor: Paul Stanworth
United Airlines has found loose bolts on plug doors on Boeing 737-9 Max aircrafts during inspections.
These checks follow the Federal Aviation Administration's announcement that all 171 Boeing 737-9 Max aircraft will remain grounded after a window and fuselage parts blew out of an Alaska Airlines passenger plane in mid-air.
On the Sky News Daily with Niall Paterson, Flight Radar 24’s director of communications and AvTalk host Ian Petchenik explores the Alaska Airlines incident and what it means for Boeing.
Plus, recent polling suggested that one in three parents believe the COVID pandemic showed that children do not need to go to school every day. Both the government and Labour have announced plans to tackle school the rising problem of absenteeism.
James Royal, Head Teacher of Blackrod Church School in Bolton and Keziah Featherstone, executive head of Q3 Academy Tipton join Niall to chat about what the best solutions to the problem are.
Producer: Alex Edden
Interviews producer: Melissa Tutesigensi-Charles
Editor: Wendy Parker
More than 700 sub-postmasters were prosecuted between 1999 and 2015 in what's been deemed the biggest miscarriage of justice in British legal history. They were accused of theft, fraud and false accounting due to a faulty software system called Horizon.
Many lost jobs, homes, faced court battles and some took their own lives. So far, fewer than 100 have had their convictions quashed. In 2023 an independent inquiry began, and the Horizon scandal story has been serialized in a TV drama on ITV, boosting renewed interest in their fight for justice.
On the Sky New Daily, host Jonathan Samuels hears from three people who were portrayed in the ITV drama 'Mr Bates vs The Post Office', including former sub-postmaster Lee Castleton who had - within a year of owning his east Yorkshire post office - a computer system which showed around £25,000 in discrepancies. He was made to repay the money and pay costs of £321,000, which ended up bankrupting him.
Jonathan also speaks to Lord James Arbuthnot, who has supported victims of the Horizon scandal in seeking justice, and journalist Rebecca Thomson who first reported on the scandal in 2009 writing for Computer Weekly magazine.
Senior podcast producer: Annie Joyce
Podcast producer: Soila Apparicio
Promotions producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Sarah-Jane Mee is joined by Sir David Nicholson, who used to run the NHS in England, as they explore ‘How to fix the NHS’ - a new mini podcast series for 2024 from the Sky News Daily.
On this week’s final episode, Sarah-Jane and Sir David look at the work going on in public health – which spans everything from preventing disease to giving people the tools and information to make healthier lifestyle choices.
They’re joined by Greg Fell, who’s director of public health in Sheffield and chair of the Association of Directors of Public Health, as they discuss areas including the ‘nanny state’ debate around tobacco and calories on menus, and why he thinks primary care provision needs some “bravery”.
Senior podcast producer: Annie Joyce
Interviews producer: Melissa Tutesigensi-Charles
Health producer: Mark Thompson
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Sarah-Jane Mee is joined by Sir David Nicholson, who used to run the NHS in England, as they explore ‘How to fix the NHS’ - a new mini podcast series for 2024 from the Sky News Daily.
This time, Sarah-Jane and Sir David tackle the issue of mental health and a growing demand on services – particularly among children. Before the pandemic, one in nine children needed help with their mental health but now, one in six are trying to access services.
They’re joined by Dr Sarah Hughes, CEO of the charity Mind, discuss why they believe “it’s not about throwing money at the crisis end of the spectrum” - and how early intervention could provide more significant results.
Senior podcast producer: Annie Joyce
Interviews producer: Melissa Tutesigensi-Charles
Health producer: Mark Thompson
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Sarah-Jane Mee is joined by Sir David Nicholson, who used to run the NHS in England, as they explore ‘How to fix the NHS’ - a new mini podcast series for 2024 from the Sky News Daily.
This time, Sarah-Jane and Sir David look at the innovations being made in cancer care – including the prospect of a simple blood test which could detect if someone has cells which are turning into cancer.
They’re joined by Lord Darzi of Denham, chair of surgery at the Institute of Cancer Research, who explains some of the opportunities which artificial intelligence could bring – particularly around reading mammogram results.
Senior podcast producer: Annie Joyce
Interviews producer: Melissa Tutesigensi-Charles
Health producer: Mark Thompson
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Sarah-Jane Mee is joined by Sir David Nicholson, who used to run the NHS in England, as they explore ‘How to fix the NHS’ - a new mini podcast series for 2024 from the Sky News Daily.
This episode focuses on the challenges facing accident and emergency departments and more importantly, possible ways to solve some of the issues impacting both staff and patients.
To do that, Sarah-Jane and Sir David are joined by Dr Adrian Boyle, who is president of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine and a consultant in emergency medicine. Plus, we hear from paramedic Melissa who gives us a glimpse into life in the job right now.
Senior podcast producer: Annie Joyce
Interviews producer: Melissa Tutesigensi-Charles
Health producer: Mark Thompson
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Sir David Nicholson, former chief executive of NHS England, joins Sky’s Sarah-Jane Mee for ‘How to fix the NHS’ - a new mini-series from the Sky News Daily, exploring possible solutions to some of the biggest issues facing the health service.
In episodes across the week, experts in emergency medicine, cancer care, mental health and public health offer their thoughts and ideas on how to make it better for everyone – staff, patients and partners.
We’ll also hear personal stories from people working on the frontline and those accessing NHS services.
Senior podcast producer: Annie Joyce
Interviews producer: Melissa Tutesigensi-Charles
Health producer: Mark Thompson
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Motivated by love, Camilla and the then Prince Charles hatched an ambitious plan to win over the public: Operation Ritz. Camilla is no longer the other woman. At the coronation, she will be crowned as a queen. But getting the press, and most importantly Queen Elizabeth II, on her side was not easy.
In the final episode of the series, Kay Burley takes a deep dive into the PR campaign that set out to transform Camilla's reputation. The unconventional affair would, of course, become a marriage. Ultimately, it’s the love story of a new King and Queen.
For more from Queen Camilla: For The Love Of Charles, listen to the full series here.
Presenter: Kay Burley
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Assistant Producers: Alex Edden and Lily Thomas
Sound Designer: James Bradshaw
Promotion Producer: David Chipakupaku
Executive Producer: Rob Mulhern
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Audio credits:
BBC EastEnders
CBS Prince Harry The 60 Minutes Interview
The scandal brought about by the publication of the taped telephone conversation between Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles, and Charles’s failing marriage to Diana Princess of Wales, split the palace. It was the start of a love and hate divide between Diana and Britain’s new public enemy number one – Camilla – which would dominate the 1990s.
In the second episode of this three-part series, Kay Burley explores the complicated love triangle involving Camilla, the future King Charles and Princess Diana. This period of Camilla’s life saw relentless media and public scrutiny, divorce, and a tragedy which attracted global attention.
For more from Queen Camilla: For The Love Of Charles, listen to the full series here.
Presenter: Kay Burley
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Assistant Producers: Alex Edden and Lily Thomas
Sound Designer: James Bradshaw
Promotion Producer: David Chipakupaku
Executive Producer: Rob Mulhern
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Audio credits:
ITV Charles: The Private Man, the Public Role
In 1989, somewhere in the English countryside, an amateur radio enthusiast stumbled across a private telephone conversation. The call, between the then Prince Charles and his secret lover, Camilla Parker Bowles, was recorded. Its illicit content – once revealed - would change the future of the Royal Family.
In the first episode of this three-part series, Kay Burley takes us back to the start of Camilla’s story, as we explore her early years and first meetings with the future King Charles.
The episode includes a reconstruction, voiced by actors, of some of the now infamous "Camillagate" tapes.
For more from Queen Camilla: For The Love Of Charles, listen to the full series here.
Presenter: Kay Burley
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Assistant Producers: Alex Edden and Lily Thomas
Sound Designer: James Bradshaw
Promotion Producer: David Chipakupaku
Executive Producer: Rob Mulhern
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Audio credits:
BBC Radio 4 Woman’s Hour
ITV Camilla’s Country Life
Sky News Daily host Niall Paterson looks back at the stories that defined the Royal Family in 2023 with our royal correspondent Laura Bundock and royal commentator Major-General Alastair Bruce.
They discuss the coronation and reflect on the King's first year on the throne.
Plus, Harry and Meghan, republican protests, and predictions for 2024.
Also in this series, Niall has looked at the year in British politics, the economy, science and technology, and world affairs.
Podcast producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Promotion producers: David Chipakupaku, Sydney Pead, and Jada-Kai Meosa John
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Sky News Daily host Niall Paterson looks back at the stories that defined science and technology in 2023 with science and technology editor Tom Clarke.
They discuss the biggest tech story of the year – the spectacular rise of artificial intelligence.
Plus, climate change, the space race, and an important scientific breakthrough.
Also in this series, Niall will look at British politics, the economy, world affairs, and the Royal Family.
Podcast producer: Alex Edden
Promotion producers: David Chipakupaku, Sydney Pead, and Jada-Kai Meosa John
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Sky News Daily host Niall Paterson looks back at the major economic, business and political stories of 2023 with our economics and data editor Ed Conway.
They discuss whether Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Chancellor Jeremy Hunt have managed to steady the ship after Liz Truss's disastrous Mini Budget of 2022.
Plus the cost of living, the impact of migration, and the global economy.
Also in this series, Niall will look at British politics, international affairs, science and tech, and the Royal Family.
Podcast producer: Sydney Pead
Promotion producers: David Chipakupaku and Jada-Kai Meosa John
Editor: Paul Stanworth
During the first week of January 2023, as a fairly new prime minister, Rishi Sunak made a speech to outline his top five priorities. As 2023 draws to a close, one of those priorities has started to dominate the Commons – and could become a significant threat to his leadership in 2024.
The "stop the boats" policy is one of the big politics stories of the year, which host Niall Paterson picks over with political editor Beth Rigby. They also discuss how Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has been setting himself up for a general election next year.
Also in this series, Niall will look at international affairs, the economy, science and tech, and the Royal Family.
Podcast producer: Soila Apparicio
Promotion producers: David Chipakupaku, Sydney Pead, and Jada-Kai Meosa John
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Sky News Daily host Niall Paterson looks back at the stories that defined international affairs in 2023 with our international affairs editor Dominic Waghorn, and defence and security analyst Professor Michael Clarke.
They dive into the Israel-Hamas war and the defining moment that was October 7th on politics in the region, the movements made by Putin in Russia's war in Ukraine, how US President Biden looks against his likely election competition Donald Trump, and positive movement in China-US diplomacy.
Also in this series, Niall will look at British politics, the economy, science and tech, and the Royal Family.
Podcast producer: Soila Apparicio
Promotion producers: David Chipakupaku, Sydney Pead, and Jada-Kai Meosa John
Editor: Philly Beaumont
An Irish billionaire is calling on the government to make payments to countries of the Caribbean to compensate for the suffering of slavery.
Denis O'Brien is the founder of the Repair Campaign, which is working with Caribbean countries to develop reparations plans from Europe.
"It is the single biggest issue in the Caribbean for the entire population," he told the Sky News Daily.
On this episode, Kamali Melbourne sits down with Mr O'Brien to ask what needs to be done to ensure reparative justice is successful.
Plus, Kamali speaks to Dr Angelique Nixon, of the University of the West Indies, about the ongoing impact of the slave trade's legacies on Caribbean communities, and Dr Cassandra Gooptar, from the University of Hull, who shares how she saw British institutions changing their outlook on the legacies of slavery following the Black Live Matter movement.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Interviews producer and additional production: Melissa Tutesigensi-Charles
Promotions producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Prince Harry has claimed victory in a landmark court case against one of Britain’s biggest news publishers – the Mirror Group – with a High Court judge finding the company’s practice of phone hacking was “extensive” as well as its use of private investigators to illegally gather information to write stories for its newspapers.
Justice Fancourt ruled that 15 out of a selection of 33 stories written about Harry by the paper were obtained through illegal breaches of privacy, and that senior executives at the company “turned a blind eye.”
On the Sky News Daily, Sam Washington talks to Sky’s royal correspondent Laura Bundock and media management lawyer Jonathan Coad about what this ruling means for the Prince – as well as the media industry.
Producer: Alex Edden
Interviews producer: Melissa Tutesigensi
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made his third trip to Washington DC in less than a year on a whistle-stop tour of the US and Europe, pleading his case for more aid, in particular American military aid.
But the prospect of success seems increasingly in doubt as the package remains stalled in Congress and is facing pushback from Republicans who are arguing that more money needs to be spent on the US-Mexico border. This is a crucial moment for Ukraine following its failed counteroffensive against Russian forces.
On the Sky News Daily Niall Paterson talks to Sky's defence and security analyst, Professor Michael Clarke, about the stalemate and what happens next.
Producer: Alex Edden
Interviews Producer: Melissa Tutesigensi
Promotion Producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John
Editor: Philly Beaumont
There was a standing ovation as delegates at the COP28 international climate conference agreed an historic deal that included a commitment to transition "away" from fossil fuels.
But the language in the deal was not as tough as climate campaigners would have liked, as it stopped short of a promise to phase it out completely. But the mention of fossil fuels itself - and in a host country rich in oil - is a big step forward.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson speaks to our science and technology editor Tom Clarke about how successful it has been and how effectively governments might put their climate agreements into practice.
Senior podcast producer: Annie Joyce
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Rishi Sunak’s plan to “stop the boats” by sending some migrants to Rwanda has scraped through the House of Commons. The bill aims to address the issues raised by the Supreme Court, which ruled against the original plans last month.
The vote on the bill, which will designate Rwanda as a safe country for asylum seekers, came after intense debate in the Commons which highlighted the deep fractures within the Conservative Party.
Today on the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson speaks with our chief political correspondent, Jon Craig, about what this means for the UK’s migration policy, and with the deputy editor of ConservativeHome, Henry Hill, about whether Rishi Sunak will be able to unite the warring Tory factions.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Interviews Producer: Melissa Tutesigensi
Promotion producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John
Editor: Wendy Parker
The prime minister has given his evidence to the COVID inquiry today, defending his Eat Out to Help Out scheme and telling of fears within the Treasury that the UK would not be able to fund the pandemic response.
While at the inquiry, some of Rishi Sunak’s Tory colleagues have called on the PM to scrap his Rwanda bill, as it goes to the Commons tomorrow.
On the Sky News Daily, Jonathan Samuels hosts our political editor Beth Rigby, who discusses the difficulties Sunak faces within his party over Rwanda. Plus, our political correspondent Tamara Cohen reports on the PM’s accounts at the COVID inquiry.
Producer: Alex Edden
Editor: Philly Beaumont
The government has announced that in 2024 the BBC licence fee will rise by £10.50. The fee, which had been frozen at £159 two years ago, was expected to rise in line with inflation but Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer has said the predicted increase of £15 would "absolutely" be too much. The government is also launching a review of the BBC's funding model.
The governing body of the BBC has said the below-inflation rise will “have a significant impact on the wider creative sector across the UK”.
So what would a new funding model look like, and what does this mean for the future of the BBC?
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson talks to Roger Mosey, former head of BBC Television News, and Alice Enders, director of research at Enders Analysis about what could come next.
Producer: Alex Edden
Interviews Producer: Melissa Tutesigensi
Promotion producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Rishi Sunak has told Conservatives to "unite or die" over his Rwanda migration bill.
The prime minister's plan to send migrants to the African country, where their asylum claims would be processed, is in turmoil following the resignation of immigration minister Robert Jenrick.
He stood down after it was revealed the bill did not allow the government to override the international laws that have stopped the policy in its tracks.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson talks to our deputy political editor Sam Coates about the Tories’ infighting and whether they can overcome it. And Guto Harri, former Downing Street director of communications under Boris Johnson, tells Niall about the “insatiable appetite for self-harm” among Conservatives.
Podcast producer: Soila Apparicio
Interviews producer: Melissa Tutesigensi
Promotion producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Philly Beaumont
The former prime minister, Boris Johnson, has given almost five hours of evidence to the COVID inquiry today.
He began by apologising for the pain and suffering of victims and their families during the pandemic and admitted that "unquestionably" mistakes were made by his government.
But the King’s Counsel’s attempt to get square answers from him about vanished WhatsApp messages, the ‘toxic’ culture inside cabinet and the government’s stalled reaction time wasn’t so straight forward.
Today, Sky’s political editor Beth Rigby joins Niall Paterson to unpack the first of two days of questioning in the search for answers about Boris Johnson’s leadership during the pandemic.
Podcast producer: Alex Edden
Interviews producer: Melissa Tutesigensi
Promotion producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Home Secretary James Cleverly is having a busy third week in his new job, just as his approval ratings among Tory supporters collapse, according to polling by ConservativeHome.
He's announced new rules intended to bring down legal migration to the UK, including raising the salary needed to qualify for a skilled worker visa to £38,700, and overseas care workers will no longer be allowed to bring their partners and children. British people will also no longer be able to bring over their foreign-born spouses unless they earn £38,700.
On the Sky News Daily with Niall Paterson, our political editor Beth Rigby and business correspondent Paul Kelso unpick the latest migration announcements.
Plus, Nadra Ahmed, executive co-chairman of the National Care Association, joins Niall to discuss the potential impact on the care sector.
Podcast producer: Soila Apparicio
Interviews producer: Melissa Tutesigensi
Promotion producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Wendy Parker
Police forces make more than 850 arrests a month for online child sex offences in England and Wales. The majority of suspects are men who can have families living with them at the time of the offence.
Thousands of children every year now have to deal with the vicarious shame and stigma that's associated with such a crime. Families have to move, and leave schools and jobs - the trauma of which can cause warzone equivalent post-traumatic stress.
On the Sky News Daily, Sarah-Jane Mee speaks to our correspondent Katerina Vittozzi, who has spent time with Lincolnshire Police's paedophile online investigation team, exploring what is being done to support families of offenders.
And Sarah-Jane is joined by Heather, not her real name, whose partner was convicted of online child sex offences and has now gone on to campaign for more support for non-offending family members.
Producers: Emma Rae Woodhouse and Alex Edden
Promotions producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John
Editor: Philly Beaumont
The King has urged world leaders assembled in Dubai to make the COP28 climate summit a "critical turning point" in the fight to tackle global warming. And there has already been a breakthrough with wealthy nations contributing nearly $300m to a 'loss and damage' fund compensating poorer countries for the effects of climate change.
It has taken 32 years to agree so while it is an achievement, the real issue remains cutting fossil fuels. In oil-rich Dubai that is a thorny issue. It and other petrostates are still arguing that the world needs fossil fuels while it transitions to greener energy sources.
Climatecast host Tom Heap is in Dubai finding out what COP28 might achieve.
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Producers: Emma Rae Woodhouse & Luke Denne
Editor: Wendy Parker
It took just minutes for Israeli airstrikes to resume on Gaza after a week-long truce between Israel and Hamas ended.
Israel's military resumed combat operations after accusing Hamas of violating the temporary ceasefire.
Despite an overnight effort from Egypt and Qatar to mediate a third extension of the truce, the deal fell apart with both warring sides blaming each other.
Hamas accused Israel of rejecting the group's offers to release more hostages, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Hamas did not agree to free them.
As the fighting resumes host Sally Lockwood discusses the next phase of the war with Middle East correspondent Alistair Bunkall and speaks to UNICEF spokesperson James Elder about the catastrophic impact continued fighting is having on Gaza's children.
Senior podcast producer: Annie Joyce
Podcast producer: Sydney Pead
Interviews producer: Melissa Tutesigensi
Promotion producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Matt Hancock took the stand at the COVID inquiry for the first of two days of giving evidence on Thursday.
In 2021, the then health secretary was forced to resign after he admitted he broke the government's own coronavirus guidance to pursue an affair with an aide.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson analyses what Mr Hancock said and the key questions he answered, with our political editor Beth Rigby.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Promotions producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Philly Beaumont
The sale of a new book about the Royal Family has been halted in the Netherlands after publishers of the Dutch translation of Omid Scobie's Endgame appeared to name a member of the Royal Family who allegedly questioned what colour skin the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's son would be born with.
In the aftermath of Harry and Meghan's Oprah Winfrey interview in March 2021, where Meghan claimed a member of the family raised "concerns" about Archie's skin colour, Mr Scobie's book claims that Meghan wrote a letter to the King expressing concern about unconscious bias in the Royal Family.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson and our royal correspondent Laura Bundock unpick some of the book's claims and the error behind the book's recall in the Netherlands.
Producer: Alex Edden
Editor: Philly Beaumont
The world's attention has been turned to the Israel-Hamas conflict, resulting in the war in Ukraine falling further down the news agenda. Not only does this impact keeping pressure on Putin but in Ukraine, momentum for the war is also running low. Independent reporting suggests the country is facing a recruitment crisis, with just 1 in 4 men joining the army voluntarily.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson explores what this means for Ukraine’s defence against Russia with Dr Alexandra Walmsley, defence analyst at RUSI, and Sir David Manning, former UK permanent representative to NATO.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Interviews producer: Melissa Tutesigensi
Editor: Wendy Parker
The Revenge Porn Helpline has seen the number of phone calls it receives rise by nearly a third.
It was set up when revenge porn was made a crime in 2015 – and this year alone, has handled more than 10,000 calls or reports online.
The team in Devon has allowed our news cameras inside for the first time to see the work they do.
On the Sky News Daily, Sally Lockwood speaks to our home news correspondent Dan Whitehead about the scale of the problem, and Sophie Mortimer, Revenge Porn Helpline manager, gives us an insight into what her team is doing to support victims.
If you have been a victim of revenge porn, you can contact the helpline on 0345 6000 459 or click here.
Podcast producer: Soila Apparicio
Interviews producer: Melissa Tutesigensi
Promotion producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John
Editor: Philly Beaumont
The COVID inquiry is now into its second round of public hearings – examining how key decisions were made in Westminster as the coronavirus began to take hold around the world in early 2020.
The evidence from those at the heart of Downing Street has certainly provided plenty of bombshell headlines but does the inquiry need to move quicker to make recommendations on how the country could be better prepared for the next pandemic?
There is no specific timescale for how long the inquiry could last and it could be years before its final report is published.
On this episode of the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson speaks to our health correspondent Ashish Joshi about the lessons we've learned so far.
Plus, what does it take to lead a public inquiry? Hugh Pennington, an emeritus professor of bacteriology at Aberdeen University, chaired a public inquiry about an E. coli outbreak in South Wales. He tells Niall what he makes of the COVID inquiry.
Producer: Alex Edden
Promotion producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Wendy Parker
Qatar has announced key details of the planned pause in fighting and release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza by Hamas. In the first phase of the agreement, Hamas is due to release 50 hostages from Gaza and Israel will free 150 Palestinian prisoners.
On today’s episode of the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson sits down with James Alvarez, a hostage negotiator who’s worked in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Gaza itself, to talk about what it takes to negotiate with hostage takers. Plus, we hear from our Middle East correspondent, Alistair Bunkall, about the events that led up to this temporary truce.
Producer: Sydney Pead
Interviews producer: Melissa Tutesigensi
Promotions producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has revealed his autumn statement. Among the proposals National Insurance is to be cut by two percentage points, and NI payments for the self-employed have been abolished. There have also been increases to Universal Credit and the state pension.
But the chancellor also announced new tougher measures for job seekers, saying those who fail to find work after 18 months of "intensive support" will be given mandatory work placements. Those who do not engage with the process for six months will lose their benefits altogether.
On the Sky News Daily, host Niall Paterson sits down with Ed Conway, our economics and data editor, and Sam Coates, our deputy political editor, to analyse the chancellor’s statement and what it means.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Promotions producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Police who investigated the disappearance of Nicola Bulley from beside a riverbank have been heavily criticised in a damning report.
Lancashire Police's decision to reveal the mother-of-two's mental health issues was condemned as "avoidable and unnecessary". The College of Policing's chief executive officer Andy Marsh said there was "substantial learning" for the Lancashire force.
On the Sky News Daily, host Niall Paterson is joined by former chief constable of Northumbria Police Sue Sim, who was the top officer at the force when gunman Raoul Moat shot his ex-girlfriend and killed her new lover, before shooting a police officer. She explains the criticisms and the difficulties when dealing with high-profile cases.
Plus, Martin Brunt, our crime correspondent, details what the report says about Lancashire Police's investigation.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Interview producer: Melissa Tutesigensi
Promotions producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Philly Beaumont
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has described al Shifa hospital in Gaza City as a "death zone" - it said there was a mass grave at the entrance and a "desperate situation" inside.
A joint UN team led by the WHO assessed the hospital for one hour following its occupation by the Israeli military and as some patients and those seeking shelter there began to evacuate it. The team said they saw evidence of shelling and gunfire and observed a mass grave at the hospital's entrance.
On the Sky News Daily, host Sarah-Jane Mee talks to our international affairs editor Dominic Waghorn and OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) editor Adam Parker to understand more about what's happening on the ground at the hospital and the challenges in reporting it.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Promotions producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John
Editor: Wendy Parker
Endometriosis is a disease in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus, causing pain and affecting fertility. It is estimated to cost the UK economy £8.2bn a year in treatment, loss of work and healthcare costs.
Up to 30% of women who have surgery for endometriosis experience a recurrence within five years, according to the National Institutes of Health. There is still no cure for the condition.
On the Sky News Daily, host Sally Lockwood is joined by Charline Bou Mansour, a Sky News reporter who has endometriosis, and Andrew Horne, Professor of Gynaecology and Reproductive Sciences at Edinburgh University, to explore the search for a way to relieve, or even cure, endometriosis.
Producers: Emma Rae Woodhouse, Alex Edden and Soila Apparicio
Promotions Producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John
Editor: Wendy Parker
On 29 December 1969, Alick McKay returned home from work to his house in Wimbledon, southwest London, to discover that his wife, Muriel, was not at home. The lights were on and the contents of her handbag strewn all around the stairs.
Then he received a phone call. "We are Mafia M3. We are from America. We tried to get Rupert Murdoch's wife. We couldn't get her so we took yours instead. You have a million by Wednesday night or we will kill her."
Muriel was never found, her body never recovered.
Now, after more than fifty years, the man guilty of Muriel's murder tells her daughter he will lead her family to where her body was buried.
In this episode of the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson sits down with our crime correspondent Martin Brunt to discuss the extraordinary bond killer Nizamodeen Hosein has formed with Muriel McKay's family in a final attempt to uncover her remains.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Podcast promotions producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John
Editor: Wendy Parker
The government's Rwanda plan, devised to tackle illegal migration, has been ruled unlawful by the Supreme Court, ending more than 18 months of legal battles in the UK.
The prime minister has said he will introduce emergency legislation to make sure his Rwanda plan will work, and said "flights will be heading off in the spring as planned".
On this episode of the Sky News Daily, Jayne Secker sits in for Niall. She’s joined by political editor Beth Rigby to unpick the fallout.
Plus, Nicolas Rollason, the head of business immigration at Kingsley Napley, digs into the legal aspects of the case, and Madeleine Sumption, director of the Migration Observatory, joins Jayne to discuss the policy implications.
Producer: Sydney Pead
Promotions Producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Paul Stanworth
There have been 16 housing ministers in the last 13 years of Conservative rule – seven of those in the last two years alone.
With Lee Rowley taking over the housing brief after the prime minister’s latest reshuffle, on the Sky News Daily we’ll be exploring why there has been so many, and if any of them managed to make a difference to the housing crisis.
Presenter Sally Lockwood is joined by Gurpreet Narwan, our political correspondent, on why there has been so much churn. Plus, Sally speaks to Lord Gavin Barwell, who was housing minister for a year under Theresa May, and Polly Neate, CEO of housing charity Shelter explains the challenges facing renters.
Sky News Daily contacted the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities for a response to this episode. A spokesperson said:
"We recently laid out an ambitious long-term plan for housing that includes speeding up the planning system, cutting bureaucracy, and reducing delays to ensure we deliver the homes that local communities want and need.
"We are already on track to deliver one million homes this Parliament, and we have announced £10 billion investment to deliver more of the right homes in the right places without concreting over the countryside.
"Our Renters Reform Bill will deliver a fairer private rented sector, abolishing Section 21 'no fault' evictions so that all tenants have greater security in their homes and are empowered to challenge poor practice without worrying about retaliatory eviction."
Producer: Alex Edden
Promotions Producer: David Chipakupaku
Editors: Wendy Parker and Paul Stanworth
David Cameron is back in government as the new Foreign Secretary. Whilst many commentators had predicted that Suella Braverman would be sacked as Home Secretary, none predicted that the former Prime Minister would be walking down Downing Street into a new job and a place in the House of Lords.
On this episode of the Sky News Daily, Sally Lockwood looks over Rishi Sunak’s reshuffle with political editor Beth Rigby.
She’s also joined by former Tory MP, and cabinet minister during Mr Cameron's government, Anna Soubry, and deputy editor of Conservative Home, Henry Hill – to analyse if Mr Sunak has laid the foundations for his best chance at election victory – or is looking like a leader who might be out of ideas.
Producers: Emma Rae Woodhouse, Soila Apparicio
Interviews Producer: Melissa Tutesegensi
Promotions Producer: David Chipakupaku
Editors: Wendy Parker, Paul Stanworth
Sky News has spoken to more than 50 people who say they have witnessed or been on the receiving end of sexual misconduct and harassment within leading drama schools across the UK.
Students have described their training as being "indoctrinated into this cult-like bubble, and the expectation was to say yes to everything".
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by correspondent Ashna Hurynag, who has been investigating these allegations. She shares more about her reporting, plus intimacy coordinator Robbie Taylor Hunt describes how to properly teach consent and intimacy in acting.
This podcast contains descriptions of sexual misconduct and harassment.
Podcast producer: Soila Apparicio
Additional reporting: Luke Engelen
Editor: Wendy Parker
Home Secretary Suella Braverman has come under fire for making controversial statements about Israel-Hamas war protests in the UK.
In the Times she described pro-Palestinian protesters as "hate marchers". She also likened the protests to scenes from the past in Northern Ireland, prompting politicians there to accuse her of “deliberately stoking division”.
Ms Braverman has also publicly slated the Metropolitan Police, which is allowing a pro-Palestinian march to go ahead on Armistice Day. She said the force was guilty of "double standards" and favouring left-wing protesters over those on the right of politics.
So, how do the Conservatives solve a problem like Suella? The Sky New Daily’s Niall Paterson is joined by David Blevins, our senior Ireland correspondent, to find out why her comments haven’t gone down well there.
Plus, Sir Peter Fahy, former chief constable of Greater Manchester Police, explains how the home secretary's comments are a serious breach of operational independence. And our deputy political editor Sam Coates looks at the fallout in Downing Street.
Producer: Alex Edden
Interviews Producer: Melissa Tutesigensi
Promotions Producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Paul Stanworth
'Free Palestine' has been painted across Rochdale’s Cenotaph ahead of Remembrance Sunday and is now being guarded by police support officers. It comes as a planned pro-Palestinian protest on Armistice Day in London on Saturday is to go ahead.
Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak met on Wednesday to discuss how the protest will be policed. Mr Sunak said afterwards: “It is because that sacrifice is so immense, that Saturday’s planned protest is not just disrespectful but offends our heartfelt gratitude to the memory of those who gave so much so that we may live in freedom and peace today."
On this episode of the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson explores the balance between protecting the right to protest with Carol Turner, vice-chair for the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament, one of the protest's organising groups, and respecting war commemorations with Philip Ingram, a former colonel in the British Army, now a security analyst.
Plus, Danny Shaw, commentator on policing, crime and justice, joins Niall on the legalities of the protest.
Podcast producer: Soila Apparicio
Interviews producer: Melissa Tutesigensi
Promotions producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Paul Stanworth
The King has set out the government’s policies for the coming year in the first King's Speech for 70 years. It was also the first since Rishi Sunak became prime minister and will probably be the last before the next general election.
Of the bills set out in the speech, it could be the law and order measures and ones on the environment which the Conservatives might hope provide the clearest dividing lines between themselves and Labour ahead of the election.
On the Sky News Daily Niall Paterson speaks to political editor Beth Rigby for her assessment of the King's Speech and what it tells us about how the next election will be fought.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Editor: Wendy Parker
Israel's military objective in the war against Hamas, constantly repeated by its politicians and commanders, has become a national mantra: "Hamas must be destroyed."
But with Israeli forces targeting Gaza City and the number of people killed in the enclave more than 10,000, according to the Hamas-led health ministry, there's mounting international pressure on Israel to at least pause its military operations.
So what will Israel do next?
On the Sky News Daily host Sarah-Jane Mee speaks to security and defence editor Deborah Haynes, who was one of the few Western journalists who the Israeli army took to their frontlines in Gaza.
Plus, military analyst Sean Bell speaks about what victory against Hamas would look like for Israel.
Producer: Alex Edden
Interviews producer: Melissa Tutesigensi
Editor: Wendy Parker
As the world's attention turns to the Israel-Hamas war, Russia is ramping up its offensive on Ukraine. President Putin is seizing the opportunity of less attention, while Kyiv fears the West will stop providing aid as the war slips down the news agenda.
On the Sky News Daily, host Leah Boleto is joined by defence and security analyst Professor Michael Clarke, with Melinda Haring, non-resident senior fellow at Atlantic Council's Eurasia Centre to discuss what is happening in Russia and Ukraine, while the world isn't looking.
Producer: Alex Edden
Interviews producer: Melissa Tutesigensi
Editor: Wendy Parker
Bletchley Park - the once top-secret home of the World War Two codebreakers, including Alan Turing - has this week hosted Rishi Sunak’s UK AI safety summit.
It could help position Britain as a world leader on AI regulation, as governments seek to take back control over how the technology is developed and used, to prevent abuse.
On the Sky News Daily, presenter Sally Lockwood looks at the risks and concerns AI poses, speaking to Professor Stuart Russell, a member of the World Economic Forum's Global AI Council.
Plus, what was the point of Sunak's AI summit? Technology correspondent Arthi Nachiappan joins Sally from Bletchley to unpick the PM’s ambitions.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Interviews producer: Melissa Tutesigensi
Editor: Wendy Parker
The Gaza Strip; just 25 miles long and but only seven and a half wide at its broadest point. It’s a sliver of land sandwiched between the Mediterranean and Israel is home to two million people – or at least it was until war between Hamas and Israel broke out.
On the Sky News Daily, host Niall Paterson is joined by our chief correspondent Stuart Ramsay and senior foreign producer Dominique van Heerden on the Israel-Gaza border to paint a picture of how Gaza has changed over their years spent reporting in Palestine.
Senior podcast producer: Annie Joyce
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Boris Johnson's former chief adviser Dominic Cummings has appeared at the UK COVID-19 Inquiry, where he criticised the way the government worked in the early months of the pandemic.
Mr Cummings said it was "crackers" there was no plan for shielding or protecting care homes if the virus was not brought under control.
On the Sky News Daily, presenter Belle Donati is joined by our deputy political editor Sam Coates and Emma Norris, deputy director at the Institute for Government, to pick apart Mr Cummings's evidence to the inquiry.
Producer: Alex Edden
Interviews Producer: Melissa Tutesigensi
Editor: Wendy Parker
The death of the actor who played Chandler Bing in US sitcom Friends has left those who knew and loved him “heartbroken”.
Matthew Perry, who had previously spoken about his battle with addiction, was found dead at his LA home at the weekend.
On this Sky News Daily, our arts and entertainment correspondent Katie Spencer speaks to Lindsay Posner – who directed Perry's play The End of Longing – and to comedian, podcaster and Friends fan, Vix Leyton about their memories of the 54-year-old and how they think he will be remembered.
Podcast producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Interviews producer: Melissa Tutesigensi
Promotion producer: David Chipakupaku
Senior podcast producer: Annie Joyce
Editor: Paul Stanworth
The Environment Secretary Therese Coffey has told Sky News the repeated release of illegal sewage outflows is a "scandal" as she signals that customers may need to be prepared to pay more for an improved system.
Our economics and data editor Ed Conway has investigated the scale of the sewage crisis.
On the Sky News Daily, Leah Boleto talks to Ed about his findings, which show that - far from being a failure of the system - raw sewage is released into Britain's waterways by design.
Senior podcast producer: Annie Joyce
Interviews producer: Melissa Tutesigensi
Promotion producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John
Editor: Wendy Parker
As Israeli families await news of loved ones who were taken hostage during the attacks by Hamas on 7 October, two men from different sides of the conflict share their story of grief, an unexpected friendship and forgiveness.
On the Sky News Daily, Belle Donati is joined by Rami Elhanan, an Israeli Peace Advocate and Bassam Aramin, a Palestinian Peace Advocate – after they were brought together nearly two decades ago following the loss of their daughters.
Rami’s teenage daughter was killed by a suicide bomber during a shopping trip, while Bassam’s 10-year-old girl was shot by border police outside her school.
Plus, Belle speaks to Sky’s international affairs editor Dominic Waghorn about his exclusive interview with Qatari’s senior hostage negotiator who says that he’s hopeful all the civilian hostages could be released if there is a pause in the bombing of Gaza.
Podcast producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Interviews producer: Melissa Tutesigensi
Promotion producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John
Senior podcast producer: Annie Joyce
Editor: Wendy Parker
A year after Rishi Sunak became prime minister, has he convinced the public of his competence and of his electability?
Sophy Ridge from Sky News’ Politics Hub programme takes over from Niall Paterson for this episode.
She discusses Sunak’s record with Katy Balls, political editor at the Spectator, and Rachel Cunliffe, associate political editor at the New Statesman.
Then, Andrew Lansley, who ran Tory national election campaigns including in 1992, joins Sophy to discuss what the PM might be able to learn from the 1992 election campaign – and whether Jeremy Hunt is or isn’t part of the plan.
Senior podcast producer: Annie Joyce
Podcast producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Interviews producer: Melissa Tutesigensi
Promotion producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John
Editor: Paul Stanworth
As the Sentencing Council in England and Wales examines the potential impact of being pregnant and giving birth in prison, the Sky News Daily podcast hears from women who’ve been through the experience.
With Niall Paterson on half-term, Sarah-Jane Mee, who presents Sky News’ UK Tonight show, takes over for this episode.
She speaks to Dr Laura Abbott - a midwife and researcher at the University of Hertfordshire - about her research into the dangers of giving birth in prison and Sky News home editor Jason Farrell joins her to discuss his report into the “frightening”, “isolating” and “humiliating” experience of three prisoners during pregnancy.
Podcast producers: Emma Rae Woodhouse and Sydney Pead
Senior podcast producer: Annie Joyce
Interviews producer: Melissa Tutesigensi
Editor: Paul Stanworth
The word "jihad" - chanted during a pro-Palestinian rally in London over the weekend - has led to questions about whether laws governing hate crime need reform.
The word can be interpreted in different ways; for some, it means struggle or effort in Arabic, but it has also been taken to refer to holy war. And the police made no arrests in this case.
The "jihad" chants were made at a side rally by members of the Islamist group Hizb ut-Tahrir which is banned in many countries including some majority Muslim ones. There are now questions about why the group has not been banned here as the Home Secretary Suella Braveman and Met Police chief Sir Mark Rowley met earlier.
On this Sky News Daily Tom Cheshire explores the word "jihad", and where the law stands with people using it, with our crime correspondent Martin Brunt.
Plus, Tom is joined by journalist Duncan Gardham, who writes about terrorism and extremism and tells us more about the Hizb ut-Tahrir group.
Podcast producer: Soila Apparicio
Interviews producer: Melissa Tutesigensi
Promotion producer: David Chipakupaku
Senior podcast producer: Annie Joyce
Editor: Wendy Parker
Labour's hopes ahead of the next general election have been bolstered after historic wins in the Tamworth and Mid Bedfordshire by-elections.
The double victory saw huge Conservative majorities overturned, with more than a 20 percent swing away from the Tories in both constituencies.
Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden has used a rare Oval Office address to urge Americans to remember the country's role as "a beacon to the world" as he seeks Congress support for a $100bn aid package to Israel and Ukraine.
Niall Paterson speaks to chief political correspondent Jon Craig to discuss if the national mood of Britain can be read from the results of the latest by-elections.
He's also joined by Sky's defence and security analyst Michael Clarke to talk about the influence of an increased US military presence in the Middle East, and what might be the impact for Israel and Ukraine if the cash isn't approved.
Senior podcast producer: Annie Joyce
Podcast producer: Sydney Pead
Interviews producer: Melissa Tutesigensi
Promotion producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Wendy Parker
Britain’s prime minister says the UK stands with Israel in its “darkest hour” as he met his Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu.
Rishi Sunak arrived in the country a day after US president Joe Biden apparently gave his backing privately for an Israeli ground invasion into Gaza in response to the deadly Hamas attacks on 7 October.
On the Sky News Daily, Belle Donati explores what that could be like with former royal marine Rob Taylor, who runs a company training British and American soldiers in close combat, and former British military intelligence colonel Philip Ingram.
Podcast producer: Alex Edden
Interviews producer: Melissa Tutesigensi
Promotion producer: David Chipakupaku
Senior podcast producer: Annie Joyce
Editor: Paul Stanworth
The Anglican-run al Ahli hospital in northern Gaza was bombed on Tuesday evening, claiming 500 lives, according to the Palestinian health ministry. Both sides in the Israel-Hamas war have blamed the other.
It comes as US President Joe Biden lands in Israel to discuss the conflict. He appeared to back the Israeli military account that the blast was not caused by them.
On the Sky News Daily, host Belle Donati hears from General Sir Simon Mayall, former senior adviser for the Middle East at the Ministry of Defence, to understand the military outlook on the ground in Israel and the wider region.
Belle also speaks to Lishay Lavi whose husband Omri Miran was kidnapped from kibbutz Nahal Oz and taken to the Gaza Strip on 7 October.
Plus, our Middle East correspondent Ali Bunkall updates us on the al Ahli hospital bombing and Biden's visit.
Senior Producer: Annie Joyce
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Interviews Producer: Melissa Tutesigensi
Editor: Paul Stanworth
There has been a wave of by-elections in recent months across the country - and Sky’s chief political correspondent Jon Craig has been to most of them.
In fact this Thursday sees Jon covering his 40th count for Sky News. He’s in Nadine Dorries' old seat of Mid Bedfordshire which could see the vote split 3 ways between the Conservatives, Labour and the Lib Dems.
On the same day, another seat held by the Conservatives – Tamworth – is up for grabs following Chris Pincher’s resignation over groping allegations.
But what if anything do by-elections results tell us about potential general election outcomes? On a bonus episode of the Sky News Daily, host Niall Paterson talks to Jon Craig about that, and his highlights of covering by-elections for so many years.
Podcast producer: Alex Edden
Senior podcast producer: Annie Joyce
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Hostage-taking has long been a feature of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The latest – 199 people, as confirmed by the Israeli military, taken by Hamas include foreign nationals, elderly and children.
On the Sky News Daily, Sally Lockwood speaks to one of the world's most experienced kidnap for ransom negotiators and author Scott Walker about what life might be like for hostages inside Gaza and efforts to get them back.
Plus, Ali Bunkall explains what impact Joe Biden's visit to Israel will have on the conflict.
Podcast producer: Soila Apparicio
Interviews producer: Melissa Tutesigensi
Promotion producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John
Editor: Wendy Parker
More than a week on since the Hamas attack that shocked Israelis and others around the world, thousands of Palestinians caught up in the conflict remain stuck in Gaza at its southern border with Egypt – as the threat of an Israeli ground invasion into northern Gaza looms.
On the Sky News Daily podcast, Sally Lockwood speaks to former Gaza correspondent Nicole Johnston about who controls the Rafah crossing and the people inside Gaza she’s in contact with as we hear voicenotes from some of them.
Plus, our security and defence editor Deborah Haynes talks about ongoing diplomatic efforts as Britons are among the 199 people taken hostage by Hamas.
Podcast producer: Emma-Rae Woodhouse
Interviews producer: Melissa Tutesigensi
Promotion producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Wendy Parker
Israel gave more than a million people living in northern Gaza 24 hours to leave their homes ahead of an expected Israeli ground offensive in response to Hamas attacks.
On the Sky News Daily, Sally Lockwood speaks to our Middle East correspondent Alistair Bunkall about the deadline given to Gazans and Shaina Low, from the Norwegian Refugee Council, who talks about their team in Gaza.
Plus, Sally is joined by our communities correspondent Becky Johnson to discuss concerns about antisemitism in the UK as some Jewish schools here decided to close on Friday due to safety concerns. Becky was also invited to Friday prayers as the British Muslim community in Birmingham shared their worries with her too.
Podcast producer: Alex Edden
Senior podcast producer: Annie Joyce
Interviews producer: Melissa Tutesigensi
Promotion producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Wendy Parker
The United States has re-affirmed its support for Israel in the wake of the brutal attacks by Hamas, sending its most senior diplomat Antony Blinken to Tel Aviv.
It’s his first stop on a tour of the Middle East, in an effort by the US to stop the conflict spreading.
Mr Blinken indicated the US will back Israel’s bid to destroy the militant group but warned it must “take every possible precaution to avoid harming civilians.”
Today, on Sky News Daily Tom Cheshire speaks with international affairs editor Dominic Waghorn from Jerusalem, about how big a threat escalation in the region is.
Plus, Sky News home editor Jason Farrell and former prison governor Vanessa Frake-Harris look at the crisis in prisons, after news judges will now delay sending convicted criminals to overcrowded jails.
Senior podcast producer: Annie Joyce
Podcast producer: Sydney Pead
Interviews producer: Melissa Tutesigensi
Promotion producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Wendy Parker
Israel’s response to the brutal attacks by Hamas has been swift and devastating. The two million people who live in Gaza are now under a siege - they are quickly running out of food and water.
The one power station has shut down meaning an end to electricity supplies. Hamas has been ruling Gaza as a one-party state since 2007 and Israel has made it clear that it intends to wipe the group out.
Today on the podcast, Sky News data and forensic correspondent Tom Cheshire discusses the scale of the humanitarian disaster in Gaza, and Middle East Correspondent Alistair Bunkall tells us more about Hamas and what comes next, as Israel prepares a ground offensive.
Podcast producer: Alex Edden
Interviews producer: Melissa Tutesigensi
Promotion producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Wendy Parker
It started with a security breach covered in glitter, but in a major speech today Sir Keir Starmer unveiled his plan for Britain ahead of the next general election.
The Labour leader declared his party would be “the healers, the modernisers, the builders,” promising to “turn our backs on never-ending Tory decline with a decade of national renewal”.
But can he pull it off?
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is joined in Liverpool by our deputy political editor Sam Coates, where they analyse what the Labour leader had to say.
Plus, Niall talks to Professor Michael Clarke, Sky’s defence and security analyst, about Israeli retaliations in Gaza.
Senior podcast producer: Annie Joyce
Podcast producer: Sydney Pead
Interviews producer: Melissa Tutesigensi
Promotion producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Paul Stanworth
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by our Middle East Correspondent Alistair Bunkall to take a closer look at the Israel-Hamas war – including the Israeli reaction to the weekend’s attack and what it may do next.
Alistair reports on the hundreds who’ve lost their lives so far and the questions being asked about Israeli intelligence.
Plus, our deputy political editor Sam Coates on how the conflict is being discussed at the Labour Party conference in Liverpool.
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Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said his newest MP “blew the doors off” as Michael Shanks won the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election with a swing of 20%.
It was triggered after former SNP MP Margaret Ferrier was removed from her seat after breaking COVID guidelines.
The win could have implications for the next general election. If the swing was repeated across Scotland it would see a rise in the number of Labour MPs from just 2 to over 40 and so a big boost to Sir Keir Starmer’s bid to enter 10 Downing Street.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by our Scotland correspondent Connor Gillies and Sky’s election analyst Michael Thrasher to dig into the result and look at how it may influence the political landscape in the run up to a general election next year.
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The prime minister wants to stop younger generations from taking up smoking – by making it illegal for anyone born after 2005 to ever be able to buy them.
Rishi Sunak’s plan – announced in his Tory conference speech on Wednesday – is similar to measures already introduced in New Zealand, aimed at tackling health problems related to smoking.
But critics argue people should have the freedom to choose – not the state.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson explores the debate – both from a health and political perspective - as he’s joined by Deborah Arnott, from the public health charity ASH (Action on Smoking and Health), the Conservative peer and former health minister Lord Bethell and our deputy political editor Sam Coates.
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The prime minister closed the Conservative Party conference with a speech setting out his pitch for the next election, promising to reform A-levels, support the health service and crack down on smoking. He also finally confirmed that the HS2 link from Birmingham to Manchester is being scrapped and committed to spend the money instead on transport projects in the North.
On the Sky News Daily with Niall Paterson, our deputy political editor Sam Coates discusses what impact the speech will have and also looks back at the conference and what it has revealed about the Tory party.
Plus, from inside the conference hall, Niall grabs Justice Secretary Alex Chalk, Minister of State for Northern Ireland Steve Baker, Transport Secretary Mark Harper, Foreign Secretary James Cleverly, and Claire Coutinho, secretary of state for energy security and net zero.
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Rishi Sunak has claimed a general election is "not what the country wants" but insists he is unafraid of going to the polls.
On the Sky News Daily with Niall Paterson, our political editor Beth Rigby talks about her morning interview with the prime minister.
And Niall sits down with Katie Perrior, former director of communications at 10 Downing Street for Theresa May, and William Hague's former special adviser Chris White to discuss the election chances of the Tory Party.
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Chancellor Jeremy Hunt held firm on tax cuts, despite growing pressure from his colleagues at the Conservative Party conference on Monday. "The plan is working and now we must see it through," he said in his keynote speech.
The idea of a tax cut is dividing Tories – with former prime minister Liz Truss calling for the chancellor to "axe the tax".
Hunt spoke as news broke that the northern leg of HS2 will be scrapped between Birmingham and Manchester.
On the Sky News Daily, host Niall Paterson is joined by our economics and data editor Ed Conway, and deputy political editor Sam Coates to analyse the chancellor's speech, Truss's calls for tax cuts, and HS2
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Thousands of prisoners remain incarcerated on open-ended prison sentences under a now defunct scheme, known as IPP sentencing.
The no-maximum prison sentences, some of which were given to offenders of low-level crimes, have been compared to ‘psychological torture’.
On the Sky News Daily Niall Paterson speaks to Anthony Hipkiss who was in prison for 16 years despite only being sentenced to 15 months. He tells us how the strict licensing rules he has to live under for 10 years means he can’t even stay overnight at his partner’s. Plus, Ian Acheson, former prison governor speaks about how to fix a system of justice that keeps people indefinitely – even when they’re not a threat to society.
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When it was first given the go-ahead back in 2012, Britain's new high-speed rail line connecting the south, the Midlands and the north of England was predicted to cost £32.7bn.
Now, after delays and inflation fuelled by Brexit, Covid and the invasion of Ukraine, this figure is closer to £100bn. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has also avoided answering questions on whether the Birmingham to Manchester leg of the route will go ahead, leaving the future of the project shrouded in uncertainty.
So why was the initial cost estimate so different to what the final number will be?
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson sits down with our business correspondent Paul Kelso to discuss the problems with the way the UK plans major infrastructure projects and asks whether any of these projects ever come close to what they are predicted to cost.
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Scotland will be home to the UK’s first so-called ‘consumption rooms’ where drug users will be able to get their fix more safely.
Recent stats showed that despite a fall this year, Scotland still has the highest number of drugs-related deaths per million population in Europe.
Now, plans have been approved for a £2.3 million facility at Hunter Street Health Centre in Glasgow – despite opposition from Westminster.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by our Scotland correspondent Connor Gillies who talks about the unit itself and reaction to it. Plus, Niall speaks to Andrew Cowan, whose son Daniel died after taking a fatal drug concoction, and Annemarie Ward, from the charity Faces and Voices of Recovery UK.
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The Liberal Democrats conference in Bournemouth saw leader Sir Ed Davey hinting that his party would be prepared to do a post-election deal with Labour to prevent the Conservatives from forming a government.
Of the 91 seats in which the Lib Dems finished second in 2019, 80 are held by Conservatives. After recent by-election victories, could the Lib Dems be looking like kingmakers once more?
To answer this question, Niall Paterson is joined by Sky News deputy political editor Sam Coates who has been at the conference. And Liberal Democrat MP Sarah Dyke looks ahead to the next election after her big by-election win in Somerton and Frome.
Plus, Carol Vorderman talks about her message to the Lib Dem conference, where she called for electoral reform and tactical voting.
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Ian Harrison is 33 and has spent his adult life on the streets. He's among more than an estimated 270,000 homeless people in England.
Sky News has been following Ian's journey as a government promise - to end rough sleeping by next year - looks in serious doubt.
It was a target set by the Conservatives in their 2019 election manifesto - but a report by the Kerslake Commission is warning it will be missed, blaming "chronic and unresolved" issues in the housing system as it reports a 26% rise in rough sleeping compared with last year.
The commission was set up in 2021 to learn lessons from the response to homelessness during the COVID pandemic - the same year, an estimated 741 homeless people died in England and Wales. Most were men and drugs, alcohol and suicide were the likely related causes.
On the Sky News Daily, Sally Lockwood speaks to our producer Sarah O'Connell, who first met Ian when he was a teenager, to find out about the challenges he has faced over the years.
Plus, Sally is joined by Emma Haddad, chief executive of the homelessness charity St Mungo's - the secretariat of the Kerslake Commission, as they discuss the wider problems and what they think is needed to end rough sleeping.
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It seems everything is moving online these days, so it’s perhaps no surprise that kids TV is too. CITV, ITV’s children’s channel, is no longer; it’s moving to the company’s streaming service, ITVx. Its BBC equivalent, CBBC, is expected to also be online-only in the next few years. Many children now, though, just go to YouTube to watch their shows.
But with an ongoing decrease in funding for kids’ TV and the move to the less regulated streaming platforms there are concerns about the impact the quality of programmes and online safety.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson explores the issue with former Blue Peter presenter Konnie Huq, and Jon Hancock, who’s company Three Arrows Media makes shows for Sky Kids and BBC Childrens.
If you like your arts and entertainment, why not subscribe to the Backstage podcast?
And, if you're a parent, you can find Sky's ad-free, 24-hour Sky Kids channel on Sky Q, Stream, Glass, and NOW.
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The King and Queen are on a state visit to France this week, which includes stops in Paris and Bordeaux.
The three-day trip would have been Charles’ first royal visit abroad as King back in March – but it was delayed due to the violent protests taking place over President Emmanuel Macron’s pension reforms.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by François-Joseph Schichan, former French diplomat and political adviser to the French ambassador in the UK, to explore how our closest ally views both the King and the UK’s current politics.
Plus, former Labour foreign secretary Dame Margaret Beckett takes us through her assessment of the current strength of Anglo-French relations.
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The reaction - to a move by Rishi Sunak to delay the government’s green policies – has been mixed to say the least, with opposition parties slamming the prime minister’s leadership as “weak” and the decision “damaging” for the climate.
As net zero sceptics cheered there was criticism from some in the car industry and the more environmentally minded Conservative politicians.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by our science correspondent Thomas Moore and Politico’s UK editor Jack Blanchard for their analysis and a deeper look at what it all means politically, as well as for voters, industry and climate change.
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Sky News has uncovered how online streamers may be breaking UK gambling laws by promoting crypto casinos - and there are questions over whether the casinos are doing enough to monitor this.
Crypto casinos are similar to 'normal' online casinos, offering virtual versions of popular games like slot machines. The difference is they use digital currencies: players convert pounds, euros and dollars into virtual cash such as Bitcoin to gamble with.
This type of casino is illegal in the UK, with the Gambling Commission taking a hardline stance against any operator that accepts cryptocurrency as a direct method of payment.
On the Sky News Daily, Sally Lockwood explores crypto casinos with our investigative reporter Sanya Burgess, and what harms they could cause.
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Actor and comedian Russell Brand has been accused of rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse in a joint investigation by The Times, The Sunday Times and Channel 4 Dispatches.
Brand says he "absolutely" denies the allegations.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson speaks to Head of Investigations at The Times, Paul Morgan-Bentley, about the allegations Brand faces and the latest on the investigation.
Plus, Alice Enders, head of research at Enders Analysis, discusses if the entertainment industry is being held accountable for protecting women in the workplace.
A warning that on this podcast we discuss the details of the sexual assault and rape claims.
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Rescuers are calling for more body bags to be sent to a Libyan city hit by catastrophic flooding - as fears of waterborne diseases grow.
More than 11,300 people are known to have died - and this could reach up to 20,000, with a further 10,100 missing.
Meanwhile, attempts to coordinate humanitarian aid have been hampered by Libya's fractured government - caused by years of political instability and civil unrest.
Today on Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson speaks with Sky News Africa correspondent Yousra Elbagir from the port city of Derna, which was devastated when two dams collapsed, unleashing a tsunami that washed entire city blocks into the Mediterranean Sea.
Sky News special correspondent Alex Crawford also joins Niall from Derna, as rescue teams scramble to find survivors in the rubble.
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Important figures on employment, wages, and Gross Domestic Product (GDP) have been released this week; all tell a story about how the UK economy is performing.
The Sky News Daily's Niall Paterson sits down with our economics and data editor Ed Conway to find out what the numbers mean.
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Every day more than 3000 pupils miss school because they have been suspended. It’s a record number that has shot up since the pandemic, especially for girls, who are being sent home at twice the national rate.
It’s raised concerns these suspended students are slipping through the cracks, but leading teachers say a national shortage of alternative forms of education is putting unprecedented demand on the system.
Today’s Sky News Daily episode features Nick Martin on his investigation into this growing educational crisis, a head teacher trying to provide a new path for troubled children and a mother who fears her child will get left behind.
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has crossed the border into Russia for a meeting with President Vladimir Putin. This is the first time since 2019 that Kim has left North Korea – and a lot has changed since then.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson sits down with security and defence analyst Professor Michael Clarke and Sky’s Moscow correspondent Diana Magnay to unpick what each leader is looking to gain from this meeting, plus how their alliance will impact global security.
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The emergence of a new COVID variant, BA.2.8, has pushed forward the winter vaccination programme, with the rollout starting on Monday in England for older adult care home residents and immunosuppressed people.
All over-65s will be offered the jab during the next few weeks.
The other nations are also beginning their vaccination programmes this month.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by Professor Susan Hopkins, chief medical adviser at the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), to discuss the new variant, and the importance of getting vulnerable people vaccinated.
Plus, our chief correspondent Stuart Ramsey talks to Niall from the epicentre of the earthquake in Morocco, which has killed 2,500 people so far.
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It's been one year since King Charles took to the throne following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.
In this episode of the Sky News Daily podcast, royal correspondent Laura Bundock takes to the presenter chair to reflect on the first year of King Charles's reign.
She is joined by the broadcaster Jonathan Dimbleby, a close friend of the King, plus historian Sir Anthony Seldon, the headmaster of Epsom College.
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Terror suspect Daniel Khalife's escape from HMP Wandsworth – believed to be by strapping himself underneath a delivery lorry - led to a police manhunt involving all 43 forces in England and Wales. The 21-year-old ex-soldier was on remand charged with collecting information which might be useful to an enemy, understood to be Iran.
The justice secretary, Alex Chalk, has told MPs that an independent investigation will take place, while suggestions have been made that cuts to the Prison Service and overcrowded conditions at Wandsworth prison are partly to blame.
But what does his escape tell us about the state of the prison system in England? On the Sky News Daily, host Niall Paterson speaks to David Shipley, a former inmate at HMP Wandsworth, and Professor John Podmore, an ex-prison governor and inspector, about what's wrong with Wandsworth prison and others across the country?
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Birmingham City Council, Europe's largest local authority, has effectively declared bankruptcy, confirming in a statement that all new spending except for protecting vulnerable people and statutory services, must stop immediately.
But how does a council go bust?
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by our politics and business correspondent Mhari Aurora, as well as Iain Murray from the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy, who explains how a council can run out of money.
Plus, Sarah Hayward shares her experiences working as part Slough Council's senior leadership team, a role she came into a year after its recovery from bankruptcy.
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China's economy has slipped into deflation as consumer prices declined in July for the first time in more than two years.
Ballooning local government debt, weak import and exports, challenges in the housing market, and growing youth unemployment are all contributing to the country's downturn.
On the Sky News Daily Dominic Waghorn speaks to our Asia correspondent Helen-Ann Smith about why China's economy is running out of steam.
Plus, George Magnus, economist and associate at Oxford University's China Centre talks about the potential impacts for the global economy ahead of the G20 summit.
Podcast producers: Emma-Rae Woodhouse, Sydney Pead and Soila Apparicio
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MPs returned to Westminster after their summer break, but the same can't be said for thousands of children expected in classrooms for the Autumn term – due to the crumbling concrete crisis.
More than 100 schools stayed shut on Monday due to safety fears about reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete - or RAAC – while the education secretary Gillian Keegan was caught on camera complaining about not being thanked for doing a "f***ing good job" over it all.
On the Sky News Daily, Rob Powell speaks to Adrian Tagg, Building Surveying lead at the University of Reading about how far the crisis may spread.
Plus, Sky's Sophy Ridge joins Rob to talk about the political fallout of the RAAC crisis, Labour's reshuffle and the possibility of a new by-election, as her new show The Politics Hub begins on Monday evening.
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It's been 20 years since the Iraq war and the capture of dictator Saddam Hussein.
Once Saddam was found, he was kept prisoner in his palace with 12 US soldiers guarding him. Saddam proved to be great company and the troops developed a strong friendship with him - they would play chess with him, exercise with him, and talk about their lives.
One soldier, Specialist Adam Rogerson, has spoken to the Sky News Daily podcast about his very personal experience guarding Saddam Hussein until his death.
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Former transport and energy secretary Grant Shapps has been named as the new head of the Ministry of Defence after Ben Wallace stood down from the role on Thursday morning.
Mr Wallace had overseen one of the biggest international responses to the war in Ukraine - with the UK behind only the US in terms of support since the war began, having committed £4.6bn in military assistance.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by our international affairs editor Dominic Waghorn and military analyst Professor Michael Clarke to discuss the significance of Mr Shapps' new role given the ongoing war in Ukraine, as well as turning their attention to the use of drone technology on the battlefield.
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Since their World Cup victory, the Spanish team's success has been overshadowed by Spanish football president Luis Rubiales non-consensually kissing player Jenni Hermoso.
Hermoso described the actions of Rubiales as an "impulse-driven, sexist out-of-place act without any consent". Rubiales denies this and says it was "spontaneous" and "mutual".
The kiss has caused a backlash across football and in Spain, where protesters have called for action "to demand a sport free of sexist violence".
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson speaks to football commentator and founding member of Women in Football, Jacqui Oatley about how far the treatment and representation of women in the sport has come, and how far it still has to go.
Plus, Spanish journalist Maria Ramírez on why the kiss has sparked its own hashtag #SeAcabó and a MeToo moment that reaches far beyond football.
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The travel plans of hundreds of thousands of people were thrown into chaos on one of the busiest days of the year for airports, as the UK's air traffic control systems suffered a "technical fault".
UK airports are still struggling to recover from the hours-long failure of processing flight plans – with warnings delays could last for days.
Downing Street has ruled out a cyberattack, but there is speculation that an incorrect flight plan filed by a French airline could be to blame.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson looks at what went wrong and if a similar problem could happen again. His guests are former air traffic controller Michele Robson, who was stuck at Jersey airport yesterday, and travel editor for The Independent, Simon Calder.
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One of the biggest mafia trials in Italian history is expected to deliver its verdict in the coming weeks. Prosecutors have asked for sentences totalling more than 4,000 years in jail for hundreds of alleged ‘Ndrangheta collaborators.
One prosecutor of the ‘Ndrangheta, Nicola Gratteri, cannot travel without a heavy police escort, nor see his children for more than a few hours every couple of months.
On the Sky News Daily, host Niall Paterson is joined by our Europe correspondent Siobhan Robbins, who has visited the court where hundreds of ‘Ndrangheta collaborators will be tried, to hear more about what it takes to put this powerful mafia behind bars.
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Russians have been paying tribute to Yevgeny Prigozhin after it was reported the Wagner leader was among ten people who died when a private jet crashed near Moscow on Wednesday.
President Putin has praised his former ally as a “talented businessman” who worked “with good results” in Russia and across Africa, but also said he had “made serious mistakes in his life”.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson takes a deep dive into what it means for President Putin’s hold on power, the war in Ukraine and whether it’s the end of the Wagner group.
Niall is joined by our international affairs editor Dominic Waghorn and military analyst Sean Bell.
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Russian aviation authorities say Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin was among ten people killed in a plane crash near Moscow on Wednesday.
Earlier this summer, the mercenary group leader led a short-lived mutiny against Russia’s top brass.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by military analyst Sean Bell as they examine what we can glean from footage of the private jet falling to the ground, reaction to the crash, and Prigozhin’s relationship with President Vladimir Putin.
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Japan is due to start releasing treated radioactive water from Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean, despite opposition from neighbouring countries.
A 9 magnitude earthquake hit Japan's east coast in 2011, killing 18,000 people and displacing a further 150,000 from an exclusion zone around the plant.
Some 1.34 million tonnes of water - enough to fill 500 Olympic-size pools - have been stored in tanks since a tsunami destroyed the plant, but space is now running out. The water will be released over a 30-year period after being filtered and diluted.
On the Sky News Daily with Niall Paterson, our Asia correspondent Helen-Ann Smith describes the mood in neighbouring countries opposing the water release.
Plus, Jim Smith, professor of environmental science at the University of Portsmouth dispels concerns about the levels of radiation, insisting there is no need to worry.
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New data published on the rate of drug deaths in Scotland show they have decreased, after decades of constant rises, but the number is still higher than the rest of Europe.
Just over 1,000 people in Scotland died as a result of drug misuse in 2022, the lowest number since 2017.
On the Sky News Daily with Niall Paterson, our Scotland correspondent Connor Gillies combs through the latest figures, while Professor Catriona Matheson, an expert in substance misuse from the University of Stirling, describes possible solutions to reducing deaths further, including decriminalisation.
Plus, Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh details the impact of drug misuse in Scotland.
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Britain's worst child serial killer Lucy Letby will spend the rest of her life in prison. But the former neonatal nurse refused to appear in court to hear either the victim statements or the judge hand down a whole-life sentence.
One of the baby victims' mothers has called Letby's defiance a "final act of wickedness from a coward".
On the Sky News Daily, Sky News‘ home editor Jason Farrell discusses if defendants should be forced to face their victims in court. He speaks to legal commentator Joshua Rozenberg and Farah Naz, the aunt of Zara Aleena who was murdered in 2022. Farah Naz was forced to give her victim statement to an empty dock when her niece's killer refused to appear.
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Lucy Letby has been found guilty of murdering seven babies while working on a neonatal unit at the Countess of Chester Hospital between June 2015 and June 2016.
The 33-year-old nurse was also convicted of seven counts of attempted murder following a trial that lasted nine months.
Families of her victims sobbed and comforted each other in court as the jury delivered their verdicts over several days.
On the Sky News Daily, we hear from some of the relatives as host Niall Paterson is joined by our correspondent Katerina Vittozzi, who has been following the trial at Manchester Crown Court.
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With six wins and a place in the World Cup final under their belt, the Lionesses have a fighting chance of bringing football home for England. But who is the woman at the helm?
Manager Sarina Wiegman took over as Lionesses manager in 2020 and is the first non-Brit to lead the team, originally from the Netherlands.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by Rob Harris, our sports correspondent, to talk about Wiegman's career history, and Jeanet van der Laan, the England manager’s former Ter Leede and Netherlands teammate to hear what she's like on and off the pitch.
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Students waiting for their A-level results this year are the "unluckiest cohort" in recent years, according to one education expert.
Pandemic disruption, rising grade boundaries, and a larger than average number of people applying for university places have all placed pressure on A-level grades.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson speaks to Grace Brookes, who picks up her A-level results on Thursday, about the challenges she's faced since the pandemic. The vice-chancellor of Sheffield Hallam University Chris Husbands explains the pressures on universities themselves, and Professor of Social Mobility, Lee Elliot Major explains why he believes the 2023 intake are the unluckiest in a generation.
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The deadliest wildfires to hit the US in over a century have turned vast swathes of the island of Maui to ash and taken the lives of at least 99 people.
The governor of Hawaii, Josh Green, has warned that the number killed will rise as only 25% of the affected area has been searched so far.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson hears from our US correspondent Martha Kelner, who is in Maui, about the devastation she's seen there and the questions being asked by locals about a sophisticated warning system that failed to alert them to the imminent danger.
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It was billed as 'small boats week' – a series of government announcements designed to show progress on the issue of cross channel migration. But the reality of the last seven days has got in the way.
The 30 or so migrants who had been moved on to a housing barge off Dorset had to be moved out after Legionella was found onboard and Thursday also saw the highest daily number of people crossing the channel this year
On the Sky News Daily, Rob Powell asks Peter Walsh, from the Migration Observatory, if migration policies impact people's decisions to travel to the UK, and he speaks to fellow political correspondent Amanda Akass about why the Government has picked ending small boats crossings as one of its five pledges ahead of the next election.
Podcast producers: Rosie Gillott and Soila Apparicio
Interviews producer: Alex Edden
Podcast promotions producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Wendy Parker
This month marks the 60th anniversary of the Great Train Robbery, one of Britain's most notorious crimes, which involved the hijack of a London-bound Royal Mail train and the theft of millions of pounds.
Bruce Reynolds planned the robbery with a 15-strong gang of thieves, crooks and conspirers, becoming one of the most notorious criminals in British history. Bruce's son said he never realised his father was a criminal.
On the Sky News Daily, presenter Sally Lockwood is joined by Nick Reynolds, the son of Bruce, to hear about growing up on the run, and our crime correspondent Martin Brunt, to explore why we're so fascinated by the Great Train Robbery 60 years later.
Producers: Rosie Gillott, Soila Apparicio, Alex Edden
Promotions producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Football’s world governing body FIFA wants pay and prize money for men and women to be the same by the next tournaments. But how it gets there is a little less clear.
On the Sky News Daily, Sally Lockwood is joined from Australia by our sport correspondent Rob Harris and Lioness Lucy Staniforth, who was on standby for the World Cup squad.
They discuss the financial disparities in the sport, as well as reaction to the tournament so far and – of course – England's chances of World Cup success ahead of their quarter-final match against Colombia on Saturday.
Senior podcast producer: Annie Joyce
Interviews producer: Alex Edden
Promotion producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Paul Stanworth
It’s been 100 days since Hollywood writers went on strike over concerns artificial intelligence (AI) will take their jobs - as well as disputes over working conditions and claims of dwindling pay.
The looming cloud of AI hangs over all industries, but are writers and actors right to be worried about being stripped of their creativity?
On the Sky News Daily, Sally Lockwood is joined by Lisa Holdsworth – a TV and theatre writer, and chair of the Writers’ Guild of Great Britain – as well as Dr Alex Connock, senior fellow at the University of Oxford’s Saïd Business School, to talk about how AI is reshaping their industry.
She’s also joined by Sky’s arts and entertainment reporter Jayson Mansaray to discuss whether a happy ending is in sight for the strikers.
Podcast producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Interviews producer: Alex Edden
Digital Promotions producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Niger had been a lone bastion of democracy in West Africa while neighbouring countries were taken over by the military - but it is now also in a crisis following July's coup.
The man responsible for protecting President Mohamed Bazoum, who was elected in 2021, has overthrown him - and there could be far-reaching security implications.
On the Sky News Daily, Sally Lockwood is joined by our Africa correspondent Yousra Elbagir, who looks at why the coup has the support of many people in Niger. Plus, defence and security analyst Professor Michael Clarke examines what the crisis means for counter-terrorism efforts in Africa.
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast promotion producer - David Chipakupaku
Editor - Wendy Parker
The Royal Air Force has admitted to discriminating against white male candidates in a hiring policy aimed at increasing diversity.
In a Sky News exclusive, security and defence editor Deborah Haynes has discovered none of those involved in creating the policy have been held accountable.
On the Sky News Daily, Leah Boleto speaks to Deborah about the impact the decisions have had on the men's lives, and whether anyone has been held accountable.
Senior podcast producer: Annie Joyce
Podcast producer: Rosie Gillott
Social promotions producer: Jada-Kai Meosa-John
Editor: Wendy Parker
In this episode,Sahar Zand goes back to speak to Brian Glendinning about his experience in Iraqi jail, and the harrowing impact of his unforeseen arrest. But Brian, compared to some people, is still lucky.
For dissidents and opposition figures around the world, the Red Notice is the latest tool for transnational repression by autocratic governments. These people often end up in prison indefinitely, or extradited to the countries they had long fled for safety.
With expert analysis from Rhys Davies and Ben Keith - authors of Red Notice Monitor - we take a look at the worst case scenarios for being on the wrong end of a Red Notice.
Sahar meets Zeynure and her three children. They are Uyghur exiles living in Istanbul. Zeynure’s husband, Idris Hasan, has been in prison in Morocco for two years facing extradition to China. Uyghur activists like Idris are increasingly at risk of Red Notices, experts tell us, as China has increased its use of Interpol as a tool of transnational repression. Sahar talks to Idris, who says this Red Notice has been a death sentence. A potential return to China is “worse than death.”
Plus, Alicia Kearns, the Conservative MP who chairs the UK Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Select Committee, tells Dirty Work about the committee’s “grave concerns” over how the system works. She calls on the Home Office to find a way to inform British nationals if they’re the subject of a malicious red notice.
WARNING: This episode contains strong language.
Presenter: Sahar Zand
Producer: Heidi Pett
Senior producer: Sarah Burke
Sound designer: James Bradshow
Editor: Paul Stanworth
COVID lockdowns may seem a distant memory with everyday life very much back to the pre-pandemic norms. But for children, it seems we may only just be getting a sense of the emotional and behavioural impacts those couple of years have had.
Researchers at University College London and the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) this week published a joint study - the first of its kind - looking at the emotional, social and behavioural impacts on kids. Meanwhile, the children's commissioner for England examined NHS data suggesting a big rise in young people being treated for eating disorders.
On the Sky News Daily, Leah Boleto speaks to Sarah Cattan from the IFS, and England's former children's commissioner Anne Longfield about the scale of the problem. Plus, Rhys Barfoot, who works for the charity Family Action helping families across the country with financial and mental health issues, offers advice to parents and young people.
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer – Rosie Gillott
Interviews producer – Alex Edden
Podcast promotion producer – Jim Farthing
Editor – Wendy Parker
The Bank of England has increased its base rate of interest by a quarter of a percentage point to 5.25% - which is lower than some economists had predicted.
On the Sky News Daily, Leah Boleto speaks to our business correspondent Gurpreet Narwan about the decision to raise interest rates for the 14th time in a row. Plus, Sky's data and forensics journalist Daniel Dunford explains why renters could be the hardest hit by rate rises, and Tilly Smith, from campaign group Generation Rent, on its call for the government to offer more support to people renting.
Podcast producer: Rosie Gillott
Interviews producer: Alex Edden
Podcast promotion producer: Jim Farthing
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Donald Trump has been criminally charged with trying to ‘defraud the United States’ over the 2021 riots at the US Capitol.
It’s the most serious legal threat facing the former president, as he attempts to return to the White House in 2024.
But it’s by no means the only one – Trump now faces 78 charges across three criminal cases, but still remains frontrunner to become his party’s nominee for next year’s presidential election.
On Sky News Daily Niall Paterson is joined by US correspondent James Matthews to discuss how the trials and potential convictions alter the landscape of the Republican presidential race, and the Republican Party overall.
Podcast producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Interviews producer: Alex Edden
Podcast promotions producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Paul Stanworth
A general election is still a long way away, but Prime Minister Rishi Sunak appears to already be laying out the Conservative attack lines, focusing on so-called ‘wedge issues’ that could divide the Labour Party.
Labour are sitting 17 points ahead in the polls but are facing criticism for seeming to roll back on green policies.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by Andrew Fisher, former Labour director of policy under Jeremy Corbyn and John McTernan, former political secretary to Tony Blair, to discuss the different approached Labour could take. Plus, Sky’s Chief political correspondent Jon Craig looks back to the last time Labour seemed to be on the brink of a landslide victory.
Podcast producer: Rosie Gillott
Digital promotions producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Wendy Parker
President Zelenskyy has said war is coming to Russia after suspected Ukrainian drones hit skyscrapers in a wealthy Moscow neighbourhood.
President Putin suggested an African initiative could be a basis for peace talks, but not while Ukrainian forces were on the offensive.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by military analyst Sean Bell and Dr Alex Vines, director of the Africa Programme at Chatham House, about the Ukrainian counteroffensive and the role African nations could have in any peace negotiations.
Annie Joyce – senior podcast producer
David Chipakupaku – podcast promotion producer
Simon Windsor - archive researcher
Wendy Parker - editor
Sky News has a new podcast series called Dirty Work - investigating Interpol red notices, which allow police forces to flag their most wanted persons at international borders around the world.
In episode two, reporter Sahar Zand continues to follow Brian Glendinning's story - whose Interpol Red Notice raises significant questions about how the system works.
Sahar also speaks to Interpol Secretary General Jurgen Stock, who has given a rare interview talking about why it was his priority to reform a system that had let so many people down.
Presenter: Sahar Zand
Producer: Heidi Pett
Senior Producer: Sarah Burke
Sound Designer: James Bradshaw
Editor: Paul Stanworth
British man Aiden Aslin joined the Ukrainian marines in 2018, but following the Russian invasion in February 2022, he was called up to the frontline in Mariupol.
After two months of resistance at the city's steelworks, Aiden and his battalion ran out of supplies. Aiden was part of the mass surrender of over 1,000 Ukrainian troops.
Singled out for his British passport, Aiden was brutally interrogated, turned into a propaganda tool, tried by a kangaroo court and then sentenced to death.
Aiden was held in Russian captivity for six months, before being released last year in a prisoner of war exchange negotiated by the Saudi authorities.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson sits down with Aiden Aslin to hear his story.
Producers: Soila Apparicio, Alex Edden, Rosie Gillott
Promotions producers: David Chipakupaku, Jim Farthing
Editor: Wendy Parker
This week has seen multiple climate reports published – all saying a similar thing; that the UK and wider world is experiencing record temperatures, that humanity is “inducing” climate change and that, unless we cut emissions, things are just going to get even hotter.
There are still some people however who believe it’s all hot air; that media coverage of climate stories is “fear mongering” and “manipulating”. But is it the science under scrutiny, or perhaps the path to net zero itself?
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by our climate change reporter Victoria Seabrook, editor and director of Carbon Brief Leo Hickman, and James Woudhuysen, visiting professor of forecasting and innovation at London South Bank University, to find out why, despite the science, climate scepticism is getting louder.
Annie Joyce - senior podcast producer
David Chipakupaku - podcast promotions producer
Dave Terris - editor
Police at a station in Greater Manchester have been accused of unnecessary and invasive strip searches of women, without explanation, behind cell doors. Sky News has spoken to three women, one of whom was detained for 41 hours and also alleges she was sexually assaulted whilst in custody.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said "there is currently no evidence to suggest any GMP employees have misconducted themselves or committed a criminal offence."
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson talks to our home editor Jason Farrell about the story.
Plus, following Nigel Farage being dropped by the exclusive bank Coutts, which led to an apology from the BBC and NatWest's boss resigning, Niall sits down with our business correspondent Paul Kelso to hear about the fallout.
Producers: Emma Rae Woodhouse, Rosie Gillott, Soila Apparicio
Interviews producer: Alex Edden
Promotions producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Barbie and Oppenheimer have put the smiles back on the cinema chains after the difficult years during the pandemic, but could the glow soon wear off? For the first time in 60 years Hollywood actors and writers are on strike at the same time, so what impact will this have on the films we will see and the cinemas that show them?
On the Sky News Daily, host Niall Paterson is joined by our entertainment reporter and Backstage podcast host Claire Gregory to explain the box office success, and VUE International cinemas founder and CEO Timothy Richards on how to keep the momentum going.
Annie Joyce - senior podcast producer
David Chipakupaku – podcast promotion producer
Wendy Parker - editor
Evacuation orders due to wildfires on the Greek island have seen tens of thousands of residents and tourists fleeing the flames. And while wildfires in the region aren’t uncommon, scientists say climate change is increasing the intensity of heatwaves which can trigger fires.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson speaks to our Europe correspondent in Rhodes, Siobhan Robbins and Rhodes resident Micah Greaves, who tells us how dependent the island is on tourism. Plus, Niall is joined by Robert Colvile, director of the Centre for Policy Studies and former Tory advisor, to discuss if net zero policies can still be vote winners as the row continues over ULEZ expansion in London.
Rosie Gillott - podcast producer
David Chipakupaku – podcast promotion producer
Wendy Parker - editor
Sky News has a new podcast series called Dirty Work which we wanted to share with Daily listeners in our feed.
Reporter Sahar Zand has been investigating Interpol red notices - which allow police forces to flag their most wanted persons at international borders around the world.
On this episode, we hear from some of those people caught up in the system - who have faced detention, imprisonment, and extradition, with devastating and life-changing consequences.
WARNING: This podcast contains strong language.
Presenter: Sahar Zand
Producers: Heidi Pett and Anne-Marie Bullock
Senior Producer: Sarah Burke
Sound Designer: James Bradshaw
Editor: Paul Stanworth
The Conservatives suffered two heavy defeats in a night of three by-elections, but narrowly held on to former PM Boris Johnson's old Uxbridge seat.
Labour made history by overturning a 20,137 majority to take the North Yorkshire seat of Selby and Ainsty. The Lib Dems took Somerton and Frome in a victory Sir Ed Davey said showed his party was "firmly back in the West Country".
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by political editor Beth Rigby and elections analyst Dr Hannah Bunting to break down the votes from each of the constituencies, and to look ahead to what this can tell us about the next general election.
Rosie Gillott - podcast producer
Wendy Parker - editor
Niall Paterson welcomes the team behind a new Sky News podcast onto the Daily. Reporter Sahar Zand and producer Heidi Pett have been investigating Interpol red notices for the series “Dirty Work”.
They’ve heard from people caught up in a system which allows police forces to flag their most wanted persons at international borders around the world. In some cases, those people are detained, imprisoned, and extradited, with devastating consequences.
They’ve also head from the Interpol Secretary General who says the organization is doing everything it can to protect innocent people from being wrongly targeted.
You can also listen to the new Sky News podcast Dirty Work: The Misuse of Interpol Red Notices here.
Soila Apparicio – podcast producer
Annie Joyce – senior podcast producer
Jada-Kai Meosa John – podcast promotion producer
Paul Stanworth – editor
Senior Ukrainian military officials believe Russia is planning a massive attack in the northeastern Kharkiv region, in a bid to draw Ukraine's efforts away from its counteroffensive. It comes as the boss of MI6, Sir Richard Moore, suggested the invasion was “doomed”.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson sits down with our international affairs editor Dominic Waghorn and security and defence analyst Professor Michael Clarke to unpick the military offensive and counteroffensive.
Plus, they discuss the news that a US soldier is being held in North Korea after crossing the border from South Korea without authorisation, as confirmed by the US military.
Producer: Rosie Gillott
Promotions producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Temperatures across Europe soared to over 44C this week, with the heatwave expected to continue and reach record highs. Hot weather has also been recorded in China and the USA, but why are so many places so hot at the same time?
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson speaks to Sky's climate and energy correspondent Hannah Thomas-Peter who is in Sardinia, one of the hottest places in Europe, about the heatwave there. Plus, our science and technology editor Tom Clarke on what's causing extreme weather across the globe.
Podcast producer: Rosie Gillott
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Sky’s chief correspondent Stuart Ramsay and his team have witnessed the deadly realities of a civil war, which Myanmar’s leaders claim isn’t happening.
Few Western journalists get into the southeast Asian country, previously known as Burma – but our news crew spent a month undercover deep in the jungle with resistance fighters, medics and volunteers – not far from where the fighting is taking place.
On this Sky News Daily, Kimberley Leonard is joined by Stuart, to share his firsthand account from a place where reports of mass killings, thousands of arrests and human rights abuses, have been widely condemned.
Annie Joyce - senior podcast producer
David Chipakupaku – podcast promotion producer
Paul Stanworth - editor
As the Women's World Cup kicks off in Australia and New Zealand, up to 30 players won't be playing due to the same knee injury.
Star players, including England's Beth Mead and captain Leah Williamson, are all suffering from anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries that threaten their careers in the game.
And women are 3.5 times more likely to suffer this type of injury compared to their male counterparts.
On the Sky News Daily, Kimberley Leonard is joined by data and forensics correspondent Tom Cheshire and producer Maz Poynter who've been investigating why female players are more likely to sustain these injuries, and sports medicine specialist Dr Kate Jackson explains what teams and coaches are doing to try to prevent future injuries.
Podcast producer: Rosie Gillott
Interview producer: Alex Edden
Editor: Paul Stanworth
A Sky News investigation has found Northern Research Group (NRG) MPs received political donations from a private donor to help them with campaigning - weeks after they authorised thousands of pounds of taxpayer funded expenses to be spent on the NRG.
It raises questions about whether MPs authorised public funding to be spent on the NRG because they knew they would be rewarded with a campaign donation. As a result of the investigation, the parliamentary expenses watchdog IPSA has announced an investigation.
On the Sky News Daily, host Kimberley Leonard is joined by our deputy politics editor Sam Coates to uncover his investigation and findings, and what issues it raises for parliamentary funding.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Promotions producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Paul Stanworth
There had been days of widespread speculation and increasing pressure on the suspended BBC presenter to reveal his identity but now, Huw Edwards’ wife has issued a statement on his behalf.
Vicky Flind told the PA news agency that her husband is suffering from serious mental health issues and is currently receiving care in hospital.
Shortly before the revelation, the Met Police said there was “no information” to suggest a criminal offence had taken place following claims surrounding the star – including that he had paid a teenager for explicit photos.
On this Sky News Daily, Kimberley Leonard is she’s joined by Jake Kanter - Deadline's investigations editor and former media editor at The Times.
Emma-Rae Woodhouse – podcast producer
Alex Edden – interviews producer
Annie Joyce – senior podcast producer
Paul Stanworth – editor
More allegations about the unnamed BBC presenter have been published by The Sun, claiming that the star broke COVID rules to meet a 23-year-old. Now that the Metropolitan Police have asked the BBC to pause internal inquiries into suspended presenter, we ask if there has been a mood shift in the way this story should have been reported.
On the Sky News Daily with Kimberley Leonard, from outside the BBC’s New Broadcasting House, arts and entertainment correspondent Katy Spencer explains the latest allegations and how the story could progress.
Plus, in Ukraine, our international correspondent John Sparks has interviewed two foreign volunteers who have been fighting in the army as foreign fighters for the past 17 months, including Rhys Byrne, codename 'Rambo', a spirited 28-year-old from Dublin.
Producers: Emma Rae Woodhouse and Soila Apparicio
Interviews producer: Alex Edden
Editor: Paul Stanworth
The unnamed BBC presenter at the centre of claims involving sexually explicit photos is now facing allegations from a second young person – that he sent them threatening messages after contact on a dating app.
Earlier, the BBC's director-general Tim Davie faced questions from journalists, as the corporation's Annual Report was delivered days after The Sun first broke their original story.
On the Sky News Daily, Kimberley Leonard explores the latest developments with our reporter Sadiya Chowdhury, Sky’s home editor Jason Farrell and Jake Kanter - Deadline's investigations editor and former media editor at The Times.
Podcast producer: Rosie Gillott
Senior podcast producer: Annie Joyce
Interviews producer: Alex Edden
Editor: Paul Stanworth
On an extra Sky News Daily, Kimberley Leonard discusses new developments to the accusations that a BBC presenter paid a teenager thousands of pounds for explicit photos.
Lawyers acting for the young person said the original story in the Sun was “totally wrong” and claims made by their mother were “rubbish”.
The Sun said it has seen evidence to support the concerns. The newspaper also quoted the individual's mother and stepfather as saying "we stand by our account".
Kimberley is joined by media lawyer Matthew Gill.
Producer: Rosie Gillott
Promotion producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Paul Stanworth
The BBC is under fire over its handling of accusations that a high-profile presenter paid a teenager thousands of pounds for sexually explicit photographs.
The unnamed presenter was suspended over the weekend, but the teenager's mother claims the corporation was first made aware of allegations in May.
Dame Caroline Dinenage, who chairs the Culture, Media and Sport committee, said she was concerned the corporation had taken a "very long time" to investigate the claims.
On the Sky News Daily, Kimberley Leonard is joined by our home editor Jason Farrell and former BBC presenter Roger Bolton to explore what we know, and don't know, so far about the latest scandal to hit the BBC.
Senior podcast producer: Annie Joyce
Interviews producer: Alex Edden
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Heads of the UK’s biggest banks have been summoned by the UK's financial watchdog over concerns interest rates on savings are too low.
Higher Bank of England interest rates have led banks to put up mortgage costs , but savings rates are not rising as fast – a situation the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt has said ‘needs resolving’.
On the Sky News Daily, Sally Lockwood is joined by Sky’s business correspondent Paul Kelso, and Danni Hewson, Head of Financial Analysis at AJ Bell to find out what the rate disparity means for you, and if anything is likely to change any time soon.
Podcast producer: Rosie Gillott
Interviews producer: Alex Edden
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Meta launched its new microblogging app Threads on Thursday, with boss Mark Zuckerberg reporting 10 million sign ups in the first seven hours.
But can the tech company, which also owns Instagram and WhatsApp, capitalise on recent changes at Twitter by owner Elon Musk which have alienated many of its users and advertisers?
Not content with a battle on socials, Meta's multi-billionaire owner also seemingly agreed to a cage fight challenge from his rival – though no date has yet been set for that.
On the Sky News Daily, Sally Lockwood takes a closer look at how Threads measures up against Twitter with tech commentator and journalist Chris Stokel-Walker. Plus, Sally discusses the rivalry between Zuckerberg and Musk with Ben Little, associate professor of cultural politics at the University of East Anglia, who co-authored the book 'New Patriarchs of Digital Capitalism: Celebrity Tech Founders and Networks of Power'.
Annie Joyce – senior podcast producer
Alex Edden – interviews producer
David Chipakupaku – podcast promotion producer
Paul Stanworth - editor
As artificial intelligence becomes more and more advanced, fears are growing about companies replacing human staff with computers. Businesses from energy providers to car makers are already using AI, but are there some jobs it can’t do?
Sky’s science and technology editor, Tom Clarke, has tested if AI could do his job by creating an AI news reporter.
On the Sky News Daily, Sally Lockwood is joined by Tom and YouTuber and coder Kris Fagerlie to find out how they built the AI reporter. Plus, she speaks to Carl Benedikt Frey, associate professor of AI & Work at Oxford’s Internet Institute, about how advancements in AI technology could change the types of tasks we do at work.
Podcast producer: Rosie Gillott
Interviews producer: Alex Edden
Editor: Paul Stanworth
On 5 July 1948, the NHS was born, promising post-War Britons health support from cradle to grave, free at the point of delivery.
Seventy-five years later, and the service is constantly under pressure, and questions are being asked about how sustainable its future is.
In this episode of the Sky News Daily, Sally Lockwood spends time with staff, patients, and newborns on the maternity unit at Whittington Hospital, in North London.
She examines how services have evolved over the last 75 years for the Service, the pressures on staff as they try to cope after lockdown - and the future for one of Britian's most cherished creations.
Producer: Emma Woodhouse
Interviews producer: Alex Edden
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Promotions producer: David Chipakupaku
A week after police shot dead a 17-year-old boy of Algerian descent, named as Nahel Merzouk, as he drove away from a traffic stop, riots continue across France.
The officer who shot Nahel has been charged with voluntary homicide and his lawyer says he is "devastated". The teen's death has revived grievances about policing and racial profiling in France's suburbs.
Some 3,000 people have been arrested so far and the mayor of Paris suburb L'Hay-les-Roses, Vincent Jeanbrun’s home was ram-raided by a burning car as his family slept over the weekend.
On the Sky News Daily, host Sally Lockwood hears from our Europe correspondent Adam Parsons in Paris who has been covering this story since the riots kicked off. And Jean Beaman, who has studied and written about state violence in France, explains the deeper-rooted racism still present across society.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Interviews producer: Alex Edden
Promotions producer: David Chipakupaku
Narendra Modi has been doing the rounds on the international stage – most recently meeting US president Joe Biden in Washington, where he received a 21-gun salute during his visit. India's prime minister is also currently negotiating a free trade deal with the UK, after securing one with Australia last year.
But India's prime minister has been criticised at home for censorship, concerns about the country's human rights record and embracing far right nationalism. So, why is the West courting Narendra Modi?
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson takes a deep dive to explore the man himself, his power and his country as he is joined by our India reporter Neville Lazarus and professor Kate Sullivan de Estrada, who is director of the contemporary South Asian studies programme at the University of Oxford.
Annie Joyce – senior podcast producer
Sydney Pead - podcast producer
Simon Windsor - archive researcher
Danielle Weekes-Chilufya – editor
The first report from a seven-year inquiry into undercover policing in England and Wales has been published, finding that undercover policing deployments were unjustified and would have been "brought to a rapid end" if the public had known what was going on.
First commissioned in 2015 by then Home Secretary Theresa May, the investigation is aiming to discover the truth about undercover policing over the past 50 years and provide recommendations for the future.
On the Sky News Daily with Niall Paterson, our home affair editor Jason Farrell explains the history of ‘spycops’ that led to the inquiry, and Kate Wilson, an environmental activist who was deceived into a two-year intimate relationship by an undercover police officer in 2003, talks about her experience.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Interviews producer: Alex Edden
Editor: Danielle Weekes-Chilufya
The revelation that ministers are considering bringing Thames Water into temporary public ownership has reopened the fierce debate over the privatisation of the country's water industry.
It comes after the sudden resignation of Thames Water’s chief executive and Sky’s exclusive report into government contingency plans for the firm’s potential collapse.
On Sky News Daily, host Niall Paterson speaks to business correspondent Paul Kelso about how Britain’s biggest water company came to be on the brink of collapse and the chairman and founder of River Action, Charles Watson, about whether decades of problems with sewage, leaks and supply could lead to the renationalisation of water firms.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Interviews producer: Alex Edden
Editor: Danielle Weekes-Chilufya
The COVID inquiry has started, with the first part looking into how resilient and prepared the country was for a pandemic.
Former Conservative prime minister David Cameron, ex-chancellor George Osbourne, health secretary during COVID Matt Hancock and the UK government's chief medical adviser Chris Whitty have given evidence so far.
On this Sky News Daily, host Niall Paterson is joined by our health correspondent Ashish Joshi to summarise what's been said so far, and Dr Chaand Nagpaul, former chair of the BMA UK Council from 2017-22 - who represented the medical profession during the pandemic - explores how prepared, or ill-prepared, the UK was for COVID.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Assistant producer: Amy Lakin
Editor: Danielle Weekes-Chilufya
President Putin's hold on power in Russia has been shaken following a brief mutiny over the weekend led by Yevgeny Prigozhin, the boss of the private military group Wagner. An apparent deal between Putin and Prigozhin has the Wagner leader now exiled to Belarus.
Joining host Niall Paterson on the Sky News Daily, our correspondent Diana Magnay, in Moscow, describes the feeling within the country on how close Prigozhin's army came. Plus, international affairs editor Dominic Waghorn, in Ukraine, analyses the impact of the mutiny on the war.
Producers: Emma Rae Woodhouse and Soila Apparicio
Editor: Dave Terris
Saturday 24 June marks a year since the US Supreme Court overturned the Roe v Wade ruling, ending a federal right to abortion access. In 14 states, most abortions are now banned, with no exception for rape or incest in nearly all those states.
The overturning was highly controversial with more than 100 global health organisations including the British Medical Association describing it as a "catastrophic blow to the lives of millions of women, girls and pregnant people".
On the Sky News Daily, host Niall Paterson is joined by our US correspondent Marth Kelner to explore the impact of Roe v Wade's overturning in Tennessee, and the important role it plays in the abortion debate.
Podcast Producers: Sydney Pead, Rosie Gillott and Sarah Gough
Assistant Producer: Amy Lakin
Editor: Adam Jay
Search and rescue efforts to locate a missing submersible with five passengers inside has become a recovery mission after the US Coast Guard determined there was “a catastrophic loss of the pressure chamber” following finding debris in the search area in the North Atlantic ocean.
The deep-sea vessel, called Titan, lost contact with the surface on its way down to view the Titanic shipwreck, a voyage that has become increasingly popular among wealthy tourists.
But more than five years ago, industry bodies raised concerns about the safety of the vessel with the company that designed it, warning its "experimental approach" to the expedition could have "catastrophic" outcomes.
Today on the Sky News Daily, international correspondent John Sparks reports from the centre of the recovery operation effort in Newfoundland, and Rear Admiral Dr Chris Parry offers an insight into the largely unregulated industry of underwater submersive vehicles.
Podcast producers: Soila Apparacio and Sydney Pead
Editor: Adam Jay
On 22 June 1948, HMT Empire Windrush arrived in the UK. The ship carried 1,027 passengers and two stowaways on a voyage from Jamaica to London. Of these, more than 800 passengers gave their last country of residence as somewhere in the Caribbean.
On arrival in the UK, however, people were often met with racism, a lack of acknowledgement of their professional skills and very different living conditions. The Windrush's arrival has become symbolic of the generation of Commonwealth citizens who came to live in Britain between 1948 and 1973.
Some 75 years on, broadcaster Sir Trevor Phillips sits down with Sky News Daily host Niall Paterson to explore the impact and influence of the Windrush generation on British life and culture.
You can watch Windrush and Us with Trevor Phillips on Sky News's YouTube channel.
Podcast producer: Soila Apparicio
Podcast promotions producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Adam Jay
Right-wing extremism is the greatest danger to democracy in Germany, according to the country’s domestic intelligence agency.
The Alternative for Germany Party, Germany’s main far-right party, now attracts a third of voters in the east of the country and the nation is home to over 38,000 registered right-wing extremists.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by Siobhan Robbins, Sky’s Europe Correspondent who has spoken to members as well as victims of the far-right in Germany. We also hear from Julia Ebner, a senior research fellow at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue and author of Going Mainstream, on how far-right ideas seep into mainstream politics.
Podcast producer: Rosie Gillott
Assisitant podcast producer: Amy Lakin
Interviews producer: Alex Edden
Promotions producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Adam Jay
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has ruled out help for homeowners after the average fixed two-year mortgage rate hit 6% for the first time this year.
More than 400,000 people will see their existing fixed deals end between July and September, meaning they could face significant rises to their monthly bills.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson hears from one homeowner whose mortgage is about to go up by £600-800 a month and asks our business correspondent Gurpreet Narwan, why rates have risen again now. Plus, Gráinne Gilmore, from property consultancy Cluttons, explains why rising rates could mean more houses on the market than people wanting to buy them.
Podcast producer: Emma-Rae Woodhouse
Interviews producer: Alex Edden
Editor: Adam Jay
In a speech made to a business forum in St Petersburg, President Vladimir Putin denied Russia is isolated from the rest of the world.
But as foreign companies withdraw and many Russian journalists flee the country, it's getting harder to find out what’s going on inside one of the world's most powerful nations.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by Sky’s Moscow correspondent, Diana Magnay, to discuss how Russia has changed in the decade since she first began reporting there, and what it’s like to work as a journalist inside an increasingly isolated authoritarian state.
Podcast producer: Rosie Gillott
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Since the pandemic, hundreds of thousands of children in England haven't returned to school.
They’re known as “ghost children,” and in the first term of this year, more than 125,000 children were out of school more than in school, a figure that’s doubled since the pandemic.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by Nick Martin, Sky’s People and Politics Correspondent who has been investigating what is stopping students from returning to class, and Conservative MP Flick Drummond to discuss how to stop children from falling through the cracks.
Producers: Sydney Pead and Soila Apparicio
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Boris Johnson lied to parliament over Partygate allegations, according to a report from MPs.
The House of Commons Privileges Committee recommended a 90-day suspension, but as the former prime minister has already resigned as an MP, the Commons could now vote for his right to enter the Parliamentary estate to be revoked.
Mr Johnson has called the findings “a lie” and described the report as a "political assassination".
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by Sky’s political editor Beth Rigby to discuss the report and look at what’s next for the former Prime Minister.
Podcast producer: Rosie Gillott
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Sand, salt, iron, copper, oil and lithium - six materials we couldn't do without. But is it possible to fulfil our sustainability goals in building renewables and batteries without their exploitation?
Our economics and data editor Ed Conway sits down with Daily podcast host Niall Paterson to talk about his latest book, Material World: A Substantial Story of Our Past and Future, and discuss the reality of the move to net zero on our resources, the impact of geopolitical tensions in China, and where the UK stands as a post-industrial economy.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Digital Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Editor: Paul Stanworth
After a string of high-profile accusations about toxic cultures in workplaces, the Sky News Daily hears from a Harvard professor credited with turning around problems at Uber.
Frances Frei, the senior vice-president of leadership and strategy at the company, explains how she made siginifcant changes in a matter of months to address an environment rife with claims of sexism.
Host Kimberley Leonard also asks legal trainer Neha Lugg about why bad behaviour in the workplace is coming under a new level of scrutiny.
Podcast producer: Sydney Pead
Interviews producer: Alex Edden
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Niall Paterson speaks to Sky News correspondents on a day of big political stories – with Boris Johnson’s decision to stand down as an MP on Friday still causing a wave of activity in Westminster.
Our chief political correspondent Jon Craig explains how Mr Johnson’s shock resignation could impact the next general election.
It wasn’t just Mr Johnson making headlines though.
Our Scotland correspondent Connor Gillies explains what happens next following Nicola Sturgeon’s arrest. The former SNP leader insists she’s innocent after being held over the weekend as part of an investigation into the party’s finances.
Plus, US correspondent Mark Stone talks about how damaging Donald Trump’s indictment could be for his 2024 presidential ambitions.
Rosie Gillott – podcast producer
Paul Stanworth – editor
Sky News political correspondent Rob Powell and chief political correspondent Jon Craig discuss the fallout from Boris Johnson’s decision to step down as an MP. He’s forced one of three by-elections after close Conservative colleagues Nadine Dorries and Nigel Adams also decided to leave the Commons immediately.
Rob and Jon consider how Rishi Sunak and his party will react to the prospect of the by-elections and what this moment could mean for uniting – or further dividing – the Conservative benches.
They also discuss the report from the Commons Privileges Committee which might have been the catalyst for the former PM’s resignation.
Producer - David Chipakupaku
Editor - Paul Stanworth
Thousands of people have been evacuated after a dam in the Russian-occupied Kherson region of Ukraine was breached on Tuesday.
International intelligence organisations believe it is most likely the dam was deliberately targeted by Russian forces in an attempt to delay Ukraine’s expected counteroffensive.
NATO’s secretary general has said the move demonstrates Russia’s brutality.
But Moscow denies being responsible for the damage to the dam. It insists Ukraine is to blame.
On the Sky News Daily, Kimberley Leonard is joined by our international correspondent John Sparks, and Sean Bell, military analyst and former Air Vice-Marshal, to discuss the implications of the dam breach for the course of the war.
Prince Harry has finished making his case to a High Court judge after another day of cross-examination by Andrew Green, the KC representing the Daily Mirror’s publishers.
On the Sky News Daily, Kimberley Leonard is joined by our royal correspondent Laura Bundock, media lawyer Jonathan Coad and Sky reporter Sarah Hajibagheri, who has spent the day reporting from inside court.
The Duke of Sussex became the first senior royal to take the witness box for more than 130 years this week, as he claims information in stories that featured across their titles were obtained illegally.
Annie Joyce – senior podcast producer
Sydney Pead – podcast producer
Paul Stanworth - editor
Prince Harry has given evidence for the first time at the High Court in his legal battle against Mirror Group Newspapers.
The Duke of Sussex set out his case in a 55-page document, blaming the tabloid press for "inciting hatred and harassment" in his private life, and casting him as a "playboy prince" and a "thicko".
He also faced cross-examination from the newspaper's lawyer who questioned the prince's claims that information in the stories were obtained illegally.
On the Sky News Daily, Leah Boleto is joined by Sky's royal correspondent, Laura Bundock, outside the court in central London to go through the events of the day.
Podcast producer: Rosie Gillott and Sydney Pead
Editor: Paul Stanworth
The Duke of Sussex has been accused of wasting the High Court's time on the opening day of his case against Mirror Group Newspapers.
Prince Harry did not appear in court on Monday for the start of the trial in which he is accusing the newspapers' journalists of using unlawful methods to gather information about him, including phone hacking.
On the Sky News Daily, Leah Boleto is joined by Sky's royal correspondent, Laura Bundock, and media lawyer Jonathan Coad, outside the court in central London to go through the events of the day.
Senior podcast producer: Annie Joyce
Podcast producer: Sydney Pead
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Sky News has seen a document which – if real - appears to be the first hard evidence that Iran has sold ammunition to Russia for its war in Ukraine.
An informed security source has told our security and defence editor Deborah Haynes that they believe the purported arms contract is authentic, although we have not yet been able to verify this.
On the Sky News Daily, Kamali Melbourne speaks to Deborah about what’s in the document and reaction to it – including from Britain's Foreign Secretary, Ukraine’s prime minister and the Ukrainian ambassador to London.
Plus, they look at what more we can learn about Russia’s relationship with Iran and, what it means for the war in Ukraine and the wider world.
Annie Joyce – senior podcast producer
Philly Beaumont - editor
As food inflation rises to 19.2%, its highest rate in 42 years, the European Central Bank has suggested that it could be down to, in part, businesses profiteering from the cost of living crisis by increasing their prices for larger margins, a term known as 'greedflation'.
But what is the data behind the suggestion?
On the Sky News Daily, Sally Lockwood is joined by our economics and data editor Ed Conway, who helps to shed light on what greedflation is and how this term came about. He also shares data Sky News has calculated that breaks down what supermarkets spend their profits on.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Junior Producer: Amy Lakin
Promotions Producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Philly Beaumont
New anti-LGBTQ+ laws have been passed in Uganda, expanding on rules which already criminalised same-sex acts and carried a maximum penalty of life imprisonment.
The new anti-homosexuality law now makes "aggravated homosexuality" - which is defined as sexual relations involving people infected with HIV, as well as with those under 18, and other categories of vulnerable people - punishable with prison sentences of up to 14 years.
On the Sky News Daily, Kamali Melbourne speaks to Jay Mulucha, a human rights activist and executive director of Fem Alliance Uganda, who tells us what it's like to be LGBTQ+ in Uganda and to Ashwanee Budoo-Scholtz, Deputy Director of the Africa Division at Human Rights Watch, about the history of these laws.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Junior Producer: Amy Lakin
Promotions Producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Sky News has been on board one of the biggest-ever migrant rescue missions on the Mediterranean Sea. More than 600 people were spotted by rescue forces crammed on to an abandoned and overloaded fishing boat.
The passengers left Libya, heading for Italy, but were abandoned by the captain after food and water started running out. The crossing is one of the most dangerous, with at least a thousand deaths already this year. Many of the survivors were seriously ill, injured and dehydrated.
On the Sky News Daily, Liz Bates is joined by Sky's Europe correspondent Adam Parsons who witnessed the rescue operation and Sky's political correspondent Ali Fortescue to discuss how the issue of migration is shaping European politics.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Changes to student finance this September will see future graduates paying back their university debts earlier and for longer than any generation before them.
Some analysts say the changes which include 10 extra years on the life of the loan and a lower income when repayments start could see some graduates paying almost double over the course of their working lives.
So, if you’re paying more for longer, is a degree still worth the cost?
On the Sky News Daily, Leah Boleto is joined by money expert Greg Marsh, and social mobility professor Lee Elliot Major to discuss how the debt is changing and options young people have.
And ahead of her exams, sixth form student Thea Roland talks about her future university plans.
Producer: Sydney Pead
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Net migration to the UK rose to 606,000 in the 12 months to December 2022, the highest number for a calendar year on record - despite a Tory 2019 manifesto commitment to "bring overall numbers down".
The figures, published by the Office for National Statistics, show that most people arriving to the UK last year were non-EU nationals.
The body attributed a "unique year" for migration to "world events" including the war in Ukraine and unrest in Hong Kong.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson breaks down the numbers with Sky’s data and forensics correspondent Tom Cheshire and picks through the fallout in Westminster with political correspondent Ali Fortescue.
Plus, Madeleine Sumption, Director of the Migration Observatory at Oxford University, explains how what the government says actually impacts the number of people that come to the UK.
Podcast Producer: Rosie Gillott
Editor: Philly Beaumont
There had been months of speculation, but Ron DeSantis has now officially launched his bid for the White House - filing a declaration of candidacy with the US federal electoral commission.
He has been described as Trump 2.0 and has pitched himself as the more "credible" choice for the Republican nomination who could face Democrat incumbent Joe Biden in next year's US presidential election race.
But who is Ron DeSantis? And can he rival Donald Trump?
On the Sky News Daily, Sally Lockwood is joined by our US correspondent Mark Stone in Florida and state government reporter for the Tampa Bay Times, Kirby Wilson, as they dive into DeSantis’ backstory and his politics – including his response to COVID and feud with Disney. Plus, they look at what a DeSantis White House would mean for the American people.
Annie Joyce - senior podcast producer
Nelly Stefanova - archive researcher
Philly Beaumont - editor
Criminal gangs are exploiting Britain's need to fill jobs by using the skilled worker visa system as a route to traffic people into the country.
Under the scheme, someone who has been offered a job in the UK is allowed to bring dependents with them, but Sky News has learned about several cases of abuse of the system.
On the Sky News Daily Niall Paterson is joined by our communities correspondent Lisa Holland and producer Nick Stylianou who have uncovered the story to explain how 'fake' families are smuggled in.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Promotions Producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Home Secretary Suella Braverman has been accused of breaking the ministerial code of conduct by asking civil servants to arrange a private speed-awareness course after she was caught speeding in 2022.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson asks Tim Durrant from the Institute for Government what breaking the ministerial code actually means and speaks to Sky’s political correspondent Rob Powell about the political reasons this story may have broken now.
Podcast producer: Rosie Gillott
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Earlier this year, MPs voted to stop trophy hunters bringing back the body parts of endangered animals – such as rhino horns - into Britain.
However, not everyone agrees with a blanket ban.
Some conservationists and local community leaders in parts of Africa warn it unintentionally risks reversing their efforts to grow populations of animals including elephants, lions and the critically endangered black rhino.
They also worry bans like this could undermine the livelihoods of people in these rural areas.
On the Sky News Daily, Leah Boleto speaks to Jens Ulrik Høgh, who has hunted in Africa dozens of times, and conservationist Maxi Pia Louis, who talks about what communities in Namibia are doing to protect species and their relationship with hunting groups.
Plus, Leah is joined by wildlife expert Professor Amy Dickman, from the University of Oxford, to discuss what evidence there is that trophy hunting supports conservation – and we hear from Henry Smith, the MP who put forward the import ban which is currently going through the House of Lords.
Annie Joyce – senior podcast producer
Philly Beaumont – editor
As BT announce they’re expecting to cut up to 10,000 jobs in the next decade due to advances in Artificial Intelligence, concerns remain over the country's readiness to deal with the new and surprisingly rapid evolution of AI.
So how worried should we really be that AI could be coming for all our jobs? And what are our rights when it comes to AI in the office.
On the Sky News Daily, Leah Boleto is joined by Sky’s business correspondent Paul Kelso who has been speaking to firms already integrating AI into their workforce, and Mary Towers, employment rights expert from the Trade Union Congress, talks about what rights we have already, and what more needs to be done.
Podcast producer: Rosie Gillott
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Western journalists have been inside Xinjiang, China's largest region in the northwest of the country for the first time since COVID restrictions were lifted. The province is home to the native Uyghurs - a mostly Muslim community of around 12 million people. They've lived in the area for several hundred years.
Human rights groups as well as the UK and US governments have accused China of committing genocide against Uyghurs in the region. The United Nations also said in 2018 that they believe China had detained around one million of the minority group in camps against their will.
On the Sky News Daily, Leah Boleto speaks to Helen-Ann Smith, Sky’s Asia Correspondent, who recently visited some of these camps and to Sky’s Tom Cheshire, who was covering the region for us for nearly five years and is now our data and forensics correspondent.
Annie Joyce – senior podcast producer
Paul Stanworth - editor
The cost of baby formula has soared in price, causing some desperate families to take unsafe measures to feed their children - including buying dangerous unsealed products or even stealing.
Data from First Steps Nutrition shows that the cheapest brand of formula has increased in price by 45% in the past two years.
On the Sky News Daily, Leah Boleto speaks to Sky’s Tom Parmenter who has uncovered the story and been speaking to desperate parents and Clare Murphy, from the British Pregnancy Advice Service, who says the country is on the brink of a public health crisis.
Podcast producer: Emma-Rae Woodhouse
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy made a surprise visit to the UK on Monday for face-to-face talks with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he wanted to create a "jets coalition" as the UK pledged to send hundreds of new long-range attack drones to Ukraine.
On the Sky News Daily, Leah Boleto speaks to former US Ambassador to Ukraine, John Herbst about the importance of continued military support in Ukraine, and to Sky’s international affairs editor Dominic Waghorn who was at Chequers for the meeting.
Podcast Producer: Rosie Gillott
Assistant podcast producer: Amy Lakin
Editor: Philly Beaumont
The Wagner Group of mercenaries has been fighting in Ukraine since Russia's first invasion in 2014, but very little was known about the group, or its leader Yevgeny Prigozhin, until the end of 2022 when he began speaking publicly.
As the UK and EU prepare to declare the Wagner Group a terror organisation, is the mercenary group, and Prigozhin himself, becoming a liability for the Kremlin?
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson asks about what we know of the shadowy head of Wagner, with Samantha de Bendern, associate fellow at the Royal Institute of International Affairs, and takes a closer look at the role Wagner Group is playing in the invasion of Ukraine with Joana de Deus Pereira, senior research fellow at the Royal United Services Institute Europe.
Podcast producer: Rosie Gillott
Interviews producer: Alex Edden
Editor: Philly Beaumont
The Metropolitan Police has faced criticism following the controversial arrest of six anti-monarchy protesters during King Charles III’s coronation under new public order laws.
Recent changes to the law under the new Public Order Act, passed shortly before the coronation, make it illegal for protesters to use equipment to secure themselves to things like railings.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson explores what does the Public Order Act say, what is it meant to do, and why is there the potential to interpret it badly?
Joining Niall are journalist Mic Wright who witnessed police action at the coronation, former chief constable of Greater Manchester Police Sir Peter Fahy, human rights barrister Adam Wagner, and professor of international law at the University of Portsmouth Leïla Choukroune.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Interviews Producer: Alex Edden
Promotions Producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Philly Beaumont
This year's Eurovision Song contest will take place in Liverpool after the UK was chosen to host the competition on behalf of war-torn Ukraine, which won the 2022 contest.
On the Sky News Daily podcast, Katerina Vittozzi is in Liverpool to speak to Ukrainians who came to the area following the outbreak of war, plus those helping to bring the contest to life, including Eurovision podcast host, Steve Holden.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Interviews Producer: Alex Edden
Promotions Producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Russia’s annual Victory Day parade, usually commemorating the surrender of Nazi Germany in the Second World War, is a more muted affair this year. There’s no air display, fewer troops parading through Red Square, and no Immortal Regiment march.
The Kremlin says this was a precautionary measure, citing security concerns, and Vladimir Putin told crowds in Red Square that "a real war has again been unleashed" against Russia, in reference to the Ukraine war which Moscow sees as a conflict against the West.
On the Sky News Daily podcast, Niall Paterson is joined by our international affairs editor Dominic Waghorn and security and defence analyst Professor Michael Clarke to unpick Russia’s Victory Day parade and the display of Russia's military might compared against the backdrop of their weakened position in the Ukraine war.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Promotions Producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Parents and teachers are facing an "epidemic" as the number of under 18s who are vaping has exploded.
According to the NHS, 9% of 11 to 15-year-olds regularly use nicotine based vapes, which are disguised by bright colour packaging and sweet flavours. Australia recently announced it is set to ban recreational vaping, saying the products - that are deliberately targeted at children - are creating a new generation of nicotine addicts.
On the Sky News Daily, Leah Boleto hears from a group of teenagers about why they vape and explores the impact vaping is having on children with headteacher Glyn Potts. Plus, John Dunne, director general of the UK Vaping Industry Association, discusses what the industry can do to prevent the illegal sale of vapes to under 18s.
Podcast producers: Emma Rae Woodhouse and Rosie Gillott
Interviews producer: Alex Edden
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Sir Keir Starmer has declared that the “road to a better Britain” is being “paved with Labour wins” as the party celebrated a series of local election victories across England. The Liberal Democrats have also been celebrating success, taking Windsor and Maidenhead, which covers Theresa May’s constituency. Meanwhile, Rishi Sunak has defended the government’s position.
On the Sky News Daily Niall Patterson is joined by Deputy Political Editor Sam Coates and Sky’s Election Analyst Hannah Bunting to discuss what the results tell us.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Editor: Philly Beaumont
This weekend sees the coronation of King Charles III – but how much do we really know about the man who wears the crown and the woman by his side, Queen Camilla?
Ahead of the royal occasion, Niall Paterson has visited parts of the nation to find out what people think about Britain’s monarch - and the monarchy.
On this Sky News Daily, Niall talks to Kathy Lette about being both a Republican and friends with Charles and Camilla. Plus, Kathy gives listeners an insight into what the couple are really like behind closed doors.
Annie Joyce – senior podcast producer
Philly Beaumont – editor
Ahead of the coronation of King Charles III, Niall Paterson has visited parts of Britain - including Edinburgh, York, Birmingham and Cornwall - to gauge the resilience of the Royal Family’s popularity.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall speaks to people in communities along his journey, plus SNP MP Tommy Sheppard, Operation Black Vote’s founding director Lord Simon Woolley, Kehinde Andrews, who co-chairs the Black Studies Association, and the CEO of political organisation Republic, Graham Smith.
Annie Joyce – senior podcast producer
Stephanie Degroote – documentary producer
Philly Beaumont – editor
This week millions of voters will head to the ballot box as more than 8,000 council seats in England are in contested in local elections. The vote will be the last big electoral test of public opinion before the next general election.
On the Sky News Daily Niall Paterson is joined by Sky's political correspondent Sam Coates to discuss the key things to look out for, what's at stake for the key parties, and what the results will mean for the next general election.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Editor: Philly Beaumont
This weekend sees the coronation of King Charles III but for some people, this will be the second British monarch they have seen crowned during their lifetime.
On the Sky News Daily, Sally Lockwood speaks to two of those who were in the crowds in central London for Queen Elizabeth II’s big day in 1953. She also looks at how Britain has changed over those 70 years.
Julie Windsor, 82, recalls taking photos of the royal procession on her new camera as a schoolgirl, while Brian Kesteven, 87, shares his reflections on the occasion itself and his memorable journey from Bath to be there.
Plus, historian Dr Tessa Dunlop compares coronations, country and Commonwealth as we look at life in Britain from post-war to post-pandemic.
Annie Joyce – senior podcast producer
Alex Edden – interviews producer
Nelly Stefanova – archive audio researcher
Philly Beaumont - editor
Wrexham AFC have been promoted to the English Football League after 15 years in the lower divisions, but their Hollywood owners, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have lost nearly £3m getting them there.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson talks to club commentator and voice of the Welcome to Wrexham documentary, Mark Griffiths, about how his club and town has changed since the take-over. Plus, Sky's sports correspondent Rob Harris on how the Wrexham can hope to improve their finances whilst continuing to climb the leagues.
Podcast producer: Rosie Gillott
Interviews producer: Alex Edden
Editor: Philly Beaumont
President Joe Biden has announced his intention to run for a second term in the White House. Already the oldest president in US history, he would be 86 after finishing a second full term.
Donald Trump has already relaunched his bid for presidency. So, is America up for another round of Trump versus Biden?
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson takes a look at Biden's first term with our US correspondent Mark Stone, and asks how important his age really is.
Plus, we hear from two strategists from opposite sides of the American political divide: Sidney Blumenthal, a former senior adviser to President Bill Clinton; and former Nevada State GOP Chairman, Amy Tarkanian.
Alex Edden - podcast producer
Annie Joyce - senior podcast producer
Philly Beaumont - editor
Former Shadow Home Secretary Diane Abbott has been suspended from the Parliamentary Labour Party after she wrote a letter to the Observer newspaper which said Traveller, Roma, Gypsy and Jewish people could not be the victims of racism.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson speaks to the author of This is Not America, and writer of the Observer article Ms Abbott was responding to, Tomiwa Owolade, about what he believes are the limitations of viewing racism as a black and white issue.
Podcast producer: Rosie Gillott
Interviews producer: Alex Edden
Editor: Philly Beaumont
As other nations scramble to extract their citizens from Sudan, thousands of Britons are still stuck with no clear government plan to help them escape the violence.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson hears about the terror faced by those on the ground from our Africa correspondent Yousra Elbagir and speaks to Dr Shaza Faycal as she awaits news from her mother and two young daughters, who are trying to flee the country.
Plus, Sky’s security and defence editor Deborah Haynes on why pressure is mounting on the British government to do more.
Podcast producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Interviews producer: Alex Edden
Editor: Philly Beaumont
For the first time in England, people turning up at polling stations to vote in May’s local elections will need photographic ID to cast their ballot. Some argue the move is identity cards ‘by the back door’.
On the Sky News Daily, Sally Lockwood examines the debate with our political correspondent Liz Bates, who has been speaking to young people in Hull about what the changes mean to them.
Annie Joyce – senior podcast producer
Philly Beaumont – editor
The Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab has resigned from the government over a report investigating bullying allegations against him.
Raab, who was also Justice Secretary, said the inquiry dismissed all but two of the claims against him and hit out at what he called its "flawed" findings, saying it "set[s] a dangerous precedent for the conduct of good government".
On the Sky News Daily with Sally Lockwood, political correspondent Joe Pike talks about the investigation, and what this means for the Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak.
Producers: Alex Edden and David Chipakupaku
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Natalya ran a children's care home in southeastern Ukraine when Russian forces invaded in February 2022. Soldiers turned up at her door saying they were taking the children to Russia, and she insisted on going with them.
Thousands of Ukrainian children have been illegally taken to Russia over the course of the war but Natalya and her children are some of the few who have escaped.
Russia claims it is giving them sanctuary from the horrors of war.
On the Sky New Daily, host Sally Lockwood is joined by aid volunteer Kathy Stickel, who helped rescue the children from Russia, and our international affairs editor, Dominic Waghorn, who's been out to Tbilisi, Georgia, to meet them.
Podcast Producer: Rosie Gillott
Editors: Philly Beaumont and Paul Stanworth
The government has made it its primary aim to halve inflation by the end of the year but things aren't quite going to plan.
Britain has shot up the leader board and now has western Europe's highest rate of consumer price inflation.
On the Sky News Daily, Sally Lockwood speaks to founder of consumer advice website Nous and household finance expert, Greg Marsh, about what this means for the money in your pocket, and to Sky's business and economics correspondent, Gurpreet Narwan, about why the UK has been affected so badly – and if there's any light at the end of the tunnel.
Podcast producer: Rosie Gillott
Editor: Philly Beaumont
The former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton speaks to Sky News’ political editor Beth Rigby about the war in Ukraine, next year’s US presidential election and the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement.
Mrs Clinton says that the age of the “showman” is over as she put support behind President Joe Biden. She praised the President’s work on Ukraine and she reiterated the importance of the Good Friday Agreement in Northern Ireland on its 25th anniversary.
By Monday, close to 100 civilians – including at least three UN workers - had lost their lives in Sudan following violence that broke out between the African nation's army and a paramilitary group two days earlier.
On the Sky News Daily, Sally Lockwood speaks to our Africa correspondent Yousra Elbagir - whose parents are trapped in their home in Sudan - and Arshad Malik, country director for the charity Save the Children in Sudan, about what's going on, why it's happening and where it could lead.
Annie Joyce – senior podcast producer
Alex Edden – interviews producer
David Chipakupaku – podcast promotion producer
Philly Beaumont – editor
Global leaders have been visiting Northern Ireland to mark 25 years since the Good Friday Agreement, the peace treaty that bought an end to 30 years of conflict.
US President Joe Biden, who boasts of his Irish heritage, was among those calling on the leaders of Northern Ireland to restore power-sharing in Stormont which is currently in deadlock.
This week, former US president Bill Clinton, who played a key role in bringing peace to Northern Ireland, will also be visiting Belfast.
But can the leaders of today demonstrate the bravery and pragmatism demonstrated by their predecessors in 1998?
On the Sky News Daily, Sky's senior Ireland correspondent David Blevins speaks to ex-prime minister Tony Blair, who was a driving force behind the Good Friday Agreement.
On 24 April 2013, a tower block in Bangladesh collapsed killing 1,134 people and leaving thousands more with life-changing injuries. Most of those killed and injured were factory workers, who had been making clothes for some of the world's biggest fashion brands.
On the Sky News Daily, Sally Lockwood speaks to journalist and author of The Anti-Capitalist Book Of Fashion, Tansy Hoskins and Amy Powney, the creative director of sustainable fashion brand Mother of Pearl and star of the documentary Fashion Reimagined, about how the fashion industry has changed in the last decade, and what still needs to be done.
Podcast producer: Rosie Gillott
Interviews producer: Alex Edden
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Classified US documents purportedly about the war in Ukraine have been circulating online, in what's been called by some the most damaging intelligence disaster in a decade.
It is believed some of the documents may have doctored - but the US has admitted they are likely to be authentic. So how does America deal with a security leak relating to war? And how can we tell what's true or not?
On the Sky News Daily, Leah Boleto speaks to Jack Taylor from Sky's data and forensics unit about the verification of leaked documents. She's also joined by security and defence expert Michael Clarke to discuss what impact the leak could have in the conflict.
Podcast producer: Emma-Rae Woodhouse
Interviews producer: Alex Edden
Editor: Paul Stanworth
The Labour Party have launched a series of 'attack ads' taking aim at the Conservative Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak. The adverts attack his stance on gun crime, sexual assault perpetrators and his personal tax status but they’ve been criticised for their tone.
On The Sky News Daily, Leah Boleto asks political correspondent Liz Bates why Labour are getting personal in the build-up to the local elections, and speaks to Conservative peer, Lord Saatchi, who was the brains behind a number of hugely successful political attack ads, about why simple messages often win in election campaigns.
Podcast producer: Rosie Gillott
Interviews producer: Alex Edden
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Almost every US President since John F Kennedy claims to come from Irish ancestry - and it's not just the White House.
Some 45 million Americans claim Irish heritage, 10 times more than the population in Ireland. The two countries have been politically aligned for decades, so why is their relationship so enduring?
On the Sky News Daily Sky's senior Ireland correspondent David Blevins with political journalist Aoife Moore are in Belfast to explore what's in it for both countries. Plus David speaks to Dr Richard Johnson, senior lecturer in US policy at Queen Mary about the countries special relationship.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Editor: Philly Beaumont
The seismic Good Friday Agreement brought Northern Ireland's long period of violence to an end.
It set out fundamental rights for the people of Northern Ireland about identity and citizenship. It set out in law that people from both Catholic and Protestant communities had equal rights after decades of discrimination.
But did the Good Friday Agreement achieve everything it set out to?
On its 25th anniversary, Sky's senior Ireland correspondent David Blevins and political journalist Aoife Moore are in Belfast to examine the legacy of the historic deal on the Sky News Daily.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Editor: Philly Beaumont
A senior police officer has told Sky News that children of sex offenders are "hidden victims" and called for services, especially mental health provision, to be improved.
Research shared with us shows around 300 families a month in England and Wales are affected by a parent being arrested for online child sex offences.
On the Sky News Daily, Sally Lockwood speaks to our correspondent Katerina Vittozzi who has been investigating this issue for months after she was tipped off by a police contact.
We hear harrowing accounts from a mother and children who have experienced the trauma of it, and from Deputy Chief Constable Ian Critchley, the National Police Chiefs' Council lead for child protection.
Plus, Sally speaks to Sarah Burrows, who set up the charity Children Heard and Seen to support young people with a parent in prison.
Read more about Katerina’s investigation here. You can also watch her report here.
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Police praised her bravery, and they described the evidence she gave to a court as "powerful and emotional".
This woman helped them convict the drug dealer who shot 9-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel dead in her own home in Liverpool.
But her courage comes at a huge cost. It’s reported that she’s had numerous death threats against her.
She’s been granted anonymity and faces a decision on entering witness protection for years to come.
On this Sky News Daily, Sally Lockwood discusses how witness protection works with our crime correspondent Martin Brunt and Simon McKay, a barrister who has advised government on witness protection.
Plus, she hears from Reece, who spent several years on a witness protection programme during his childhood.
Annie Joyce – senior podcast producer
Alex Edden – interviews producer
Paul Stanworth - editor
Donald Trump is the first former US president in history to face criminal charges. The charges stem from an alleged $130,000 (£105,000) hush money payment to porn actress Stormy Daniels during his 2016 campaign for the White House.
Mr Trump still wants to be the Republican nomination in next year's presidential election.
One survey has suggested the majority of Republicans think he should still be allowed to run again – regardless of the case against him. So why does he remain such a champion for them?
On the Sky News Daily, Sally Lockwood speaks to our US correspondent James Matthews. Plus, we also hear from Amy Tarkanian, a Republican strategist and former chair of the Nevada Republican Party, and Sarah Elliott, spokesperson for Republicans Overseas UK.
Annie Joyce – senior podcast producer
Simon Windsor - archive researcher
Paul Stanworth - editor
For months, Andrew Tate has been in prison in Romania. Along with his brother Tristan and two Romanian women, the controversial influencer is being investigated over claims of human trafficking, rape and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women. They all deny all the allegations.
Court papers say the Tate brothers are now under house arrest for 30 days.
On this Sky News Daily – Niall Paterson looked at why Andrew Tate still has so many loyal supporters.
He's joined by the Observer's Shanti Das, chief executive of the Centre For Countering Digital Hate Imran Ahmed and features editor at Mashable and author of 'Rough', Rachel Thompson.
Labour's governing body has voted to block Jeremy Corbyn from standing as a Labour candidate at the next general election.
Mr Corbyn is already suspended as a Labour MP and sits as an independent following a row over antisemitism. In a statement, he said the decision to block him showed "contempt" for the voters who had supported the party at the 2017 and 2019 elections while he was party leader.
On the Sky News Daily, politics correspondent Liz Bates speaks to Jon Lansman, the co-founder of Momentum who ran Mr Corbyn’s successful leadership campaign in 2015, and to Luke Akehurst, a member of the National Executive Committee which voted Mr Corbyn out.
Producer: Rosie Gillott
Editor: Philly Beaumont
The government is unveiling a new approach to regulating AI in the UK in the hope of building public trust in the technology it hopes can benefit the economy.
But what does the future look like with reliance on artificial intelligence? And can we keep it under control?
On the Sky News Daily, Sally Lockwood is joined by science and technology editor Tom Clarke to explore the benefits and pitfalls of the technology and speaks to machine learning scientist Catherine Breslin, who helped develop Alexa, about how much the technology has evolved in the last few years.
Podcast producer: Emma-Rae Woodhouse
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Protests have broken out in Israel by many of the country’s secular Jews against the government’s plans to “radically” reform the legal system which would remove checks and balances in its democracy.
On the Sky News Daily, host Sally Lockwood is joined by our Middle East correspondent Alistair Bunkall to explore how the movement started and why these protests could become a defining moment for the country.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Humza Yousaf made a few big promises as he succeeded Nicola Sturgeon as SNP leader – including healing divisions in his party, redoubling efforts to lift people out of poverty and, of course, Scottish independence.
On the Sky News Daily, Sally Lockwood is joined by our Scotland correspondent Connor Gillies and Shona Craven, columnist at The National, as we look at what we can expect from his leadership and discuss how he will measure up against his predecessors.
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Philly Beaumont – editor
In the next 12 months, Prince Harry will be launching multiple lawsuits against multiple newspapers, as part of what he describes as his ‘life’s work’ to reform the British media.
He is accusing some of the country's most popular newspapers of hacking phones, tracking cars and even bugging hotel rooms in order to get stories and photographs of him and his family and friends.
On the Sky News Daily, Sally Lockwood speaks to royal correspondent Laura Bundock about the accusations, and Graham Johnson, who ‘blew the whistle’ on phone-hacking at the Sunday Mirror in 2014, on why he believes some newspapers thought it was worth breaking the law to get the scoop.
Podcast producer: Rosie Gillott
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Some councils in England have come under fire for unnecessarily felling old healthy trees to make way for regeneration projects.
In Plymouth more than a hundred mature trees were chopped down despite public disapproval, and in Sheffield an independent inquiry found that the council's destruction of thousands of trees was misjudged.
National Highways, the government agency responsible for England's main roads, has also admitted that more than half a million trees it planted beside a single 21-mile stretch of new carriageway have died - with the cost of replanting them now £2.9m.
On the Sky News Daily, Sally Lockwood finds out what is going wrong with regeneration schemes in Plymouth and Sheffield with local campaigners, and speaks to our people and politics correspondent Nick Martin about why local tree rows have become such a big deal.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Interviews Producer: Alex Edden
Digital Producer: Jada Kai-Meosa John
Editor: Philly Beaumont
The former prime minister has been questioned by a cross-party group of MPs for more than three hours, with Boris Johnson's political career on the line over COVID rule-breaking parties in Downing Street during lockdown.
He's given evidence to the privileges committee's inquiry, set up after the House of Commons referred the matter last April.
On the Sky News Daily podcast, Sally Lockwood is joined by our chief political correspondent Jon Craig as we examine what's been said, by whom and when, plus - what could happen next?
Annie Joyce – senior podcast producer
Philly Beaumont – editor
The Metropolitan Police is institutionally racist, misogynistic and homophobic, according to the independent police review conducted by Baroness Casey. She was appointed to carry out the review following the abduction, rape and murder of Sarah Everard by a serving officer in 2021.
On the Sky News Daily, Sally Lockwood is joined by our home editor Jason Farrell to go through what the report reveals and the recommendations for reform.
Also, Mina Smallman, mother of Nicole Smallman and Bibaa Henry who were murdered in 2020 and had photos of their murder scene shared by police in a WhatsApp group, explains why the force needs to accept its failures.
Producer: Rosie Gillott
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Credit Suisse, one of Switzerland's largest banks, has been swallowed up by its rival UBS for £1bn.
The shotgun merger happened less than a week after the UK financial authorities saved the British arm of Silicon Valley Bank which had collapsed in the US. These troubles either side of the Atlantic have spooked investors - the concern now is other banks could follow.
On the Sky News Daily Sally Lockwood speaks to economics and data editor Ed Conway about what this means for investors and whether we are teetering on the edge of a banking crisis.
Producer: Rosie Gillott
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Pandemic lockdowns and the cost-of-living crisis have driven more people to gambling to help ease financial struggles - with support helplines this year receiving a record-breaking number of calls for help.
A third of those calls are now from women.
On the Sky News Daily, Kimberley Leonard speaks to former gambler Lisa Walker about her story, who now works as a peer support worker for the charity BetKnowMore and runs their women-only programme New Beginnings.
Also, Lisa Patton, a treatment service manager at the charity GamCare, explains how people get into gambling and what’s being done to help.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has expanded free childcare for working parents in England to cover all children under five.
The move could allow 60,000 more parents of young children to enter the workforce according to the government’s independent forecaster.
While the move has been welcomed by parents, there's been criticism from the childcare sector, which is struggling with a workforce shortage and financial pressures that are forcing businesses to close.
On the Sky News Daily, Kimberley Leonard speaks to political correspondent Tamara Cohen about the plans, as well as getting the reaction of Sharon Birch who used to run a nursery in Hartlepool but was forced out by the costs and Steph Barrett, manager of BeBright Pre-School, in Spalding in Lincolnshire.
Podcast producer: Emma-Rae Woodhouse
Interview’s producer: Alex Edden
Editor: Philly Beaumont
The Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has delivered his spring budget, telling MPs his priority is to get people back to work.
Free childcare for working parents in England, pensions breaks and tax cuts for businesses were among the announcements made.
On the Sky News Daily Liz Bates is joined by Sky’s Political Editor Beth Rigby and Economics and Data Editor Ed Conway to go through the budget and assess what it means.
Podcast producer: Rosie Gillott
Editor: Philly Beaumont
The UK, USA, and Australia announced a joint programme to build more nuclear submarines, and declared that China poses the biggest threat to the world economy of any country.
It came following the inauguration of China’s President Xi Jinping’s precedent-setting third term in office, where he called for the country to modernise its military to make it a "Great Wall of Steel".
On the Sky News Daily, Sally Lockwood is joined by our US correspondent Mark Stone, and Asia correspondent Helen-Ann Smith, to explore the rising tensions between the superpowers, and if the US-China relationship has any hope of cooling off soon.
Producer: Rosie Gillott
Interviews Producer: Alex Edden
Editors: Philly Beaumont and Paul Stanworth
Gary Lineker will return to BBC screens after reaching a deal with the corporation over an impartiality row. The Match of the Day host was removed from the show temporarily over comments made on his personal Twitter account about the UK government’s small boats policy.
On the Sky News Daily, Sally Lockward is joined by former controller of BBC Radio 4, Mark Damazer and Professor Suzanne Franks, former broadcaster with BBC News, and head of journalism at City, University of London, to discuss the need for impartiality at the state broadcaster, and the difficulties of maintaining it.
Podcast producer: Emma-Rae Woodhouse
Interviews producer: Alex Edden
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Three candidates are vying to become the next leader of the SNP and Scotland's first minister after Nicola Sturgeon's resignation in February.
Hamza Yousaf, Kate Forbes and Ash Regan have been accused of 'trashing’ their own party in a series of TV debates as they set out their policies and attack each other's records in government.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by Sky’s Scotland correspondent to take a closer look at the candidates, plus pollster Sir John Curtice looks at who is most likely to come out on top.
Podcast producer: Rosie Gillott
Interviews producer: Alex Edden
Editor: Philly Beaumont
A wave of Russian missile attacks across Ukraine has left at least five people dead and many buildings destroyed. The seven-hour barrage, described as 'Russian barbarism' by Ukraine's foreign minister, is part of a resurgent offensive by Russian forces in the region.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by Sky's chief correspondent Stuart Ramsay from Bakhmut, a small town on the frontline that's been described as a 'meat grinder' by Ukrainian soldiers.
Podcast producer: Soila Apparicio
Interviews producer: Alex Edden
Editor: Philly Beaumont
A month on from the devastating earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria millions of people are struggling to come to terms with their new reality.
More than 50,000 people were killed and those who survived are left with the grief and devastation of losing their loved ones – not to mention aftershocks, disease, and a lack of basic supplies. Among the worst affected are children.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by British aid worker, Joe English, from UNICEF, who has spent the last month in Turkey and Syria working with children scarred physically and mentally by the disaster.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Interviews producer: Alex Edden
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Home Secretary Suella Braverman insists migrants arriving in the UK illegally on small boats will be "removed swiftly" under the government's plan to tackle the crisis.
The bill also includes an annual cap on the number of people entering via safe routes.
But critics argue it's unfair, unworkable and, according to the shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper, "risks making the chaos worse".
On the Sky News Daily podcast, Niall Paterson examines the plan with our political correspondent Ali Fortescue, discusses the legalities with UK immigration solicitor Harjap Singh Bhangal and explores how it will – or won't - work in practical terms with Lucy Moreton, from the Immigration Services Union, which represents Border Force officers.
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Alex Edden - interviews producer
Jada-Kai Meosa John - junior producer
Philly Beaumont - editor
Sir Keir Starmer has appointed partygate investigator Sue Gray as his chief of staff, prompting some Tory MPs to say her inquiry was a "Labour stitch-up".
But she will have to set out the timeline of her discussions with Labour, including when she first began talking to Sir Keir about the role.
Not the only one facing questions, Boris Johnson is soon to appear in front of a parliamentary committee looking into whether he misled parliament.
On the Sky News Daily, host Niall Paterson is joined by our political correspondent Joe Pike to make sense of the battle for integrity in politics.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Editor: Philly Beaumont
We think she’s ten years old and we think we know her name, but those details are only known because of the former basketball player Dennis Rodman after he spoke to a newspaper a decade ago revealing the identity of the North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's youngest daughter.
She has now been seen in public in North Korea at military events and parades, but why has Kim Jong Un decided to bring her out now?
On the Sky News Daily, host Niall Paterson explores what it means for the secretive North Korean leader to reveal his daughter in public. Niall is joined by Jean H. Lee, who set up the first Associated Press bureau in the country and James Fretwell, an analyst at the North Korean news monitoring service NK News.
Producer: Soila Apparicio and Rosie Gillott
Interviews Producer: Alex Edden
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Tracy Daszkiewicz was Wiltshire Council's director of public health when ex-Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia were targeted in March 2018 with the deadly nerve agent novichok.
Three months after the Salisbury poisonings, two other people fell ill at a flat several miles away in Amesbury and one of them died.
Later this month, an inquiry into Dawn Sturgess' death will have another preliminary hearing.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson speaks to Ms Daszkiewicz about the impact Ms Sturges' death had on her and how she felt about being depicted in a TV drama about the poisonings.
TV DRAMA CREDIT: The Salisbury Poisonings, starring Anne-Marie Duff and created by Adam Patterson and Declan Lawn.
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Alex Edden - interviews producer
Jada-Kai Meosa John and Charlie Bell - junior producers
Philly Beaumont and Paul Stanworth - editors
The ex-health secretary faces fresh scrutiny after leaked WhatsApp messages alleged he rejected testing advice on care homes during the pandemic.
With preliminary hearings for the UK COVID-19 Inquiry under way, the new revelations raise further questions around Westminster's response to the global pandemic.
On the Sky News Daily Podcast, Niall Paterson is joined by science and technology correspondent Tom Clarke who has been digging into Mr Hancock's leaked messages and their wider implications. Also, Nick Martin, Sky’s people and politics correspondent, reflects on his experience reporting in care homes at the height of the pandemic.
Podcast producer: Rosie Gillott
Junior podcast producer: Charlie Bell
Podcast promotions producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Philly Beaumont
The ‘troubled teen’ industry in America is worth billions of dollars every year – but it is plagued by allegations of neglect and abuse.
This industry was dragged into the spotlight last December when 17-year-old Taylor Goodridge died at Diamond Ranch Academy in Utah.
On the Sky News Daily Podcast, Niall Paterson is joined by our US correspondent Martha Kelner to take a closer look at troubled teen camps and hear from whistle-blowers and campaigners calling for more regulation.
Producer: Sarah Gough
Podcast producer: Rosie Gillott
Junior podcast producer: Charlie Bell
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Four months of negotiations appear to have paid off – for now – as Rishi Sunak's plan for post-Brexit trade rules has been signed off by the EU.
The prime minister met European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen – who also met King Charles - during her visit to the UK on Monday.
The Northern Ireland Protocol - negotiated during Brexit talks to allow goods to move without checks across the border with the Republic of Ireland – has been problematic for the DUP, who boycotted power sharing in Stormont last summer because they were unhappy with the arrangement.
On the Sky News Daily podcast, Niall Paterson is joined by our deputy political editor Sam Coates and Sky's senior Ireland correspondent David Blevins as we examine the deal itself and what it means for the prime minister, Northern Ireland and EU relations going forward.
Annie Joyce – senior podcast producer
Charlie Bell – junior producer
Philly Beaumont – editor
One year ago, 25-year-old Douglas, who lived on his parents' farm in southwest Scotland and fixed tractors for a living, packed his bags and went to war.
He joined thousands of volunteers from around the world who signed up to fight for Ukraine.
Now back in Scotland, Sky’s national correspondent, Tom Parmenter, goes to see him, and his parents Sheena and Derek, to find out why he went, and the impact his decision had on him, and his family.
Producer: Emily Upton
Podcast producer: Rosie Gillott
Sound: John Anthony
Editor: Philly Beaumont
In an extended episode to mark one year since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Ilyas, Oksana and Seva come together for the first time as a group, to share just some of what impacted them most in the last 12 months and to consider what the future holds?
OUR DIARISTS
Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv. Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s continues to try and make a life there.
Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland. As of February 2023, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv.
Seva, 41, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
Producer: Rob Mulhern
Editing: Paul Stanworth
Stories of sexual violence against Ukrainians in Russian-occupied areas have been slowly emerging since the start of the full-scale invasion last February.
At least 154 cases of conflict-related sexual violence - classified as a war crime and a crime against humanity - have been officially identified, although experts believe the real figure is significantly higher.
On the Sky News Daily, Anna Jones is joined by Alisa Kovalenko, a documentary filmmaker and survivor of sexual assault at the hands of a Russian officer.
She also talks to Anna Orel, who works for the Andreev Foundation - partnered with Women for Women International - on why offering support, and recording survivors' stories, is so important.
Warning: This episode contains discussion of rape, sexual violence and suicide from the start. If you're affected by any of the issues raised, you can contact the Samaritans by calling for free on 116123 or email jo@samaritans.org
Podcast producer: Rosie Gillott
Interviews producer: Alex Edden
Podcast promotions producer: Charlie Bell
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Shamima Begum, the British schoolgirl who left London when she was 15 to travel to Syria and join Islamic State, has lost an appeal to return to the UK.
The former ISIS bride, now 23 years old, remains in a refugee camp in northern Syria as the Home Office's decision to deprive her of British citizenship was upheld.
On the Sky News Daily, Sally Lockwood is joined by Richard Barrett, the former director of global terrorism operations at MI6, who contributed to the appeal report to discuss the advice he gave. Plus, Sky's Middle East correspondent Alastair Bunkall, who has visited Begum in Syria, walks us through her transition from London schoolgirl to ISIS bride - and now, a stateless refugee.
Podcast producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Interviews producer: Alex Edden
Junior podcast producer: Charlie Bell
Podcast promotions producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Manchester United is known around the world but the club has faced tough times in recent years with fans deeply unhappy with its owners. But could that be about to change?
Earlier this month, we found out the British billionaire entrepreneur Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Qatari Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani had officially submitted bids for the Premier League club.
On the Sky News Daily, Sally Lockwood takes a closer look at the two men vying to get their hands on Man Utd with our sports correspondent Rob Harris. Plus, we look at the power of money in football and its importance in the sport and for local communities with Keith Harris - a former chairman of the Football League, football financier and Man Utd fan.
Annie Joyce – senior podcast producer
Alex Edden – interviews producer
Jada-Kai Meosa John and Charlie Bell – junior producers
Simon Windsor – archive researcher
Philly Beaumont – editor
On 24 February 2022, Vladimir Putin sent up to 200,000 soldiers into Ukraine, sparking Europe's biggest movement of refugees since World War Two. The Russian president declared his goal was to "demilitarise and denazify" Ukraine and not occupy it by force.
With Ukraine forming closer ties to the West and an estimated 180,000 Russian soldiers killed or wounded, we look back at the changes of the last 12 months and what may come next.
On the Sky News Daily, Sally Lockwood talks to Sky's security and defence correspondent Deborah Haynes who is in Kyiv, and Ed Arnold, a research fellow for European security at the military think tank RUSI, about how Russia's aims have changed.
Podcast producer: Rosie Gillott
Interviews producer: Alex Edden
Junior podcast producer: Charlie Bell
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Teenagers and young adults are increasingly turning to TikTok and Instagram to self-diagnose autism and ADHD.
That's according to the British Psychological Society. It's thought that frustration with waiting times for children and adolescent mental health services is making teenagers turn to social media.
But psychologists are warning that it takes years of experience to determine different mental health conditions and labelling is not necessarily helpful.
On the Sky News Daily Liz Bates talks to Dr Tara Quinn-Cirillo, associate fellow of the British Psychological Society. Henry Bates, founder of ADHD UK as well as ADHD influencer Priyanka Patel.
If you want to find out more information about ADHD both the NHS and the mental health charity MIND have a lot of advice. You can find more on these web pages. https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/adhd-and-mental-health/ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd/
Producers: Rosie Gillot and Emma Rae Woodhouse
Interviews producer: Alex Edden
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Ilyas praises Ukraine’s leader after Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s UK visit and is grateful his wife and children, in Poland, don’t have to experience life in the middle of a warzone.
Oksana is happy to have electricity this week and is looking forward to Spring and a trip to Europe, where she’ll be reunited with her best friend after many months apart
And her husband Seva, a military volunteer, has returned from eastern Ukraine and reflects on how he has gotten used to the Russian missile bombardment, nearly a year on since the invasion.
OUR DIARISTS
Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv. Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s continues to try and make a life there.
Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland. As of February 2023, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv.
Seva, 41, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.
EP67 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
Producers: Rob Mulhern and Annie Joyce
Editing: Paul Stanworth
Archive: Simon Windsor
Digital: David Chipakupaku
A tranquiliser used by vets is infiltrating street drugs and deepening addiction across cities in the US. The drug called xylazine is causing wounds so severe that without treatment results in amputation. The problem is particularly bad in Philadelphia – which has long been ground zero for the opioid crisis.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily Niall Paterson talks to US Correspondent, Mark Stone who has been to the city and to Professor Paul Cristo from John Hopkins University about the on going opioid crisis in the US.
Podcast producers: Rosie Gillott and Emma-Rae Woodhouse
Interviews Producer: Alex Edden
Junior podcast producer: Charlie Bell
Editor Philly Beaumont
Nicola Sturgeon has resigned as Scotland's first minister after more than eight years in the role.
The leader of the Scottish National Party told a news conference that it is right "for me, for my party and the country" and insisted it was not a reaction to "short term pressures".
She said she will remain in office until a successor is found.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson speaks to our Scotland correspondent Connor Gillies who was at the news conference. Plus, commentators Shona Craven, from The National, and Euan McColm from The Scotsman, on Ms Sturgeon's legacy and what is the future for independence.
Podcast producer: Rosie Gillott
Interviews producer: Alex Edden
Junior podcast producer: Charlie Bell
Podcast promotions producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John
Editor: Philly Beaumont
The first UN convoy passed through a newly opened crossing into rebel-held Syria from Turkey on Tuesday, over a week after two earthquakes hit both countries.
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Niall Paterson, our special correspondent Alex Crawford describes the situation in Syria from where she's been reporting.
Also on the Daily is Hani Habbal of the Syria Relief charity, who reflects on the impact of 12 years of the Syrian civil war on the country, and former foreign secretary David Miliband, now president of the International Rescue Committee, on what support is needed.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Interviews Producer: Alex Edden
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Four flying objects have been shot down over North America in the space of a week as the US military fails to rule out extra-terrestrial involvement.
On the Sky News Daily podcast, Niall Paterson speaks to US correspondent James Matthews about the political motivation behind President Biden’s new trigger-happy approach to protecting US airspace and Nick Pope, who ran the UK governments' UFO programme, explains why these UFOs are far more likely to be from China than Mars.
Producer: Rosie Gillott
Interviews producer: Alex Edden
Podcast promotions producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Police investigating the disappearance of Nicola Bulley have issued a dispersal order around St Michael's on Wyre after reports of amateur investigators travelling to the Lancashire village.
Her family has said the influx of people trying to help the investigation is hindering police efforts.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by Sky correspondent Katerina Vittozzi who has spoken to armchair sleuths who've descended on the village. Niall also talks to Martyn Underhill, one of the detectives involved in the search for schoolgirl Sarah Payne in 2000 about how police manage the public desire to help in high-profile cases. Plus, criminal psychologist Amanda Vicary on why some people want to become amateur detectives.
Producer: Rosie Gillott
Interviews producer: Alex Edden
Podcast promotions producer: David Chipakupaku
Editors: Philly Beaumont
Military volunteer Seva learns about comrades who suffered horrific deaths when he returns to Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine.
In Kyiv, answering a displaced mother’s call for help leads to an inspiring phone conversation for Oksana.
And Ilyas undertakes an anxious journey hundreds of kilometres across Ukraine to buy a car for his family.
WARNING: Seva’s diary contains graphic references detailing death and torture.
OUR DIARISTS
Seva, 41, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.
Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv. Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s continues to try and make a life there.
Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland. As of February 2023, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv.
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.
EP44 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
Producer: Rob Mulhern
Editing: Paul Stanworth
Archive: Simon Windsor
Digital: David Chipakupaku
Microsoft is taking on Google by relaunching its search engine Bing, powered by artificial intelligence and using tech company OpenAI's ChatGPT, a system that learns and generates human-like responses to search requests.
On the Sky News Daily podcast, host Niall Paterson is joined by our technology correspondent Roland Manthorpe to explore what the AI chatbot can do, and computer scientist Dr Jeff Dalton to find out if it really can change how we use and search online.
Producers: Soila Apparicio, Jada-Kai Meosa John, and Rosie Gillott
Interviews Producer: Alex Edden
Editors: Philly Beaumont and Paul Stanworth
Thousands of people have died after two devastating earthquakes caused widespread destruction in Turkey and Syria. As the World Health Organization warns casualties could exceed 20,000, aftershocks, freezing temperatures and damaged roads are hampering efforts to reach and rescue those affected.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson joins Sky News correspondent Yousra Elbagir, who is in Gaziantep, a city in southern Turkey near the epicentre of the first earthquake, and speaks to Islamic Relief worker Mohammed Hamza in northwest Syria about the additional challenges faced by aid workers in a war zone.
Warning: This podcast contains graphic descriptions of the aftermath of the earthquakes throughout. You may prefer to skip over the descriptions of grieving relatives between 2.50 and 5.20 minutes, and 9.25 and 12.40 minutes.
Producer: Rosie Gillott
Interviews producer: Alex Edden
Junior podcast producer: Charlie Bell
Podcast promotions producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Rishi Sunak has completed his first cabinet reshuffle - a little over 100 days after he became prime minister.
After sacking Nadhim Zahawi, he's given Greg Hands the job of Conservative Party chair - and some key government departments have had their briefs changed.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson asks our deputy political editor Sam Coates about what the prime minister is trying to achieve with the changes and what it tells us about his priorities and why changing government departments can backfire.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Junior Producer: Charlie Bell
Promotions Producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Paul Stanworth
The Chinese Foreign Ministry expressed anger and said the balloon was "an unmanned civilian airship" launched to collect weather data and blew off course accidentally.
On the Sky News Daily, host Niall Paterson explores why there was an escalation over the balloon with our Asia correspondent Helen-Ann Smith.
Plus, Charley Cooper, a former US government military advisor discusses the renewed tensions between the US and China over the incident, and if there's a concern retaliation could follow in the future.
Podcast Producers: Emma Rae Woodhouse and Soila Apparicio
Interviews Producer: Alex Edden
From The Wire to Line of Duty, how police go about catching bad guys has always made compelling TV, but does it matter if the drama reflects reality. As the final episode of the hit TV show Happy Valley airs, how realistic is the show’s portrayal of small-town policing, and crime, in the UK?
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson speaks to a serving police sergeant, Liz Cockayne-Delves, who thinks the show is the most accurate on TV, and barrister and former police officer Jeanette Ashmole, who advised the show, about why it matters TV writers get things right.
Producer: Rosie Gillott
Interviews producer: Alex Edden;
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Now more than half-way through the winter, and more than 11 months since his family fled the country, Ilyas makes peace with the realisation that his eldest son is successfully assimilating into life in Poland, a re-location forced upon his family by the Russian invasion.
In Kyiv, conversations with his comrades on the front line forces Seva to yet again match the odds of mounting Russian pressure against the Ukrainian need for ever greater Western firepower.
Meanwhile, amid growing fears over a Russian Spring offensive - and the prospect of a major military push against Kyiv - Oksana redoubles her efforts to cherish special moments with her loved ones.
OUR DIARISTS
Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland. As of February 2023, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv.
Seva, 41, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.
Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv. Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s continues to try and make a life there.
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.
EP43 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
Producer: Rob Mulhern
Editing: Paul Stanworth
Archive: Simon Windsor
Digital: David Chipakupaku
A US congressman has found himself at the centre of a web of revelations and accusations. But what do we know about the real George Santos?
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by Sky's US correspondent James Matthews to unpick a series of alleged lies by Mr Santos including about his heritage and jobs he never held. Plus, he asks Republican strategist, Rina Shah, what could happen next to the controversial politician.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Interviews producer: Alex Edden
Editors: Philly Beaumont
Childcare in the UK is among the most expensive in the world, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Underfunded and understaffed, it’s becoming a key political battleground issue, one that parties are hoping to capitalise on in the run-up to the next election.
On the Sky News Daily, Leah Boleto is joined by MP Stella Creasy and Pregnant then Screwed founder Joeli Brearley to explore the issues parents face when accessing childcare.
Plus, Peter Moss, emeritus professor at the Institute of Education at University College London explains why it’s so expensive when compared to other countries in Europe and Scandinavia.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Interviews producer: Tamara Bungaroo Valdes
Podcast promotions producer: David Chipakupaku
Editors: Philly Beaumont and Paul Stanworth
The first of February will go down as the biggest day of industrial action in a decade, as half-a-million workers strike in bitter disputes over pay, jobs and conditions.
Teachers, train drivers, civil servants, university lecturers, bus drivers and security guards are all involved in the disputes. The government's is continuing to push through its controversial plans for a new law on minimum service levels during strikes.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by business correspondent Paul Kelso, to look at the economic impact of the action, and political correspondent Ali Fortescue, who explores the pressure it's putting on the government.
Podcast producer: Rosie Gillott
Assistant podcast producer: Charlie Bell
Digital promotions producer: David Chipakupaku
Editors: Paul Stanworth and Philly Beaumont
Tyre Nichols was brutally assaulted by five police officers during a traffic stop in Memphis, Tennessee. He died from his injuries three days later on 10 January, with the beating having striking similarities with the 1991 Rodney King assault in Los Angeles. The family of Tyre Nichols have been invited to meet US president Joe Biden.
On the Sky News Daily, host Niall Paterson talks to history professor Brenda Stevenson about the systematic problems with police and the wider justice system in America, and our US correspondent James Matthews about another example of brutality towards a black man.
Warning: This podcast contains descriptions of graphic violence throughout.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Editor: Philly Beaumont
After facing weeks of scrutiny, Conservative party chairman Nadhim Zahawi was sacked on Sunday, following an ethics inquiry into the handling of his tax affairs that found he made a "serious breach" of the ministerial code.
On the Sky News Daily, host Niall Paterson and our deputy political editor Sam Coates analyse the fallout of Zahawi’s exit from the cabinet, and what it means for prime minister Rishi Sunak.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Returning from assignment, Seva speaks with comrades in the eastern city of Bakhmut who are in desperate need of more advanced weaponry but happy to be alive.
In Kyiv, Ilyas turns his birthday into a military fundraising exercise.
And as Ukraine pleads to the West for more heavy weapons, the story of displacement continues as Oksana supports the arrival of more refugees into Kyiv.
OUR DIARISTS
Seva, 41, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.
Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv. Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s continues to try and make a life there.
Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland. As of January 2023, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv.
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.
EP64 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
Producer: Rob Mulhern
Editing: Paul Stanworth
Archive: Simon Windsor
Digital: David Chipakupaku
Charging for GP appointments and A&E visits is "crucial" to the survival of the NHS, according to former health secretary Sajid Javid. But is asking patients to pay for GP appointments the answer to long waiting lists.
On the Sky News Daily, host Niall Paterson hears from GPs at one surgery in Cheshire about their thoughts on paid-for appointments, and Sky’s health correspondent discusses the future of the NHS, 75 years after it was founded.
Podcast producer: Rosie Gillott & Annie Joyce
Editor: Philly Beaumont
The NHS is in crisis. Ambulance response times are the worst on record and most departments are struggling to cope with a surge in demand this winter. That includes most people's first port of call when they're feeling unwell, the GP surgery.
On this episode of the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson spends the day on the frontline at a GP practice in Cheshire. There he meets staff and patients to uncover the pressures the practice faces during a time when the healthcare system is on its knees.
Podcast producer: Rosie Gillott
Digital podcast producer: David Chipakupaku & Emma-rae Woodhouse
Editor: Philly Beaumont
A Sky News team has spent 12 days inside Myanmar travelling around the country to see how life has changed for ordinary citizens since the junta came to power two years ago.
On the Daily podcast, Asia correspondent Cordelia Lynch tells Leah Boleto about what the regime wanted her to see – the military parade to celebrate Independence Day - and the people they’d rather she didn’t - those who are terrified to admit that lives have been destroyed since the coup.
Annie Joyce – senior podcast producer
Simon Windsor - archive researcher
Philly Beaumont and Paul Stanworth – editors
The prime minister has asked his independent ethics adviser to investigate Nadhim Zahawi, the Conservative Party chairman.
Sir Laurie Magnus will look at whether Mr Zahawi breached the ministerial code by settling tax issues with HMRC while he was chancellor. Mr Zahawi says it was “careless and not deliberate” error.
That’s on top of the two investigations around the appointment of Richard Sharp, the BBC chairman, after reports he helped Boris Johnson, the former prime minister, secure a loan worth up to £800,000.
One is by the commissioner for public appointments and will look at the process that led to Mr Sharp getting the job. He has also asked the BBC to review any potential conflicts of interest he might have.
The investigations came after Rishi Sunak was fined for not wearing a seatbelt.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson talks to Sky News’ chief political correspondent Jon Craig about the latest developments.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Podcast Promotions Producer: David Chipakupaku
Editors: Philly Beaumont and Paul Stanworth
Every year on 27 January, people remember and reflect on the genocide carried out by the Nazis during the Second World War.
On the Sky News Daily Niall Paterson speaks to Efraim Zuroff, a historian and Nazi hunter, about delivering justice for victims of the Holocaust before the perpetrators of those crimes pass away.
Plus, Karen Pollock, chief executive at Holocaust Educational Trust, explains the importance of remembering what happened.
Ernest Marchand was interviewed by Louise Coutts in 1998 for National Life Stories at the British Library. You can access the full interview online at British Library Sounds. The Library will be relaunching its ‘Voices of the Holocaust’ education web resource in spring 2023.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Interviews producer: Tamara Bungaroo Valdes
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Seva has a difficult conversation with his sister after a Russian ballistic missile targets her Dnipro neighbourhood, killing 45 people and injuring dozens more.
In Kyiv, Oksana shares some of the stories that have penetrated the soul of the nation and reflects on how the attack is impacting the Ukrainian psyche.
Meanwhile, a conversation between Ilyas and his grandmother - who grew up in the aftermath of World War II - shifts his focus to those ageing citizens who are struggling to cope with war.
OUR DIARISTS
Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv. Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s continues to try and make a life there.
Seva, 41, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.
Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland. As of January 2023, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv.
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.
EP41 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
Producer: Rob Mulhern
Editing: Paul Stanworth
Digital Promotion: David Chipakupaku
Archive: Simon Windsor
After 30 years on the run, infamous mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro has been arrested. A suspected leader of Sicily's Cosa Nostra mafia, convicted in absentia of multiple murders, he was finally detained by Italian armed forces whilst in a private clinic undergoing cancer treatment.
On the Sky News Daily podcast, host Niall Patterson talks to historian and author of Cosa Nostra, John Dickie, about the history and influence of Messina Denaro and the Sicilian mafia. He also speaks to anti-mafia prosecutor Alessandra Cerreti about her work and the consequences of going up against the mob.
Podcast producer: Rosie Gillott
Junior podcast producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John
Podcast promotions producer: David Chipakupaku
Translation: Eva Oddi
Editor: Philly Beaumont
For the first time since Scottish devolution nearly 25 years ago, Westminster has blocked a bill, which concerns transgender rights, from getting royal assent.
Westminster is objecting to the Gender Recognition Reform Bill on the grounds that it would have a "significant impact" on GB-wide equalities. But Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says the veto is an attack on democracy.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by political correspondent Joe Pike to unpack the unprecedented row. He's also joined by lecturer in law at Glasgow Caledonian University, Andrew Tickell, to discuss the legalities of a constitution in crisis.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Over an 18-year period, former Metropolitan Police firearms officer David Carrick sexually assaulted and raped at least 12 women.
The force has apologised to victims after it emerged Carrick had come to the attention of police on nine separate occasions, but no action had been taken.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson gets more on the Met's response from Sky's crime correspondent Martin Brunt. Former Met officer Graham Wettone explains how complains against officers are dealt with, and Harriet Wistrich, director of the Centre for Women's Justice, explains why she believes those investigating police culture need to be given more power to uncover the truth.
Podcast producer: Rosie Gillott
Interviews producer: Tamara Bungaroo Valdes
Podcast promotions producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Philly Beaumont
The NHS is facing a crisis. Three years of a pandemic and even more of underfunding have seen waiting lists and ambulance delays hit record highs, while some staff strike for better pay.
On the Sky News Daily with Niall Paterson, using voice notes from the frontline, NHS staff explain how they deal with the realities of providing care.
Plus, Niall speaks to Helen Buckingham, Director of Strategy at the Nuffield Trust and Sally Warren, Director of Policy at the King’s Fund about knock-on effects the NHS crisis has on the social care system.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Junior Producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John
Podcast Promotions Producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Services stretched to breaking point, routine operations cancelled and medical workers striking – it's not the UK's health service we're talking about here but those on the continent.
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Niall Paterson, Ana Gimenez, a GP in Spain, and A&E doctor Roberto Cosentini in Italy help to paint a picture of the current situation in their countries.
Plus, Niall speaks to waiting times expert Professor Luigi Siciliani about the scale of the problems and public health expert and senior director at the World Health Organisation, Dr Natasha Azzopardi-Muscat, as we discuss what can be done to solve them.
Annie Joyce – senior podcast producer
Tamara Bungaroo-Valdez – interviews producer
Simon Windsor – archive researcher
David Chipakupaku – podcast promotion producer
Philly Beaumont - editor
As fighting rages in the east of the country and against the backdrop of mounting casualties in the mining town of Soledar, Oksana finds some unexpected respite at a Kyiv comedy night.
Meanwhile, in an basement gym, Ilyas finds a world removed from war until the building is plunged into darkness.
OUR DIARISTS
Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv. Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s continues to try and make a life there.
Seva, 41, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.
Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland. As of December 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv.
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.
EP40 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
Producer: Rob Mulhern
Editing: Paul Stanworth
Digital Promotion: David Chipakupaku
It was supposed to be Britain's first small step towards space exploration but no amount of awe and excitement on the ground at Spaceport Cornwall could will the LauncherOne rocket into completing its mission. Yet with spaceports springing up around the British Isles, and billions of pounds expected to flow into the economy as a result, could the UK be on the brink of becoming a space superpower?
On the Sky News Daily, host Niall Paterson is joined by Sky's science and medical correspondent Thomas Moore who was at the launch in Cornwall, plus Astronomer Royal Lord Martin Rees on the UK's growing role in space exploration and Professor Monica Grady on why going to space really is worth it.
Podcast producer: Rosie Gillott
Interviews producer: Tamara Bungaroo-Valdez
Podcast promotions producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Thousands of demonstrators in support of former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro stormed and ransacked the country’s Congress, Supreme court, and Presidential palace last weekend.
On the Sky News Daily podcast, host Niall Paterson talks to our digital investigation journalist Victoria Elms about the events leading up to the protest. He also explores the aftermath of the riots with Sky News’s chief correspondent Stuart Ramsay, who is in the capital, Brasilia.
Plus, the author of Beef, Bullets and Bible: Brazil in The Age of Bolsonaro, Richard Lapper, talks about the role played by the former leader in inciting the events - and the parallels between what happened in Brazil and the January 6 2021 riots in the US.
Producers: Soila Apparicio and Rosie Gillott
Junior Producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John
Interviews Producer: Tamara Bungaroo Valdes
Podcast Promotions Producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Philly Beaumont
For decades, if you wanted to find out how businesses and foreign governments lobby MPs, and how much they give them, you'd need to study dozens of entries in several editions of the register of members’ interests.
Over the course of this parliament £20m has been given to All-Party Parliamentary Groups. Most of that goes on paying for organisers, reports, research, events and trips.
All of this information was clouded in opaque language and difficult for most voters to access. Now, Sky News and our partners at Tortoise Media have been working to change that, so we can all follow the flow of money through our political system.
On the Sky News Daily, host Niall Paterson is in Parliament’s Central Lobby with deputy political editor Sam Coates and political producer Tom Larkin to take a closer look at exactly who is donating to individual MPs and their APPGs.
Click here to take a look at the database yourself.
Politics Producer: Tom Larkin
Podcast Producer: Soila Apparicio
Sound Designer: Tom Burchell
Digital Promotions Producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Philly Beaumont
For decades, if you wanted to find out how much a wealthy donor, a big company, or a union has pumped into our political system, you'd need to study dozens of entries in several editions of the register of members’ interests.
All of this information was clouded in opaque language and difficult for most voters to access. Now, Sky News and our partners at Tortoise Media have been working to change that, so we can all follow the flow of money through our political system.
On the Sky News Daily, host Niall Paterson heads back into Westminster with deputy political editor Sam Coates and political producer Tom Larkin to take a closer look at exactly who is donating to our political parties, and individual MPs.
Donors include an investment firm, MPM Connect, which gave £345,200 to three Labour MPs and the northern internet company, IX Wireless, who donated £138,800 to ‘Red wall’ Tories.
You can take a look at the database yourself here: https://news.sky.com/story/westminster-accounts-search-for-your-mp-or-enter-your-full-postcode-12771627
Politics Producer: Tom Larkin
Podcast Producer: Rosie Gillott
Sound Designer: Tom Burchell
Digital Promotions Producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Philly Beaumont
For decades, if you wanted to find out how much an MP was earning on top of their £84,000 basic salary, you'd need to study dozens of entries in several editions of the register of members interests.
All of this information was clouded in opaque language and difficult for most voters to access. Now, Sky News and our partners at Tortoise Media have been working to change that, so we can all follow the flow of money through our political system.
On the Sky News Daily, host Niall Paterson heads into Westminster with deputy political editor Sam Coates and political producer Tom Larkin to take a closer look at exactly how much MPs are earning in their second jobs.
You can take a look at the database yourself by clicking here.
Politics Producer: Tom Larkin
Podcast Producers: Emma Rae Woodhouse and Rosie Gillott
Sound designer: Tom Burchell
Digital promotions producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Philly Beaumont
In Kyiv, making use of one of the cities bomb-proofed theatres, Oksana books a comedy night for military volunteer husband Seva.
In one of the capital’s restaurants, Seva begins the new year in the company of army comrades who extend an emotional gesture of brotherhood in the form of a knife.
And after saying farewell to his family, Ilyas transports an old car from Poland ear-marked for frontline soldiers, before finding himself in the blast radius of a missile strike in Kyiv.
OUR DIARISTS Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv. Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s continues to try and make a life there.
Seva, 41, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.
Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland. As of December 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv.
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.
EP39 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
Producer: Rob Mulhern
Editing: Paul Stanworth
Digital Promotion: David Chipakupaku
If you had three wishes, what would they be? For the start of 2023, Sky News Daily podcast host Niall Paterson is asking people from across politics, entertainment, and sport how they would use three wishes to change the world, their country, and their lives.
On this episode, Irish singer-songwriter Roisin Murphy talks of parenting in the digital age, and her hopes for more support for the live music scene.
Producers: David Chipakupaku and Alys Bowen
Junior Producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John
Editors: Paul Stanworth and Philly Beaumont
Copies of Prince Harry's autobiography, Spare, have gone on sale in Spain - five days before its official global release date.
Sky News has seen a copy of the book which includes claims of an altercation with Prince William that caused "scrapes and bruises” on his back. He also admits to taking cocaine.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by Sky's Royal correspondent Rhiannon Mills to examine, after the Oprah Winfrey interview and Netflix documentary, what extra insight the book’s 557 pages might offer.
Annie Joyce – senior podcast producer
Paul Stanworth – editor
If you had three wishes, what would they be? For the start of 2023, Sky News Daily podcast host Niall Paterson is asking people from across politics, entertainment, and sport how they would use three wishes to change the world, their country, and their lives.
On this episode, two-time world's strongest man Tom Stoltman shares his experience dealing with grief, how the gym helped in dealing with autism, and his hope for more acceptance and support for people with disabilities in the UK.
Producers: David Chipakupaku and Alys Bowen
Junior Producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John
Editor: Paul Stanworth and Philly Beaumont
If you had three wishes, what would they be?
For the start of 2023, Sky News Daily podcast host Niall Paterson is asking people from across politics, entertainment, and sport how they would use three wishes to change the world, their country, and their lives.
On this episode, gender equality campaigner and author Gina Martin tells Niall about her case against upskirting, and her belief that activism won’t work if we don’t fight for a liveable climate.
This episode contains references to sexual assault and stalking. If that's not something you feel you can listen to right now, you can find other episodes of the Daily on our feed.
Producers: David Chipakupaku and Alys Bowen
Junior Producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John
Editor: Paul Stanworth and Philly Beaumont
If you had three wishes, what would they be?
For the start of 2023, Sky News Daily podcast host Niall Paterson is asking people from across politics, entertainment, and sport how they would use three wishes to change the world, their country, and their lives.
On this episode, Ukrainian MP Kira Rudik tells Niall about the ongoing war in Ukraine, and her hopes for a braver world. Plus, we find out more about what drew her into politics in the first place.
You can hear more stories from Ukraine on our Ukraine War Diaries podcast.
Producers: David Chipakupaku and Alys Bowen
Junior Producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John
Editor: Paul Stanworth and Philly Beaumont
On this Sky News Daily, we revisit one of our most popular episodes of 2022.
At the age of 73 and after a life as prince, what can the UK and the Commonwealth expect from the reign of King Charles III?
On a special Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson explores the new monarch's life, character and interests.
He's joined by; Sky News' royal correspondent Rhiannon Mills; film and documentary maker John Bridcut, who has known and worked with King Charles for 15 years; Alistair Carmichael MP, who held meetings with the then-heir to the throne during his time as Secretary of State for Scotland; and Chandrika Kaul, professor of modern history at the University of St Andrews.
Senior Podcast Producer: Annie Joyce
Archive researchers: Nelly Stefanova and Rob Fellowes
Podcast Promotions Producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Paul Stanworth
On this Sky News Daily, we revisit one of our most popular episodes of 2022.
Described by himself and others as the "king of toxic masculinity", Andrew Tate has been banned from Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube.
Despite the bans, Andrew Tate's content still lingers on the internet, and he remains to be one of the most searched people on the planet.
On the Sky News Daily podcast Niall Paterson digs into Andrew Tate's background with the Observer's Shanti Das. He also explores why he's appealed to the young male audience with the chief executive of the Centre For Countering Digital Hate Imran Ahmed.
Plus, features editor at Mashable and author of 'Rough', Rachel Thompson, discusses the real-life consequences of online misogyny.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Interviews Producer: Alys Bowen
Editor: Philly Beaumont
On this Sky News Daily, we revisit one of our post popular episodes of 2022.
A photograph of nine-year-old Kim Phuc Phan Thi, taken during the Vietnam War, became infamous for its horrific depiction of the conflict. Titled The Terror of War the photo, by Huỳnh Công Út, known professionally as Nick Ut, later won a Pulitzer Prize.
Niall Paterson is in conversation with Kim Phuc, who shares her story about that photo, the war, and her work since then.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Interviews Producer: Alys Bowen
Podcast Promotions Producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Against the backdrop of a Kyiv still under siege, Oksana reflects on magical Christmas memories from childhood until a drone attack brings her back to reality with a jolt.
Meanwhile Seva shares the Christmas reality of comrades who continue to fight through the festive period.
And Ilyas, looks to the New Year with hope.
OUR DIARISTS
Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland. As of December 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv.
Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.
Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv. Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s continues to try and make a life there. Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.
EP38 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
Producer: Rob Mulhern
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Digital Promotion: David Chipakupaku
War in Ukraine, three Prime Ministers, the death of Queen Elizabeth II, on top of a cost-of-living crisis and the changing climate were among the most high-profile stories of the year.
Niall Paterson takes a look back, with Sky News radio newsreader Faye De Silva, over 2022's headlines that made an impact.
Producers: Ana Bates, Rosie Gillott, and Soila Apparicio
Sound Designer: Tom Burchell
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Host Niall Paterson looks at the stories which defined 2022. On this episode, Sky’s royal correspondent Rhiannon Mills recaps a defining year in history, which saw the end of the second Elizabethan era, the start of King Charles III's reign and everything Harry and Meghan.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Promotions Producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Host Niall Paterson looks at the stories which defined 2022. Sky’s economics and data editor Ed Conway unpicks a year shaped by the cost-of-living crisis and Liz Truss’ ill-fated mini budget.
Producer: Rosie Gillott
Promotions Producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Host Niall Paterson looks at the stories which defined 2022. He is joined by Sky’s international affairs editor Dominic Waghorn to discuss what Russia’s war with Ukraine has meant for both countries and the wider world. Plus, the impact of China's internal politics on the global stage, and the fight for freedom in Iran.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Promotions Producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Host Niall Paterson looks at the stories which defined 2022.
Sky’s science and technology editor Tom Clarke examines how the energy crisis impacts the aim to reduce global warming. As well as how big tech companies have had to change through the year.
Annie Joyce - senior podcast producer
Philly Beaumont – editor
Host Niall Paterson looks at the stories which defined 2022. On this episode, Sky’s political editor Beth Rigby talks about the year which gave us three Prime Ministers and the legacies of the two who left office.
Producer: Rosie Gillott
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Alone in his apartment in Kyiv, memories of Christmas past come flooding back to Ilyas. Can he find a way to escape the blitz-like conditions and be reunited with his wife and two sons in Poland?
OUR DIARISTS
Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland. As of December 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv.
Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.
Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv. Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s continues to try and make a life there.
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.
EP37 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
Producer: Rob Mulhern
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Digital Promotion: David Chipakupaku
More than a month after four US college students were murdered as they slept, no suspects have been named, no arrests made and the murder weapon is yet to be recovered.
Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin all studied at the University of Idaho, and the small town of Moscow, Idaho, where they lived is desperate for answers.
On the Sky News Daily, Sally Lockwood is joined by Sky's US Correspondent, Martha Kelner, who's spent time in the town, to uncover why more progress hasn't been made, and how the mystery of the students' deaths has gripped America.
Editor - Philly Beaumont
Producer: Sarah Gough
Podcast producer - Rosie Gillott
Digital producer - David Chipakupaku
Drone strikes, like the one that damaged buildings in Ukraine's capital Kyiv on Wednesday, have become commonplace in the war with Russia.
While the conflict has seen violence, destruction and countless lives lost as wars do, it is a uniquely information-led war. From advances in technology to social media and Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s communication tactics.
On the Sky News Daily, Sally Lockwood speaks to Sky's defence and security analyst Professor Michael Clarke as we examine what Russia’s war with Ukraine has taught us about modern warfare.
Annie Joyce – senior podcast producer
Philly Beaumont – editor
The World Cup in Qatar put the country’s record on human rights and laws on homosexuality into the international spotlight.
Same sex-relations are banned under Islamic law. Qatari law calls for a prison sentence of one to three years for "inducing or seducing a male or a female in any way to commit illegal or immoral actions".
On the Sky News Daily, Sally Lockwood is joined by Dr Nasser Mohamed, who is gay and Qatari and now lives in the US. He says LGBT+ Qataris feel "removed" from the conversation about Qatar's hosting of the football World Cup.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Interviews Producer: Alys Bowen
Promotions Producer: David Chipakupaku
Editors: Paul Stanworth and Philly Beaumont
Rail workers. Postal workers. Paramedics. Nurses. Baggage handlers. Teachers. The wave of strike action through December has drawn comparisons to the late 1970s "winter of discontent".
Unions are making their demands amidst record-breaking inflation and a cost of living crisis. Critics say they’re excessive during a time of instability.
With union membership much lower than the 1970s, technological advances and more people now being able to work from home, can strike action and the unions still have comparable impact?
On the Sky News Daily, Sally Lockwood takes a closer look with our business correspondent Gurpreet Narwan. Economics professor and research fellow at the Institute of Economic Affairs, Len Shackleton, examines how unions and their impact have changed over the decades. Plus, we speak to Andy Prendergast, the GMB union’s national secretary for commercial services, as we try to find out if there’s a way forward.
Annie Joyce – senior podcast producer
Jada-Kai Meosa John - junior producer
Alys Bowen – interviews producer
Nelly Stefanova and Simon Windsor – archive researchers
Paul Stanworth – editor
Britain is witnessing the worst squeeze on incomes in a generation as struggling households are hit by a double whammy of soaring energy costs and rocketing inflation. The government has stepped in, spending billions to protect households from soaring bills. But is it enough?
On the Sky News Daily, Sky’s people and politics correspondent, Nick Martin, meets some of the families on the front line of the cost of living crisis. Since February, Nick has followed three working households to see how they have been affected, witnessing first-hand the struggle to make ends meet.
Note: This podcast contains reference to suicide. If you need to speak to someone, you can contact Samaritans at jo@samaritans.org.
Producer – Ella Griffith
Podcast producer - Rosie Gillott
Digital producer - David Chipakupaku
Editor - Philly Beaumont
Having left Kyiv on the day of a devastating Russian air attack in October, Oksana makes an emotional return.
Ilyas, illustrates how he - and other Ukrainians - are using their smart phones to stay one step ahead of enemy bombing raids.
And Seva marks a day of military celebration.
OUR DIARISTS
Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.
As of December 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv.
Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.
Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv.
Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s continues to try and make a life there.
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.
EP36 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
Producer: Rob Mulhern
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Digital Promotion: David Chipakupaku
There has been hype, home videos and many hours of footage filmed for the couple's much-anticipated Netflix documentary – but have viewers learned anything new in the 'bombshell' series so far?
On the Sky News, Daily Niall Paterson speaks to our royal correspondent Rhiannon Mills about the reaction and possible ramifications after the first three episodes aired. Plus, LA-based entertainment journalist KJ Matthews gives us the view from America.
Annie Joyce – senior podcast producer
Emma-Rae Woodhouse – podcast producer
Alys Bowen – interviews producer
David Chipakupaku – podcast promotion producer
Jessica Stewart and Lydia Meridth – archive researchers
Philly Beaumont - editor
Two-year-old Awaab Ishak died in 2020 after prolonged exposure to mould in the house his parents rented from a housing association.
The housing ombudsman for England Richard Blakeway tells Niall Paterson on the Sky News Daily how he fears there could be more deaths if damp and mould in homes isn’t addressed urgently.
Niall also hears from a mum with three young children, one now with respiratory issues, living in a home with bad mould, about the ways it is impacting their health.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Interviews Producer: Alys Bowen
Promotions Producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Antibiotics could be given to children at schools affected by Strep A to stop the spread of the bacteria, after a number of children died recent from the infection.
The government has urged parents to be on the lookout for symptoms of what is also known as Group A streptococcus to prevent more deaths.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson speaks to Professor Jim McManus, president of the Association of Directors of Public Health, about what Strep A is and how worried parents should be. Plus, we hear from a father whose four-year-old daughter is fighting for her life after contracting the infection.
Podcast producer - Rosie Gillott
Interviews producer – Alys Bowen
Digital producer - David Chipakupaku
Editor - Philly Beaumont
Labour has unveiled a plan for the biggest-ever transference of power to the British people with a report that also recommends the House of Lords is replaced with an elected chamber.
It's part of what Sir Keir Starmer called radical plans and a fundamental remodelling of our broken political system. His plans include replacing the House of Lords, banning most MPs from having a second job, and moving 50,000 civil servants out of the capital.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson breaks down Labour's plans with our political correspondent Joe Pike.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Editor: Philly Beaumont
After the UK government’s promise to support vulnerable LGBT+ people in Afghanistan following the country’s fall to the Taliban in August 2021, those left behind say they’re struggling to get enough help.
On the Sky News Daily with Niall Patterson, Nemat Sadat, the executive director of LGBT+ charity Roshaniya, asks for a clearer plan from ministers, and LGBT+ Afghans share their experiences of discrimination and violence, saying there’s “no future left for LGBT+ people in Afghanistan”.
Warning: This podcast contains descriptions of violence and sexual violence, and mentions of self-harm and suicide.
Producers: Soila Apparicio and Anne-Marie Bullock
Promotions Producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Under siege in Kyiv, Ilyas endures his longest blackout.
Military volunteer, Seva, sources chainsaws for comrades in the east and in her mind, Oksana visits the rooftop of her apartment block to offer a god-like view of a Ukrainian capital under siege.
OUR DIARISTS
Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.
As of December 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv.
Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.
Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv.
Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s continues to try and make a life there.
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.
EP57 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
Producer: Rob Mulhern
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Digital Promotion: David Chipakupaku
The Prince and Princess of Wales's first overseas trip since the Queen's death has been overshadowed by controversy at home. The prince’s godmother has resigned from her role in the royal household after she repeatedly asked Ngozi Fulani, a black domestic abuse campaigner, where she “really came from”.
A spokesperson for Prince William, who is on a three-day visit to Boston, Massachusetts, said Lady Susan Hussey's comments were "unacceptable" and that "racism has no place in our society".
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson gets the reaction in Boston from Sky's royal correspondent Laura Bundock and speaks to Sunder Katwala from British Future about diversity in Buckingham Palace. Plus, PR specialist Professor Cele Otnes speaks about the role the younger royals could play in rebranding the Royal Family.
Podcast producer - Rosie Gillott
Junior podcast producer – Jada-Kai Meosa John
Interviews producer – Alys Bowen
Digital producer - David Chipakupaku
Editor - Philly Beaumont
A drug used in clinical trials has been found to slow memory loss in patients with the condition - and although lecanemab is not a cure, it has got a lot of scientists and others very excited.
On the Sky News Daily podcast, Niall Paterson speaks to Scott Mitchell, the widower of the late Dame Barbara Windsor, who died with the disease, about what the breakthrough means to his campaign to raise awareness.
Plus Tom Clarke, Sky’s science and technology editor, explores how much of a difference the drug could make and what happens next.
Senior podcast producer: Annie Joyce
Interviews producer: Alys Bowen
Podcast promotions producer: David Chipakupaku
Archiver researcher: Nelly Stefanova
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Intense missile strikes from Russia have left Ukraine with country-wide power outages and blackouts. Satellite images show how dark the country has become compared to its neighbours. How will the darkness affect Ukraine as the war enters the winter months?
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by our security and defence editor Deborah Haynes as they explore the impact the continued Russian shelling is having on Ukraine's power grid, and the bleak winter ahead.
Annie Joyce – senior podcast producer
Soila Apparicio – podcast producer
Jada-Kai Meosa John - junior podcast producer
David Chipakupaku – podcast promotion producer
Philly Beaumont - editor
Protests have sprung up across some of China's biggest cities with demonstrators shouting "down with the CCP, down with Xi Jinping". The protests, originally sparked by frustration at continued COVID lockdown measures, are now being seen as a challenge to the Communist leadership in the country in general.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson speaks to Sky News' Asia correspondent Helen-Ann Smith, who has witnessed protests in Shanghai. Plus, Cindy Yu, host of The Spectator's Chinese Whispers podcast, on the threat continued unrest poses to China's leader, Xi Jinping.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Junior Producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John
Digital Producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Philly Beaumont
The dark web is a hidden space on the internet where your activity can be anonymous and private. Among these dark websites, there’s a disturbing amount of apparent "murder-for-hire" sites offering hitman services.
On the Sky News Daily, Sally Lockwood explores the use of "murder-for-hire" websites with hacker and dark web vigilante Chris Monteiro, while one victim tells us how dangerous they are.
Also, Andy Greenberg, author of Tracers in the Dark: The Global Hunt for the Crime Lords of Cryptocurrency and senior writer at WIRED magazine, helps us understand what is being done to combat them.
Producers: Soila Apparicio and Tom Gillespie
Promotions Producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Philly Beaumont
In the dark of Kyiv, Ilyas fears for the under-fire Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, knowing how the 1986 Chernobyl disaster continues to impact lives in Ukraine to this day.
With new orders, military volunteer Seva, prepares to go on assignment in southern Ukraine, but not before an unexpected meeting with two soldiers involved in the recent liberation of Kherson.
And feeling helpless overseas, Oksana desperately tries to reach her family in the midst of yet another devastating missile attack.
OUR DIARISTS
Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.
As of November 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv.
Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.
Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv.
Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s continues to try and make a life there.
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.
EP34 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
Producer: Rob Mulhern
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Digital Promotion: David Chipakupaku
State secret police have been accused of abducting and killing civilians on the street of Iran, a country where hundreds of people have died and violence continues to escalate during protests which have been raging for 10 weeks.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by Victoria Elms and Sanya Burgess from Sky News’ digital investigations team which has carried out a special investigation into CCTV footage of a murder, carried out in broad daylight, seemingly by Iran's feared secret police. Plus, Iranian historian Ali Ansari on the government's plan to spread terror in the population to consolidate its own control.
Podcast producer- Rosie Gillott
Junior podcast producer – Jada-Kai Meosa John
Interviews producer – Alys Bowen
Digital producer - David Chipakupaku
Editor - Philly Beaumont
Supreme Court judges have decided unanimously that an Indyref2 vote cannot go ahead without the UK parliament’s permission. But it’s not the end of the debate – or Scotland’s First Minister’s fight to break free from Great Britain.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson looks at what the judgment means both politically and legally with our Scotland correspondent Connor Gillies. Plus, reaction from both sides of the debate as we speak to Kevin Hague, chair of pro-union think tank These Islands, and Lesley Riddoch, columnist for Scottish papers The Herald and The National, who supports Scottish independence.
Annie Joyce – senior podcast producer
Alys Bowen – interviews producer
Philly Beaumont – editor
Since Elon Musk bought and took over Twitter three weeks ago, he’s re-visioned the platform with “free speech” at its core. But his takeover has seen an exodus of staff and a series of user-reported issues. Twitter has been a resource for connecting with officials, celebrities, and each other, but can it withstand the changes made under Musk?
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Patterson speaks to our technology reporter Tom Acres about what has happened since Musk took over. Also, former Twitter EMEA Vice President Bruce Daisley helps us understand the culture of Twitter, and Silicon Valley historian Margaret O’Mara on its future.
Producers: Soila Apparicio and Rosie Gillott
Junior Producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John
Interviews Producer: Alys Bowen
Promotions Producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Philly Beaumont
LGBT+ rights activists and campaigners have condemned FIFA’s threats to sanction players who wear OneLove armbands at the World Cup in Qatar. England, Wales and five other European nations have confirmed their players will not wear the armband as a result.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by Sky News’ sports correspondent Rob Harris in Qatar, and Jon Holmes, from the campaigning and advocacy group Sports Media LGBT+ about FIFA’s missed opportunity to make a stand for equality in football.
Producer - Rosie Gillott
Interviews producer – Alys Bowen
Digital producer - David Chipakupaku
Editor - Philly Beaumont
Jeremy Hunt, the chancellor, wants to turn the UK into the next Silicon Valley. The question many scientists are asking is: How? Although there were no cuts to science and technology in Mr Hunt’s autumn statement, those in the field say a lot more must be done to realise the government's ambition.
For a special Sky News Daily, Tom Clarke, our science and technology editor, is joined by a panel of experts for Sky’s Big Ideas live event in London to discuss whether the UK can be a science and technology superpower. His guests include Mark Walport, the former chief scientific adviser to the government, Daniel Korski, chief executive of Public, and Zoe McDougall, from Oxford Nanopore Technologies.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Editor: Philly Beaumont
On the road in freezing temperatures, military volunteer Seva, reflects on Russia’s latest mass attack on the Ukrainian energy network.
And looking out across a darkened Kyiv - after a Russian missile knocks out the power in his apartment block - the ramifications of winter become very real for Ilyas, but so too enemy soldiers.
OUR DIARISTS
Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.
As of November 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various IT projects.
Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.
Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started.
Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.
EP33 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
Producer: Rob Mulhern
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Digital Promotion: David Chipakupaku
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has delivered the government's autumn statement, outlining tax rises and spending cuts in order to fill a £54bn "black hole" in the UK economy.
Mr Hunt has pledged to increase spending on the NHS and education while increasing the amount of tax paid by the highest earners, as the Office for Budget Responsibility has predicted that living standards are going to fall by 7% over the next two years.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by Sky's political editor Beth Rigby and economics and data editor Ed Conway to go through the government's plan to fix the economy and ask if this was the only approach the chancellor could have taken.
Editor - Philly Beaumont
Podcast producer - Rosie Gillott
Digital producer - David Chipakupaku
Donald Trump has announced he is running for the US presidency in 2024. But to be on the ballot, he will have to win the Republican Party’s nomination. As he well knows, the road to becoming one of the main parties' presidential nominees can be long and arduous.
On the Sky News Daily Niall Paterson speaks to Sky's US Correspondent Mark Stone who was at Trump's estate in Mar-a-Lago in Florida for the announcement. He was also joined by Republican strategist and the former chairman of the Nevada Republican Party, Amy Tarkanian.
Producer: Emma-Rae Woodhouse
Interview producer: Alys Bowen
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Ukraine has faced another intense wave of missile strikes, just days after Russia’s loss of Kherson - the port city in southern Ukraine.
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Niall Paterson, our correspondent Alex Rossi reflects on what he witnessed as Ukrainian troops took back control last week, and Sky's Cordelia Lynch discusses global diplomacy at the G20 summit in Bali.
Plus, Sky's security and defence analyst Professor Michael Clarke explains what it could mean strategically for both Ukraine and Russia as we head into the cold months of winter.
Annie Joyce - senior podcast producer
Alys Bowen - interviews producer
David Chipakupaku - podcast promotion producer
Lydia Meredith - archive researcher
Philly Beaumont - editor
The UK and France have agreed a new deal to try to tackle the number of people crossing the Channel in small boats. UK agents will be working in France for the first time after more than 40,000 people have made the trip so far this year.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson speaks to Sky's Europe correspondent Adam Parsons and producer Sophie Garratt about new and more dangerous tactics being deployed by people smugglers off the Calais coast. And Peter Walsh from Oxford University's Migration Observatory tells Niall why he believes putting more money into the way the UK processes immigration claims could be a better way to tackle the migrant crisis.
Podcast producer - Rosie Gillott
Interviews producer - Alys Bowen
Editor - Philly Beaumont
Digital producer - David Chipakupaku
There has been an explosion in Silicon Valley tech start-ups putting their money behind anti-ageing science.
They're working to halt and one day maybe reverse the one inevitability of our human existence – and they've the backing of names like Google and Jeff Bezos.
It raises long lists of moral and ethical questions – is it for the greater good or the next frontier for the billionaires whose only limit is their mortality?
On this special bonus episode of Sky News Daily, Sky's science and technology editor Tom Clarke speaks to producer Jess Breadman about the quest to live forever.
For more on the future of science join Sky News specialists and industry leaders at Big Ideas Live – our interactive event offering you the chance to join the conversation as we ask: Who owns the future?
https://news.sky.com/story/big-ideas-live-returns-see-whats-happening-and-how-you-can-get-involved-12724341
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Editor: Philly Beaumont
32 teams are competing in the FIFA World Cup being held in Qatar. It’s the first winter championship and first tournament to be held in the Middle East. But the choice of host has come under scrutiny; homosexuality is illegal in Qatar, and poor conditions for migrant workers building the facilities has faced backlash.
On the Sky News Daily with Niall Paterson, our sports correspondent Rob Harris and Alistair Bunkall, our Middle East correspondent, discuss the human rights issues surrounding Qatar’s hosting of the world cup.
Producers: Emily Hulme and Soila Apparicio
Promotions Producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Philly Beaumont
In Kyiv, a sudden restaurant blackout forces Ilyas to consider the reality of winter in a city without power and increasingly isolated.
Injured by an anti-tank grenade, Seva accompanies a close friend to one of Kyiv’s trauma units.
Meanwhile, against the backdrop of conversations about a future evacuation, Oksana readies to return again to the Ukrainian capital.
OUR DIARISTS
Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.
As of November 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various IT projects.
Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.
Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started.
Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.
EP32 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
Producer: Rob Mulhern
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Digital Promotion: David Chipakupaku
Albania's prime minister recently accused the UK's home secretary of fuelling xenophobic attacks against his people, after Suella Braverman described people crossing the English Channel in small boats as an "invasion".
What do we know about those leaving Albania? What impact is it having on the country's economy? And how should the UK respond?
On the Sky News Daily podcast, Niall Paterson speaks to Sky's Siobhan Robbins, who's travelled to Albania to speak to people there, and Shqiponja Telhaj, an Albanian-born UK academic specialising in the economics of labour and migration.
Annie Joyce – senior podcast producer
Alys Bowen – interviews producer
Simon Windsor – archive researcher
Sahira Raja – archive researcher
Philly Beamont – editor
Hundreds of thousands of nurses across the UK are going on strike. The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) said the strike will affect the majority of NHS employers as nurses take action against pay levels and patient safety concerns.
Patients who are already facing record waiting lists are now likely to see operations and appointments delayed or cancelled, though emergency care will continue.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson hears from two nurses about day-to-day life in the NHS and Billy Palmer, from health think tank The Nuffield Trust, on why NHS frontline staff are quitting in record numbers.
Plus, Sky News’ Health correspondent Ashish Joshi on the government's response to the pay disputes.
Editor - Philly Beaumont
Podcast producer - Rosie Gillott
Interviews producer – Alys Bowen
Digital producer - David Chipakupaku
The predicted Republican red wave in the US midterm elections hasn't materialised. Elections for the Senate and House of Representatives presented an opportunity to install supporters of Donald Trump, and make politics difficult for President Joe Biden.
On the Sky News Daily, in the early hours of Wednesday morning, Niall Patterson is joined by our international affairs editor Dominic Waghorn and political correspondent Joe Pike to debrief on what the results mean for the Democrats, the country, and looking ahead to the presidential election in 2024.
Also, Brittany Gibson, political reporter for Politico, tells us about how close the race was in Georgia, and what it says about divisions in America.
Producers: Soila Apparicio and Emily Hulme
Interviews Producer: Alys Bowen
Promotions Producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Rishi Sunak promised to lead the Conservatives with “integrity, professionalism and accountability”.
Two weeks on, however, the prime minister and his judgement are under fierce scrutiny after rows involving Suella Braverman’s reappointment as home secretary and bullying claims surrounding Sir Gavin Williamson, the new Cabinet Office minister.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson looks at what’s happened over the past fortnight with Jon Craig, our chief political correspondent, and examines the potential damage it is causing within the Tory party with Paul Goodman, the editor of website Conservative Home.
Annie Joyce - senior podcast producer
Alys Bowen - interviews producer
Rob Fellowes - archive researcher
Philly Beaumont - editor
China is one of the few remaining countries still enforcing a Zero-Covid policy. People face strict lockdowns, regular mass testing, constant scanning of health ‘green’ codes when travelling to most places, and restrictions.
Although the policy has largely prevented mass hospitalisations, the strict pandemic restrictions face increasing economic and societal pressure, with falling productivity, growing unemployment, and what some observers liken to mass surveillance of its population.
On the Sky News Daily with Sally Lockwood, our Asia correspondent Helen-Ann Smith details the strict zero-covid policy in China, and Cindy Yu, host of the Chinese Whispers podcast explains the reasoning behind the country’s rules.
Producers: Emma Rae Woodhouse, Soila Apparicio, Rosie Gillott
Interviews Producer: Alys Bowen
Editor: Philly Beaumont
From his apartment in Kyiv, Ilyas watches and listens as Ukrainian air defence armoury targets yet another onslaught of Russian missiles.
Meanwhile, military volunteer, Seva, sets off on a lone assignment to the frontlines in Donetsk where his thinking is challenged by an embattled tank battalion.
OUR DIARISTS
Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.
As of November 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various IT projects.
Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.
Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started.
Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.
EP31 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
Producer: Rob Mulhern
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Digital Promotion: David Chipakupaku
A victim of the Manchester Arena bombing would likely have survived had the emergency response been better, an inquiry has found.
Its new report found "significant aspects... went wrong" and "the performance of the emergency services was far below the standard" it should have been.
On the Sky News Daily, Sally Lockwood gets a breakdown of the report from Sky’s Katerina Vittozzi, who has been speaking to victims' families.
The presenter also talks to security journalist Duncan Gardham about the lessons the emergency services will take from Sir John Saunders' report.
Warning: This episode of the Daily contains audio of 999 calls, and descriptions of the aftermath of the May 2017 attack.
Editor - Philly Beaumont
Podcast producers - Rosie Gillott
Digital producer – Emma-Rae Woodhouse.
Around 100 million birds have been culled across Europe and the US in the past year following the 'worst-ever' outbreak of avian influenza.
On the Sky News Daily podcast, Sally Lockwood speaks to poultry farmer Mark Gorton, director of science at the British Trust for Ornithology, James Pearce-Higgins, and Sky's science and technology editor Tom Clarke about how serious the threat is to business, consumers and wildlife.
Senior podcast producer: Annie Joyce
Podcast producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Interviews producer: Alys Bowen
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Former health secretary Matt Hancock is going on I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! He was suspended from the Conservative Party after news broke he was heading to the Australian jungle - but he's not the first politician, or probably the last, to risk political ruin for the bright lights of show business.
On the Sky News Daily, Sally Lockwood gets the temperature in Westminster with Sky News' chief political correspondent Jon Craig and speaks to former MP and I'm A Celebrity contestant, Lembit Opik, about the pros and cons of doing reality TV as a politician.
Podcast producer - Rosie Gillott
Interviews producer – Alys Bowen
Digital producer - Emma-Rae Woodhouse
Editors - Philly Beaumont & Paul Stanworth
Former health secretary Matt Hancock is going on I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! He was suspended from the Conservative Party after news broke he was heading to the Australian jungle - but he's not the first politician, or probably the last, to risk political ruin for the bright lights of show business.
On the Sky News Daily, Sally Lockwood gets the temperature in Westminster with Sky News' chief political correspondent Jon Craig and speaks to former MP and I'm A Celebrity contestant, Lembit Opik, about the pros and cons of doing reality TV as a politician.
Podcast producer - Rosie Gillott
Interviews producer – Alys Bowen
Digital producer - Emma-Rae Woodhouse
Editors - Philly Beaumont & Paul Stanworth
Following scrutiny from Conservative MPs and charities over conditions at the Manston migrant processing centre in Kent, Home Secretary Suella Braverman has denied reports she blocked people from being moved into hotels or ignored legal advice, instead saying she had "worked hard to find alternative accommodation".
There are currently around 4,000 people at Manston - the centre is designed to hold 1,600. Hundreds more were moved following a petrol bomb attack at a Border Force migrant centre in Dover on Sunday.
On the Sky News Daily, Sally Lockwood is joined by Conservative MP Sir Roger Gale who explains his view of current Home Office migration policy. Also, John Vine, the UK's first independent chief inspector of borders and immigration, on what is causing the backlog, and Sky News' chief political correspondent Jon Craig on Ms Braverman's statement.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Interviews Producer: Alys Bowen
Podcast Promotions Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Following scrutiny from Conservative MPs and charities over conditions at the Manston migrant processing centre in Kent, Home Secretary Suella Braverman has denied reports she blocked people from being moved into hotels or ignored legal advice, instead saying she had "worked hard to find alternative accommodation".
There are currently around 4,000 people at Manston - the centre is designed to hold 1,600. Hundreds more were moved following a petrol bomb attack at a Border Force migrant centre in Dover on Sunday.
On the Sky News Daily, Sally Lockwood is joined by Conservative MP Sir Roger Gale who explains his view of current Home Office migration policy. Also, John Vine, the UK's first independent chief inspector of borders and immigration, on what is causing the backlog, and Sky News' chief political correspondent Jon Craig on Ms Braverman's statement.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Interviews Producer: Alys Bowen
Podcast Promotions Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Editor: Philly Beaumont
The UN’s climate change conference COP27 will be held in Egypt, but Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and King Charles won’t be attending, raising questions about the UK’s commitment to tackling a warming world.
US special climate envoy John Kerry said it would be "very powerful" if King Charles could attend, while climate activist Vanessa Nakate suggested if the UK continues to open new fossil fuel infrastructure, then it “is not a climate leader".
On the Sky News Daily, Sally Lockwood is joined by Sky News’ Climate Change and Energy Correspondent Hannah Thomas-Peter ahead of COP, to explore if rich countries are doing enough to support the fight against climate change.
Producers: Emma Rae Woodhouse and Rosie Gillott
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Podcast Promotions Producer: Soila Apparicio
The UN’s climate change conference COP27 will be held in Egypt, but Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and King Charles won’t be attending, raising questions about the UK’s commitment to tackling a warming world.
US special climate envoy John Kerry said it would be "very powerful" if King Charles could attend, while climate activist Vanessa Nakate suggested if the UK continues to open new fossil fuel infrastructure, then it “is not a climate leader".
On the Sky News Daily, Sally Lockwood is joined by Sky News’ Climate Change and Energy Correspondent Hannah Thomas-Peter ahead of COP, to explore if rich countries are doing enough to support the fight against climate change.
Producers: Emma Rae Woodhouse and Rosie Gillott
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Podcast Promotions Producer: Soila Apparicio
From the window of his Kyiv apartment, Ilyas witnesses a drone strike that results in the death of a pregnant woman and her husband.
On military assignment in Western Ukraine, Seva’s thoughts turn to his father who is about to undergo major surgery in a hospital within the compass of continued Russian strikes.
Meanwhile, Oksana readies to return to a Kyiv that looks set to be plunged further into darkness.
OUR DIARISTS
Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.
As of October 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various IT projects.
Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.
Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started.
Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.
EP30 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
Producer: Rob Mulhern
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Digital Promotion: David Chipakupaku
From the window of his Kyiv apartment, Ilyas witnesses a drone strike that results in the death of a pregnant woman and her husband.
On military assignment in Western Ukraine, Seva’s thoughts turn to his father who is about to undergo major surgery in a hospital within the compass of continued Russian strikes.
Meanwhile, Oksana readies to return to a Kyiv that looks set to be plunged further into darkness.
OUR DIARISTS
Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.
As of October 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various IT projects.
Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.
Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started.
Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.
EP30 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
Producer: Rob Mulhern
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Digital Promotion: David Chipakupaku
More than 20 former patients or their relatives have told Sky News they were failed by the "awful" care they received at mental health hospitals for teenagers.
The teenagers were treated for serious mental health issues by one provider - The Huntercombe Group – which was paid for by the NHS.
The Department of Health says the allegations are "deeply concerning".
On the Sky News Daily, Rob Powell speaks to our communities correspondent Lisa Holland and producer Rachel Lucas about their eight-month investigation which contains stories of excessive restraint – and people being left at increased risk of self-harm.
WARNING: This podcast features discussion about self-harm and suicide. If you need to speak to someone, call the Samaritans helpline for free on 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org
Annie Joyce – senior podcast producer
David Chipakupaku - digital promotion producer
Paul Stanworth – editor
More than 20 former patients or their relatives have told Sky News they were failed by the "awful" care they received at mental health hospitals for teenagers.
The teenagers were treated for serious mental health issues by one provider - The Huntercombe Group – which was paid for by the NHS.
The Department of Health says the allegations are "deeply concerning".
On the Sky News Daily, Rob Powell speaks to our communities correspondent Lisa Holland and producer Rachel Lucas about their eight-month investigation which contains stories of excessive restraint – and people being left at increased risk of self-harm.
WARNING: This podcast features discussion about self-harm and suicide. If you need to speak to someone, call the Samaritans helpline for free on 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org
Annie Joyce – senior podcast producer
David Chipakupaku - digital promotion producer
Paul Stanworth – editor
Since the death of Mahsa Amini in Iran 40 days ago, a wave of angry protests has spread across the country. The 22-year-old died in police custody in September after she was arrested for apparently wearing her hijab too loosely.
There have been protests in Iran before, but none as powerful as this. The regime has attempted to censor material coming out of the country, but protesters are refusing to back down. Could this be a pivotal moment for the country?
On the Sky News Daily podcast, Sally Lockwood speaks to Elika Ashoori, the daughter of Anoosheh Ashoori, a British political prisoner who was freed in March after five years in an Iranian jail. Plus Alistair Bunkall, Sky News’ Middle East correspondent, discusses what has happened in Iran in recent weeks and Sanya Burgess, a digital investigations journalist in Sky’s data and forensics unit, explains the role social media has played in the uprising.
Podcast producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Interviews producer: Alys Bowen
Digital promotion producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Since the death of Mahsa Amini in Iran 40 days ago, a wave of angry protests has spread across the country. The 22-year-old died in police custody in September after she was arrested for apparently wearing her hijab too loosely.
There have been protests in Iran before, but none as powerful as this. The regime has attempted to censor material coming out of the country, but protesters are refusing to back down. Could this be a pivotal moment for the country?
On the Sky News Daily podcast, Sally Lockwood speaks to Elika Ashoori, the daughter of Anoosheh Ashoori, a British political prisoner who was freed in March after five years in an Iranian jail. Plus Alistair Bunkall, Sky News’ Middle East correspondent, discusses what has happened in Iran in recent weeks and Sanya Burgess, a digital investigations journalist in Sky’s data and forensics unit, explains the role social media has played in the uprising.
Podcast producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Interviews producer: Alys Bowen
Digital promotion producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Paul Stanworth
As Rishi Sunak enters Number 10, what can we expect from him and his new cabinet on some of the big matters the country faces?
On the Sky News Daily, Sally Lockwood gets the details of who is in his first cabinet. She also speaks to Dominic Waghorn, Sky News' international affairs editor, about the impact that recent events have had on Britain’s reputation on the world stage, David Blevins, senior Ireland correspondent, on the Brexit headache in Northern Ireland and Mark Thompson, health producer, about the challenges the NHS faces this winter.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Podcast Promotions Producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Paul Stanworth
As Rishi Sunak enters Number 10, what can we expect from him and his new cabinet on some of the big matters the country faces?
On the Sky News Daily, Sally Lockwood gets the details of who is in his first cabinet. She also speaks to Dominic Waghorn, Sky News' international affairs editor, about the impact that recent events have had on Britain’s reputation on the world stage, David Blevins, senior Ireland correspondent, on the Brexit headache in Northern Ireland and Mark Thompson, health producer, about the challenges the NHS faces this winter.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Podcast Promotions Producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Rishi Sunak is the new leader of the Conservative Party and the country's next prime minister.
After his rivals Boris Johnson and Penny Mordaunt pulled out of the race, he was elected unopposed.
The former chancellor, 42, said: "There is no doubt we face a profound economic challenge. We now need stability and unity."
He'll be the first British Asian prime minister, and the youngest PM since 1812.
Can Mr Sunak turn around the economic fallout from the disastrous weeks-long premiership of his predecessor Liz Truss, and unify the party?
On the Sky News Daily, Sally Lockwood is joined by Kirsty Buchanan, who worked with Mr Sunak in his first government job, Simon French, chief economist at Panmure Gordon investment bank, and Sky’s political correspondent Liz Bates, to profile the new PM and discuss how he will handle his early days in charge.
Producers: Soila Apparicio and Rosie Gillott
Interviews Producer: Alys Bowen
Podcast Promotions Producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Paul Stanworth
The Tories’ fourth chancellor in as many months has rewritten the prospects for our pockets, dismantling policies announced in last month’s mini-budget - as the party prepares for yet another new leader and prime minister.
From income tax to energy bills, changes announced by Jeremy Hunt, the new chancellor - along with rising inflation - will have a direct impact on household budgets.
On the Sky News Daily podcast, Saima Mohsin speaks to Mary Starks, an energy expert and former executive director for consumers and markets at Ofgem, the energy regulator, and Greg Marsh, who founded the free cost-of-living tool, Nous.
Annie Joyce – senior podcast producer
Alys Bowen – interviews producer
Nelly Stefanova – archive researcher
David Chipakupaku – podcast promotion producer
Philly Beaumont - editor
After escaping Russia’s single biggest one-day attack on Kyiv, Oksana catches her breath in Madrid, where she tries to second guess what Vladimir Putin’s forces are going to do next?
Meanwhile, recording in the basement of his Kyiv apartment block during an air-raid, Ilyas outlines what he - and many Ukrainians - are being told in respect of a nuclear attack.
OUR DIARISTS
Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started.
Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.
Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.
As of October 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various IT projects.
Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.
EP29 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
Producer: Rob Mulhern
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Digital Promotion: David Chipakupaku
In just five days the UK has had a new chancellor, a home secretary sacked, a prime minister resign, and now the possibility of a general election.
On the Sky News Daily, Sally Lockwood sits down with Sky News’ chief political correspondent Jon Craig to look back at a remarkable week in British politics.
Editor - Philly Beaumont
Podcast producer - Rosie Gillott
Digital producer – Emma-Rae Woodhouse
After 44 days, Liz Truss has quit office and is now the shortest-serving prime minister in the country's history. A new Conservative leader will be elected in little more than a week.
On the Sky News Daily, Sally Lockwood speaks to our deputy political editor Sam Coates about who could be running in the contest, including a potential return for Boris Johnson, and how the short race will work.
Podcast producers: Soila Apparicio and Emma Rae Woodhouse
Interviews producer: Alys Bowen
Podcast Promotions Producer: David Chipakupaku
Editors: Philly Beaumont and Paul Stanworth
Liz Truss faced Sir Keir Starmer at her first Prime Minister's Questions since her mini-budget was torn up by new chancellor, Jeremy Hunt.
On the Sky News Daily, Sally Lockwood, in for Niall Paterson, gets a breakdown of Liz Truss's performance with Sky News' political correspondent Ali Fortescue and speaks to deputy political editor Sam Coates about the question on everyone's lips: 'What next?'
Editor:Philly Beaumont
Podcast producer: Rosie Gillott
Digital producer - David Chipakupaku
As yet more accusations of bullying and harassment shake Westminster – has such behaviour become normalised in parliament, and can things change for the better?
On the final of this three-part series, Sky's political correspondent Liz Bates speaks to a former Chief Whip about their role in protecting MPs and parties' reputations. And, a former Conservative minister on why she believes things got worse under Boris Johnson's leadership.
Plus, as the Speaker Lindsay Hoyle calls for 'radical action', can his Speakers’ Conference bring about the changes needed to make Westminster safer and restore public trust in politicians?
Warning: This podcast contains sensitive details that some listeners may find upsetting.
If you want to get in touch about anything you hear in this episode, Liz is on twitter @wizbates
Presenter: Liz Bates
Political news editor: Agnes Chambre
Podcast editor: Philly Beaumont
Podcast producer: Rosie Gillott
Sound designer: Tom Burchill
Podcast promotions producer: David Chipakupaku
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has halted and reversed "almost all" the tax measures announced in his predecessor Kwasi Kwarteng and Prime Minister Liz Truss's growth plan. But will it stabilise the economy enough to keep her in the job?
On the Sky News Daily with Niall Paterson, our political correspondent Liz Bates has reaction from parliament, and our business correspondent Paul Kelso talks about what's left of Truss's economic plan.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Podcast Promotions Producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Somalia is fighting a battle on all fronts: drought, disease and conflict. The country is experiencing its driest season in 40 years forcing more than a million people to flee to camps, not far from where al Qaeda-linked terror group al Shabaab is fighting to maintain its territory.
On the Sky News Daily podcast Niall Paterson speaks to Sky’s Africa correspondent Yousra Elbagir, who shares her eyewitness account of Somalia’s struggle. Plus, Dr Nisar Majid, research associate in Somalia at London School of Economics, explains how we got here and if we can learn anything from the 2011 famine.
Producers: Alys Bowen and Emma Rae Woodhouse
Podcast promotions producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Philly Beaumont
In Kiev, Ilyas watches in horror as Russian rockets rain down on his city— the deadliest attack on the Ukrainian capital since the beginning of the war.
Having left for Poland just hours before, Oksana escapes the attack, only to find her exit route to Warsaw targeted by more enemy missiles.
Helpless, and on military assignment in Ireland, Seva takes stock of what’s to come.
And with the dust now settling somewhat in Kyiv, Ilyas returns to record a final reflection on one of the most significant week’s in the war.
OUR DIARISTS
Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.
As of October 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various IT projects.
Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started.
Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.
Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.
EP28 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
Producer: Rob Mulhern
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Digital Promotion: David Chipakupaku
The prime minister has sacked her first chancellor and done another U-turn on the mini-budget. This time, the promise to keep corporation tax at 19% rather than increase it to 25% has gone.
Her friend and political ally Kwasi Kwarteng has been replaced by the former health secretary Jeremy Hunt.
Liz Truss said: "It is clear that parts of our mini-budget went further and faster than markets were expecting."
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson talks to our political correspondent Tamara Cohen about the latest developments. Plus, you can hear Liz Truss’ news conference in full.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Editor: Philly Beaumont
As the markets remain in turmoil and the Conservative party divided, pressure is piling on Liz Truss and Kwasi Kwarteng to reverse parts of the controversial mini-budget.
On the Sky News Daily with Niall Paterson, our economics and data editor Ed Conway explains what is going on with the markets, and how it’s reacting to the government’s economic policy, and deputy political editor Sam Coates explores how the Conservative party might deal with the fall out.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Podcast promotions producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Renters are fighting over a dwindling supply of homes.
According to a new Sky news analysis, there’s been a big drop in the number of advertised rental properties over the last three years.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson hears from people caught up in the problems. Anthony Breach, senior analyst at the Centre for Cities research group, explains why he believes controlling rent prices won’t solve some of the long-term problems. And Sky News Data journalist Amy Borrett talks about why supply of housing is one of the biggest issues.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Interviews Producer: Alys Bowen
Podcast Promotions Producer: David Chipakupaku
Editors: Philly Beaumont and Paul Stanworth
President Putin has said there will be a "harsh" response to further attacks against Russia, following an explosion on the Kerch Bridge which links his country to the annexed Crimean peninsula. As retaliation, missiles hit several Ukrainian cities, including the capital, Kyiv. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said a deliberate attack on the critical infrastructure of Ukraine would be met with a "united and determined response".
On the Sky News Daily with Niall Paterson, security and defence analyst Professor Michael Clarke explores the details behind the latest strikes and current military strength of Putin's army, and Diana Magnay, our Moscow correspondent, reports on the reaction in Russia.
Also joining Niall are Dr Nick Ritchie, senior lecturer in international security at the University of York, who discusses Putin's nuclear threat, and Ukrainian MP Kira Rudik, who speaks about the resilience of her nation.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Interviews Producer: Alys Bowen
Podcast Promotion Producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Tensions between China and its neighbour Taiwan have risen in recent months, and now, a Sky News team has visited the island - speaking to people about daily life, the ongoing threat, and preparations for a possible invasion.
On the Sky News Daily with Niall Paterson, we hear from those on the island as our Asia correspondent Cordelia Lynch reflects on the deployment, and former US national Security Adviser John Bolton discusses just how big a threat Beijing poses.
Annie Joyce – senior podcast producer
Emma Rae Woodhouse – podcast producer
Rachel Thompson – Asia producer
Jakub Szweda – interviews producer
Nelly Stefanova and Rob Fellowes – archive researchers
David Chipakupaku – podcast promotion producer
Philly Beaumont – editor
The interest rate on a typical two-year fixed-rate mortgage has broken 6% for the first time in 14 years. The sudden rise has left first-time buyers with few affordable mortgage options, and those looking to re-mortgage facing huge increases in their monthly repayments.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson speaks to two people whose plans have had to change as a result of the uncertainty with mortgages, plus gets some advice from mortgage broker Sarah Tucker.
Since this episode was recorded, the Chancellor, Kwasi Kwarteng, has announced that he'll unveil his medium-term financial plan on Halloween, along with a forecast by the Office for Budget Responsibility.
Editors - Philly Beaumont
Podcast producer - Rosie Gillott
Interviews producer – Alys Bowen
Digital producer - David Chipakupaku
Recording on assignment military volunteer Seva weighs the cost of fallen colleagues against Ukraine’s greater ambition to liberate the entire country.
In Kyiv, Oksana expresses her horror at billionaire Elon Musk’s controversial peace plan - which involved getting Twitter followers to vote on possible outcomes — and at a world failing to grasp the threat of an apocalyptic conflict.
Meanwhile, encouraged in part by the continued nuclear threat, Ilyas wonders about a spike in marriage nationally.
BACKGROUND -
*This week billionaire Elon Musk tweeted a poll on Twitter headlined ‘Ukraine-Russia Peace’ which asked his followers to vote yes or no to the following proposals
- Redo elections of annexed regions under UN supervision. Russia leaves if that is will of the people.
· Crimea formally part of Russia, as it has been since 1783.
· Water supply to Crimea assured.
· Ukraine remains neutral.
TIMECODES -
0.00 - Seva
3.10 - Oksana
7.00 - Ilyas
OUR DIARISTS
Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.
Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started.
Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.
Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.
As of October 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various IT projects.
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.
EP27 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
Producer: Rob Mulhern
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Digital Promotion: David Chipakupaku
National Grid is warning that households could face planned three-hour blackouts over the winter as the energy crisis worsens.
On the Sky News Daily podcast, Niall Paterson speaks to Jess Ralston from the Climate and Energy Intelligence Unit about the significance of blackout threats. Plus climate and energy correspondent Hannah Thomas-Peter unpacks the government's long-term energy strategy, including unleashing a new era of fossil fuel exploration.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Interview producer: Alys Bowen
Podcast promotions producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Philly Beaumont
In her speech to the Conservative Party conference, Prime Minister Liz Truss vowed to "get Britain through the tempest" and insisted "everyone will benefit" from the result of her economic policies.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is in Birmingham for the Conservative Party conference hearing from Secretary of State for Wales Robert Buckland, Mayor of West Midlands Andy Street, and Business Secretary Jacob Reece Mogg.
Plus, Niall gets Sky's deputy political editor Sam Coates's analysis of Liz Truss's speech.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Senior Producer: Annie Joyce
Podcast Promotions Producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Philly Beaumont
As Russia illegally annexes four occupied areas in the east and south of Ukraine, it continues to face significant defeats at the hands of the smaller Ukrainian army.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson speaks to Sky News’ special correspondent Alex Crawford, from Ukraine's frontlines, plus the head of the Ukraine Forum at Chatham House, Orysia Lutsevych, explains why it is Ukraine's citizens who are the nation's secret weapon in the war.
Editors - Philly Beaumont & Paul Stanworth
Podcast producer - Emma Rae Woodhouse
Digital producer - David Chipakupaku
Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng and PM Liz Truss have made a U-turn on the decision to give the wealthiest 1% of earners a tax cut after facing a backlash.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson explores the political consequences of the U-turn with political correspondent Liz Bates and discusses how the markets are responding with economics editor Ed Conway.
Plus, Catherine MacLeod, a No.11 special adviser during the 2008 recession, explains how a government should react during a time of financial crisis.
Podcast producers - Rosie Gillott
Digital producer - David Chipakupaku
Editor - Philly Beaumont
Long before the recent economic woes hitting the pound, mortgages and the price of essentials, a survey in April from The Food Foundation charity revealed nearly two and a half million people had said they’d not eaten for a whole day because they couldn’t afford or get access to food. Those numbers will now be much, much higher.
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Niall Paterson, we examine a snapshot of what is happening in the supply chain - from farm to table - and its impact on all those in it.
Guests: Anna Taylor, executive director at The Food Foundation charity; David Batterbee, a sheep and beef farmer in the Peak District; Nick Allen, chief executive of the British Meat Processors Association; and James Lowman, chief executive of the Association of Convenience Stores.
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Interviews producer - Alys Bowen
Editors - Philly Beaumont and Paul Stanworth
In Kyiv, spooked by the threat of nuclear attack, Oksana’s close friend moves her family to western Ukraine.
Meanwhile, Ilyas finds hope in what he sees as desperate Russian measures.
And Seva is left astonished by conversations with fellow military personnel on the frontlines.
TIMECODES -
0.00 - Oksana
4.45 - Ilyas
8.07 - Seva
BACKGROUND -
Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started.
Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.
Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.
As of September 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various IT projects.
Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.
EP26 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
Producer: Rob Mulhern
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Digital Promotion: David Chipakupaku
Liz Truss has spoken for the first time since her chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng’s “mini-budget” pushed the pound to an all-time low, prompted the International Monetary Fund to urge her to re-evaluate her policies and forced the Bank of England to bail out the economy for £65bn.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson speaks to Mel Stride, the Conservative chair of the Treasury select committee, about why he’s calling on the government to release the costings for its economic plan and Jon Craig, Sky News’ chief political correspondent, about the brewing civil war within the Tory ranks.
Editors - Philly Beaumont & Paul Stanworth
Podcast producer - Rosie Gillott
Interviews producer – Alys Bowen
Digital producer - David Chipakupaku
Since the government’s tax-cutting mini-budget last week, the pound has hit record lows against the dollar, mortgage providers have pulled hundreds of products and there has been damning criticism from the International Monetary Fund and an emergency intervention by the Bank of England.
Critics have accused Liz Truss, the prime minister, and Kwasi Kwarteng, the chancellor, of being “economically illiterate”.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson looks at the economic arguments and the market reaction. He’s joined by Sky News business presenter Ian King, Martin Weale, a former member of the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee, and Jane Foley, a senior strategist at Rabobank.
Producers: Soila Apparicio and Emma Rae Woodhouse
Interviews Producer: Alys Bowen
Podcast Promotion Producer: David Chipakupaku
Editors: Philly Beaumont and Paul Stanworth
In his speech to Labour conference, party leader Sir Keir Starmer declared this is a "Labour moment" just like in 1945, 1964 and 1997.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is in Liverpool for the Labour Party conference speaking to John McDonnell, Emily Thornberry, Yvette Cooper, Lisa Nandy, Lucy Powell and Andy Burnham.
Plus, Niall gets Sky's deputy political editor Sam Coates's analysis on Sir Keir's speech.
Producers: Rosie Gillott & Soila Apparicio
Podcast Promotion Producer: David Chipakupaku
Editors: Philly Beaumont and Paul Stanworth
Mahsa Amini, 22, died last week following her arrest by Iran's morality police for "unsuitable attire" after she allegedly wore her hijab too loosely. Her death has unleashed a nationwide flood of protests over human rights, security and an economy reeling from international sanctions.
On the Sky News Daily Niall Paterson speaks to Alistair Bunkall, Sky's Middle East correspondent who has been speaking exclusively to Mahsa Amini's cousin. Plus we hear from Dr Sanam Vakil, Middle East expert at the Chatham House think tank and Shadi Sadr, Iranian lawyer and human rights advocate about the protests and the impact they could have in Iran.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Editor: Philly Beaumont
A photograph of nine-year-old Kim Phuc Phan Thi, taken during the Vietnam War, became infamous for its horrific depiction of the conflict. Titled The Terror of War the photo, by Huỳnh Công Út, known professionally as Nick Ut, later won a Pulitzer Prize.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is in conversation with Kim Phuc, who shares her story about that photo, the war, and her work since then.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Interviews Producer: Alys Bowen
Podcast Promotions Producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Military volunteer, Seva, greets news of the Russian mobilisation decree to call up of 300,000 army reservists with glee.
Thousands of miles from home Oksana finds an unexpected show of solidarity.
And in Kyiv, Ilyas reflects on the recent grim discovery of mass graveyards in liberated lands close to Kharkiv in the east of the country.
BACKGROUND
Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.
Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started.
Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.
Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.
As of September 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various IT projects.
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.
EP25 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
Producer: Rob Mulhern
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Digital Promotion: David Chipakupaku
Some called it a "mini budget", the government preferred to use the term "growth plan". As the UK faces a winter amidst a cost of living crisis, the new chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng revealed his proposals for encouraging economic growth.
In the biggest tax-cutting announcement since 1972, he abolished the top rate of income tax and brought forward a reduction to the basic rate. He also ended the cap on bankers' bonuses.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson investigates who'll be the biggest winners with Sky News' economics and data editor Ed Conway.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Editor: Paul Stanworth
MPs offices are like "650 tiny kingdoms", with just one or two people working very closely together, and little external oversight. So, if something goes wrong with a work relationship, MPs staff can feel like they have no-one to turn to for help.
On the second episode of this three-part series, Sky's political correspondent Liz Bates speaks to Parliamentary staffers who lived in fear of the MPs they worked for, developed post-traumatic stress disorders and some who were forced out of the jobs they loved due to bullying.
If you want to get in touch about anything you hear in this episode, Liz is on twitter @wizbates
Political news editor: Agnes Chambre
Senior political news editor: Katy Dillon
Podcast Producer: Rosie Gillott
Podcast Editor: Philly Beaumont
Sound Designer: Tom Burchill
Russia's President Vladimir Putin has said the West must take seriously his threat to use nuclear weapons. He has also called up 300,000 reserve troops after Ukraine's swift recapture of large amounts of territory in recent weeks.
On the Sky News Daily with Niall Paterson, our international correspondent John Sparks analyses what Mr Putin's words mean for the war in Ukraine. Also, military analyst and former Air Vice-Marshal Sean Bell explains what shape Russia's army is in, and Dr Joanna Szostek from international research group Chatham House talks about the reaction in Russia.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Interviews Producer: Alys Bowen
Podcast Promotions Producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Philly Beaumont
The new health secretary, Therese Coffey, says her plan for the NHS in England will have an "ABCD" focus – ambulances, backlogs, (social) care, and doctors and dentists.
She's due to outline more details of her proposals as parliamentary business returns.
The NHS in England is currently recording poor performance on almost all measures it can be assessed on – including targets for A&E, routine operations and cancer.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson speaks to Dr Latifa Patel from the British Medical Association about problems with staffing, and to virologist Julian Tang about planning for winter pressures. Plus, nurse Jodie explains how staff are feeling, and Sky News' health correspondent Ashish Joshi explains some of the challenges the new secretary of state will face.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Interviews producer: Annie Joyce
Podcast promotions producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Paul Stanworth
The Queen has been laid to rest within the King George VI Memorial Chapel in Windsor, alongside her late husband Prince Philip, father King George VI, her mother Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother and her sister Princess Margaret.
Crowds flocked to London and Windsor to pay their final respects to the Queen while her funeral procession was watched by millions across the world.
On the Sky News Daily podcast, Niall Paterson looks back at this moment in history and talks to historians Dan Snow and Tessa Dunlop.
Producers: Soila Apparicio and Emma Rae Woodhouse
Podcast Promotion Producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Philly Beaumont
At the age of 73 and after a life as prince, what can the UK and the Commonwealth expect from the reign of King Charles III?
On a special Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson explores the new monarch's life, character and interests.
Guests: Sky News' royal correspondent Rhiannon Mills, film and documentary maker John Bridcut - who has known and worked with King Charles for 15 years, Alistair Carmichael MP - who held meetings with the then heir to the throne during his time as Scotland secretary, and Chandrika Kaul, professor of modern history at the University of St Andrews.
Senior Podcast Producer: Annie Joyce
Archive researchers: Nelly Stefanova and Rob Fellowes
Podcast Promotions Producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Paul Stanworth
In recent days, Ukraine's army has reclaimed swathes of occupied territory in the east of the country, forcing Russian troops into a rapid retreat.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson speaks to military analyst and former Air Vice-Marshall Sean Bell about how Ukrainian forces have managed to regain an area of land reported to be equivalent to half of Wales, and talks to Sky News’ Moscow correspondent, Diana Magnay, about the impact the retreat is having on President Putin’s hold on power.
Editors - Philly Beaumont & Paul Stanworth
Producers - Rosie Gillott & Emma-Rae Woodhouse
Digital producer - David Chipakupaku
The Queen has left Buckingham Palace for the final time. The King, his siblings, Prince William and Prince Harry walked behind the Queen’s coffin on her journey to lie in state. Now the public have an opportunity to mourn their Queen.
On the Sky News Daily Podcast, Leah Boleto talks to people queuing to pay their last respects to the Queen and she also speaks to the Archbishop of Canterbury who has some advice for people as they grieve.
Podcast Producers: Soila Apparicio and Emma Rae Woodhouse
Podcast Promotions Producer: David Chipakupaku
Editors: Philly Beaumont and Paul Stanworth
While Queen Elizabeth II's coffin travels from Scotland to London, the new King Charles III is in Northern Ireland as part of a tour of the United Kingdom, meeting Stormont's party leaders and receiving messages of condolence from the assembly.
On the Sky News Daily podcast, Leah Boleto speaks to our senior Ireland correspondent David Blevins in Northern Ireland about the significance of the King's visit. Plus, Peter Sheridan, chief executive of Co-operation Ireland, discusses the previous relationship between Northern Ireland and the Queen.
Podcast Producer: Soila Apparicio
Senior Podcast Producer: Annie Joyce
Podcast Promotions Producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Philly Beaumont
On the Sky News Daily, Leah Boleto - standing in for Niall Patterson - follows a procession on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh as the Queen’s coffin is laid to rest at St Giles' Cathedral to allow the people of Scotland to pay their respects. She speaks to Sky correspondent Joe Pike about the reaction from mourners in the city, and to the Queen's former Scottish press secretary Louise Tate about the Queen's special connection with Scotland.
Editors - Philly Beaumont & Paul Stanworth
Podcast producers - Rosie Gillott & Emma Rae Woodhouse
Digital producer - David Chipakupaku
On the day the Queen’s coffin leaves Balmoral for Edinburgh, the Sky News Daily reflects on how royal tradition has mixed with the family’s more modern side.
Mhari Aurora is joined by royal correspondent Laura Bundock and royal commentator Alastair Bruce. They discuss King Charles III’s proclamation, the new Prince and Princess of Wales, William and Kate, reuniting with the Sussexes, Harry and Meghan, to speak to crowds in Windsor and about the Queen’s coffin’s journey through Scotland.
Plus, they preview some of the events in the week ahead.
Thousands of people have queued outside Buckingham Palace to pay their respects to the Queen. During the day after her death, the line of those wanting to lay flowers was sometimes more than half a mile long.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson hears why people decided to make the trip and what Her Majesty meant to them. Plus, he gets the thoughts of author and historian Anthony Seldon.
The Queen was an enduring figurehead, devoted to her country and Commonwealth. She guided her family and the United Kingdom through extraordinary social changes, displaying unwavering commitment through her record-breaking 95-year reign.
Rhiannon Mills, Sky’s royal correspondent, takes us through Queen Elizabeth’s story with those who knew her and worked alongside her.
Guests:
Richard Griffin, former Royal Protection Officer
Lord David Richards, former Chief of Defence staff
Baroness Amos, former president of privy council
Lord Sebastian Coe, president of World Athletics
Nicky Philipps, portrait artist
In her first full day as PM, Liz Truss took to the despatch box for her debut Prime Minister's Questions opposite Sir Keir Starmer.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson takes a close look into her performance with Sky News political correspondent Joe Pike and talks to two MPs from both sides of the debate: Labour's Emily Thornberry and Conservative Damian Green.
Editor - Philly Beaumont
Podcast producer - Rosie Gillott
Interviews producer – Alys Bowen
Digital producer - David Chipakupaku
New prime minister Liz Truss has outlined her three priorities in office - the economy, energy and the NHS. She also promised to "get Britain working again".
In her first speech as PM outside 10 Downing Street, Ms Truss also said the country could "ride out the storm" of the cost of living crisis. But will she be able to deliver?
On the Sky News Daily podcast, Niall Paterson speaks to Baroness Kate Fall who was David Cameron's chief of staff about what it's like to enter Number 10 for the first time. He also talks to Sky's economics editor Ed Conway and chief political correspondent Jon Craig about the way ahead.
Podcast producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Interviews producer: Alys Bowen
Podcast promotions producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Philly Beaumont
After six weeks of campaigning, Liz Truss has been named the new leader of the Conservative Party.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson gets the reaction of Tory MPs after the result was announced and speaks to Sky’s politics correspondent Tamara Cohen about the woman who is now the new prime minister.
Editor - Philly Beaumont
Producers - Rosie Gillott
Digital producer - David Chipakupaku
With spiralling costs, staff salary rises and hungry children to feed, head teachers are looking at where they might be able to save money.
On the Sky News Daily with Niall Paterson, head teachers Glyn Potts, from Newman Catholic College in Oldham, and Roger Farley, from Westminster Primary School in Blackpool, share their concerns for the education system.
Plus Robert Halfon, the Conservative chairman of the education select committee, and Justine Greening, who was education secretary from 2016 to 2018, discuss the state of schools and what the next prime minister needs to do to support the education system.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Interviews Producer: Alys Bowen
Podcast Promotions Producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Recording while on assignment for the Ukrainian army, Seva shares conversations with soldiers and friends with knowledge of the threat to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.
In Kyiv, Oksana prepares for another adventure.
And estranged from his family once again, Ilyas retreats into the memories from his last visit to Poland.
BACKGROUND
Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.
Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started.
Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.
Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.
As of August 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various projects.
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.
EP22 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
Producer Rob Mulhern
Editing Dave Terris
Digital Promotion David Chipakupaku
It was an accusation of sexual assault that brought down Boris Johnson's government. When Tory whip Chris Pincher was accused of groping two men in a private members club, the scandal was not so much the act itself but the cover up.
On the first episode of this three-part series, Liz Bates, Sky’s political correspondent, speaks to Emily (not her real name) who describes the night she says she was sexually assaulted by an MP, who is now a serving cabinet minister. Plus, we hear other stories of sexual misconduct at the very top of government, and ask why victims still feel they have no-one to turn to.
If you want to get in touch about anything you hear in this episode, Liz is on twitter @wizbates
Political news editor: Agnes Chambre
Senior political news editor: Louis Degenhardt
Podcast Producer: Rosie Gillott
Podcast Editor: Philly Beaumont
Sound Designer: Tom Burchill
Pakistan is drowning under devastating flooding, an unprecedented event that the country’s climate minister has called “the climate catastrophe of the decade”. An area bigger than the UK has been inundated, leaving more than 1,000 people dead and tens of millions displaced.
On the Sky News Daily podcast, Niall Paterson gets an on-the-ground account of the destruction from Sky News’ Saima Mohsin and discusses the huge rescue effort under way with Peter Ophoff, from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.
Plus Sara Hayat, a Pakistani lawyer and activist, explains why climate change is considered the root cause of the floods and what action is needed to protect the country from further destruction.
Podcast producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Interviews producer: Alys Bowen
Podcast promotions producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Philly Beaumont
As the cost of energy bites, industries like hospitality and social care charities will start to feel the brunt. But have they been forgotten about?
On the Sky News Daily with Niall Paterson, chief executive of pub chain Oakman Inns Dermot King, and Oona Goldsworthy, chief executive of Brunel Care, discuss the impact of rising costs on their business, their staff and the people they serve.
Plus, our business correspondent Paul Kelso explains what the short-term future might hold for employers, and the domino effect the energy crisis could have on the wider economy.
Producers: Soila Apparicio and Annie Joyce
Interviews Producer: Alys Bowen
Podcast Promotions Producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Could increasing energy prices spell the end for low-cost air travel? Should the UK worry less about climate policies right now? And does Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary think company chief executives can really empathise with their workers as the cost of living continues to rise?
On the Sky News Daily podcast Niall Paterson speaks to the airline boss about the economic pressures the country is facing and how he thinks the new prime minister should respond when he or she enters Number Ten.
On our next episode, Niall speaks to a pub chain chief executive and charity boss providing sheltered accommodation and care homes as we discuss their worries about rising costs on their business, their staff and the people they serve.
Senior podcast producer: Annie Joyce
Interviews producer: Alys Bowen
Archive researcher: Rob Fellowes
Editors: Paul Stanworth and Philly Beaumont
In Poland combat stress bleeds into Ilyas’ peaceful surrounds,
before he steels himself to say goodbye to his family and return to Ukraine.
In Kyiv, Independence Day is marked for Seva not by traditional marching bands but a concerning phone call from his sister in Dnipro.
This week, Oksana is away.
BACKGROUND
Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.
As of August 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various projects.
Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.
Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started.
Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.
EP21 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
Producer Rob Mulhern
Editing Paul Stanworth
Digital Promotion David Chipakupaku
Students already face a squeeze on their finances, but the cost of living crisis will tighten budgets further. A recent survey by the National Union of Students discovered one in three are left with less than £50 a month after paying rent and bills, and 11% of are using foodbanks.
On the Sky News Daily, Chloe Culpan is joined by money expert Andy Webb and NUS vice president of higher education Chloe Field to explore what financial help is available to students and how they can manage their budgets.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Interviews producer: Alys Bowen
Podcast promotions producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Described by himself and others as the "king of toxic masculinity", Andrew Tate has now been banned from Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube. TikTok said: "Misogyny is a hateful ideology that is not tolerated."
Despite the bans, Andrew Tate's content still lingers on the internet, and he remains to be one of the most searched people on the planet.
On the Sky News Daily podcast Niall Paterson talks about Andrew Tate's background with the Observer's Shanti Das. He also explores why he's appealed to the young male audience with the chief executive of the Centre For Countering Digital Hate Imran Ahmed.
Plus, sex and relationships journalist, Rachel Thompson, discusses the real-life consequences of online misogyny.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Interviews Producer: Alys Bowen
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Owami Davies, who has been missing for seven weeks, has been found in Hampshire after being spotted by a member of the public. The police say she is in good health but will be reviewing all aspects of the investigation to assess what lessons can be learned.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson talks to Laura Bundock who was at Scotland Yard when the news was announced, and also Dominic Norton who runs the database Missing Black People about why black people who go missing are often ignored.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Despite numerous investigations into his behaviour in and out of the Oval Office, Donald Trump looks set to run again as the Republican candidate for President in 2024.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson speaks to former Nevada Republican Chair, Amy Tarkanian, and Trump campaigner, Scottie Nell Hughes about Mr Trump's role in the party, and Sky's US correspondent Mark Stone, on why the US right just can't let him go.
Editor - Philly Beaumont
Podcast producers - Rosie Gillott, Soila Apparicio and Emma-Rae Woodhouse
Interviews producer – Alys Bowen
Digital producer - David Chipakupaku
As inflation hits a 40-year high and the cost of living crisis deepens, what help is out there for you?
On today’s Sky News Daily podcast, Chloe Culpan hears from personal finance expert Gemma Godfrey, who explains what help is available, and Sky’s business presenter Ian King looks at what possible action the next prime minister could take come the autumn.
Senior podcast producer: Annie Joyce
Interviews producer: Alys Bowen
Archive researcher: Rob Fellowes
Podcast promotions producer: David Chipakupaku
Editors: Paul Stanworth and Philly Beaumont
It’s almost six months to the day since Russia invaded Ukraine.
Throughout that time, Ilyas, Oksana and Seva have been documenting their personal lives in a country at war.
In this edition of Ukraine War Diaries they ask what the future holds for them now?
BACKGROUND
Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started.
Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.
Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.
Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.
As of August 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various projects.
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.
EP20 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
Producer Rob Mulhern
Editing Paul Stanworth
Digital Promotion David Chipakupaku
Unable to attend school, hold a job, or even travel alone, women in Afghanistan are protesting against Taliban rule one year after it seized power.
On the Sky News Daily, Leah Boleto speaks to Sky’s chief correspondent Stuart Ramsay, who’s returned to Kabul to speak to women there, and to Dr Sima Samar, former first minister for women’s affairs in Afghanistan, who’s been campaigning for women’s rights in her country for decades.
Editor - Philly Beaumont
Producers - Rosie Gillott & Annie Joyce
Interviews producer - Alys Bowen
Digital producer - David Chipakupaku
Although Ukraine won the Eurovision Song Contest 2022, they will not be hosting the next competition, and the UK is instead taking on that responsibility. With seven cities bidding to host, what does it take and is it worth it?
On the Sky News Daily, Claire Gregory is joined by Sheffield city councillor Ben Miskell to find out what hosting Eurovision could mean for British cities. Plus, Deputy Mayor of Turin Michela Favaro shares just what it takes to accommodate the spectacle of the song contest, and Eurovision fan James Rowe on the benefits of welcoming the competition.
Producers: Soila Apparicio and Rosie Gillott
Podcast promotions producer: David Chipakupaku
Editors: Paul Stanworth and Philly Beaumont
Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss are fighting for the leadership of the Conservative party and, therefore, the job of the prime minister. While the cost-of-living crisis is one of their biggest priorities, is enough detail being offered on their climate change policies?
On the Sky News Daily podcast, Chloe Culpan is joined by Sky News climate change and energy correspondent Hannah Thomas Peter to discuss what the two candidates are saying about the UK's commitment to reach net zero by 2050. Plus, James Cullimore, from the Conservative Environment Network, critiques their pledges so far.
Producer: Emma-Rae Woodhouse
Interviews producer: Madeleine Drury
Podcast promotions producer: David Chipakupaku
Editors: Paul Stanworth and Philly Beaumont
The British-Indian writer who has faced death threats for his novel The Satanic Verses, was stabbed on Friday while on stage at an event in New York state. In 1989, Iran's then leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini issued a fatwa, that has remained ever since, calling for Sir Salman's death.
On the Sky News Daily with Chloe Culpan, Sky's correspondent in the US, David Blevins, reports from outside the hospital where Sir Salman is being treated, and US foreign affairs analyst Robin Wright examines what the attack means for US and UK relations with Iran.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Interviews producer: Alys Bowen
Podcast promotions producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Cost of living crisis, government scandals – are they the sort of things people want to laugh at? At Edinburgh Fringe, some shows are steering away from satire – apparently unconvinced it is what audiences want. After the BBC cancelled Mock The Week too, is there still a place for topical comedy and satire?
On the Sky News Daily podcast, our arts & entertainment editor Amy Hitchcock is joined by comedians Nish Kumar, Rosie Holt and Sarah Southern, along with our entertainment reporter Jayson Mansaray.
Senior podcast producer: Annie Joyce
Interviews producer: Madeleine Drury
Podcast promotions producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Paul Stanworth
After months of war, Oksana begins to experience vivid destructive thoughts.
Recording while returning from the frontline, Seva shares important news about his father.
Meanwhile, Ilyas is given clearance to make a special journey to Poland.
BACKGROUND
Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started.
Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.
Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.
Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.
As of August 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various projects.
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.
EP20 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
Producer Rob Mulhern
Editing Paul Stanworth
Digital Promotion David Chipakupaku
Tensions between China and Taiwan have intensified after one of America's most senior politicians, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, visited the self-declared separate state.
The trip provoked the Chinese to carry out military exercises in the Taiwan Strait - causing concern among the international community.
On the Sky News Daily podcast, Saima Mohsin explores what China wants from Taiwan and what the future holds for cross-strait relations with Amanda Hsiao, a senior analyst for the International Crisis Group specialising in China, and Oriana Skylar Mastro, who is a China and security expert at the Institute for International Studies at Stanford University.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Interviews producer: Madeleine Drury
Podcast promotion producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Philly Beaumont
After big energy companies BP, Centrica, and Shell announced billion-pound profits, many have wondered why their energy bills are still increasing.
On the Sky News Daily, Saima Mohsin is joined by our business correspondent Helen-Ann Smith to help explain why profits don’t mean lower bills.
Also on the podcast are Ecotricity founder Dale Vince, Dr Adi Imsirovic, a senior research fellow at the Oxford Institute of Energy Studies, and Gemma Hatvani, from Energy Support and Advice UK.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Interviews producer: Madeleine Drury
Podcast promotions producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Having been introduced to a new city and culture, how easy is it to establish yourself and make new friends? We hear from Ali who, along with his wife and son, were among the first Afghans to settle in Peterhead. Arriving in the most eastern part of the Scottish mainland, to storms and power cuts, will his mantra to ‘turn challenges into opportunities’ be enough to help them stay in the town? From processing paperwork to understanding accents, we hear how even the highly skilled arrivals have to adjust to a new system and establish themselves again. Who is best placed to adapt? And who and what helps new arrivals adjust? Meanwhile Malalai and her parents have made some new friends.
Presenter - Stuart Ramsay
Producers - Anne-Marie Bullock with Dominque van Heerden
Digital production - David Chipakupaku
Sound design - Will Chalk
Editor - Paul Stanworth
From first sight of the UK, to quarantine and being taken to a new city…families placed in Bristol share their experiences of starting from scratch in a new country and new city.
Yusef, Sherbano, Malalai and Afzal speak 1 about the level of support they have. We also hear from members of Bristol city council about learning hundreds of refugees would be arriving in hotels and how they’ve tried to find accommodation for them. From new babies, new jobs and new skills the refugees share how they’re helping each other find their feet and move forwards, but their minds are still with family left back in Afghanistan.
Presenter - Stuart Ramsay
Reporter – Lisa Holland
Producers - Anne-Marie Bullock with Dominque van Heerden
Digital production - David Chipakupaku
Sound design - Will Chalk
Editor - Paul Stanworth
First-hand accounts from two families who were caught up in the chaos of Kabul airport as they had to flee Afghanistan. Yusef had travelled to the UK in advance and was in quarantine when the Taliban seized control of the capital. His wife Sherbano was in shock when she saw them seize the police station and she was forced to leave their home and take their daughter Malalai and teenage nephew to the airport. Reports of crowd surges and deaths had already spread and she was terrified of what lay ahead. Nine-year-old Malalai also shares how they struggled to get through and saw Western military and Taliban forces face to face at the airport.
Afzal had not believed NATO forces would really withdraw from Afghanistan and was trying to get his passport on the day the capital was seized. His family were separated in the airport grounds and he shares his desperate struggle to unite with his pregnant wife and three children in the crowds and get them onto a flight before the deadline passed.
Presenter - Stuart Ramsay
Producer - Anne-Marie Bullock with Dominque van Heerden
Digital production - David Chipakupaku
Sound design - Will Chalk
Editor - Paul Stanworth
Seva learns that his friend is quitting his job as a lawyer to become a full-time soldier.
Returning by road from Belgium, Oksana dodges a series of air strikes.
Meanwhile, Ilyas reveals how he and fellow Ukrainians are combating the Russian disinformation war.
BACKGROUND
Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.
Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started.
Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.
Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.
As of August 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various projects.
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.
Week 18 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
Producer Rob Mulhern
Editing Paul Stanworth
Digital Promotion David Chipakupaku
Tory leadership rivals, former chancellor Rishi Sunak and Foreign Secretary Liz Truss, faced some tough questions on Thursday evening - from Sky’s Kay Burley and an audience of undecided party members - on why they should be Britain’s next prime minister.
On the Sky News Daily podcast, Kamali Melbourne gets reaction from some of those involved in the special programme, plus analysis with Sky’s deputy political editor Sam Coates and our political correspondent Tamara Cohen.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Podcast promotion producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Paul Stanworth
More people die from opioid abuse in the UK than anywhere else in Europe, and that number is on the rise. According to the Office of National Statistics, almost half of drug related deaths involved opioids.
On the Sky News Daily, Vanessa Baffoe talks to Sky’s health correspondent Ashish Joshi, who’s been speaking to users, and to people who’ve recovered, about why deaths may have increased. She also asks Siobhan Peters, from the drug support charity With You, about the work they do giving practical support to prevent overdose deaths.
This podcast includes references to drugs and drug use.
If you need help or advice on these issues...
Mind: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/recreational-drugs-alcohol-and-addiction/support-for-drug-and-alcohol-problems/
With You: https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/help-and-advice/
Producers: Rosie Gillott, Mark Thompson
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Digital producer: David Chipakupaku
After the driest July in almost 90 years Southern Water will impose the first hosepipe ban in England for a decade. If dry summers are expected more often, is the UK prepared for more droughts?
On the Sky News Daily podcast Charlotte Lomas is joined by science correspondent Thomas Moore to examine how the UK’s infrastructure and water suppliers are coping with the lack of rainfall. Plus, Alastair Chisholm, head of policy at the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management, discusses measures to reduce water usage and wastage.
Producers: Emma Rae Woodhouse, Soila Apparicio
Podcast promotion producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Paul Stanworth
After 56 years of waiting, an English national football team has finally won a major competition. But now the Lionesses have their trophy, can the sport capitalise on their success?
On the Sky News Daily, Shingi Mararike - in for Niall Paterson - is joined by Sky Sports football commentator Jacqui Oatley, who took her 11-year-old daughter to the match, and Chelsea women’s manager Emma Hayes, who talks about the support players and professionals need. Plus Sky News sports correspondent Rob Harris, on what the FA is planning for women’s football.
Producer: Rosie Gillott
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Six months ago, Ukraine had a mounting Russian presence at its border, they were told with no intention of invasion. Now, the UN says more than 12 million Ukrainians have been displaced from their homes; Russia has blockaded and flattened cities, there are reports of its army committing war crimes again Ukrainians, and it continues its fight in the east.
Russia said the invasion is a “special military operation”, for the "protection of the people who for eight years suffered from abuse and genocide from the Kyiv regime".
Four Ukrainians join Niall Paterson on the Sky News Daily, sharing their stories from life in a warzone, how the two biggest cities Kyiv and Kharkiv have changed, and their hopes for the end of the war.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Interviews producer: Alys Bowen
Podcast promotions producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Despite being thousands of kilometres from Kyiv, war with Russia continues for the refugees who Oksana meets in Brussels.
In Kyiv, recording in the middle of an air-raid alert, Ilyas offers yet more insight into the war through the eyes of his grandmother — a survivor of World War II.
And in Poland, Ilyas’ wife Natalia goes to therapy.
BACKGROUND
Oksana, 34, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started.
Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.
Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.
As of July 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various projects.
Natalia is the wife of Ilyas. She fled to Poland with her two young sons then aged 4 and 1, at the beginning of the war. Her mother followed soon after.
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.
Week 17 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
Producer - Rob Mulhern
Editing - Paul Stanworth
Digital - David Chipakupaku
Rebekah Vardy has lost her libel case against fellow England WAG Coleen Rooney. The judge in the case ruled that Rooney’s accusations were “substantially true” and that Vardy deliberately deleted messages to cover her tracks.
On the Sky News Daily, our arts and entertainment editor Amy Hitchcock explores the ruling, with our arts and entertainment reporter Bethany Minelle, who was at the trial, and legal expert Joshua Rosenberg.
Producers: Rosie Gillott, Soila Apparicio, Emma Rae Woodhouse
Interviews producer: Alys Bowen
Podcast promotion producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Amid a summer of strikes and the rising cost of living, the economic policies of the candidates vying to become the next Conservative leader and prime minister are unsurprisingly at the forefront of their campaigns.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by Miatta Fahnbulleh from the New Economics Foundation, and Christopher Snowdon from the Institute of Economic Affairs, to put both candidates' plans under the microscope and look at the challenges the new occupant of Number 10 will face come the autumn.
Editor – Paul Stanworth
Producer - Rosie Gillott
Interviews producer – Alys Bowen
Digital producer - David Chipakupaku
The UK and French governments have continued to argue over who was responsible for the long delays experienced by drivers heading to Dover and Folkestone at the start of the school summer holidays.
The transport secretary, Grant Shapps, blamed “unacceptable” delays on a lack of French border staff on the English side – whilst his French counterpart said “France is not responsible for Brexit”.
On the Sky News Daily podcast, Leah Boleto examines the reasons for the delays and looks at the short-term and long-term solutions to the problems – from more facilities for lorry drivers on the M20 in Kent, to a redesign of the Port of Dover.
She’s joined by Sky’s chief political correspondent Jon Craig, Phil Gomm from the RAC Foundation, and Mark Simmonds from the British Ports Association.
Senior podcast producer: Annie Joyce
Interviews producer: Alys Bowen
Podcast promotion producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Paul Stanworth
At least 13 people died from drowning in the recent UK heatwave and more deaths are expected. Now, campaigners are calling for better water safety education to help prevent more fatalities.
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Leah Boleto, Becky Ramsey - whose son, Dylan, died after getting into trouble in a quarry - shares why she thinks water safety should be on the national curriculum and Matt Croxall from the Royal LifeSaving society explains the dangers of open water swimming.
Plus, Alice Dearing, Team GB Olympic swimmer, talks about the ethnic equality gap in swimming and her mission to get black children into aqua sports.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Interviews producer: Alys Bowen
Podcast promotion producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Paul Stanworth
On the hottest day ever in the UK, dozens of people in Wennington in east London had to flee their homes as fires, caused by the extreme heat, swept through their neighbourhood.
Smoke billowed into the air as more than 100 firefighters tried to control the blazes. Seventeen homes were destroyed.
As officials lifted cordons in the area, Sky News correspondent Ivor Bennett was shown around Wennington and met some of those who lost their homes.
On the Sky News Daily, he tells Leah Boleto about the devastation and what residents are planning to do now.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Podcast promotion producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Paul Stanworth
The multi-sport event has previously been held in Manchester and Glasgow, while London hosted the Olympics in 2012. As part of their bids, all promised to leave a positive legacy – but did they deliver?
On the Sky News Daily podcast, host Niall Paterson speaks to Olympic gold medal winner Rebecca Adlington about being inspired by the sporting stars of the past, while we discuss the success of legacy plans both for sport and local communities with Aileen Campbell, CEO of Scottish Women's Football, along with Paul Regan, who was involved with the Olympic bid as chair of London Citizens, and Sir Keith Mills, CEO of London 2012, who worked alongside Lord Coe to organise the Games.
Senior podcast producer – Annie Joyce
Interviews producer – Alys Bowen
Digital promotion producer – David Chipakupaku
Editors – Paul Stanworth & Philly Beaumont
Against the backdrop of further Russian advances in the east - and while returning from another mission - Seva reflects on a significant supply drop to the frontline.
In Kyiv, despite soaring temperatures, Ilyas begins to worry about the winter to come.
Meanwhile, Oksana charts an emotional, and wandering, first journey beyond the borders of wartime Ukraine - recording this week’s diary from Brussels.
BACKGROUND
Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.
Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. Right now his wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.
As of July 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various projects.
Oksana, 34, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started.
Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.
Producer: Rob Mulhern
Editing: Paul Stanworth
COVID infections are surging as the virus evolves, becoming "too clever", according to World Health Organisation special envoy David Nabarro. With figures suggesting that nearly three million people in the UK are still unvaccinated, what can be done to encourage those people to get their jabs, and is the virus becoming too smart for our vaccines to keep up?
On the Sky News Daily with Niall Paterson, the WHO’s David Nabarro explains why it’s still important to keep protected from coronavirus, and vaccination champion Wendy Francis-White shares her experience helping to get jabs in the arms of those who are vaccine hesitant.
Producers: Soila Apparicio and Rosie Gillott and Emma Rae Woodhouse
Interviews producer: Alys Bowen
Digital producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Rishi Sunak or Liz Truss will become the next prime minister after Penny Mordaunt was knocked out of the contest. The remaining two candidates will now face a summer of campaigning before Conservative members vote for who they want to be their next leader. What do they both stand for?
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson talks to Conservative MPs Liam Fox, David Davis and Chloe Smith, and to Sky’s deputy political editor Sam Coates.
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Producer: Rosie Gillott
As the UK sweltered in a record-breaking heatwave this week, schools closed, runways melted and train tracks buckled. And on the day the country recorded a temperature above 40C for the first time, fires destroyed homes and buildings across Greater London. What more will need to be done so the country’s infrastructure can cope in future heatwaves?
On the Sky News Daily with Niall Paterson, our science correspondent Thomas Moore outlines how climate change will make our summers hotter, Kevin Groves, chief spokesperson for Network Rail, explains how the trains and tracks coped in the heat, and Stephen Arundell, vice-chair of the Emergency Planning Society, talks about how we should think about extreme weather events in future.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Interviews producer: Alys Bowen
Digital producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Philly Beaumont
One in five working-age people are currently "economically inactive", according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS) - that is, out of work and not looking for a job. Whilst the reasons vary, the consequences are potentially dire for the UK economy.
On Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson speaks to our Business correspondent Paul Kelso, who's been speaking to people in that group about why they've said no to work, and to Tony Wilson from the Institute for Employment Studies about the impact of so many unfilled job posts on the economy.
Editor - Philly Beaumont
Producer -Rosie Gillott
Digital producer - David Chipakupaku
As Boris Johnson leaves Downing Street less than three years after he became prime minister, what legacy is he leaving behind for the Conservative Party and the country?
On the Sky News Daily, deputy political editor Sam Coates, sitting in for Niall Paterson, speaks to Conservative MPs about the impact of Mr Johnson’s tenure and to Will Tanner, from conservative Think Tank Onward, on the policies that might outlast the man himself.
Editor - Philly Beaumont
Producers – Tom Larkin and Rosie Gillott
Ilyas wrestles with issues of personal and national identity while at the same time trying to figure out ways to see his sons in Poland.
Meanwhile, Oksana finds inspiration in the simple but significant actions of an 11-year old girl.
*Seva is away.
BACKGROUND
Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. Right now his wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.
As of July 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various projects.
Oksana, 34, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started.
Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.
Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.
Week 15 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
Sri Lanka's President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has resigned as the country's president but he leaves behind a nation in utter turmoil.
There are shortages of food, fuel, electricity and other basic supplies, and protests have been erupting across the country in what is the worst political, economic and humanitarian crisis Sri Lanka has seen since it gained independence.
On the Sky News Daily with Dominic Waghorn, our correspondent Nicole Johnston shares an eyewitness account of the protesters who stormed the president's and prime minister's office. Plus we speak to a former adviser to the Sri Lankan government, Michelle Brooks, about how the nation ended up in a state of emergency.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Digital producer: Casey Magloire
Interviews producer: Alys Bown
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Charles Bronson, "Britain's most violent prisoner" has spent almost half a century behind bars. Now almost 70, Bronson has begged the justice secretary for a free pardon.
In a voice note sent to Sky News, we hear why he thinks he should be freed.
On the Sky News Daily with Shingi Mararike, our crime correspondent Martin Brunt explores why Bronson is so notorious, and how he got that voice note from him.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Digital producer: Casey Magloire
Editor: Philly Beaumont
The UK has been put on an amber warning for extreme heat, ambulances are on alert for those who fall ill from the sweltering conditions, and the temperatures are only expected to climb. But how can we live with hotter summers?
On the Sky News Daily with Chloe Culpan, our science and technology correspondent Thomas Moore describes why it’s so hot, and Dr Radhika Khosla, an expert on extreme heating and cooling at Oxford University, explains what the UK can do to adapt to more regular warm weather.
Producers: Emma Rae Woodhouse, Soila Apparicio, Alys Bowen
Editor: Philly Beaumont
With more than 5,000 confirmed cases of monkeypox across Europe and numbers rising in the UK, the Government’s handling of the outbreak has been severely criticised by a group of the country’s leading sexual health professionals
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Patterson speaks to a patient who spent 10 days in hospital with the virus, and to Jim McManus from the Directors of Public Health about the NHS response. Plus, our health correspondent Ashish Joshi discusses the issues with vaccine delivery.
Stay-at-home mum Stacey Simpson, student Sophie Balmer and small business owner Kirsty Devine may have different stories to tell but the theme is much the same – times are tough, financial pressures are an ongoing worry and yet, all three are still smiling... just!
On the Sky News Daily podcast, host Niall Paterson talks to the women about life now and in the coming months, and we look at planning ahead for winter with financial expert Gemma Godfrey.
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Rosie Gillot
Junior podcast producer - Casey Magloire
Interviews producer - Alys Bowen
Editors – Philly Beaumont and Paul Stanworth
Ilyas has a near miss when Russian missiles strike his neighbourhood.
Seva is given permission to leave the country for the first time since the war started - an experience that leaves him with a new perspective.
Meanwhile, Oksana measures the toll of unrelenting air raid sirens on her and her girlfriends.
BACKGROUND
Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. Right now his wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.
As of July 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various projects.
Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.
Oksana, 34, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started.
Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.
Week 14 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
Producer Rob Mulhern
Editing Paul Stanworth
Boris Johnson is on his way out. After 59 resignations from his government and huge Conservative pressure, the prime minister could cling on no longer. But when will he finally leave No 10?
On the Sky News Daily with Niall Paterson, our deputy political editor Sam Coates analyses the fall out. Plus, Kulveer Ranger, who worked with Mr Johnson when he was London's mayor and Will Walden, Mr Johnson's former communications chief, on their experience of working with him, and what could be next.
Producers: Soila Apparicio and Rosie Gillott
Interviews producer: Alys Bowen
Junior producer: Casey Magloire
Editors: Philly Beaumont and Paul Stanworth
Boris Johnson has defied calls to resign despite the growing number of Conservative MPs who have quit from government.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson spends the day in Westminster with Sky’s deputy political editor Sam Coates watching the day unfold.
Editor - Philly Beaumont
Producer - Rosie Gillott
The UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 kicks off in England today, having been postponed for a year due to the pandemic. Sixteen teams are competing, including Northern Ireland making their first appearance.
But some have criticised the capacity of stadiums selected, and that no games are being hosted in the North East or Midlands. So, what does women’s football still need? And will it ever be on a par with the men’s game?
On the Sky News Daily with Niall Paterson, former England player Laura Bassett describes the joy of support on the pitch. Sky Sports News reporter Fadumo Olow explains the criticism levelled at this year’s Euros and Christina Philippo, director of policy at Fair Game, tells us what support is needed to get women’s football the attention it deserves.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Interviews producer: Madeleine Drury
Junior producer: Casey Magloire
Editor: Philly Beaumont
After Chris Pincher, the former Conservative deputy whip, resigned over allegations of drunken groping and was suspended from the party, questions are being asked about the protection and promotion of those accused of bad behaviour in the Houses of Parliament.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson speaks to Jon Craig, Sky’s chief political correspondent, and Peter Cardwell, a former special adviser, about the culture of sleaze in Westminster and the challenges of tackling it.
Editor- Philly Beaumont
Producer - Rosie Gillott
Interviews producer – Alys Bowen
Roughly two million people in the UK are suffering from long COVID, according to estimates by the Office for National Statistics. Could it be behind the rise in ‘economically inactive’ workers baffling economists?
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson speaks to Nicki Williams, who says long COVID has left her isolated and unable to work, and to the TUC, who are campaigning for long COVID to be recognised as a disability and for sufferers to be given more support in the office.
Editor - Philly Beaumont
Podcast producer - Rosie Gillott
Interviews producer – Madeleine Drury
As the world moves towards net zero and cleaner forms of energy - the demand for the critical minerals needed to power that transition grows by the day. Chile has the world’s largest copper and lithium reserves, placing it at the heart of the green revolution. But what is the environmental cost?
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson talks to Economics Editor Ed Conway who has travelled to the Atacama Desert, in Chile, to find out about the impact on local communities.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Lysychansk in Ukraine's Donbas region is strategically important for the war and is under near-constant bombardment from Russian artillery and airstrikes.
With Niall Paterson on the Sky News Daily is our special correspondent Alex Crawford, specialist producer Chris Cunningham, and Ukrainian fixer Artem Lysak, who have been reporting from the city.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Editor: Philly Beaumont
In the fallout from the overturn of abortion rights in the United States, opponents have accused the Supreme Court of “judicial activism” and called for reform.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson speaks to the campaigner who won the right to same-sex marriage in the US about fears the Justices will come for other civil rights next and to Carolyn Shapiro, from Institute on the Supreme Court of the United States, about what reform could look like. Plus, Sky’s Martha Kelner on why the Democrats did not move to protect Roe v Wade before it was too late.
Editor - Philly Beaumont
Producer - Rosie Gillott
G7 leaders have been meeting in Germany to discuss a range of issues from inflation to securing energy supplies amid the war in Ukraine – and to display a sense of unity. But with a resurfaced international division between East and West, has the G7 lost its power?
On the Sky News Daily with Niall Paterson, senior diplomat and national security adviser to David Cameron, Sir Peter Ricketts shares some behind-the-scenes insight in why there is no real replacement for face-to-face diplomacy. Plus, our international affairs editor Dominic Waghorn, in Bavaria, explains the issues leaders at this week’s summit are discussing.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Trade and the future of the organisation were among key topics as Rwanda hosted the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting last week, several months after Barbados removed the Queen as head of state and recent controversies surrounding William and Kate’s royal Caribbean tour.
On the Sky News Daily, host Niall Paterson dissects the debate with Yolande Makolo, Rwanda Government spokesperson; Philip Murphy, professor of British and Commonwealth history at the University of London’s School of Advanced Study; Professor Rosalea Hamilton, civil rights campaigner based in Kingston and Lord David Howell, former Minister of State at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Interviews producer - Madeleine Drury
Social producer - Casey Magloire
Editor - Philly Beaumont
Boris Johnson’s reputation as an election winner has come to an end with a double by-election loss and the resignation of Oliver Dowden as party chairman. In Tiverton and Honiton, the Conservatives saw a majority of 24,000 evaporate as the Liberal Democrats triumphed. In Wakefield, the “red wall” constituency won by the Conservatives in 2019 was taken back by Labour.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by deputy political editor Sam Coates in Tiverton, chief political correspondent Jon Craig in Wakefield and political correspondent Tamara Cohen in Westminster.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Rising inflation and the squeeze on the cost of living is leading to calls for pay rises across the public sector, but is it realistic?
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson sits down with our economics and data editor Ed Conway to discuss the arguments for and against an inflation-matching pay rise.
Editors - Philly Beaumont
Podcast producers - Rosie Gillott
Junior podcast producer – Casey Magloire
Interviews producer – Madeleine Drury
Four years of failed rains in the Horn of Africa have led to the worst drought in four decades. Coupled with Russia's war in Ukraine which is pushing up the prices of grain and fuel to unprecedented levels, we’re exploring if a humanitarian disaster is on the horizon.
On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson speaks to our international affairs editor Dominic Waghorn, who’s been in Somaliland, and Sir Mark Lowcock, former UN under-secretary general for Humanitarian Affairs, about the crisis and what can be done to help.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Digital producers: Emma Rae Woodhouse and Casey Magloire
Editor: Philly Beaumont
More than 40,000 members of the RMT union, which represents rail workers, are striking over pay and redundancies, bringing much of the country's railway system to a halt. The union has promised more walkouts throughout the summer if the dispute isn't resolved.
On the Sky News Daily podcast, Niall Paterson speaks to an RMT representative, Conservative chair of the transport committee Huw Merriman, and A-level students who’re struggling to get to their exams.
Editor - Philly Beaumont
Podcast producers - Rosie Gillott & Emma-Rae Woodhouse
70 UK companies are testing out a four-day week for their employees. Workers get 100% of their previous pay but work 80% of the hours.
On the Sky News Daily podcast, Vanessa Baffoe spoke to Joe Ryle, from the 4 Day Week campaign and two people taking part in the trial, plus asks an economist about the impact it could have on the country.
Editor - Philly Beaumont
Producer - Rosie Gillott
Interviews producer – Rosie Jarvis
Against the backdrop of fierce fighting in the east and a growing feeling that international interest in Ukraine's plight is now waning, Seva experiences a surreal dining experience in a Kyiv now flip-flopping between conflict and a strange kind of normal.
Meanwhile, Oksana hears from two friends who fled to Canada and Belgium respectively, about the challenges of starting again in a new country.
And an unexpected parcel from Poland stirs up old feelings for Ilyas.
BACKGROUND-
Oksana, 34, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started.
Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.
Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. Right now his wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.
As of June 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various projects.
Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.
Week 13 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
CREDITS-
Series Producer - Rob Mulhern
Production Support/Editing - Paul Stanworth
Ukraine War Diaries returns in July.
The Bank of England has raised its base rate of interest from 1% to 1.25% as it tries to get a grip on soaring inflation. It's the fifth time in a row that the Bank has raised rates which means they are now at their highest since 2009. So, what will it mean for renters and homeowners?
On the Sky News Daily, Vanessa Baffoe speaks to Dr Miatta Fahnbulleh, chief executive of the New Economics Foundation, and Lucian Cook, head of residential research at Savills estate agents. She also talks to Siobhan Maher, who is trying to get on to the property ladder.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Interviews producer: Madeleine Drury
Editor: Philly Beaumont
COVID cases are rising in some parts of the UK for the first time in two months, but the health secretary, Sajid Javid, has declared the country is now ‘properly post-pandemic'.
On the Sky News Daily podcast, Leah Boleto speaks to Sky’s science and technology editor, Tom Clarke, and virologist Dr Stephen Griffin about the impact a new wave could have on our plans for living with COVID.
Producer - Rosie Gillott
Editor - Paul Stanworth
Interviews producer – Madeleine Drury
The first flight due to take asylum seekers from the UK to Rwanda was cancelled at the last minute after an intervention by the European Court of Human Rights. Up to seven people had been due to go to the east African country.
The government said it would "not be deterred" in continuing with its plans and questioned why the European judges had got involved after unsuccessful legal challenges in the UK.
Campaigners say nobody should be forced on a plane until the High Court examines the policy in detail next month.
On the Sky News Daily podcast, Kamali Melbourne and political correspondent Mhari Aurora look at the future for the policy and what this could mean for the UK's relationship with the European Court of Human Rights.
Plus, government reaction from Work and Pensions Secretary Therese Coffey who says the Home Office is planning for the next flight.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Editor: Paul Stanworth
It’s an issue that’s divided the United States for nearly 50 years, but as Roe v Wade is expected to be overturned, the Sky News Daily is exploring both sides of the highly-charged abortion debate.
In the second of two episodes, Sky’s US correspondent Martha Kelner meets an evangelical pastor and his family in Wisconsin, who’ve been campaigning against abortion for years, and speaks to Jess Meeth from Democrats for Life about their plans to offer women alternatives to termination.
Editor - Philly Beaumont
Podcast producer - Rosie Gillott
It’s an issue that’s divided the States for nearly 50 years, but as Roe v Wade is expected to be overturned, the Sky News Daily is exploring both sides of the highly charged abortion debate.
In the first of two episodes, Sky’s US correspondent Martha Kelner speaks to two women who have very personal reasons for wanting to protect the right to abortion in in Missouri, and to State Senator Liz Krueger, who has introduced bills to protect doctors who deliver abortions in New York.
Editor - Philly Beaumont
Podcast producers - Rosie Gillott
Producer – Sarah Gough & Emily Upton
Junior podcast producer – Casey Magloire
In Kyiv, Oksana finds a bittersweet escape from the war.
In Poland, Ilyas’ wife, Natalia speaks for the first time about her experiences as a refugee in Poland and efforts to try and make a functional life for her and her children, alone.
Meanwhile Ilyas, writes something of a love letter to his wife Natalia and the two sons he still cannot see.
BACKGROUND-
Oksana, 34, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started.
Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.
Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. Right now his wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.
As of June 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on specialist projects.
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.
Week 12 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note and first published on the Ukraine War Diaries podcast feed. To follow this series when it broadcasts, on weekdays, subscribe to Ukraine War Diaries wherever you get your podcasts.
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
CREDITS-
Series Producer - Rob Mulhern
Production Support/Editing - Paul Stanworth
Our chief correspondent Stuart Ramsay and his producer Dominque Van Heerden arrived back in Ukraine earlier this month for the first time since they were ambushed and he was shot in early March.
On the Sky News Daily podcast they speak to Dominic Waghorn about the people they have met, how much the country has changed since then, and what it was like for them personally to return to the country where Stuart was very nearly killed.
Senior podcast producer – Annie Joyce
Archive – Simon Windsor
Editor – Philly Beaumont
Drivers faced another record high at the pumps this week as a litre of petrol cost on average more than £1.78, with diesel not far behind at around £1.85 typically. But what is behind rising costs? And could more be done to put the brakes on rocketing prices?
On the Sky News Daily podcast, Vanessa Baffoe speaks to Candice Mason about the impact it’s having on her small family-run business Masons Minibus & Coach Hire in Hertfordshire, plus, we explore what’s going on with our business correspondent Paul Kelso and transport analyst Chris Cheek.
Daily podcast team:
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Digital promotion producer - Casey Magloire
Interviews producer – Alys Bowen
Archive - Simon Windsor
Editor - Philly Beaumont
Queues and chaos at airports have holidaymakers concerned that there will be more disruptions in the coming weeks. Staff shortages and early passenger arrivals have been blamed for the delays, but will the problems at airports be resolved in time to save the summer holiday?
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Vanessa Baffoe, our Midlands correspondent Becky Johnson shares the experiences of passengers stuck on-the-ground. Dublin Airport’s Graeme McQueen details why issues with staff shortages remain, and Simon Calder, the Independent’s Travel correspondent explores what airports and airlines can do to resolve current problems.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Junior producer: Casey Magloire
Interviews producer: Alys Bowen
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Boris Johnson has narrowly survived a vote of confidence among Conservative MPs despite a substantial rebellion. Some 211 members of parliament voted for him, with 148 against. That's a bigger rebellion than the one suffered by Theresa May. So, what does it mean for the prime minister?
On the Sky News Daily podcast, political correspondent Rob Powell talks to deputy political editor Sam Coates and political correspondent Ali Fortescue about the fall out
Daily podcast team:
Editors - Philly Beaumont
Podcast producers - Rosie Gillott
Australia has one of the worst records in the world when it comes to climate change. Bushfires, scorching heatwaves, and the bleaching of the Great Barrier Reef are testament to the country’s lack of climate change policy. But that could all be about to change with a new Labor administration elected that promises to end the climate wars.
On the Sky News Daily Podcast, Leah Boleto is joined by Clare Armstrong, national political reporter for The Australian Daily Telegraph, Richie Merzian, climate and energy head at the Australia Institute think-tank, and Stephen McDonald, volunteer firefighter in Victoria and chief development officer with Earthwatch Australia.
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Producers: Emma-Rae Woodhouse & Rosie Gillott
Guest Producer: Alys Bowen
Ilyas seeks an escape from the war.
Seva readies himself for a long and protracted conflict.
And Oksana explains the Queen's popularity in Ukraine.
BACKGROUND-
Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. Right now his wife and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.
As of May 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on specialist projects.
Oksana, 34, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started.
Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.
Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.
Week 11 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note and first published on the Ukraine War Diaries podcast feed. To follow this series when it broadcasts, on weekdays, subscribe to Ukraine War Diaries wherever you get your podcasts.
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
CREDITS-
Series Producer - Rob Mulhern
Production Support/Editing - Paul Stanworth
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Digital promotion producer - Casey Magloire
Archive - Simon Windsor
Editor - Paul Stanworth
Russia now controls most of the Ukrainian city of Severodonetsk, according to local leaders. Capturing the city will be seen as one of the biggest victories of the conflict, so far, for President Putin.
On the Sky News Daily podcast, Saima Mohsin speaks to our correspondent in Ukraine, Alistair Bunkall, and defence and security analyst Michael Clarke about what's unfolding in the crucial region.
Podcast producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Interviews producer: Alys Bowen
Editor: Paul Stanworth
French authorities are blaming Liverpool fans with fake tickets for the crowd trouble outside the Champions League final, but fans are blaming poor preparation and hostile policing for the crush.
On the Sky News Daily podcast, Saima Mohsin speaks to Sky Sport News' Chief reporter Kaveh Solhekol and Labour MP and life-long Liverpool fan Ian Byrne who were both in the crowds outside the Stade de France.
Daily podcast team:
Editors - Philly Beaumont
Podcast producers - Rosie Gillott
The city of Uvalde in Texas is mourning the death of 19 school children and two teachers after yet another shooting in the US. They were killed by an 18-year-old man who had bought the assault rifles to mark his birthday.
On the Sky News Daily Podcast, US correspondents Greg Milam and Martha Kelner look at America’s complicated relationship with weapons and discuss whether the country is ready for tightening of gun laws.
Daily podcast team:
Editors - Philly Beaumont
Podcast producer - Rosie Gillott
Junior podcast producer – Casey Magloire
It’s more than three months since Russian forces invaded Ukraine, changing millions of lives, including those of Ilyas Verdiev, Oksana and Seva Goshel, forever.
In that time, Ilyas, Oksana and Seva have shared deeply intimate insights into how war has redefined their priorities and their lives.
But what did a typical day in their lives, and life in Ukraine, look like before the Russian invasion?
This special episode features a Ukraine that never made the news because the country had yet to be consumed by war.
BACKGROUND
Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife and two young sons are now taking refuge in Poland.
As of May 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on specialist projects.
Oksana, 34, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started.
Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.
Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.
Week 10 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice notes and first published on the Ukraine War Diaries podcast feed. To follow this series when it broadcasts, on weekdays, subscribe to Ukraine War Diaries wherever you get your podcasts.
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
CREDITS
Series Producer - Rob Mulhern
Production Support/Editing - Paul Stanworth
It’s the courtroom drama featuring an A-list Hollywood star and their relationship with another actor – not the latest blockbuster to hit cinemas, but the Johnny Depp versus Amber Heard case.
On the Sky News Daily Podcast, Claire Gregory speaks to our arts and entertainment correspondent Katie Spencer and US Entertainment writer and podcaster Ronse Esangbedo who discuss the most significant moments of the case so far, and what lies ahead for the Hollywood stars.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Interviews producer: Alys Bowen
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Almost six months after her investigation began, senior civil servant Sue Gray has published her report into lockdown parties at Number 10.
On the Sky News Daily podcast, Mhari Aurora spends the day in Westminster following the action, speaking to MPs, and getting expert analysis from Sky’s deputy political editor, Sam Coates.
Daily podcast team:
Editors - Philly Beaumont
Producers - Rosie Gillott
New images of the prime minister raising a glass with colleagues in Downing Street during COVID restrictions in 2020 have reignited criticism – just ahead of senior civil servant Sue Gray’s full report into rule breaking inside Number 10.
On the Sky News Daily podcast, Leah Boleto speaks to our deputy political editor, Sam Coates and Sky’s crime correspondent Martin Brunt about the impact these snaps could have on Mr Johnson’s job and the credibility of the Metropolitan Police investigation into the gatherings.
Senior podcast producer: Annie Joyce
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Cases of the Monkeypox virus are on the rise in 11 countries, including the UK, and test and trace procedures are being introduced to monitor its spread. But is the virus something to worry about, or can it be ignored?
On the Sky News Daily podcast Leah Boleto gets the latest on the spread of the virus from Sky’s science correspondent Thomas Moore and Professor of Medicine at the University of East Anglia, Paul Hunter. Plus, Dr Claire Dewsnap, from the British Association for Sexual Health and HIV explores the impact the virus could have on sexual health treatment across the UK.
Daily podcast team:
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Podcast producer: Rosie Gillott
Transnistria is an unrecognised breakaway state in Moldova. The US has suggested there are “indications” that Russia wants to build a land bridge through Ukraine to Transnistria. But would that pull Moldova into the Russia-Ukraine conflict?
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Kimberley Leonard, our Europe correspondent Adam Parsons, who was recently in Moldova, explains what the country and its relationship with Transnistria is like, and Viorel Barbanoua shares his story reporting from the Moldova-Ukraine border.
Plus, Natia Seskuria, an associate fellow at security think-tank RUSI, and former Moldova ambassador to the UN Vlad Lupan, tell us about the country being pulled into the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and what it will mean if Ukraine loses.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Interviews Producer: Madeleline Drury
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Ilyas old life and his new normal collide when he tries to sources toys for his sons birthdays.
Oksana continues to come to terms with a Russian home invasion in Hostomel.
And Seva receives a letter of gratitude from the front line after using online crowd funding to secure vital military equipment.
BACKGROUND
Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. Right now his wife and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.
As of May 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on specialist projects.
Oksana, 34, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started.
Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.
Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.
Week 9 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice notes and first published on the Ukraine War Diaries podcast feed. To follow this series when it broadcasts, on weekdays, subscribe to Ukraine War Diaries wherever you get your podcasts.
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
CREDITS
Series Producer - Rob Mulhern
Production Support/Editing - Paul Stanworth
With more stories about the cost of living crisis in the news, including inflation hitting its highest rate for 40 years, there's even more pressure on household budgets.
Sky News' Kay Burley has spent a week in her hometown of Wigan in Greater Manchester hearing how people there are dealing with rising energy and food costs.
Senior podcast producer: Annie Joyce
Editor: Paul Stanworth
In 2019 Coleen Rooney, wife of the former England striker Wayne Rooney effectively accused fellow soccer spouse Rebekah Vardy of leaking her personal information to the British tabloids. She made what became a sensational allegation after apparently ensnaring Vardy in an Instagram sting – earning her the nickname “Wagatha Christie”.
Vardy has always denied the allegation that she passed on information from Rooney’s private social media account to The Sun newspaper and has taken her case to High Court where she’s suing Colleen Rooney for defamation.
On the Sky News Daily with Niall Paterson, our arts and entertainment correspondents Katie Spencer and Bethany Minelle summarise the background to the trial. Plus, Camilla Wright, founder of the gossip newsletter PopBitch explains the world of celebrity story-selling, and media lawyer Paul Tweed breaks down the technicalities of libel.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Interviews producer: Alys Bowen
Archive researcher: Simon Windsor
Editor: Philly Beamont
As MPs on the Health and Social Care Committee look at whether people’s perceptions of their body image impact their mental and physical health, the Sky News Daily podcast heard from one reality TV star who has given evidence to them.
Charlie King was in The Only Way Is Essex and has spoken publicly about his body dysmorphia. He says problems with plastic surgery took him to the “depths of despair”. He tells Leah Boleto about his concerns over social media addiction and the role of influencers.
Body positivity campaigner Megan Crabbe and mental health campaigner Natasha Devon also join the debate.
If you need help or support about body image and mental health, charity Young Minds offer this advice https://www.youngminds.org.uk/young-person/coping-with-life/body-image/
Senior producer: Annie Joyce
Interviews producer: Alys Bowen
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Pic credit: Ash Knotek/Shutterstock
When Russian troops invaded Ukraine in February, it felt like Vladimir Putin wanted quick results. But the Russian army has failed on many big fronts. With fighting now concentrating in the eastern Donbas region, what’s next for the president’s strategy?
On the Sky News Daily with Leah Boleto, Michael Clarke, Professor in War Studies at Kings College London explores if this is a make-or-break moment for Russia.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Editor: Philly Beaumont
For the first time in two years, this summer will see GCSE and A-level exams take place in England after disruption due to the pandemic.
On the Sky News Daily, Leah Boleto hears from headteacher Darren Gelder, wellbeing expert Beth Kerr and students Aimee and Sam on how they are feeling. Plus, we put their concerns about fairness to Robin Walker, the minister for school standards at the Department for Education.
Daily podcast team:
Editor - Philly Beaumont
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Junior producer – Josh Gafson
Archive researchers - Rob Fellowes and Simon Windsor
In Lviv, Ilyas is reunited with his wife and sons for the first time since they fled to Poland.
In Kyiv Oksana reflects on how war has wiped birthdays from her social calendar.
And in Eastern Ukraine, Seva makes a resupply of medical aid to soldiers waiting to be sent to the frontline. Here, he finds a band of brothers in buoyant mood, despite the possibility some may never return.
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone.
BACKGROUND
Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife and two young sons are now in Poland.
As of May 2022, Ilyas has returned alone to Kyiv He’s living in the family apartment and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on specialist projects.
Oksana, 34, works in overseas education and is married. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started.
Oksana has adopted an abandoned budgie since the war started but many of her closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never returned. She is determined to stay.
Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. In another life Seva travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular resupply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the frontline in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.
Week 8 diary entries were recorded using Wats App voice note and first published on the Ukraine War Diaries podcast feed. To follow this series when it broadcasts, on weekdays, subscribe to Ukraine War Diaries wherever you get your podcasts.
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
Series Producer - Rob Mulhern
Production support - Paul Stanworth
The government is cracking down on climate protesters and their "guerrilla-style" tactics by introducing a new Public Order Bill. So how will the climate movement be affected?
On Sky News ClimateCast, host Leah Boleto speaks to two climate activists with very different views on how to make people care about the climate emergency. Plus David Mercer, our home affairs reporter, has been speaking to an anonymous climate group deflating tyres across the country.
Host: Leah Boleto
Podcast producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Digital producer: Casey Magloire
Editor: Philly Beaumont
The British Gas worker and father-of-two was 31 when he died after being restrained by officers responding to a call in Fife in May 2015.
On the Sky News Daily podcast, Niall Paterson is joined by our Scotland correspondent James Matthews and Deborah Coles from the charity Inquest to discuss what's led to a public inquiry into what happened - and what that inquiry is trying to achieve.
Daily podcast team:
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Senior podcast producer: Annie Joyce
Interviews producer - Madeleine Drury
Archive researchers - Rob Fellowes and Simon Windsor
The government has set out its legislative agenda for the new parliamentary session in the Queen’s Speech. It contains 38 laws on topics ranging from spying, human rights, Brexit freedoms and disruptive protesters. For the first time in 59 years, the Queen was forced to defer to her son, the Prince of Wales, to deliver the speech in parliament. But what does it tell us about the government’s plans?
On the Sky News Daily podcast Sam Coates, our deputy political editor, is joined by Rhiannon Mills, our royal correspondent. He also speaks to Jon Craig, chief political correspondent, and Dr Alice Lilly, senior researcher at the Institute for Government.
Also, in parliament Sam catches up with Lisa Nandy, Labour’s shadow levelling up secretary, Christine Jardine, the Liberal Democrats’ Treasury spokeswoman, and Sir Desmond Swayne, the Conservative MP for New Forest West.
Producers: Soila Apparicio and Tom Larkin
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Sinn Fein, which believes in the reunification of Ireland, has become the largest party in the devolved Northern Ireland government for the first time. Northern Ireland's delicate political situation has meant years of two parties sharing power – nationalist Sinn Fein and unionist DUP.
But with the DUP no longer the largest of those parties, some are wondering how Northern Ireland will be governed in the future – particularly after Brexit. A protocol had been agreed following the UK's departure from the European Union to avoid a hard border between Ireland and Northern Ireland, but it has created problems. And the row about how the protocol works is now key to whether the two parties can share power again.
On the Sky News Daily with Kimberley Leonard, our senior Ireland correspondent David Blevins explains power sharing and the protocol, and Aoife Moore, political correspondent at The Irish Examiner, profiles Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill, the politician now set to lead Northern Ireland.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Archive researcher: Simon Windsor
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Russia’s traditional 9 May Victory Day parade commemorates the surrender of Nazi Germany in the Second World War and is where Moscow’s leaders flaunt their strength and military might. But how does it all look since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine?
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Niall Paterson, our international affairs editor Dominic Waghorn explains the context of Victory Day, plus Professor Sam Greene, head of the Russia Institute at Kings College London, talks of its significance to Putin.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Interviews Producer: Alys Bowen
Digital Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Translator: Irina Rosenbrand
Editor: Philly Beaumont
In Kyiv, Ilyas' faith in the military is becoming increasingly spiritual. Seva visits his home village near Dnipro where he’s humbled by his parent’s war effort. And against the backdrop of the bombardment of Mariupol, Oksana receives a routine invitation that triggers an emotional response.
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast,
Ukraine War Diaries follows experiences, lived by and told by people, whose lives have been twisted out of shape by war.
Week 7 diary entries were recorded using Wats App voice note and first published on the Ukraine War Diaries podcast feed. To follow this series when it broadcasts, on weekdays, subscribe to Ukraine War Diaries wherever you get your podcasts.
Series producer - Rob Mulhern
Scorching conditions in parts of India and Pakistan have left people struggling to breathe as they battle record-breaking temperatures, outside of the heatwave season.
On Sky News ClimateCast, hosts Leah Boleto and Katerina Vittozzi are joined by Kalpana Pradhan, a journalist in Kolkata, and Ulka Kelkar, director of climate at the World Resources Institute in India, to discuss how the country can adapt to a warming climate.
Hosts: Leah Boleto and Katerina Vittozzi
Podcast Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Interviews Producer: Alys Bowen
Editors: Philly Beaumont, Piers Scholfield
Millions of women across the US could soon lose their legal right to abortion, according to a leaked Supreme Court document. If Roe v Wade is overturned, abortion may become illegal in as many as 26 states.
On the Sky News Daily podcast, Niall Paterson asks Sky's correspondent in Washington, Martha Kelner, and US lawyer, Jessica Pieklo, what the leaked Supreme Court draft means, and speaks to BeLynn Hollers, a journalist in Texas, which already has some of the strictest abortion laws in the US.
Daily podcast team:
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Senior podcast producer: Annie Joyce
Podcast producers: Soila Apparicio & Rosie Gillott
Interviews producer - Alice Bowen
On Thursday 5 May, voters in more than 6,000 local councils will go to the polls in England, Scotland and Wales. In Northern Ireland, the fate of the power-sharing agreement is at stake as voters elect a new Assembly.
On the Sky News Daily podcast, Niall Patterson is joined by Sky’s deputy political editor, Sam Coates, and Freya McClements, Northern Editor for the Irish Times, to explore the national impact of these elections.
Daily podcast team:
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Podcast producer: Rosie Gillott
The net is closing in on a billion-dollar cartel, according to the US government. The Kinahan's are an "organised crime group" accused of being involved in drug smuggling, money laundering, and murder. Now US officials have offered a $5 million reward for information leading to the arrest of the gang leaders.
The Kinahan’s have long denied having any involvement in organised crime.
On the Sky News Daily podcast, Leah Boleto explores the murky activities of Ireland’s billion-dollar drug cartel with our Ireland correspondent, Stephen Murphy, and investigative journalist and author Nicola Tallant.
Plus, former Lord Mayor of Dublin, Nial Ring, and former Gardi officer turned security consultant, Sheelagh Brady, on the impact drugs have had in Dublin.
Producers: Soila Apparicio and Tom Gillespie
Editor: Philly Beaumont
In Kyiv, Seva makes an unusual delivery to a recently liberated village.
Meanwhile, Ilyas visits his reopened barber shop —an experience that leaves him dreaming of victory and Oksana is moved by the stirring stories of children trapped inside Mariupol’s steelworks.
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast,
Ukraine War Diaries follows experiences, lived by and told by people, whose lives have been twisted out of shape by war.
Week 6 diary entries were recorded using Wats App voice note and first published on the Ukraine War Diaries podcast feed. To follow this series when it broadcasts, on weekdays, subscribe to Ukraine War Diaries wherever you get your podcasts.
Series producer - Rob Mulhern
Production support Paul Stanworth
Music - Океан Ельзи - Місто Марії
Tensions between Europe and the Kremlin have escalated after Russia cut its gas supply to Poland and Bulgaria. As European countries scramble to look for alternative energy supplies, could we be forced to step away from our climate ambitions in the short term?
On this edition of Sky News ClimateCast, host Samantha Washington speaks to climate correspondent Hannah Thomas-Peter, who is in Germany, the European country most reliant on Russian fossil fuels. Plus, could the UK start burning more coal? We speak to Cumbria reporter Jacob Colley about the Whitehaven coal mine proposal that could be given the green light.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Editors: Paul Stanworth, Philly Beaumont and Piers Scholfield
The world’s richest man has pledged to buy Twitter for $44bn, saying he wants to “unlock” its potential by limiting moderation of tweets and publishing its algorithm.
On the Sky News Daily podcast Jonathan Samuels is joined by Sky’s technology correspondent Rowland Manthorpe and David Ryan Polgar, a tech ethicist and adviser to TikTok, about the challenges Mr Musk will face.
Daily podcast team:
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Podcast producer: Rosie Gillott
Section 21 enables private landlords to repossess their properties from tenants without having to give a reason. Hence it is sometimes referred to as the “no-fault” eviction.
On the Sky News Daily with Nick Martin, Shelter policy manger Ruth Ehrlich explains the size of the problem. We also hear from a tenant who was served with a section 21 eviction notice, and a landlord who thinks eviction laws need to be updated to ensure landlords can still get their properties back if they need to.
Producers: Soila Apparicio and Ella Griffith
Junior producer: Josh Gafson
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Boris Johnson has threatened to unleash “the terrors of the earth” on the Tory MP who made misogynistic claims about Angela Rayner.
It comes after The Mail on Sunday printed a piece about Labour’s deputy leader comparing her to a character in Basic Instinct and quoting an unnamed Tory MP who claimed she was trying to distract the Prime Minister by crossing and uncrossing her legs.
The Prime Minister has condemned the article as the “most appalling load of sexist, misogynist tripe”. But what does it tell us about the treatment of women in Westminster?
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Leah Boleto we are joined by our political correspondent Joe Pike, the longest serving female MP, Labour’s Harriet Harmon and former Conservative MP Anna Soubry.
Daily Podcast team:
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Producer: Rosie Gillott
Guest Producer: Reece Denton
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has sparked a cost-of-living crisis as oil and food prices sky-rocket and its own economy tanks.
On the Sky News Daily podcast Sky’s business correspondent Helen-Ann Smith is joined by Ian King, Sky’s economics presenter and Ed Conway, our economics and data editor, to explore the world-wide repercussions of the war.
Producer: Rosie Gillott
Editor: Philly Beaumont
In the suburbs of Kyiv, Seva hears shocking allegations involving drunk Russian soldiers.
Meanwhile, having travelled from Lviv, Ilyas decides to stay on a little longer in the capital. Here, by telephone, he endures a difficult conversation about the war with his 4-year-old son in Poland.
And Oksana is staggered by the sheer scale of what Russian soldiers are stealing, which stretches to her neighbour’s underwear.
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast,
Ukraine War Diaries follows experiences, lived by and told by people, whose lives have been twisted out of shape by war.
Week5 diary entries were all recorded using Wats App Voice note.
These diary entries were first published on the Ukraine War Diaries podcast feed. To follow this series when it broadcasts on weekdays, subscribe to Ukraine War Diaries wherever you get your podcasts.
Series producer - Rob Mulhern
Production support - Paul Stanworth
The UK government has laid out plans that will see migrants who arrive illegally in the UK sent more than 4,000 miles away to Rwanda. But the scheme has been described as "inhumane" and "cruel" by human rights organisations.
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Leah Boleto, our communities correspondent Lisa Holland shares the stories from asylum seekers who say they're so frightened of being deported to Rwanda, they’re considering withdrawing their asylum status and attempting to live anonymously. We also speak to our correspondent Shingi Mararike, who was in Rwanda with the home secretary and has seen some of the places where asylum seekers will be staying.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Junior producer: Josh Gafson
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Russian forces have launched their latest offensive in the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine – where fighting between pro-Russia separatists and the Ukrainian army has been ongoing since 2014. The Kremlin has declared that capturing the region is now its main goal. But will they be successful?
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Leah Boleto, our security and defence editor Deborah Haynes joins us in Kyiv, and our correspondent Mark Stone is currently in Dnipro, but has just been in the Donbas region.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Digital producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Boris Johnson has addressed Parliament after becoming the first sitting prime minister to receive a punishment for breaking the law. He was fined by the Metropolitan Police for breaking his own COVID rules.
On the Sky News Daily podcast, Leah Boleto gets the reaction in Westminster from Sky’s chief political correspondent, Jon Craig, and speaks to pollster James Johnson about how voters have reacted ahead of the local elections in May.
Daily podcast team:
Editors: Philly Beaumont
Producer: Rosie Gillott
Junior producer: Josh Gafson
Digital producer: Emma-Rae Woodhouse
French President Emmanuel Macron will face the far-right challenger Marine Le Pen in the final round of the country’s elections on 24 April. With supporters of left-wing candidates knocked out in the first round divided on who to pick, could France find it wakes up to new nationalist president?
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Anna Jones, French journalist Nabila Ramdani profiles Marine Le Pen and what she stands for. Also, Philippe Marliere, professor of French and European Politics at University College London, outlines the difficulties French voters face when making their decision.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Junior producer: Josh Gafson
Digital producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Philly Beaumont
On Christmas Eve, at least 37 people in a mostly Christian community in Kayah state in eastern Myanmar were killed. The country’s junta claimed the dead were suspected terrorists but what more do the images tell us?
On the Sky News Daily podcast Jonathan Samuels speaks to our south east Asia correspondent Siobhan Robbins and investigative journalist Victoria Elms from Sky’s data & forensics team as we examine the evidence and speak to family members and witnesses.
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Senior podcast producer: Annie Joyce
Podcast producer: Soila Apparicio
Junior podcast producer: Aishah Rahman
Digital producer: David Chipakupaku
In Kyiv, Oksana rescues a parrot left behind by a fleeing neighbour. Ilyas returns to the Ukrainian capital for the first time in over a month. Here, he meets with his 84-year-old grandmother who shares stories of nazi occupation and makes comparisons with today. And we return to Oksana once more as she reflects on how the war is impacting her marriage.
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast,
Ukraine War Diaries follows experiences, lived by and told by people, whose lives have been twisted out of shape by war.
Week4 diary entries were first published on the Ukraine War Diaries podcast feed. To follow this series when it broadcasts, on weekdays, subscribe to Ukraine War Diaries wherever you get your podcasts.
Series producer - Rob Mulhern
Digital producer - David Chipakupaku
Production support Annie Joyce and Paul Stanworth
As satellite images show troops amassing in western Russia, seemingly ahead of a new offensive, could Mariupol and other port cities along Ukraine’s southern coast fall to Putin’s forces?
On the Sky News Daily podcast Anna Jones speaks to Sky’s Jason Farrell in southern Ukraine and to our Digital Investigations Journalist Victoria Elms, who has an update from Aleksey, ‘the Saviour of Mariupol’.
Daily podcast team:
Editors: Philly Beaumont
Podcast producer: Rosie Gillott
Junior podcast producer: Josh Gafson
Digital producer: David Chipakupaku
Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Chancellor Rishi Sunak have been fined for breaking the law in lockdown. The fixed penalty notices are the result of a Metropolitan Police investigation into parties in Downing Street and Whitehall in 2020 and 2021.
On the Sky News Daily with Anna Jones, our chief political correspondent Jon Craig outlines what led up to the fines. Also, Tim Montgomerie, founder of Conservative Home, and Mo Hussein, former Conservative special adviser, discuss what happens next for the prime minister.
Producers: Emma Rae Woodhouse, Rosie Gillott, Soila Apparicio
Junior producer: Josh Gafson
Digital producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Conservative MP Sir David Amess died on 15 October 2021, after being stabbed more than 20 times during a constituency surgery. Ali Harbi Ali has been found guilty of his murder and of preparing acts of terrorism. Sir David is not the first MP to have been killed or injured in recent years. Is enough being done to keep MPs safe?
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Anna Jones, our political correspondent Joe Pike gives us details on the Ali case and explores the wider issues of MPs’ safety.
Also, Labour MP Kim Leadbeater, whose sister Jo Cox was murdered in her constituency in 2016, shares what it was like hearing the news of the attack on Sir David, Labour MP Angela Rayner on the daily online abuse of politicians, and security expert Ed Hill tells us what more can be done to protect our representatives.
Producers: Soila Apparicio, Emma Rae Woodhouse, Rosie Gillott
Junior Producer: Josh Gafson
Digital Producer: David Chipakupaku
Editors: Philly Beaumont, Paul Stanworth
Sophie, Helen, Aine and Mario live in different parts of the UK and have varying circumstances, but all share one thing in common - they are all under the age of 30 and finding the cost of living increasingly tough.
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Helen-Ann Smith, we hear their stories and speak to money expert Claer Barrett.
Email: SkyNewsDaily@sky.uk
Daily podcast team:
Editor - Paul Stanworth
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Junior podcast producer – Aishah Rahman
Junior podcast producer – Josh Gafson Interviews producer – Reece Denton
Digital producer - David Chipakupaku
Archive - Simon Windsor
In Lviv, Ilyas tries to escape news of the terrible war crimes committed in Bucha.
In Kyiv, the bleak reality of these alleged crimes, is visited upon Oksana’s neighbourhood.
Meanwhile her husband, Seva, has a moving experience close to the frontlines.
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio recorded on the ground in Ukraine to give an intimate perspective of day-to-day life in a war zone.
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast,
Ukraine War Diaries follows experiences, lived by and told by, people, whose lives have been twisted out of shape by war.
Week 3's diary entries were first published on the Ukraine War Diaries podcast feed. To follow this series when it broadcasts, on weekdays, subscribe to Ukraine War Diaries wherever you get your podcasts.
Series producer - Rob Mulhern
Digital producer - David Chipakapaku
Production support Annie Joyce and Paul Stanworth
Six weeks into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, cities have been bombarded, towns devastated, and countless lives have been lost. Now growing evidence of war crimes is emerging.
On the Sky News Daily, Mark Austin interviews Vladimir Putin’s press secretary, Dmitry Peskov, about the Ukraine invasion and the alleged atrocities being committed by Russian troops.
Aleksey, a former submarine engineer who now repairs cars for a living, has rescued more than 175 adults and children from his home city of Mariupol. He has been back time and time again, taking people to safety in his saloon car, which he calls his "saviour" for helping him and others escape.
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Ashna Hurynag, our digital investigations journalist Victoria Elms and translator Irina Rosenbrand share Aleksey’s story.
https://news.sky.com/story/ukraine-war-the-saviour-of-mariupol-how-fearless-mechanic-rescued-180-people-in-besieged-city-12582140
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Junior Producer: Josh Gafson
Digital Producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Manchester Airport's managing director has quit amid criticism of long security queues which have led to passengers missing flights. Other British airports have seen similar queues and airlines including British Airways and easyJet have cancelled flights.
On the Sky News Daily podcast Vanessa Baffoe asks travel expert Simon Calder, and Unite representative John O’Neill what’s behind the delays, and hears from two travellers caught up in the chaos.
Daily podcast team:
Editors - Paul Stanworth
Producers - Rosie Gillott
Interviews producer - Reece Denton
Digital producer - David Chipakupaku
As the war in Ukraine continues into its sixth week, reports of mass graves, torture and broken bodies have been uncovered in Bucha, 16 miles from the capital Kyiv. At the start of February, it was a vibrant commuter town, turned into a battleground and now destroyed. Russian forces have withdrawn from parts of the Kyiv region, but there are fears they could attack again.
On the Sky News Daily podcast, Rob Powell speaks to our international affairs editor Dominic Waghorn about the horrors that have taken place in Bucha, whether they constitute as “war crimes”, and what further sanctions could be imposed against Russia in response.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Junior Producer: Josh Gafson
Digital Producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Since the first COVID lockdown in 2020, the number of serious cases waiting more than a year to be dealt with in crown courts across England and Wales has more than trebled – to around 9,400.
On the Sky News Daily podcast, Tamara Cohen speaks to two women about the impact delays to their trials for justice had on them, and asks Justice Secretary Dominic Raab what the government is doing to clear the backlog.
Daily podcast team:
Editor: Paul Stanworth
Senior Producer: Annie Joyce
Podcast producers: Rosie Gillott & Emma-Rae Woodhouse
Digital producer: David Chipakupaku
Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio diaries recorded on the ground in Ukraine to give an intimate insight into day-to-day life in a war zone.
In Kharkiv, musician, Alex continues to record music despite the siege. In Lviv, Ilyas, starts planning for a return to Kyiv, while in the capital, amid the deployment of air-defences, Oksana and her husband seek an escape in their favourite movie.
From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.
Series producer - Rob Mulhern
Digital producer - David Chipakupaku
The energy cap has increased meaning the typical annual energy bill will cost hundreds of pounds more, with another rise due in October.
On Sky News Climatecast, Anna Jones is joined by Sky News' science and technology editor Tom Clarke and Energy Shop chief executive Scott Byrom to discuss where we get our energy from, how that's changing and what impact it might have on the price we have to pay. Plus we speak to Karen Isaac who has been struggling to heat her home due to the spike in bills.
Host: Anna Jones
Podcast producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Interviews producer: Reece Denton
Editors: Paul Stanworth, Piers Scholfield
An independent review into maternity failings at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust found that at least 210 deaths could have been avoided.
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Rob Powell, our Midlands correspondent Becky Johnson looks at the wider implications of the report. Rhiannon Davies and Richard Stanton, who lost their daughter Kate in 2009, share their experience. And Gill Walton, chief executive of the Royal College of Midwives, explains the importance of patient safety at a time of staffing shortages.
We should warn you that there are some distressing details in this episode.
Producers: Soila Apparicio, Annie Joyce, Emma Rae Woodhouse
Interviews Producer: Reece Denton
Digital Producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Paul Stanworth
On the fifth day of the Ukraine invasion, a Sky News team covering the story came under fire close to the capital Kyiv. They escaped, but their story is similar to what Ukrainian civilians are facing every day.
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Sarah Jane Mee, chief correspondent Stuart Ramsay, producer Dominique Van Heerden, and camera operator Richie Mockler talk together for the first time about their experience.
Some listeners may find parts of this podcast distressing.
Ferry operator P&O sacked 800 workers without notice or consultation over Zoom. P&O boss Peter Hebblethwaite later admitted to MPs that the company broke employment laws.
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Jonathan Samuels, our chief political correspondent Jon Craig talks about government attempts to change minimum wage laws as a result. Also, RMT representative Gary Jackson describes being on the Pride of Hull ferry when the news broke, and employment lawyer Rosemary Connolly on what the law says.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Interviews Producer: Reece Denton
Digital Producer: Rosie Gillott
Archive: Rob Fellows
Editor: Paul Stanworth
On 18 March, the government launched the Homes for Ukraine scheme, allowing people in the UK to host Ukrainian refugees.
On the Sky News Daily podcast, Jonathan Samuels talks to Si Morris-Green, whose family signed up to the scheme, and to Niyara Mamontova and her seven-year-old daughter Eleanora, who are waiting for their visas after fleeing Kharkiv.
Producer: Rosie Gillott
Junior producer: Aishah Rahman
Digital producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Philly Beaumont
In Lviv, Illyas - an IT specialist, reflects on seeing his wife and sons cross into Poland. In Kyiv, Oksana, keeps a commitment to meet her family for breakfast, despite her parents' home being on the wrong side of the city, near the front-line.
These lives and more have been changed forever by the Russia/Ukraine war.
But what does the future hold?
Ukraine War Diaries follows experiences, lived and told by people whose lives have been twisted out of shape by war.
Week 1’s diary entries were first published on the Ukraine War Diaries podcast feed. To follow this series, search for Ukraine War Diaries wherever you get your podcasts.
From the producers of Sky News StoryCast.
Before Ukraine was invaded, the country was known as the "breadbasket" of Europe because of its vast agricultural industry. But now under attack from Russian forces, all food exports have had to stop.
On the Sky News Daily podcast, Leah Boleto talks to a Dutchman who runs a farm in Ukraine, and senior lecturer in supply chain management, Sarah Schiffling, about how the conflict is pushing up food prices and cutting supplies.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Junior producer: Aishah Rahman
Digital producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Rishi Sunak's biggest task was to help the British public through a cost-of-living crisis not seen since the 1950s.
On the Sky News Daily podcast, Rob Powell examines the tax cuts and what we didn't see as we're joined by Lucy Frazer from the Treasury, Gareth McNab from the free debt charity Christians Against Poverty and our business correspondent Helen-Ann Smith.
Daily podcast team:
Editors - Philly Beaumont & Paul Stanworth
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producers - Soila Apparicio, Rosie Gillott & Emma-Rae Woodhouse
Junior podcast producer - Aishah Rahman
Interviews producer - Reece Denton
Digital producer - David Chipakupaku
Archive - Simon Windsor, Nelly Stefanova, Rob Fellowes
Ukraine’s second largest city, Kharkiv, has been devastated by near-constant shelling by Russian troops, forcing at least half a million people to flee their homes. But what’s happened to those residents who chose to stay?
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Belle Donati, we’re exploring life in Kharkiv with our correspondent John Sparks, cameraman Garwen McLuckie and producer Michael Greenfield. They’ll talk to us about life on the frontline, following military and people still in the bombed city, and how they navigate reporting in a war zone.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Digital producer: David Chipakupaku & Rosie Gillott
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Almost a month after Russia invaded Ukraine, peace talks have yet to reach an agreement on a ceasefire or a withdrawal.
On the Sky News Daily podcast, Nick Quraishi speaks to Sky’s security and defence editor Deborah Haynes about how the war could end, and to Russian security expert Aglaya Snetkov on the red lines in negotiations for Russia and Ukraine.
Daily podcast team:
Editors - Philly Beaumont & Paul Stanworth
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producers - Soila Apparicio, Rosie Gillott
Junior podcast producer - Aishah Rahman
Interviews producer - Reece Denton
Digital producer - David Chipakupaku
Archive - Simon Windsor, Nelly Stefanova, Rob Fellowes
Two years on from the first lockdown, cases are on the rise once again. But what’s behind this latest spike? And what have we learnt since the pandemic began that can help us as we prepare to live with COVID?
On the Sky News Daily podcast, science and technology editor Tom Clarke is joined by Dr Susan Hopkins, chief medical adviser to the UK Health Security Agency Professor, John Edmunds, an epidemiologist at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, and Professor Sir Andrew Pollard, who heads the Oxford Vaccine Group.
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Junior producer: Aishah Rahman
Digital producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Sanctions placed on Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich have had huge repercussions for his football team, Chelsea, but could they also bring about wider change in the Premier League?
On the Sky News Daily podcast, Leah Boleto talks to our sports correspondent Tom Parmenter and football finance expert Kieran Maguire about the influence of dirty money in English football.
Daily podcast team:
Editors - Philly Beaumont & Paul Stanworth
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producers - Soila Apparicio & Rosie Gillott
Junior podcast producer - Aishah Rahman
Interviews producer - Reece Denton
Digital producer - David Chipakupaku
Archive - Simon Windsor, Nelly Stefanova, Rob Fellowes
Almost six years since being detained in Tehran, the British-Iranian woman is now back in the UK with her family.
On the Sky News Daily podcast, Katerina Vittozzi speaks to our international affairs editor Dominic Waghorn about Nazanin’s story, the timing of her release and what the future may hold for her.
Daily podcast team:
Editors - Philly Beaumont & Paul Stanworth
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producers - Soila Apparicio, Rosie Gillott & Emma-Rae Woodhouse
Junior podcast producer - Aishah Rahman
Interviews producer - Reece Denton
Digital producer - David Chipakupaku
Archive - Simon Windsor, Nelly Stefanova, Rob Fellowes
Russian attacks on Ukraine creep ever closer to Poland, a NATO country. If that happens it will drag all 30 NATO countries, including the USA and UK, into a war with Russia. No one wants a Third World War, but would Russia go that far?
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Leah Boleto, we are joined by Robert Pszczel, a former Polish diplomat and NATO official, and Kurt Volker, a former US permanent representative to NATO and special representative for Ukraine.
Producer: Soila Apparicio
Digital producer: David Chipakupaku
Editor: Philly Beaumont
The southern Ukrainian city of Mariupol has been under constant attack from Russian forces for 19 days, resulting in what the Red Cross has called a ‘humanitarian crisis of catastrophic proportions.’
On the Sky News Daily, Jonathan Samuels is joined by our data and forensics journalist Jack Taylor to analyse some of the latest footage coming out of Mariupol, and talks to Kate White from Medecins Sans Frontieres, who have 14 volunteers in the besieged city.
Daily podcast team:
Editor - Paul Stanworth
Editor – Philly Beaumont
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer – Rosie Gillott & Soila Apparicio
Junior podcast producer – Aishah Rahman
Interviews producer – Reece Denton
Digital producer - David Chipakupaku
Archive - Simon Windsor, Nelly Stefanova, Rob Fellowes
Music - Steven Wheeler
China has so far refused to intervene in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but could Vladimir Putin’s most powerful ally, President Xi Jinping, be the person to bring the war to an end?
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Belle Donati, we are joined by our Asia correspondent Tom Cheshire, and Dr Yu Jie, senior research fellow on China at Chatham House.
Editors - Philly Beaumont & Paul Stanworth
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producers - Soila Apparicio & Rosie Gillott
Junior podcast producer - Aishah Rahman
Interviews producer - Reece Denton
Digital producer - David Chipakupaku
Archive - Simon Windsor, Nelly Stefanova, Rob Fellowes
Fresh from her interview with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Sky's special correspondent talks to Shingi Mararike about meeting the unlikely war leader.
Alex also tells the Sky News Daily what it's like reporting from the front line, meeting the people fleeing from the fighting and those who've decided to stay behind.
Daily podcast team:
Editor - Paul Stanworth
Editor – Philly Beaumont
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer – Rosie Gillott & Soila Apparicio
Junior podcast producer – Aishah Rahman
Interviews producer – Reece Denton
Digital producer - David Chipakupaku
Archive - Simon Windsor, Nelly Stefanova, Rob Fellowes
Music - Steven Wheeler
In a move designed to punish Vladimir Putin's regime following the invasion of Ukraine, the US has banned Russian oil and gas imports, the UK will cut oil imports by the end of the year, and the EU will reduce its dependency by the end of the decade. But what impact could this have on the environment, business and our household bills?
On the Sky News Daily Podcast, ClimateCast hosts Anna Jones and Katerina Vittozzi take over to find out what wider impacts the latest sanctions on Russia will have.
Daily podcast team:
Editor - Paul Stanworth
Editor – Philly Beaumont
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer – Emma Rae Woodhouse, Rosie Gillott & Soila Apparicio
Junior podcast producer – Aishah Rahman
Interviews producer – Reece Denton
Digital producer - David Chipakupaku
Archive - Simon Windsor, Nelly Stefanova, Rob Fellowes
Music - Steven Wheeler
Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has delivered a historic speech to the Commons. It's the first time a foreign leader has directly addressed MPs in the House and he used it to call on the UK to do more to help his country.
On the Sky News Daily podcast, Charlotte Lomas speaks to our chief political correspondent Jon Craig who watched Mr Zelenskyy’s speech, and to security and defence analyst Professor Michael Clarke about just how long Ukraine can continue to fight without increased support.
Daily podcast team:
Editor - Paul Stanworth
Editor – Philly Beaumont
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer – Rosie Gillott & Soila Apparicio
Junior podcast producer – Aishah Rahman
Interviews producer – Reece Denton
Digital producer - David Chipakupaku
Archive - Simon Windsor, Nelly Stefanova, Rob Fellowes
Music - Steven Wheeler
Marianna Puvliuk is a Ukrainian nanny working for a British family, who travelled to Kyiv to get her young daughter out of the country. David Carter is a British citizen with a Ukrainian wife. Both families have had problems getting into the UK - despite assurances from the British Government that its family reunion route is uncapped and could allow hundreds of thousands of people into the country.
On the Sky News Daily podcast, Inzamam Rashid explores the hurdles Ukrainian refugees are facing with Sky's Ashna Hurynag in France, while our political correspondent Kate McCann explains the UK visa schemes.
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Daily podcast team:
Editors - Paul Stanworth & Philly Beaumont
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producers - Rosie Gillott & Soila Apparicio
Junior podcast producer - Aishah Rahman
Interviews producer - Reece Denton
Digital producer - David Chipakupaku
Archive - Simon Windsor, Nelly Stefanova, Rob Fellowes
Belarus is the only European country that has supported Russia’s invasion of Ukraine by allowing Russian troops to enter across its border. But why has its President Alexander Lukashenko decided to get involved?
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Leah Boleto, we are joined by Belarusian journalist Hanna Liubakova, RUSI expert Emily Ferris, and former UK ambassador to Belarus, Rosemary Thomas.
Editors - Philly Beaumont & Paul Stanworth
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producers - Soila Apparicio & Rosie Gillott
Junior podcast producer - Aishah Rahman
Interviews producer - Reece Denton
Digital producer - David Chipakupaku
Archive - Simon Windsor, Nelly Stefanova, Rob Fellowes
In the days following Russia's invasion, thousands of people crammed onto a train platform in the Ukrainian city of Dnipro, hoping to flee the violence.
On the Sky News Daily podcast, Anna Jones speaks to our correspondent John Sparks, cameraman Garwen McLuckie and producer Emily Upton who joined some of those leaving everything behind - including husbands, brothers and sons.
Daily podcast team:
Editors - Philly Beaumont & Paul Stanworth
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producers - Soila Apparicio & Rosie Gillott
Junior podcast producer - Aishah Rahman
Interviews producer - Reece Denton
Digital producer - David Chipakupaku
Archive - Simon Windsor, Nelly Stefanova, Rob Fellowes, Lydia Meredith
Hundreds of thousands of people have fled their homes in Ukraine. That’s according to the UN, who estimates that up to four million people will try to leave the country because of the Russian invasion. But how difficult has it been for them to uproot their lives and move to a safer place?
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Anna Jones, we are joined by our Europe correspondent Adam Parsons, and Peter Dickinson, a UK National who fled Kyiv with his wife and children.
Daily podcast team:
Editors - Philly Beaumont & Paul Stanworth
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producers - Soila Apparicio & Rosie Gillott
Junior podcast producer - Aishah Rahman
Interviews producer - Reece Denton
Digital producer - David Chipakupaku
Archive - Simon Windsor, Nelly Stefanova, Rob Fellowes, Lydia Meredith
Russian troops have continued to march towards Kyiv, with more major assaults on cities across Ukraine. But what are Russians thinking about being at war with their neighbour, and how much military might does their army have?
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Charlotte Lomas, we are joined by our international affairs editor Dominic Waghorn from Moscow, and General Sir Richard Barrons, former commander of Joint Forces Command.
Daily podcast team:
Editors - Paul Stanworth & Philly Beaumont
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producers - Rosie Gillott & Soila Apparicio
Junior podcast producer - Aishah Rahman
Interviews producer - Reece Denton
Digital producer - David Chipakupaku
Archive - Simon Windsor, Nelly Stefanova, Rob Fellowes
Russian forces encroach on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv as the invasion enters its sixth day.
On the Sky News Daily Podcast with Shingi Mararike, our security and defence editor Deborah Haynes joins us from Kyiv.
Plus, we speak to Vera Kravchenko, who tells us more about living in the city under threat.
Daily podcast team:
Editors - Paul Stanworth & Philly Beaumont
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producers - Rosie Gillott & Soila Apparicio
Junior podcast producer - Aishah Rahman
Interviews producer - Reece Denton
Digital producer - David Chipakupaku
Archive - Simon Windsor, Nelly Stefanova, Rob Fellowes
Missiles and bombs are not the only weapons being used by Vladimir Putin.
On the Sky News Daily, Kate McCann examines the importance of information in warfare and how journalists work to verify what is real and what isn’t, as we are joined by our digital news editor Adam Parker and Nina Jankowicz, author of How to Lose the Information War: Russia, Fake News & the Future of Conflict.
Daily podcast team:
Editors - Paul Stanworth & Philly Beaumont
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producers - Rosie Gillott & Soila Apparicio
Junior podcast producer - Aishah Rahman
Interviews producer - Reece Denton
Digital producer - David Chipakupaku
Archive - Simon Windsor, Nelly Stefanova, Rob Fellowes
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has started – with Vladimir Putin warning other countries of “consequences you’ve never had before in your history” if they interfere.
NATO said it was “on a scale and of a type we thought belonged in history”.
Our Chief Correspondent Stuart Ramsay and Senior Foreign Producer Dominique van Heerden are in Kyiv.
On the Sky News Daily Podcast with Kate McCann, we hear more about what it’s like there and what the future might hold for Ukraine.
Daily podcast team:
Editor - Paul Stanworth
Editor – Philly Beaumont
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producers – Rosie Gillott & Soila Apparicio
Junior podcast producer – Aishah Rahman
Interviews producer – Reece Denton
Digital producer - David Chipakupaku
Archive - Simon Windsor, Nelly Stefanova, Rob Fellowes
The UK government has been accused of not going far enough when it imposed sanctions against five Russian banks and three individuals. It made the move after President Putin declared two areas of eastern Ukraine as "independent" and moved troops into the region.
Labour said the sanctions were "very little, too late" but ministers promised more would follow if there was a "full-scale invasion".
The three men who are subject to the sanctions have been dubbed as Putin's "cronies".
On the Sky News Daily podcast, Kate McCann talks to Sky News home affairs reporter David Mercer who's been researching the trio. Then, author Oliver Bullough talks about the billions of pounds of Russian money in the UK financial system – and what the impact of the sanctions could be.
Daily podcast team:
Editor - Paul Stanworth
Editor – Philly Beaumont
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer – Rosie Gillott & Soila Apparicio
Junior podcast producer – Aishah Rahman
Interviews producer – Reece Denton
Digital producer - David Chipakupaku
Archive - Simon Windsor, Nelly Stefanova, Rob Fellowes
From KGB spy to Russia's president; what more do we know about Vladimir Putin? Has a thirst for power turned into paranoia?
On the Sky News Daily, Kate McCann takes a deep dive into the man and his motivation with our Moscow correspondent Diana Magnay and Russian-American historian and author Dr Yuri Felshtinsky.
Daily podcast team:
Editor - Paul Stanworth
Daily Editor - Philly Beaumont
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producers - Rosie Gillott & Soila Apparicio
Junior podcast producer - Aishah Rahman
Interviews producer - Reece Denton
Digital producer - David Chipakupaku
Archive - Simon Windsor, Nelly Stefanova, Rob Fellowes
With free testing scrapped in England from April and an end to the legal requirements to self-isolate for those who test positive, we’re exploring what it could mean for how we live with COVID.
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Kate McCann, we are joined by our science and technology correspondent Tom Clarke, John Burn-Murdoch, senior visiting fellow at the LSE data science institute, and Stephen Reicher, professor of social psychology at the University of St Andrews.
Daily podcast team:
Editor - Paul Stanworth
Daily Editor – Philly Beaumont
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer – Rosie Gillott & Soila Apparicio
Junior podcast producer – Aishah Rahman
Interviews producer – Reece Denton
Digital producer - David Chipakupaku
Archive - Simon Windsor, Nelly Stefanova, Rob Fellowes
Horizon was the faulty computer system which led to hundreds of Post Office staff being wrongly convicted of theft and false accounting - some went to prison.
The system was incorrectly showing shortfalls of money.
It has been described as one of the biggest miscarriages of justice in recent history. Prime Minister Boris Johnson promised an independent inquiry into the Horizon scandal.
Seema Misra and Tracy Felstead were two of those who went to prison. They speak to the Sky News Daily before giving their evidence to the inquiry.
Daily podcast team:
Editor - Paul Stanworth
Editor – Philly Beaumont
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer – Emma-Rae Woodhouse, Rosie Gillott & Soila Apparicio
Junior podcast producer – Aishah Rahman
Interviews producer – Reece Denton
Digital producer - David Chipakupaku
Archive - Simon Windsor, Nelly Stefanova, Rob Fellowes
Music - Steven Wheeler
The music industry is back in full swing after the COVID-19 pandemic, but as music venues heat up - so too does our planet.
On this week's episode of Sky News ClimateCast, hosts Anna Jones and Katerina Vittozzi turn up the music. From gigs, festivals, concerts, tours and everything in between, they find out about the environmental footprint of the music industry - and what needs to change.
They're joined by Professor of Climate and Energy policy Carly McLachlan, who recently led a study commissioned by Massive Attack, exploring the impact of the music business on carbon emissions.
Plus Adam Gardener, founder of Reverb - who works with artists such as Harry Styles, Billie Eilish & Maroon 5 - explains how we can reconcile the world of rock'n'roll with acting environmentally friendly, and help tackle the climate crisis.
Hosts: Anna Jones and Katerina Vittozzi
Podcast Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Interviews Producer: Tatiana Alderson
Music: Guster
Guests: Carly McLachlan, professor of climate & energy policy at the Tyndall Centre For Climate Change Research and Adam Gardner, Guitarist and Vocalist & Co-Founder of Reverb.
Prince Andrew and Virginia Giuffre have settled out of court in her civil sex assault claim against him, meaning the Duke of York won’t face a trial. He’s already given up his military titles and royal patronages and his future role within the Royal Family remains unclear. Just how damaging has the case been for the prince, and is there any more to come?
On the Sky News Daily podcast Ashna Hurynag is joined by our Royal Correspondent Rhiannon Mills.
Daily podcast team:
Editor - Philly Beaumont
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producers - Rosie Gillot, Emma Rae Woodhouse & Soila Apparicio
Junior podcast producer - Aishah Rahman
Interviews producer - Reece Denton
Digital producer - David Chipakupaku
Archive - Simon Windsor, Nelly Stefanova & Rob Fellowes
Dame Cressida Dick stepped down as Metropolitan Police Commissioner after London Mayor Sadiq Khan said he had ‘lost faith’ in her. Her time in charge was marked by controversies and accusations of institutional racism and sexism within the force. So how will her replacement as the country’s most senior officer fix those failures, and clean up the Met’s tarnished image?
On the Sky News Daily podcast Shingi Mararike is joined by our crime correspondent Martin Brunt. Also, John Pape a friend of Gabriel Kovari, who was murdered by Stephen Port, Dr Koshka Duff, who got an apology for the way she was treated by officers, and Chris Excell, Chair of the Met Black Police Association.
Daily podcast team:
Editor - Philly Beaumont
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producers - Rosie Gillott & Soila Apparicio
Junior podcast producer - Aishah Rahman
Interviews producer - Reece Denton
Digital producer - David Chipakupaku
Archive - Simon Windsor, Nelly Stefanova & Rob Fellowes
As tensions continue to mount in Ukraine with thousands of Russian troops gathering at its borders, the Sky News Daily podcast looks back at why this latest crisis began. Shingi Mararike talks to Sky News security and defence editor Deborah Haynes about President Putin’s motives and whether war can be avoided.
Daily podcast team:
Editor - Philly Beaumont
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producers - Emma Rae Woodhouse, Soila Apparicio & Rosie Gillott
Junior podcast producer - Aishah Rahman
Interviews producer - Reece Denton
Digital producer - David Chipakupaku
Archive - Simon Windsor, Nelly Stefanova & Rob Fellowes
COVID restrictions in many countries have either already ended or are being phased out. Despite the spread of more contagious variants, is it now time to start living with the virus? Or is this a reckless approach when many countries worldwide have limited vaccine supplies and a low take-up rate?
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Jonathan Samuels, we are joined by Oxford University professor Teresa Lambe, who is one of the co-developers of the Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine. Plus, David Nabarro, special envoy on COVID-19 for the World Health Organisation, and Christina Pagel, professor of operational research at University College London.
Daily podcast team:
Editor - Philly Beaumont
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producers - Soila Apparicio & Rosie Gillot
Junior podcast producer - Aishah Rahman
Interviews producer - Reece Denton
Digital producer - David Chipakupaku
Archive - Simon Windsor, Nelly Stefanova & Rob Fellowes
The Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games are powered entirely by renewable energy but does that mean they are 100% sustainable?
Melted mountains, 100% artificial snow and slopes in the shadows of power plants have highlighted the difficulties of putting on a “Green Games”. So how sustainable are winter sports and is their future on a slippery slope?
On this week's episode of Sky News ClimateCast, hosts Anna Jones and Katerina Vittozzi explore how we can protect the Winter Olympics from climate change with three-time Olympian and halfpipe snowboarder Lesley McKenna, Founder of Sport Ecology Madeleine Orr and Sky's China correspondent Tom Cheshire.
Plus, fossil fuel companies profit from the energy crisis, Madagascar is hit by another deadly storm, and climate change meets the Oscars in this week’s climate news.
Hosts: Anna Jones and Katerina Vittozzi
Podcast Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Guests: Tom Cheshire, Sky Correspondent
Madeleine Orr, Founder of Sport Ecology
Lesley McKenna, Three-time GB Olympian in snowboard halfpipe and Protect Our Winters Ambassador
The Queen has confirmed Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, will be known as Queen Camilla when her husband Charles becomes King.
On the Sky News Daily podcast Jayne Secker investigates how Camilla went from media villain to Queen Consort with the help of our royal correspondent Rhiannon Mills and Camilla’s biographer, Penny Junor.
Daily podcast team:
Editor – Philly Beaumont
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer – Rosie Gillott
Podcast producer – Soila Apparicio
Junior podcast producer – Aishah Rahman
Interviews producer – Reece Denton
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive – Nelly Stefanova
Archive – Rob Fellowes
Music - Steven Wheeler
A Sky News investigation has revealed how China is pressuring other states to do its bidding – using intimidation to get people to spy on their friends and family.
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Ashna Hurynag, our Asia correspondent Tom Cheshire shares stories of those caught up in a campaign of repression.
Daily podcast team:
Editor – Philly Beaumont
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producers – Rosie Gillott & Soila Apparicio
Junior podcast producer - Aishah Rahman
Interviews producer - Alys Bowen
Digital producer – David Chipakupaku
Archive - Simon Windsor, Nelly Stefanova & Rob Fellowes
It's one of the biggest events in British music and celebrates what's best about the industry in this country. But a reboot of the award categories hasn't impressed everyone.
Some artists are unhappy with the changes, which include a gender-neutral award and the merging of R&B with pop music. The latter has opened a debate about Black-British music and whether it gets the recognition it should.
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Ashna Hurynag, we are joined by our arts and entertainment correspondent Katie Spencer, singer Kara Marni, and academic and writer Dr Kojo Koram.
Daily podcast team:
Editor - Philly Beaumont
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Soila Apparicio
Podcast producer - Rosie Gillott
Junior podcast producer - Aishah Rahman
Interviews producer - Alys Bowen
Digital producer - David Chipakupaku
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Archive - Rob Fellowes
We all know the prime minister has a few problems at the moment - what with staff leaving and an ongoing police investigation about parties - but there are also claims of Islamophobia in government, made by Muslim MP Nusrat Ghani, who says she lost her job as a minister because of her faith. This has been denied by the government and an investigation has been launched. But just how committed are ministers when it comes to tackling Islamophobia?
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Ashna Hurynag, we are joined by Labour MP for Ealing Central and Acton Rupa Huq, the founder of Conservatives Against Racism for Equality, Albie Amankona, and government advisor on Islamophobia Qari Asim.
Daily podcast team:
Editor – Philly Beaumont
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer – Rosie Gillott
Podcast producer - Soila Apparicio
Junior podcast producer - Aishah Rahman
Interviews producer - Alys Bowen
Promotion producer – David Chipakupaku
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive – Nelly Stefanova
Archive – Rob Fellowes
Music - Steven Wheeler
Star Hobson was 16 months old when she was murdered by her mother's partner Savannah Brockhill. Her mum, Frankie Smith, was convicted of allowing her death. Her aunt, Alicia Szepler, has spoken exclusively to Sky News.
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Kate McCann, we are joined by our Home Editor Jason Farrell.
To watch Jason’s interview with Alicia, you can find it on the Sky News website, or our YouTube channel.
Daily podcast team:
Editor - Philly Beaumont
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Soila Apparicio
Podcast producer - Rosie Gillott
Junior podcast producer - Aishah Rahman
Interviews producer - Alys Bowen
Digital producer - David Chipakupaku
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Archive - Rob Fellowes
The government has published its plan aiming to “level up” the poorest parts of the UK.
On the Sky News Daily podcast, Kate McCann examines the detail with our data journalist Amy Borrett as people in different parts of the country share what being left behind means to them.
Daily podcast team:
Editor – Philly Beaumont
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer – Rosie Gillott
Podcast producer – Soila Apparicio
Junior podcast producer – Aishah Rahman
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive – Nelly Stefanova
Archive – Rob Fellowes
Music - Steven Wheeler
The viral online game Wordle has been bought by the New York Times for an undisclosed seven figure sum.
On the Sky News Daily podcast, Kate McCann speaks to tech entrepreneur Jo Wimble-Groves about making a success of your big idea and sits down with Sky’s tech reporter Alex Martin and entertainment reporter Gemma Peplow to ask are online games really big business?
Daily podcast team:
Editor - Philly Beaumont
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer – Rosie Gillott
Podcast producer – Soila Apparicio
Junior podcast producer – Aishah Rahman
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive – Nelly Stefanova
Archive – Rob Fellowes
Music - Steven Wheeler
Senior civil servant Sue Gray has finally published her report into alleged Downing Street parties.
On the Sky News Daily podcast Kate McCann is in the heart of Westminster getting the reaction of politicians and our political correspondents.
Daily podcast team:
Editor - Philly Beaumont
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Rosie Gillott
Podcast producer - Soila Apparicio
Junior podcast producer - Aishah Rahman
Interviews producer - Alys Bowen
Digital producer - David Chipakupaku
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Archive - Rob Fellowes
When American forces left Afghanistan last year, it enabled the Taliban to enforce suffering on Afghan people once again. But what is life like now for those living under Taliban rule?
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Ashna Hurynag, we are joined by our Special Correspondent Alex Crawford.
For more on Alex Crawford in Afghanistan, visit the Sky News website.
Daily podcast team:
Editor - Philly Beaumont
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Rosie Gillott
Podcast producer - Soila Apparicio
Junior podcast producer - Aishah Rahman
Interviews producer - Alys Bowen
Digital producer - David Chipakupaku
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Archive - Rob Fellowes
On this week's episode of Sky News ClimateCast, hosts Anna Jones and Katerina Vittozzi explore whether our workforce, businesses and economy are prepared for the biggest economic change since the industrial revolution: the green revolution.
They speak to guests formerly in high-carbon careers about how they made a change to a low-carbon role, including a pilot turned XR activist and former oil and gas engineer who now runs the world's largest offshore windfarm.
Plus, “don't cry over spilt milk” and “make hay while the sun shines.” Advice from a green business investor looking to arrest climate change and seize the green momentum.
Hosts: Anna Jones and Katerina Vittozzi
Podcast Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Guests: Todd Smith, Safe Landing
Jane Fear, Pointless Plants
Suzanna Bryant, National Grid
Nader Beltaji, RWE
Steve Wilson, SSE
Nick Lythe, Green Angel Syndicate
Tensions have further escalated on the border between Russia and Ukraine. But how do Ukrainians feel about the increasing presence of the bear next door?
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Ashna Hurynag, we are joined by our security and defence editor Deborah Haynes, and Ukrainian journalist Kyrylo Loukerenko.
Daily podcast team:
Editor - Philly Beaumont
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Rosie Gillott
Podcast producer - Soila Apparicio
Junior podcast producer - Aishah Rahman
Interviews producer - Alys Bowen
Digital producer - David Chipakupaku
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Plan B restrictions in England may be easing but virus numbers remain high. As COVID moves from a pandemic to endemic, are the right decisions being made?
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Ashna Hurynag, we are joined by our science and technology editor Tom Clarke and Linda Bauld, professor of Public Health at Edinburgh University. Plus, bus driver Taj Salam, critical care nurse Dave Carr, and Imogen Dempsey - a member of the Clinically Vulnerable Families support group - share their thoughts with us.
Daily podcast team:
Editor - Philly Beaumont
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Soila Apparicio
Podcast producer - Rosie Gillott
Junior podcast producer - Aishah Rahman
Interviews producer - Alys Bowen
Digital producer - David Chipakupaku
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Recent unrest in the country resulted in leaders seeking the help of Russian-led peacekeeping forces to quell the violence. But at what cost?
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Ashna Hurynag, we are joined by our Moscow correspondent Diana Magnay as we examine Kazakhstan’s history, geographical importance and human rights record.
Daily podcast team:
Editor – Philly Beaumont
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer – Rosie Gillott
Podcast producer - Soila Apparicio
Junior podcast producer - Aishah Rahman
Interviews producer - Alys Bowen
Digital producer – David Chipakupaku
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive – Nelly Stefanova
Archive – Rob Fellowes
Music - Steven Wheeler
With the difficulties many have faced during the coronavirus pandemic, and the uncertainty created by a cost-of-living crisis, looking after our mental health is more important than ever. But how can we improve our wellbeing?
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Ashna Hurynag, we are joined by Dr Houda Ounnas, a psychotherapy-trained GP, James McVey, The Vamps guitarist, and Paula Allen, senior vice-president of Research and Total Wellbeing at LifeWorks.
Daily podcast team:
Editor – Philly Beaumont
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Soila Apparicio
Podcast producer - Rosie Gillott
Junior podcast producer - Aishah Rahman
Interviews producer - Alys Bowen
Digital producer - David Chipakupaku
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Archive - Rob Fellowes
More than 40 towns and cities in the UK have unsafe air pollution levels, according to the World Health Organisation. Not just a problem for our climate, but for public health too.
On this week's episode of Sky News ClimateCast Katerina Vittozzi takes Anna Jones on a trip around Manchester.
It comes as the region's leaders ask the government to pause and review parts of the Clean Air Zone plan. Katerina explores why, as she visits Shepherdess Jade Hutchinson (and her sheep) who has been protesting against the zone.
12-year-old Maksim however, says air pollution is hindering his asthma and the clean air zone is needed now more than ever.
So, can Manchester and other cities make the green transition without damaging livelihoods? We ask Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham.
Hosts: Anna Jones and Katerina Vittozzi
Podcast producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Senior civil servant Sue Gray is currently the most talked about person in British politics, but what more do we know about her, the ‘partygate’ investigation and the power she holds?
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Ashna Hurynag, we are joined by our chief political correspondent, Jon Craig, and two of her former colleagues as we learn about the woman beyond the headlines.
Daily podcast team:
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer – Rosie Gillott
Podcast producer – Soila Apparicio
Junior podcast producer – Aishah Rahman
Interviews producer – Alys Bowen
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive – Nelly Stefanova
Archive – Rob Fellowes
Music - Steven Wheeler
Women make up just over half of the UK’s population, but fewer than one-fifth of those working in construction.
On the Sky News Daily podcast, Roma Agrawal, the engineer behind London’s Shard tells Dermot Murnaghan why she believes we’re all born engineers, and award-winning architect and founder of Architects for Change, Sumita Singha, explains why more diversity will result in buildings that are better for everyone.
Daily podcast team:
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Rosie Gillott
Podcast producer - Soila Apparicio
Junior podcast producer - Aishah Rahman
Interviews producer - Alys Bowen
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Archive - Rob Fellowes
January 2021 has seen campaigners cleared of criminal damage for toppling a statue and the government attempt to change the way protests are policed.
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Ashna Hurynag, we explore how recent events could shape the way we demonstrate in future.
Daily podcast team:
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer – Rosie Gillott
Podcast producer – Soila Apparicio
Junior podcast producer – Aishah Rahman
Interviews producer – Alys Bowen
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive – Nelly Stefanova
Archive – Rob Fellowes
Inflation and energy prices are on the rise, but many professions aren’t seeing salary increases keeping pace - so which roles are feeling the squeeze?
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Ashna Hurynag, we are joined by our data journalist Amy Borrett, research director at the Resolution Foundation think tank Greg Thwaites, and quantity surveyor Damian Fitzpatrick.
Daily podcast team:
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Soila Apparicio
Podcast producer – Rosie Gillott
Junior podcast producer – Aishah Rahman
Interviews producer – Alys Bowen
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive – Nelly Stefanova
Archive – Rob Fellowes
Famous for its cars and beer - Germany is one of the most successful economies in the world, but can it call itself a climate leader?
On this week's episode of Sky News ClimateCast, Anna Jones and Katerina Vittozzi explore Germany's complicated relationship with climate change with our Europe correspondent Adam Parsons.
From leading a renewables revolution to phasing out nuclear and relying on coal - not to mention being sued by climate activists- has the sun set on Germany's climate ambitions? We ask the activist dubbed "Germany's Greta" Luisa Neubauer.
Hosts: Anna Jones and Katerina Vittozzi
Podcast producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Interviews producer: Alys Bowen
Guests: Adam Parsons, Luisa Neubauer, Daniel Koller
The Duke of York's attempt to have the sexual assault lawsuit against him in the United States thrown out has failed. What can we expect now the royal will face a civil sex case trial?
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Ashna Hurynag, we are joined by our political correspondent Joe Pike, royal correspondent Rhiannon Mills, and legal expert Joshua Rozenberg.
Daily podcast team:
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Soila Apparicio
Podcast producer – Rosie Gillott
Junior podcast producer – Aishah Rahman
Interviews producer – Alys Bowen
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive – Nelly Stefanova
Archive – Rob Fellowes
Archive - Steph Dunne
Further allegations of rule-breaking during the first national COVID lockdown have outraged many people and put the prime minister in the thick of it.
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Ashna Hurynag, we examine the claims about what was happening and when, how investigations will be carried out and what impact it may all have on public opinion and political futures.
Daily podcast team:
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer – Rosie Gillott
Podcast producer – Soila Apparicio
Junior podcast producer – Aishah Rahman
Interviews producer – Alys Bowen
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive – Nelly Stefanova
Archive – Rob Fellowes
Novak Djokovic’s deportation battle with the Australian government has brought the vaccine status of professional athletes into focus.
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Ashna Hurynag, we are joined by sports psychologist James Rumbold, former chair of England’s FA Greg Dyke, and our sport correspondent, Tom Parmenter, to discuss how vaccine hesitancy amongst athletes can be tackled.
Daily podcast team:
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer – Rosie Gillott
Podcast producer – Soila Apparicio
Junior podcast producer – Aishah Rahman
Interviews producer – Alys Bowen
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive – Nelly Stefanova
Archive – Rob Fellowes
According to research by the Design Council women buy 85% of household products. Yet only 5% of designers working to create these products are female.
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we are joined by product development consultant Merle Hall and Clare Larkspur from FemTech Company Elvie on why women designing products for women is just good business.
Daily podcast team:
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer – Rosie Gillott
Junior podcast producer – Aishah Rahman
Interviews producer – Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive – Nelly Stefanova
Archive – Rob Fellowes
The climate change alarm bells rang louder than ever in 2021, with the consequences of a warming planet landing at the doorstep of millions of people. So can we turn the tide on climate change in 2022?
Hosts Anna Jones and Katerina Vittozzi welcome in the new year with some climate-friendly resolutions. They're joined by Sky's climate correspondent Hannah Thomas-Peter to look at what's on the climate agenda this year in the UK and across the globe: the political will for change, a changing energy mix and innovative adaptation.
But, as the world gets to grip with another wave of covid cases and soaring energy prices, will climate action be forced to take a back seat? And at what cost? We ask the founder of Good Energy, Juliet Davenport.
Hosts: Anna Jones and Katerina Vittozzi
Podcast producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
NHS hospitals up and down England are declaring critical incidents due to staff shortages and rising COVID cases.
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Ashna Hurynag, we are joined by ITU nurse Dave Carr, medical statistician Dr Jason Oke, and professor of intensive care Charlotte Summers, to ask if the NHS can cope with another COVID surge.
Daily podcast team:
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer – Rosie Gillott
Podcast producer – Soila Apparicio
Junior podcast producer – Aishah Rahman
Interviews producer – Alys Bowen
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive – Nelly Stefanova
Archive – Rob Fellowes
The deaths of two children, Arthur Labinjo-Hughes and Star Hobson, shocked the nation and led to searching questions about the way child protection services operate in England.
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we are joined by Georgia Macqueen Black from the NSPCC and social work expert Professor Ray Jones to ask; how can we make sure this never happens again?
Warning: This episode includes references to child abuse.
Daily podcast team:
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer – Rosie Gillott
Podcast producer – Soila Apparicio
Junior podcast producer – Aishah Rahman
Interviews producer – Alys Bowen
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive – Nelly Stefanova
Archive – Rob Fellowes
In the two years since the start of the pandemic, GCSE and A Level exams have been scrapped in favour of teacher-led assessment.
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Ashna Hurynag, we are joined by former A Level pupil Hannah Anderson, teacher Holly King-Mand and education expert Peter Hyman, as well as Finnish Education lawyer Nina Lahtinen to ask if traditional exams are now outdated.
Daily podcast team:
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer – Rosie Gillott
Podcast producer – Soila Apparicio
Junior podcast producer – Aishah Rahman
Interviews producer – Alys Bowen
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive – Nelly Stefanova
Archive – Rob Fellowes
The biggest, and very first story of the year 2000, involved a bug that was set to impact tens of millions of lives all over the world.
But unlike the Covid-19 pandemic of today, The Millennium Bug, or Y2K for short, was a computer programming problem, with predicted Armageddon-like consequences.
In the months leading up to the year 2000, people feared the world was on the brink of disaster; that planes would fall from the sky, cardiac pacemakers would stop, and nuclear reactors would shut down. The problem was devastatingly simple - computers were never programmed to read dates beyond 31 December 1999. And the inability to do so, at midnight on 1 January 2000, could lead to a global computer crash.
Governments around the world spent an estimated $500 billion trying to fix the problem.
Each individual nation had their own unique concerns.
In Russia, the military moved to protect the software that secured their nuclear weapons systems.
And in Western Australia, the Ministry of Justice feared an overly automated prison system would fail, allowing the opportunity for thousands of inmates and the state’s most dangerous prisoners, to escape.
So, they hired Matthew Hackling, a young, unassuming cyber security engineer, who was then dispatched to the state’s most notorious prisons.
Could Matthew win the race against time, to prevent this millennium catastrophe?
In 2021, Sky News is marking some of the century’s biggest news events through the personal stories of lives defined by unforgettable moments from the last 21-years. The Y2K Prison Bug is episode 21 — and the final instalment of StoryCast ’21.
CREDITS-
The Y2K Prison Bug was written and produced by Rob Mulhern.
Recordings and original idea, by Tom Gillespie
with special thanks to Matthew Hackling.
Archive, Simon Windsor
TV treatment, Victoria Hudson-Grant
Digital, Tom Gillespie
Head of Radio, Sky News, Dave Terris
Design and graphics, Brian Gillingham
Social media, Sam Gould
Press and Marketing, Alexandra Horton
Email: storycast@sky.uk
For more on this story visit www.skynews/storycast21
StoryCast21
Adel Budeiri's family is among those facing eviction from homes in east Jerusalem. Violence took a significant turn on 10 May, on what Israelis call Jerusalem Day - which fell at the end of the Muslim month of Ramadan.
On the Sky News Daily podcast, Jonathan Samuels hears his story as we examine the historical and present context to what is going on with our correspondent Mark Stone, Israeli Daniel Seidemann and Kenneth Roth, executive director of Human Rights Watch.
On 12 August, our chief correspondent Stuart Ramsay, producer Dominique van Heerden and camera operator Toby Nash arrived in the country's capital - as a humanitarian crisis began to unfold.
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, they reflect on the horror they witnessed, the people they spoke to desperately trying to flee and reveal more about what they couldn't show viewers on screen.
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, royal artist Ralph Heimans – who produced the Duke of Edinburgh’s final official portrait - talks about the time they spent together.
Plus, our royal correspondent Rhiannon Mills examines the 99-year-old’s life and legacy.
Image credit: Ralph Heimans
Daily podcast team:
Annie Joyce - senior podcast producer
Soila Apparicio - podcast producer
Rosie Gillott - podcast producer
Aishah Rahman - junior podcast producer
Alys Bowen - interviews producer
Simon Windsor - archive
Nelly Stefanova - archive
Rob Fellowes - archive
Welcome to Backstage - the film and TV podcast from Sky News.
This week Claire Gregory, Stevie Wong and Katie Spencer countdown the Backstage top 10 film and TV shows of the year.
Listen to see if they make it through the lists without anyone having a tantrum that their faves didn’t make it (spoiler: they don’t).
The team return in January to look at some of the first releases of 2022.
Get in touch via backstage@sky.uk
COVID, conversations around the safety of women and children, and controversies in sport, politics and the Royal Family were among the most high-profile topics this year.
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we listen back to the stories that made headlines over the past 12 months.
Daily podcast team:
Annie Joyce - senior podcast producer
Soila Apparicio - podcast producer
Rosie Gillott - podcast producer
Aishah Rahman - junior podcast producer
Fraser Knight - radio producer
Faye de Silva - junior radio producer
Alys Bowen - interviews producer
Simon Windsor - archive
Nelly Stefanova - archive
Rob Fellowes - archive
In 2021, Sky News is marking some of the century’s biggest news events through the personal stories of lives defined by unforgettable moments from the last 21-years.
The Queen's Stuntman is episode 20 of the 21-part series StoryCast' 21.
On 27 July 2012, Gary Connery pulled up his tights, adjusted his wig, and put on a dress fit for a queen. The London Olympics opening ceremony was about to get underway and the professional stuntman was all set for the biggest job of his career. With the Queen scheduled to open the Games it was decided she would make a very special, very British, entrance. The idea was that James Bond would chaperone Her Majesty to the ceremony in a helicopter, before they both parachuted into the celebrations.
But selling the illusion to a billion TV viewers around the world depended on the movie making skills of director/producer Danny Boyle and the bravery of a little-known stuntman ready to wow the world.
Credits -
The Queen's Stuntman was recorded by Tom Gillespie.
Production, writing and sound design by Rob Mulhern
Special thanks to our contributors, Gary Connery and Alastair Bruce
Archive, Simon Windsor
TV treatment, Victoria Hudson-Grant
Digital, Tom Gillespie
Head of Radio, Sky News, Dave Terris
Design and graphics, Brian Gillingham
Social media, Sam Gould
Press and Marketing, Alexandra Horton
Email: storycast@sky.uk
For more on this story log on to www.skynews/storycast21
StoryCast21
In the final of three special episodes of the Sky News Daily podcast, Dermot Murnaghan looks back at the key stories of 2021 with a panel of Sky News correspondents.
This edition focuses on climate change, the Royals, space and technology – featuring Hannah Thomas-Peter, Rhiannon Mills, Ashna Hurynag, Alex Crawford, Ashish Joshi, Greg Milam and Rowland Manthorpe.
Daily podcast team:
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Soila Apparicio
Podcast producer - Rosie Gillott
Junior podcast producer - Aishah Rahman
Interviews producer - Alys Bowen
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Special thanks to:
Ben Fisher - head of studio output
Kevin Donaldson – senior director and technical specialist
Felix Forbes – output producer
Lynn Morrish – producer
Andre Rosso – editor
Thomas Sue Yek – editor
Taylor Stuart – designer
Sam Westwood – senior designer
Jim Lacey – floor manager
Cory Eyres – floor manager
Richard Byrne – studio director
Fiona Northam – technical director
Richard Bowles – lighting director
Gus Alvarez – studio supervisor
Matt Kime – camera supervisor
Russ Houghton – camera supervisor
Richie Vale – camera supervisor
Michael Prior – camera supervisor
Louisa Knight – sound supervisor
In the second of three special episodes of the Sky News Daily podcast, Dermot Murnaghan looks back at the key stories of 2021 with a panel of Sky News correspondents.
Subjects up for discussion in this edition include the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, migrant crisis and politics – featuring Beth Rigby, Alex Crawford, Dominic Waghorn, Adam Parsons and Ashna Hurynag.
Daily podcast team:
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Soila Apparicio
Podcast producer - Rosie Gillott
Junior podcast producer - Aishah Rahman
Interviews producer - Alys Bowen
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Special thanks to:
Ben Fisher - head of studio output
Kevin Donaldson – senior director and technical specialist
Felix Forbes – output producer
Lynn Morrish – producer
Andre Rosso – editor
Thomas Sue Yek – editor
Taylor Stuart – designer
Sam Westwood – senior designer
Jim Lacey – floor manager
Cory Eyres – floor manager
Richard Byrne – studio director
Fiona Northam – technical director
Richard Bowles – lighting director
Gus Alvarez – studio supervisor
Matt Kime – camera supervisor
Russ Houghton – camera supervisor
Richie Vale – camera supervisor
Michael Prior – camera supervisor
Louisa Knight – sound supervisor
In the second of three special episodes of the Sky News Daily podcast, Dermot Murnaghan looks back at the key stories of 2021 with a panel of Sky News correspondents.
Subjects up for discussion in this edition include the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, migrant crisis and politics – featuring Beth Rigby, Alex Crawford, Dominic Waghorn, Adam Parsons and Ashna Hurynag.
Daily podcast team:
Annie Joyce - senior podcast producer
Soila Apparicio - podcast producer
Rosie Gillott - podcast producer
Aishah Rahman - junior podcast producer
Alys Bowen - interviews producer
Simon Windsor - archive
Nelly Stefanova - archive
Rob Fellowes - archive
Special thanks to:
Ben Fisher - head of studio output
Kevin Donaldson – senior director and technical specialist
Felix Forbes – output producer
Lynn Morrish – producer
Andre Rosso – editor
Thomas Sue Yek – editor
Taylor Stuart – designer
Sam Westwood – senior designer
Jim Lacey – floor manager
Cory Eyres – floor manager
Richard Byrne – studio director
Fiona Northam – technical director
Richard Bowles – lighting director
Gus Alvarez – studio supervisor
Matt Kime – camera supervisor
Russ Houghton – camera supervisor
Richie Vale – camera supervisor
Michael Prior – camera supervisor
Louisa Knight – sound supervisor
It's the final episode of Sky News ClimateCast for 2021 and to celebrate, hosts Anna Jones and Katerina Vittozzi get stuck into some jam-packed festive fun as they swap white Christmas for green.
As new research reveals more people than ever before are trying to be more sustainable this Christmas, the pair explore ways to reduce their carbon footprint during the holiday season.
Anna challenges Katerina to Christmas Dinner quiz to guess the most eco-friendly items around the table and Santa's older brother, Green Santa is in town. He's encouraging children to make a wish for the planet this year.
Anna and Katerina hear from some of those children, as well as the mastermind behind the idea, Dr Laura Kehoe, an environmental scientist at the University of Oxford.
Hosts: Anna Jones and Katerina Vittozzi
Podcast Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Guests: Kate Norgrove, Executive Director of Advocacy and Campaigns, WWF-UK
William Sankey, The Good Shopping Guide
Dr Laura Kehoe, environmental scientist, University of Oxford
As the world scrambles once again to protect citizens from a new coronavirus variant, some countries are already imposing – or considering - mandatory vaccines as a solution. But what are the pros and cons of the controversial policy?
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we are joined by the World Health Organisation’s special envoy on COVID-19, David Nabarro, Austrian epidemiologist Gerald Gartlehner, Professor Adam Finn, who is a member of the UK Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation, and human rights lawyer Adam Wagner.
Daily podcast team:
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Soila Apparicio
Podcast producer – Rosie Gillott
Junior podcast producer – Aishah Rahman
Interviews producer – Alys Bowen
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive – Nelly Stefanova
Archive – Rob Fellowes
Tensions are growing as Russia amasses troops and weaponry on its border with Ukraine – but what does President Putin want with the former Soviet ally, and how will Western powers react if he invades?
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we are joined by Sky’s security and defence editor Deborah Haynes and Moscow correspondent Diana Magnay to discuss if Putin is ready to cross the West’s red line.
Daily podcast team:
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Soila Apparicio
Podcast producer – Rosie Gillott
Junior podcast producer – Aishah Rahman
Interviews producer – Alys Bowen
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive – Nelly Stefanova
Archive – Rob Fellowes
In 2021, Sky News is marking some of the century’s biggest news events through the personal stories of lives defined by unforgettable moments from the last 21-years.
Michael Jackson: The trial of the century is episode 19 of the 21-part series StoryCast ’21
A veteran of movie cameos and music videos, Eddie Moss was one of the most successful Michael Jackson impersonators in the world in 2005, but then he took a job like no other.
At the time, Michael Jackson was one of the world’s most iconic celebrities. But news headlines about his personal life and not his music had come to tarnish his reputation.
Now, Jackson was due to go on trial in California on multiple charges of child abuse against a minor.
The eyes of the world were watching. However, when the judge presiding over the case prevented cameras in the courthouse, it posed a major problem. How were news outlets going to communicate court proceedings to an international audience?
Sky News, along with E! entertainment, decided to attempt something no one had tried before — deliver daily reconstructions of key evidence, using a cast of Hollywood actors, hired to play the main roles.
None was more important, or consequential, than that of Jackson himself. But as the trial began to unfold, Eddie Moss quickly realised that his future and wellbeing were on the line too.
CREDITS -
Michael Jackson: The Trial Of The Century was written and produced by Rob Mulhern and Jayne Secker.
Original idea, Jonathan Samuels
Special thanks to our contributors, Eddie Moss, Jayne Secker and Richard Johnson
Archive, Robert Fellowes
TV treatment, Victoria Hudson-Grant
Digital, Tom Gillespie
Design and graphics, Brian Gillingham
Social media, Samuel Gould
Press and Marketing, Alexandra Horton
Email: storycast@sky.uk
For more on this story log on to www.skynews/storycast21
StoryCast21
Boris Johnson is facing a leadership crisis after the hangover of #partygate but as Omicron cases continue to rise, will measures being taken be enough?
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we are joined by Lindsay Jackson, whose mum Sylvia died in April 2020 after contracting the virus, behavioural scientist Sir Cary Cooper and Ria Lina, a virus expert and comedian.
Daily podcast team:
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer – Rosie Gillott
Podcast producer - Soila Apparicio
Junior podcast producer – Aishah Rahman
Interviews producer – Alys Bowen
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive – Nelly Stefanova
Archive – Rob Fellowes
Music - Steven Wheeler
After an autumn affected by supply chain issues, we’re looking at how much of the disruption was influenced by climate change - and how likely it is that the climate will cause future interruptions to supply of our favourite goods.
Plus - we explore how much our consumer habits have increased the pressure on supply chains and how that contributes to carbon emissions.
On this week's episode of Sky News ClimateCast, host Anna Jones speaks to our business correspondent Paul Kelso, maple syrup producer Bill Hubbert, and Giulio Berruti, director of climate at Business for Social Responsibility.
ClimateCast team:
Presenter - Anna Jones
Podcast Producer - Soila Apparicio
Podcast Producer - Emma Rae Woodhouse
Interviews Producer - Alys Bowen
Archive Researcher - Nelly Stefanova
Assistant Editor - Piers Scholfield
When the Omicron COVID variant was first identified in South Africa, campaigners were quick to point the blame at the global West for failing to share vaccines with the world’s poorest countries.
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we are joined by global health expert Dr Wafaa El-Sadr and Professor Salim Abdool Karim, an epidemiologist based in Durban, South Africa to discuss how Omicron evolved and if a lack of global vaccine equity is to blame.
Daily podcast team:
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer – Rosie Gillott
Podcast producer – Soila Apparicio
Junior podcast producer – Aishah Rahman
Interviews producer – Alys Bowen
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive – Nelly Stefanova
Archive – Rob Fellowes
Musicians don’t often make a sustainable income through streaming songs on music platforms, according to a report by MPs. Should the industry change from within, or is government intervention needed?
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we are joined by Mercury Prize-winning writer and performer Tom Gray from the band Gomez, intellectual property law expert Hayleigh Bosher, and music industry economist Chris Carey.
Daily podcast team:
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Soila Apparicio
Podcast producer – Rosie Gillott
Junior podcast producer – Aishah Rahman
Radio Journalist - Fraser Knight
Interviews producer – Alys Bowen
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive – Nelly Stefanova
Archive – Rob Fellowes
On 22 July 2005, when Patricia da Silva learned that police marksman had killed a man at Stockwell Underground Station in London, she had no reason to second-guess news reports describing the deceased as a terrorist. The capital then was on high alert. Just two weeks earlier, a series of bomb attacks killed 52 people, injured hundreds and London was left reeling.
Then, on 21 July 2005, four men targeted the capital’s transport network in a carbon-copy style attack.
This time, the terrorists' bombs failed to explode and they fled.
So less than 24-hours after that failed attack, when Patricia left for work, she knew from news reports that police were in a race against time to catch the bombers.
She’d absolutely no idea that the block of flats where she lived on Scotia Road in Tulse Hill was already under intense surveillance; that it had been linked by police to one of the terrorists — Hussein Osman, the target of the police shooting in Stockwell.
Or was he?
Critically, Scotia Rd, Tulse Hill was much more than a location of police interest, it was home to Patricia, and her cousin — Jean Charles de Menezes, an electrician also from Brazil.
On the morning of 22 July, when Patricia learned of the shooting, she couldn’t have imagined that a catastrophic chain of events had already cost Jean Charles de Menezes his life.
CREDITS -
The Shooting was produced by Rob Mulhern and Tom Gillespie.
Story originator, Tom Gillespie.
Special thanks to our contributors, Patricia da Silva and Mark White
Archive, Robert Fellowes
TV treatment, Victoria Hudson-Grant
Digital, Tom Gillespie
Head of Radio, Sky News, Dave Terris
Design and graphics, Brian Gillingham
Social media, Samuel Gould
Email: storycast@sky.uk
For more on this story, go to www.skynews/storycast21
StoryCast21
In November, the government announced scaled-back plans for its high speed rail line from the Midlands to Leeds. The eastern leg of HS2 had been hailed as a cornerstone of the Tories’ ‘levelling-up’ agenda, so without it, can the North of England - and one town in particular – hope to flourish?
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we are joined by Labour leader of Bradford City Council Susan Hinchcliffe and Bradford-based business owner Jon King to discuss the potential impact.
Daily podcast team:
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Rosie Gillott
Podcast producer - Soila Apparicio
Junior podcast producer - Aishah Rahman
Interviews producer - Alys Bowen
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Music - Steven Wheeler
More than four years on from the Grenfell fire, thousands of people are still living in blocks with unsafe building materials. The Government has announced funding to help make these homes safe, but what impact is the wait having on leaseholder’s finances, and their mental health?
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, our correspondent Charlotte Lomas speaks to some of those impacted by the cladding scandal and looks at what the next stage of the Grenfell Inquiry could mean for them.
Daily podcast team:
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Rosie Gillott
Podcast producer - Soila Apparicio
Junior podcast producer - Aishah Rahman
Interviews producer - Alys Bowen
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions now simply isn't enough to turn back time and prevent the impacts of climate change. For many people, its impacts are being felt right now, and the world needs to adapt to a warming planet.
On this week's episode of Sky News ClimateCast, host Anna Jones speaks to Tricia Thorpe, a resident of Lytton in Canada, a small town that has been devastated by both wildfires and floods in the space of six months. She's building a net-zero house in the hope she can protect her family from whatever climate change throws at her next.
Meanwhile in Uganda, Noah Ssempijja is teaching communities across the country to farm sustainably for the benefit of both the planet and their crop yields. He tells us how he's learned to adapt to the extreme weather he’s experienced.
Are we doing enough to adapt to climate change? We ask climate scientist Dr Xi Hu from the University of Oxford.
The former lover and friend of convicted celebrity sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is in court in the US. But how did she become so entangled in his life?
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we are joined by journalist Daphne Barak, legal expert Professor Kim Wehle, and now-retired photojournalist Ken Lennox.
Daily podcast team:
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Soila Apparicio
Podcast producer – Rosie Gillott
Junior podcast producer – Aishah Rahman
Interviews producer – Alys Bowen
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive – Nelly Stefanova
Archive – Rob Fellowes
Music - Steven Wheeler
In September 2004, Jason Hatch dressed up in a Batman costume and broke into the grounds of Buckingham Palace. The Queen's home is protected by some of the tightest security measures in the world - but they weren't tight enough for this caped crusader, who climbed on the iconic building and made his way to the main balcony. A casual observer might have been forgiven for thinking Batman had stolen into the palace to execute a daring rescue.
But in reality Mr Hatch was risking his life because he hadn't seen his children in more than eight years - and this superhero dad was set to stage a protest that would soon be beamed around the world.
Would the British establishment bend to the will of Batman?
In 2021, Sky News is marking some of the century’s biggest news events through the personal stories of lives defined by unforgettable moments from the last 21-years.
Batman raids Buckingham Palace is episode 17 of the 21-part series StoryCast ’21
CREDITS -
Batman Raids Buckingham Palace was recorded by Tom Gillespie and Rob Mulhern.
Production, writing and sound design by Rob Mulhern
Special thanks to our contributors Jason Hatch and Martin Brunt
Archive, Daniel Franklin
TV treatment, Victoria Hudson-Grant
Digital, Tom Gillespie
Sky News Head of Radio, Dave Terris
Design and graphics, Brian Gillingham
Social media, Samuel Gould
Email: storycast@sky.uk
For more on this story log on to www.skynews/storycast21
StoryCast21
Data suggests just 9.6% of qualified clinical psychologists in England and Wales are from ethnically diverse backgrounds, despite representing 14% of the population.
On the Sky News Daily podcast, Dermot Murnaghan is joined by our correspondent Shingi Mararike who has been examining why that is and the possible impact it could be having as we hear from psychotherapist Eugene Ellis, while Marlon Bruce discusses using counselling services, and Eche Egbuonu, who has bipolar disorder, tells us why he was left feeling like "a criminal" in 2016.
Daily podcast team:
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer – Rosie Gillott
Podcast producer - Soila Apparicio
Junior podcast producer – Aishah Rahman
Interviews producer – Alys Bowen
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive – Nelly Stefanova
Archive – Rob Fellowes
Music - Steven Wheeler
On Saturday, Boris Johnson announced new restrictions following confirmation of Omicron cases in the UK.
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we are joined by our health correspondent Ashish Joshi, and Sky's Charlotte Lomas - plus Trevor Phillips talks to Professor Barry Schoub, chair of South Africa's ministerial advisory committee on Covid-19 vaccines.
Daily podcast team:
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer – Rosie Gillott
Podcast producer - Soila Apparicio
Junior podcast producer – Aishah Rahman
Interviews producer – Alys Bowen
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive – Nelly Stefanova
Archive – Rob Fellowes
Music - Steven Wheeler
Twenty-seven people - 17 men, seven women, two teenage boys and a girl - lost their lives near Calais on 24 November while trying to reach the UK in a flimsy inflatable boat. They are not the first, and sadly, are unlikely to be the last migrants to die.
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we are joined by our Middle East Correspondent Alistair Bunkall as we explore the 'push' factors, and Gulwali Passarlay, from Afghanistan, who shares his story of being smuggled to Britain as a child.
Daily podcast team:
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Soila Apparicio
Podcast producer - Rosie Gillott
Interviews producer – Alys Bowen
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Music - Steven Wheeler
Tony Hickmott is 44, autistic and has other learning difficulties but has spent nearly half of his life in a secure hospital. His parents say he should be cared for in the community.
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we are joined by our communities correspondent Lisa Holland and specialist producer Rachel Lucas to discuss Tony's case, getting to know his family and the legal fight to share his story.
Daily podcast team:
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Rosie Gillott
Podcast producer - Soila Apparicio
Interviews producer - Alys Bowen
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Music - Steven Wheeler
As COVID cases rise on the continent, European countries have faced new lockdowns and greater restrictions on the unvaccinated.
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we are joined by our Europe correspondent Adam Parsons and John Haas, a data scientist and psychologist in Austria.
Daily podcast team:
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Soila Apparicio
Podcast producer - Rosie Gillott
Interviews producer – Alys Bowen
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Music - Steven Wheeler
Inflation recently hit its highest rate for a decade, 4.2% - more than double the Bank of England's target - but how worried should we be?
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, our economics and data editor Ed Conway explains what is going on, why, and what could happen next.
Daily podcast team:
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Soila Apparicio
Podcast producer - Rosie Gillott
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Music - Steven Wheeler
Our investigative journalist Andy Hughes spent six months in Tottenham to learn more about the tensions that exist between police and those who live there, filming with officers, community figures and gang members.
He joined Dermot Murnaghan on the Sky News Daily podcast to discuss what he uncovered, the relationships he built and why solving the problem isn’t clear cut.
Daily podcast team:
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer – Rosie Gillott
Podcast producer - Soila Apparicio
Junior podcast producer – Aishah Rahman
Interviews producer – Alys Bowen
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive – Nelly Stefanova
Archive – Rob Fellowes
Music - Steven Wheeler
As the dust settles after the COP26 summit, it's time to examine how far we've come.
On this week's episode of Sky News ClimateCast Ashna Hurynag explores the effectiveness of COP26 and examines whether we can deem the “Glasgow Climate Pact” a success.
She asks science correspondent Thomas Moore if it’s left us any closer to solving the climate crisis.
Veteran environmental campaigner George Monbiot makes his ClimateCast debut with a call to arms. Though he calls Glasgow (and 24.5 other COPs) a failure, he sees hope for the future in the ever growing climate activist movement.
And Sepi Golzari-Munro leaves us on a high by highlighting the progress made in Glasgow. The world needs to do more, she says, but with political will, it’s possible.
The Duchess of Sussex, a former US actress, is no stranger to attention but how might a court battle with part of the British press impact the “Harry-Meghan brand” and royal household?
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we are joined by our royal correspondent Rhiannon Mills, and Hayleigh Bosher, a legal expert at Brunel University London.
Daily podcast team:
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Soila Apparicio
Podcast producer - Rosie Gillott
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Music - Steven Wheeler
2020 saw a record number of alcohol-related deaths in England and Wales but has the COVID pandemic changed relationships with booze?
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, Anne and Chris share their experiences with addiction, and Chris Love from Help Me Stop tells us about the benefits of 'dayhab'.
Daily podcast team:
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Rosie Gillott
Podcast producer - Soila Apparicio
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Music - Steven Wheeler
The latest post-Brexit row over fishing waters has seen boats seized and threats traded but how are the tensions between Britain and France impacting fishing communities on both sides of the Channel, and who stands to gain from the row?
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we are joined by our Europe correspondent, Adam Parsons, as well as Jerry Percy from the New Under Ten Fishermen’s Association and Artus Galiay, representative for the Hauts-de-France.
Daily podcast team:
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Rosie Gillott
Podcast producer - Soila Apparicio
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Music - Steven Wheeler
MPs are calling for major changes into care for sickle cell patients after an inquiry found "serious care failings".
On the Sky News Daily podcast, we revisit an episode from earlier this year where Shingi Mararike talks to the parents of 21-year-old Evan Smith - who died in hospital in 2019 - plus Elizabeth Anionwu, Britain’s first specialist sickle cell nurse.
Daily podcast team:
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Rosie Gillott
Podcast producer - Soila Apparicio
Podcast producer - Lauren Pinkney
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Music - Steven Wheeler
Staff and volunteers working in care homes in England must now be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless exempt, with frontline NHS employees facing the same rules by next spring.
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we are joined by our correspondent Laura Bundock and Vic Rayner, from the National Care Forum, as we examine the potential impact on both sectors in the coming months.
Daily podcast team:
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer – Rosie Gillott
Interviews producer – Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive – Nelly Stefanova
Archive – Rob Fellowes
Music - Steven Wheeler
Cricket is facing a moment of reckoning after one of England’s most historic clubs faced heavy criticism over its handling of allegations made by former player Azeem Rafiq.
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, our sport correspondent Tom Parmenter examines the fallout, while Sunder Katwala, from the identity think tank British Future discusses the opportunity for change.
Daily podcast team:
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer – Rosie Gillott
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive – Nelly Stefanova
Archive – Rob Fellowes
Music - Steven Wheeler
Could every bit of kit in hospitals cost less than $1,000? How is technology helping humanitarian causes and mental health?
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan we speak to Sophia Mahfooz, an Afghanistan refugee and founder of NeuroX Health, and one of TIME Magazine's top 100 most influential people in the world - Mary Lou Jepsen, who set up Openwater, which is devising a new generation of portable medical imaging technologies.
Daily podcast team:
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Rosie Gillott
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
One minister has described the Owen Paterson lobbying scandal as a "Westminster storm in a teacup" – but how damaging are such rows to the government and our democracy?
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we are joined by Dr Hannah White from the Institute for Government think tank, former MP David Gauke and Sky's political correspondent Rob Powell.
Daily podcast team:
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer – Rosie Gillott
Interviews producer – Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive – Nelly Stefanova
Archive – Rob Fellowes
Music - Steven Wheeler
As COP26 continues in Glasgow, it is the perfect week for another chance to listen to this Sky News Daily podcast focussing on how the climate crisis can affect people differently depending on their sex and where they live in the world.
We hear from Kenyan scientist Stella Nyambura Mbau, as host Dermot Murnaghan talks to Christiana Figueres - who brokered the Paris Agreement - and Anne Karpf, author of How Women Can Save The Planet.
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer – Rosie Gillott
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
Campaigners carried cardboard coffins to Parliament Square on 1 November, demanding a ban on all-lane running motorways.
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we hear from Claire Mercer, whose husband died on a stretch of the M1 without a hard shoulder, plus investigative journalist Susie Coen - who went undercover in a control centre - and AA president Edmund King, who opposes smart motorways.
Daily podcast team:
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer – Rosie Gillott
Interviews producer – Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive – Nelly Stefanova
Archive – Rob Fellowes
Music - Steven Wheeler
By the end of October, almost 20,000 people had crossed the English Channel this year – more than double the total figure for 2020. But it’s not just journeys by sea that are dangerous.
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we revisit an episode we brought to you after 39 Vietnamese migrants were found dead in a refrigerated lorry in Essex. We are joined by Sky correspondents Siobhan Robbins and Martin Brunt along with Dr Tamsin Barber, a senior lecturer in sociology at Oxford Brookes University.
Daily podcast team:
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer – Rosie Gillott
Interviews producer – Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive – Nelly Stefanova
Archive – Rob Fellowes
Music - Steven Wheeler
Mark Zuckerberg recently revealed his ambitions to be a dominant force in the virtual space – but just how much it may or may not change the way we live, work and play is up for debate.
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we are joined by our technology reporter Alexander Martin and Business Insider's UK tech editor Shona Ghosh – plus former Facebook employee turned whistleblower France Haugen.
Daily podcast team:
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, our Scotland correspondent James Matthews talks rats, rubbish, protests and COVID fears as café owner Natasha Paloni in Glasgow tells us what the event means to her and her business.
Plus, Sky’s Ashna Hurynag reveals more about what our news teams will be doing over the next couple of weeks across our TV and digital platforms - with a dedicated Climate Live channel available on 525 for Sky customers.
Daily podcast team:
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast researcher - Aishah Rahman
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
If the world warms more that 1.5 degrees Celsius more than pre-industrial levels, the consequences will be catastrophic.
That’s the consistent warning from scientists ahead of COP26, the UN Climate Change Summit in Glasgow.
The meeting is in the words of John Kerry, the “last best chance” to keep that temperature rise in sight.
So what will it take to “keep 1.5 alive?”
On this week's episode of Sky News ClimateCast, hosts Anna Jones and Katerina Vittozzi are joined by Sky's expert correspondents who have been following the build-up to COP26 for months, and who will be scrutinising the conference in the coming weeks.
Our climate, political and science correspondents discuss why a lack of finance for developing nations and a reliance on coal could jeopardise the crucial negotiations that will determine the future of our planet.
But can we afford anything other than success?
Hosts: Anna Jones and Katerina Vittozzi
Podcast Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Contributors: Hannah Thomas-Peter, Climate Correspondent
Tom Clarke, Science and Technology Editor
Kate McCann, Political Correspondent
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, single mum Vikki Waterman, student Ansh Sachdeva and hair salon owner Jane Nixon give us their reaction to the announcements.
Plus, Dermot speaks to Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury Helen Whately, and Ed Conway - our data and economics editor.
Daily podcast team:
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
On the Sky News Daily podcast Dermot Murnaghan speaks to the wife, mother, human rights activist and politician who discusses efforts to remove Alexander Lukashenko from power and the price her family has paid as her husband remains imprisoned.
Next month, the Belarus opposition leader wants people to join together for a day of solidarity with the country's political prisoners on 27 November.
Daily podcast team:
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
In his first major interview with a British broadcaster, the 57-year-old - who wrote the infamous dossier on Donald Trump - warned of growing Russian hostility.
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, our security and defence editor Deborah Haynes discusses getting to know the former intelligence officer, her recent meeting with him and what else he had to share.
Daily podcast team:
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
Can another lockdown really be ruled out? Would people comply if restrictions return? And have we grown complacent as we live with the virus?
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we hear from 34-year-old COVID survivor Gemma Bird-Mendes who almost died, while Dr Chris Kirwan gives us a snapshot of the situation in hospitals and our science correspondent Thomas Moore examines the data.
Daily podcast team:
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
The UK Government has published its net zero strategy, days before the crucial COP26 summit. It’s been praised and criticised, but generally recognised as being an ambitious document, if lacking in some detail. So can the Government re-claim the title of a climate world leader?
On this week's episode of Sky News ClimateCast, hosts Anna Jones and Katerina Vittozzi are joined by Sky's new Science and Technology Editor, Tom Clarke, to look at the science behind the UK's ambitions.
And what does a net-zero reality look like? They're joined by Fully Charged co-founder Dan Caesar to discuss the practicalities of the heat-pumps and electric cars that the Prime Minister has pledged will transform the UK's emissions over the next few decades.
Hosts: Anna Jones and Katerina Vittozzi
Podcast Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Recent shortages have caused havoc but there are fears a decaying oil tanker moored in the Red Sea could spell disaster for the people of Yemen, the environment and commercial shipping as the Bab-el-Mandeb strait is a strategic route for the industry.
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we are joined by journalist Ed Caesar who has looked into the situation as we find out what is being done to avoid a possible major oil spill.
Picture credit: Google Maps.
Daily podcast team:
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
The government published its plan ahead of the COP26 climate talks, with Boris Johnson claiming the UK is leading the push for change.
On the Sky News Daily podcast our deputy political editor Sam Coates is joined by Energy UK CEO Emma Pinchbeck and economist Vicky Pryce as we examine what the strategy means for consumers and industry.
Daily podcast team:
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
It is perhaps poignant that Sir David's biggest campaigning success came after his murder – city status for his beloved town in Essex.
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, our correspondents Ashna Hurynag and Rob Powell join us to reflect on his life and legacy, and examine the debates around the safety of MPs, as well as tackling toxicity in politics and online hate.
Daily podcast team:
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
The experience can be extremely difficult for some women so having the right support from health services, at home and in the workplace can make all the difference.
This World Menopause Day on the Sky News Daily podcast, Jayne Secker is joined by Joanna Jensen, an entrepreneur who was heavily affected by symptoms and Diane Danzebrink, the founder of Menopause Support.
Daily podcast team:
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
On the menu this week, Anna Jones and Katerina Vittozzi explore the climate impact of meat and ask their guests: what's the beef with beef?
They find out how much meat we’re eating in the UK and what needs to change, with behavioural scientist Cristina Stewart from the University of Oxford. And dairy farmer Abi Reader explains why meat shouldn’t be taken off the table.
Last but not least Ella Mills, also known as Deliciously Ella, shares the ingredients of her vegan lifestyle. She tells us her tips on how to make gradual changes and enjoy plant-based meals while playing a part in fighting climate change.
Hosts: Anna Jones and Katerina Vittozzi
Guests: Ella Mills of Deliciously Ella, Cristina Stewart, Abi Reader
Podcast Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Interviews Producer: Tatiana Alderson
The seemingly never-ending divorce between the UK and the European Union is back on the news agenda but is the Northern Ireland Protocol more about politics than processed meat?
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan we are joined by our Ireland correspondent Stephen Murphy who explains exactly what it is as we take a closer look at the new proposals put forward by both sides.
Daily podcast team:
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
Since the start of 2020, more than 25,000 people have risked their life trying to reach the UK in dinghies, kayaks and other small boats.
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, our Europe correspondent Adam Parsons and Europe news editor, Sophie Garratt, reflect after witnessing dozens of migrants setting off from France's northern coast as French police did nothing to stop them.
Daily podcast team:
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
As the conversation on online safety grows ever louder, MPs and MEPs are to welcome whistleblower Frances Haugen while Mark Zuckerberg’s tech firm promised new safety features for Instagram.
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we are joined by Six Degrees founder Andrew Weinreich and Cecilia Kang, a national tech correspondent for the New York Times.
Daily podcast team:
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
The post-pandemic recovery is a top priority for businesses, and climate is also high up on the agenda ahead of COP26.
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, graduate Savannah shares her experience during COVID; Laura-Jane Rawlings from Youth Employment UK talks about the needs of young people; and our business presenter Ian King and Emily Beament, environment correspondent for the Press Association, examine the challenges, opportunities and possible solutions.
Daily podcast team:
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
The music industry is back in full swing after the COVID-19 pandemic, but as music venues heat up - so too does our planet.
On this week's episode of Sky News ClimateCast, hosts Anna Jones and Katerina Vittozzi turn up the music. From gigs, festivals, concerts, tours and everything in between, they find out about the environmental footprint of the music industry - and what needs to change.
They're joined by Professor of Climate and Energy policy Carly McLachlan, who recently led a study commissioned by Massive Attack, exploring the impact of the music business on carbon emissions.
Plus Adam Gardener, founder of Reverb - who works with artists such as Harry Styles, Billie Eilish & Maroon 5 - explains how we can reconcile the world of rock'n'roll with acting environmentally friendly, and help tackle the climate crisis.
Hosts: Anna Jones and Katerina Vittozzi
Podcast Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Interviews Producer: Tatiana Alderson
Music: Guster
Guests: Carly McLachlan, professor of climate & energy policy at the Tyndall Centre For Climate Change Research and Adam Gardner, Guitarist and Vocalist & Co-Founder of Reverb.
During Baby Loss Awareness week (9-15 Oct) bereaved parents and their loved ones come together to remember the lives of babies who died during pregnancy, soon after birth or in infancy.
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we revisit an episode we brought to you last year presented by Ashna Hurynag, as bereaved mum Becky shared her experience following six miscarriages.
Daily podcast team:
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer – Nicola Eyers
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
The so-called "Iron mum" and most powerful woman in the world has spent 16 years as the country's chancellor but how will she be remembered? Where are the biggest challenges for her successor? And what does her departure mean for countries including the UK?
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we are joined by Stefanie Bolzen, the UK and Ireland correspondent for German newspaper Die Welt, and Sky's Europe correspondent Adam Parsons.
Daily podcast team:
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
The murder of the 33-year-old by a then serving officer has prompted fierce scrutiny of the culture within policing in Britain as Metropolitan Police Commissioner Dame Cressida Dick recognised public confidence needs to be rebuilt.
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we are joined by former Met commander John Sutherland, pastor Lorraine Jones - who lost a son to knife crime - barrister Gemma Lindfield and former detective superintendent Shabnam Chaudhri.
Daily podcast team:
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
Britain's first black Chief Constable Michael Fuller says he hopes to go down in history as somebody who made a “positive difference”.
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we revisit an episode we brought to you last year after we spoke to Britain’s first black policewoman, Sislin Fay Allen, who died in July.
Daily podcast team:
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
Thousands of young people worldwide suffer from anxiety and depression caused by a fear of climate change. So how can we deal with the growing phenomenon known as eco-anxiety?
On this week's episode of Sky News ClimateCast, hosts Anna Jones and Katerina Vittozzi go behind the scenes of Youth COP26 with our Climate correspondent Hannah Thomas-Peter, who spoke exclusively to climate activists Greta Thunberg and Vanessa Nakate. They share their own experiences with eco-anxiety and how activism helped keep their feelings of fear at bay.
Plus we talk to academic Caroline Hickman, who led research on a ground-breaking report about climate anxiety; and climate activist Samia Dumbuya who suffered herself and now helps others to deal with what is an ever increasing problem. We ask how society can create a safe place where the young generation can feel heard and empowered to tackle the climate crisis.
Hosts: Anna Jones and Katerina Vittozzi
Podcast Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Interviews Producer: Tatiana Alderson
In 2021, Sky News is marking some of the century’s biggest news events through the personal stories of lives defined by unforgettable moments from the last 21-years.
Escape the Taj Mumbai is episode 16 of the 21-part series StoryCast ’21
On the evening of 26 November 2008, Director and photographer Daniela Federici was in the lobby of the five-star Taj Palace hotel, Mumbai, when Islamic terrorists began a deadly 4-day terror attack using automatic weapons and grenades.
Hours before, the Australian had arrived in the Indian port city – referred to my many in India as the ‘City of Dreams’ – to begin recording for a new TV documentary series.
Instead, she found herself fleeing deep into the hotel’s vast warren of corridors as the terrorists, sent from Pakistan, mercilessly hunted down and murdered guests and security personnel. Escape the Taj Mumbai is Daniela’s story of survival and ultimately, escape.
CREDITS -
Escape the Taj Mumbai was written and produced by Rob Mulhern
Recordings by Tom Gillespie
Special thanks to Daniela Federici and Ashish Joshi
Digital by Tom Gillespie
Presented by Jayne Secker
TV treatment, Victoria Hudson-Grant
Head of Sky News Radio Dave Terris
Design and graphics, Brian Gillingham
Social media, Chris Scott
Press and Marketing, Alexandra Horton
Email: storycast@sky.uk
For more on this story visit www.skynews/storycast21
StoryCast21
Sky correspondent Enda Brady loves running 26.2 miles – but his battle with the virus earlier this year has made this weekend’s London Marathon even more special.
On the Sky News Daily podcast he talks to Dermot Murnaghan about his personal journey back to health as he prepares to run for the Eve Appeal – plus we hear from Lucy Squance from Alzheimer’s Research UK on why events like these are a lifeline for the sector.
Daily podcast team:
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast researcher - Rosetta Fourlagawo
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
The Cumbre Vieja eruption has left widespread devastation in its wake as thousands of people including Ascensión were forced to flee their homes.
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we are joined by our correspondent Ashna Hurynag who spoke to her from La Palma and Professor Dougal Jerram, as we examine how much more we now know about volcanic activity.
Daily podcast team:
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer – Fraser Knight
Podcast researcher - Rosetta Fourlagawo
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
Beijing's ambitions have been the subject of much discussion and its relationship with some countries can be described as a little "can't live with, can't live without".
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we are joined by former US Ambassador to NATO, Kurt Volker and George Magnus, an associate at Oxford University's China Centre as we discuss issues including security, human rights and what property firm Evergrande's debt problems could mean for President Xi Jinping.
Daily podcast team:
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast researcher - Rosetta Fourlagawo
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
Labour shortages and rising gas prices are causing major issues for the food and drink industry, with a warning of empty shelves ahead of Christmas and long-lasting repercussions for businesses.
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we are joined by James Withers from Scotland Food and Drink, lorry driver Simon Horner and our business correspondent Helen-Ann Smith.
Daily podcast team:
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer – Fraser Knight
Podcast researcher - Rosetta Fourlagawo
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
Sky News can reveal that deforestation in the most precious parts of the Amazon rainforest has reached record levels.
Using satellite imagery, Sky's Data and Forensics team have been able to identify changes to the forest canopy - and who is to blame.
On Sky News ClimateCast, hosts Anna Jones and Katerina Vittozzi speak to Sky News investigations journalist Kieran Devine about the exclusive investigation.
Plus tropical rainforest ecologist Erika Berenguer mourns the dangerous amounts of the Amazon that have already been destroyed and explains why we need to do more to stop deforestation if we want to solve the climate emergency.
Hosts: Anna Jones and Katerina Vittozzi
Podcast Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Data and Forensics team: Kieran Devine, Victoria Elms, Carmen Aguilar García
Within weeks of the fall of Kabul, US forces and its allies left the country and the Taliban announced a caretaker government - but could old habits hamper progress? How do they gain international acceptance? And will displaced Afghans ever return?
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan we are joined by Islamic scholar John Butt, Hassina Syed – a businesswoman who recently fled the country – and Professor Antonio Giustozzi, an expert on the region.
Daily podcast team:
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast researcher - Rosetta Fourlagawo
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
The Great British weather was a little hit and miss this summer, it’s getting darker earlier into the evening - but it’s not all doom and gloom.
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we revisit an episode we brought to you earlier this year looking at the importance of good mental health featuring American Kristen Tcherneshoff who moved to the 'happiest country in the world', former Finland prime minister Alexander Stubb and Sir Anthony Seldon, who first introduced well-being lessons for UK schoolchildren in 2006.
Daily podcast team:
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast researcher - Rosetta Fourlagawo
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
In 2021, Sky News is marking some of the century’s biggest news events through the personal stories of lives defined by unforgettable moments from the last 21-years.
Tim Peake: Britain’s first spacewalk is episode 15 of the 21-part series StoryCast ’21
The UK has a long history of exploration, however by 2016, only one astronaut, Helen Sharman, had travelled to space bearing the colours of the UK flag and no Briton had ever experienced the most demanding and perilous experience of spaceflight. That was until one January morning in 2016. Former RAF test pilot, husband and father, Tim Peake, had arrived at The International Space Station (ISS) just weeks before.
When mission control discovered damage to an external power unit, Peake, and fellow astronaut Tim Kopra, were tasked with its repair - a complex undertaking, fraught with danger, which could only be executed during night orbit at 17,000 km per hour.
Tim Peake: Britain’s first spacewalk was recorded by Tom Gillespie
Writing, production and sound design by Rob Mulhern
Special thanks to Tim Peake and Thomas Moore
Digital by Tom Gillespie
Presented by Jayne Secker
TV treatment, Johnny El-Giathi
Head of Radio, Sky News Dave Terris
Design and graphics, Brian Gillingham
Social media, Chris Scott
Press and Marketing, Alexandra Horton
Email: storycast@sky.uk
For more on this story log on to www.skynews/storycast21
StoryCast21
The number of migrants reaching the Kent coast has registered record levels this year, but it's just a small fraction of the number of irregular arrivals, the Sky News data team has found.
But what is life like in the refugee camps? How do asylum seekers gain access to the boats that they travel in across the channel? And what are the legal implications of Home Secretary Priti Patel’s proposed "turnaround tactics"?
In this episode, host Gillian Joseph is joined by Kieran Devine from the Sky News Data and Forensics Unit, correspondent Ashna Hurynag, and Mary Stretch from charity Calais Light.
Daily podcast team:
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Podcast researcher - Rosetta Fourlagawo
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
Black and Asian people represent about 10% of the UK population, according to NHS Blood and Transplant – but they make up more than a quarter of those waiting for a transplant.
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we hear from Karen Bahia – whose 2-year-old son needs a kidney – and Azeem Ahmad, who is a living donor. Plus, Kiran Bhangal from our radio team and Altaf Kazi from NHS Blood and Transplant discuss the reasons and possible solutions to the issue.
Daily podcast team:
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast researcher - Rosetta Fourlagawo
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
On this week's episode of ClimateCast, Sky News Climate Change Correspondent Hannah Thomas-Peter and her team travel to the West African country of Gabon for a very special report.
Gabon is the second most forested country on earth, and forms part of the great Congo Basin rainforest that stretches across central Africa.
It is also one of a few nations on the planet that absorbs more carbon than it emits, taking in over one hundred million tons of carbon per year - about a quarter of the UK's annual emissions.
One of the reasons Gabon has avoided destroying its forests for economic gain so far is that it is an oil-rich nation and has traditionally relied on that revenue stream.
But that won't be the case for much longer.
The world is moving away from oil, prices are plunging and production is dwindling.
Now Gabon is asking the international community to pay it to protect the rainforest instead of the easy option of allowing commercial deforestation, the selling of valuable tropical hardwood timber and widespread agriculture.
And, we speak to Professor Sir Partha Dasgupta from the University of Cambridge about the economics of biodiversity.
The Dasgupta Review, commissioned by the Treasury in 2019 describes Nature as “our most precious asset,” says it must be at the heart of economics, and claims that humanity has collectively mismanaged its “global portfolio”.
Professor Dasgupta says his "overarching aim is the reconstruction of economics to include Nature as an ingredient", and states that humanity would need 1.6 Earths to maintain our current way of life.
And Climate Reporter Victoria Seabrook will brings us the week's latest climate news.
In 2021, Sky News is marking some of the century’s biggest news events through the personal stories of lives defined by unforgettable moments from the last 21-years.
Taking down Saddam is episode 14 of the 21-part series StoryCast ’21
From Pauls Valley in Oklahoma, USA, Miles Hill always dreamed of joining the US Marine Corps.
Growing up, family life was coloured by US military history - his grandparents served in World War Two and Korea. So when al Qaeda terrorists attacked the US on 11 September, 2001, it set in motion a chain of events that brought Hill to Iraq in 2003, as part of the Marine Corps.
An idealistic 19-year-old, Hill had little understanding of geo-politics, but it was his absolute conviction that the world would be a better place without the Saddam Hussein. The Iraqi dictator had been a destabilising influence in the region since the 1990 Gulf War. Now accused of stockpiling weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) as well as forging links with al Qaeda terrorists, Hill and his fellow Marines were tasked with leading the ground invasion and deposing Hussein. On the morning of the invasion, military leaders warned of the bloodiest urban battle in US Marine Corp history. By the end of that day, Miles Hill would find himself at the centre of one of this century’s most iconic moments.
CREDITS
‘Taking down Saddam’ was produced and written by Rob Mulhern.
Recordings and digital Tom Gillespie
Special thanks to Miles Hill and David Chater.
Presented by Jayne Secker
Sound Design, Rob Mulhern
TV treatment, Victoria Hudson-Grant
Archive, Simon Windsor
Head of Radio, Sky News, Dave Terris
Design and graphics, Brian Gillingham
Social media, Chris Scott
Press and Marketing, Alexandra Horton
Email: storycast@sky.uk
For more on this story go to www.skynews/storycast21
StoryCast21
The law change on 1 September has divided opinion and raised many questions about the future of women's rights in America.
On the Sky News Daily podcast, Sarah Hewson speaks to legal scholar Melissa Murray, plus we hear from two women, Kat and Robin, who have been directly affected by restrictive abortion legislation in the United States.
Daily podcast team:
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Podcast producer – Chris Scott
Podcast researcher - Rosetta Fourlagawo
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
Earlier this year, we brought you an episode of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan looking at how men cope with the loss of loved ones.
Our digital producer James Lillywhite talks about his documentary on cultural differences around the world, plus Rhian Mannings and Paul Yarwood share their personal journeys.
Daily podcast team:
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Interviews producer – Alys Bowen
Podcast researcher - Rosetta Fourlagawo
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive – Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
Until July this year, most of us had never heard her name before - she was a Wimbledon wild card just after finishing her A-levels. Two months later, Emma Raducanu won the US Open women's singles title.
In this episode, host Dermot Murghan speaks to US correspondent Martha Kelner about how Raducanu became an overnight sporting superstar and what the future holds for her.
Two decades on from the deadliest terror attack on US soil, the effects on air travel, surveillance and anti-Muslim sentiment continue to be felt.
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we are joined by Nick Aldworth, a former police counter-terror national coordinator, and Imam Usama Hasan, who talks about being a young Muslim man at the time and the importance of dialogue to combat extremism.
Daily podcast team:
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Podcast researcher – Rosetta Fourlagawo
Podcast researcher – Faye de Silva
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Interviews producer – Alys Bowen
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
On this week's episode of Sky News ClimateCast, hosts Anna Jones and Katerina Vittozzi head down under to examine Australia's response to the climate emergency.
As Sky News reveals the UK has dropped key climate targets out of a free trade deal with Australia, what does it say about both countries’ priorities ahead of the crucial COP26 summit?
And we explore Australia's history of notoriously slow action on climate change and ask, is this is missed opportunity for the island nations?
Guests: Anjali Sharma, Australian activist
Sam Coates, Political Correspondent
Dmitry Grozoubinski, Founder ExplainTrade
Ketan Joshi, Australian climate author and analyst
Hosts: Anna Jones and Katerina Vittozzi
Podcast Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Interviews Producer: Tatiana Alderson
Saturday September 11, 2021 marks the 20th anniversary of the 9-11 attacks on the US, which resulted in almost 3000 deaths and injured 25,000 people.
At around 8 o'clock on the morning of the attacks, a group of al Qaeda terrorists hijacked four commercial airplanes before flying them - packed with passengers - towards targets in New York and Washington D.C.
In the hours that followed, one of the deadliest attacks in US history played out live on TV screens around the world.
From London’s East End, Janice Brooks, had just moved to New York. Then aged 41, she'd started a new job with the finance firm Eurobrokers. Her new office was located on floor 84 of 2 World Trade Centre (The South Tower).
Shortly after Janice got to her desk on 9/11, the terrible chain of events that continue to mark her life, began to unfold. In this special extended episode of StoryCast 21 and using Sky News archive from the attack as it was being reported live, Janice tells the story of her escape from the upper floors of 2 World Trade Centre.
In 2021, Sky News is marking some of the century’s biggest news events through the personal stories of lives defined by unforgettable moments from the last 21-years.
9-11 Janice Brooks: Inside the South Tower is episode 13 of the 21-part series StoryCast ‘21
CREDITS
9-11 Janice Brooks: The South Tower was produced by Rob Mulhern.
Story originator and digital - Tom Gillespie
Special thanks to Janice Brooks and Since 9-11- an education programme directed at UK students.
Presented by Jayne Secker
Sound Design, Rob Mulhern
TV treatment, Victoria Hudson-Grant
Archive, Simon Windsor
Head of Radio, Sky News, Dave Terris
Design and graphics, Brian Gillingham
Social media, Chris Scott
Press and Marketing, Alexandra Horton
Email: storycast@sky.uk
For more on this story log on to www.skynews/storycast21
StoryCast21
On 3 September, the government advisory group - the JCVI - decided not to recommend the mass vaccination of healthy 12 to 15-year-olds and the final decision was left with the UK's four chief medical officers.
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Sarah Hewson, we hear how parents feel about it as Dominic Wilkinson, a medical ethics professor at the University of Oxford, and chair of the Scientific Advisory Board Professor Jeffery Almond look at the arguments for and against. Plus, family law expert and barrister Gemma Lindfield explains the legalities around children and consent to treatment.
Daily podcast team:
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Podcast producer - Emma-Rae Woodhouse
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Podcast researcher - Rosetta Fourlagawo
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
In 2021, influencer marketing is expected to grow to be worth $13.8bn (£10bn). In 2017, the influencer marketing industry was valued at $1.7bn (£1.2bn).
If this is anything to go by, we can expect to see continued growth in the value of influencer marketing, and an increase in the number of people who are earning comfortable incomes from their social media accounts.
Host Ashna Hurynag chats all things to do with influencer culture with influencer expert and consultant Kat Molesworth, one of the co-founders of The Creator Union, representing influencers, bloggers and digital creators. We also hear from digital content creator Monique Monroe, who talks us through her life behind and in front of the camera.
Daily podcast team:
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Podcast producer - Ana Bates
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Podcast researcher - Rosetta Fourlagawo
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
The Met Office's recent State of the Climate report showed 2020 was the first year on record to rank in the top 10 for heat, rainfall and sunshine.
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan we revisit an episode we brought to you in February – featuring our India reporter Neville Lazarus, Natasha Muktarsingh from our data and forensics team and Matthias Jurek, from the UN Environment Programme.
Daily podcast team:
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Interviews producer – Alys Bowen
Podcast researcher - Rosetta Fourlagawo
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive – Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
In August, the singer's dad agreed he'd step down as conservator of her estate but it is a story that has prompted some discussion: how do conservatorships really work? Who controls what and for how long? And what measures are in place to prevent potential abuse?
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan we speak to lawyer David Esquibias, who represents actress Amanda Bynes and Kerri Kasem, who successfully fought a legal battle to see her own father - the late US radio legend Casey Kasem.
Daily podcast team:
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Podcast producer – Emma-Rae Woodhouse
Podcast researcher - Rosetta Fourlagawo
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Interviews producer - Tamara Bungaroo Valdes
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
Those who have done the least to cause climate change are those hit hardest by the impacts. So, how can we solve climate injustice?
On this week's episode of Sky News ClimateCast, hosts Anna Jones and Katerina Vittozzi hear from Former President of Ireland and Chair of the Elders, Mary Robinson. They examine the five layers of climate injustice and discuss how the world can work together to help those most at risk.
From tackling inaction, to the importance of diversity, to the key ingredients of a successful COP - Mary Robinson has (some of) the answers.
Plus, climate reporter Victoria Seabrook runs through this week's climate headlines: from flash floods in the US to a Sky News Exclusive involving biomass production.
As pupils return for the new school year, attentions now are on what will happen with the virus in the coming months.
On the Sky News Daily podcast, Sarah Hewson speaks to our data and economics editor Ed Conway and Professor Jeremy Brown, who’s on the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation, as we examine the relationship between case numbers, hospitalisations and deaths, and discuss the importance of the vaccination programme.
Daily podcast team:
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Podcast producer – Emma Rae Woodhouse
Podcast researcher - Rosetta Fourlagawo
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
As schools return, many will hope to replicate this year’s A-Level success, with more A and A* grades awarded than ever before. But, some schools are working to overcome poverty, as well as exams.
On the Sky News Daily podcast, Shingi Mararike speaks to Moussin Ismail, Principal of Newham Collegiate Sixth Form, whose students are heading to elite universities despite their deprived surroundings. Plus, the UK’s first Professor of Social Mobility, Lee Elliot Major, talks about why place of birth is still a factor in educational success.
Daily podcast team:
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Podcast producer - Lauren Pinkney
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Podcast researcher - Rosetta Fourlagawo
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
No matter what is happening in the world, whether it be the COVID pandemic or a conflict, life - and education - goes on.
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan we examine both the global and domestic issues faced right now with war survivor Zainab Salbi, who founded Women for Women International, plus Ofsted’s chief inspector Amanda Spielman and Natalie Perera, chief executive of the Education Policy Institute.
Daily podcast team:
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Podcast producer - Emma-Rae Woodhouse
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Podcast researcher - Rosetta Fourlagawo
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
Extinction Rebellion has once again taken to the streets demanding the UK government take urgent action in the climate emergency.
The campaign group are renowned for their disruptive and controversial tactics that cause chaos up and down the country - but does their civil disobedience have an impact on the policy and action that could solve climate change?
On this week's Sky News ClimateCast Anna Jones examines the impact of Extinction Rebellion with environmentalist and campaigner Jonathon Porritt. We also hear from member of the House of Lords, Julia King, Baroness Brown of Cambridge to discuss how activists can lobby policymakers
Plus our climate change correspondent Hannah Thomas-Peter joins us from the centre of a protest in Central London.
Host: Anna Jones
Podcast producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Interviews producer: Tatiana Alderson
On 12 August, our chief correspondent Stuart Ramsay, producer Dominique van Heerden and camera operator Toby Nash arrived in the country's capital - as a humanitarian crisis began to unfold.
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, they reflect on the horror they witnessed, the people they spoke to desperately trying to flee and reveal more about what they couldn't show viewers on screen.
Daily podcast team:
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Podcast researcher - Rosetta Fourlagawo
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
The system puts athletes into categories based on their level of impairment with the aim to level the playing field among competitors but for some, they just don’t really fit into any. So is there a perfect solution?
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we hear from Paralympic swimmer Ollie Hynd who decided not to go to Tokyo and three time Paralympian Rachel Morris who retrained in a different sport.
Plus Peter Eriksson, formerly the head coach of the Olympic and Paralympic programs for both British Athletics and Athletics Canada.
Daily podcast team:
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Podcast producer - Emma Rae Woodhouse
Podcast researcher - Rosetta Fourlagawo
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Interviews producer – Reece Denton
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan - ahead of a virtual G7 meeting led by Boris Johnson - we look at the potential longer-term implications for other countries including neighbouring Pakistan and India as well as China, Russia and the US.
We are joined by our foreign affairs editor Deborah Haynes, Sky’s Neville Lazarus - who is based in Delhi - and Dr Leslie Vinjamuri, director of the US and Americas programme at the International affairs think-tank, Chatham House.
Credits: Thanks to Mukhtar Wafayee, Omar Haidari, and Sayed Harris for additional audio clips.
Daily podcast team:
Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Podcast producer - Rosetta Fourlagawo
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
The recent Taliban takeover of Afghanistan has led to fears of instability and repercussions, as well as some criticism of western governments including the US and the UK.
On today’s Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we revisit an episode published last September on the ongoing civil war just over 1,700 miles away in Yemen – featuring Sky’s Alex Crawford and Zein Ja’Far, and Ahmed Baider, a producer working with our team in the country.
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Podcast producer - Rosetta Fourlagawo
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
Burning fossil fuels is the single biggest cause of climate change in the world, so why are we approving new coal and oil projects?
On this week’s episode of Sky News ClimateCast hosts Anna Jones and Katerina Vittozzi speak to renowned US environmentalist and author Bill McKibben about the urgency to transition away from fossil fuels.
They discuss what banks, propaganda and a night in a jail cell have to do with protecting the world from disastrous climate change.
Podcast producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Interviews producer: Tatiana Alderson
Guests: Bill McKibben
Conversations about fast fashion, an obsession with filters on photo apps and inclusivity are becoming the norm, but are they making a difference?
On the Sky News Daily podcast, Dermot Murnaghan is joined by fashion icon Twiggy who took the modelling world by storm in the 1960s, young British-Nigerian designer Tolu Coker who is passionate about more climate-friendly ways of producing clothes and Alexandra Shulman, former editor-in-chief of British Vogue to discuss body image and diversity.
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Podcast producer - Rosetta Fourlagawo
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
The past year has been tumultuous for Hong Kong; with the regular breaking news on things that are happening there, it’s so easy to forget how it got into this situation.
In this episode, we revisit a podcast from eight months ago. In this, host Mark Austin travels back to 1997, when Britain handed over Hong Kong to China in a grand ceremony marking a peaceful transition of power.
He's joined by Hong Kong's first female politician, Emily Lau, and Rana Mitter, professor of the history and politics of modern China at Oxford University.
After 20 years of war, Afghanistan's capital Kabul has fallen to the Taliban. What will this mean for women and girls? Do they have a future, or could the reintroduction of Sharia law end any hope of freedom?
On the Sky News Daily podcast, Katerina Vittozzi speaks to a young woman living in Kabul about the fears she has for herself and her family. Plus, Mona Tajali, Associate Professor of International Relations and Women's Studies at Agnes Scott College, explains how women working as journalists and policymakers are now under threat. Sky’s Stuart Ramsay gives his account of life on the streets of the capital, as residents attempt to flee in any way they can.
In January this year, the only woman on federal death row Lisa Montgomery, was given a lethal injection. Since then, there’s been changes to federal executions in the US and people have spoken out about failings in the case against her.
We revisit an episode where host Noel Phillips is joined by members of Lisa Montgomery's legal campaign.
He talks to Sandra Babcock, who is clinical professor at Cornell Law School and the faculty director of the Cornell Center on the Death Penalty Worldwide, along with Leigh Goodmark, professor of law and director of the Gender Violence Clinic at the University of Maryland, and J.D. Gordon, a former senior policy adviser to Donald Trump.
This podcast contains graphic details of violence and sexual abuse that some listeners may find distressing.
Heatwaves, flooding and droughts will be more frequent and more intense as the world is set to hit 1.5C of global warming.
The landmark UN IPCC report is tough reading and warns that humans and our planet face catastrophe without immediate action - so what do we need to do?
On this week's episode of Sky News ClimateCast hosts Anna Jones and Katerina Vittozzi look beyond the stark findings to discuss what the world and its leaders need to do to slow climate change.
They're joined by Sky's political correspondent Joe Pike to discuss Boris Johnson's position on the world stage ahead of COP26 and explore industries and businesses strategy with UN high level climate action champion, Nigel Topping.
Hosts: Anna Jones and Katerina Vittozzi
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Contributors: Sky political correspondent, Joe Pike and UN high level climate action champion, Nigel Topping.
This week the latest figures from the Office of National Statistics were published, showing the number of marriages were the lowest on record.
In this episode we revisit an episode from earlier this year, we look at the misconceptions and preconceptions surrounding arranged marriages with digital producer Jasmine Kaur, who talks about her Off Limits documentary on how far they have modernised.
Plus, a group of strangers - including dating expert Nichi Hodgson and former senior Metropolitan Police officer Dal Babu - come together to share their thoughts and experience of arranged marriages.
MiMi Aung, a lead engineer on the Mars helicopter Ingenuity, described its first flight on the red planet earlier this year as “an incredible moment”. But how do we encourage more girls and young women to pursue a career in science and tech?
On the Sky News Daily podcast, Dermot Murnaghan is joined by MiMi and Professor Catherine Heymans, the first female Astronomer Royal for Scotland.
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Podcast producer - Rosetta Fourlagawo
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
Setting the pace: How the Olympics amplified the conversation on mental health
Tokyo 2020 Olympics has seen many athletes speak out about their mental health and it’s raised awareness of just what they go through off the track, pitch, court and outside of the gym and pool.
But why are many athletes struggling with their mental health and what can be done about it?
In this episode, host Dermot Murnaghan is joined by Taekwondo British bronze medallist Bianca Walkden, former Olympian and sports psychology consultant Dr Lennie Waite, and professor of health history at University of Strathclyde Centre for the Social History of Health and Health Care, Professor Matthew Smith.
The pandemic has undoubtedly transformed the way some of us work as the lines between our professional and home lives sometimes blurred.
Big tech firms including Google and Apple in the US delayed a returned to the office due to rising COVID cases, with Amazon recently following suit for some of its staff – while in the UK, as some settle back into old routines, others are adopting a more flexible attitude.
On the Sky News Daily podcast, Dermot Murnaghan is joined by Robert Colvile, director of the Centre for Policy Studies, plus getting stuck into the debate: journalist Afua Adom, university professor James Woudhuysen, CEO of tech firm Distributed Callum Adamson and Jack Kelly, founder of the Compliance Search Group specialising in recruitment.
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Podcast producer - Rosetta Fourlagawo
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
Gaming is the most lucrative entertainment industry on the planet - but can games help to protect it?
On this week's episode of Sky News ClimateCast we dive into the world of gaming to explore if a new wave of video games that rewards players for making eco-friendly decisions could translate into making greener choices in reality.
Hosts Anna Jones and Katerina Vittozzi speak to UsTwo, the creator of a video game with an eco-friendly mission to find out how green nudging works.
Plus Sander Van Der Linden, a psychologist from the University of Cambridge, explains what impact gaming can actually have on behaviour.
Hosts: Anna Jones and Katerina Vittozzi
Reporter: Victoria Seabrook
Podcast Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Interviews Producer: Tatiana Alderson
From health workers on the frontline to those behind treatments and vaccines, female figures have played a key role in the fight against the virus – but it doesn’t stop there.
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we are joined by the former chief medical officer for England Dame Sally Davies and infectious disease expert, Professor Wendy Barclay from Imperial College London.
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Podcast producer - Rosetta Fourlagawo
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
On 4 August last year, more than 200 people were killed and several thousand others suffered injuries following the port explosion in a country already facing economic and political crises.
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, Tracy Awad-Naggear and her husband Paul share their memories of their young daughter who was among those who died, while Dr George Juvelekian talks about the impact it had on nearby hospitals. Plus, our foreign affairs editor Deborah Haynes explains what is a failed state as our Middle East news editor Zein Ja'Far, who was in Beirut at the time of the blast, looks at the current situation in Lebanon.
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Podcast producer - Rosetta Fourlagawo
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
August 4, 2021 marks the one year anniversary of the Beirut explosion which killed 211 people, injured 6000 and plunged the Lebanese city into a crisis.
Ghassan Hasrouty wasn’t supposed to be working at Beirut’s port on the day of the blast.
He’d swapped shifts to allow him to attend an upcoming weekend trip with his wife and children.
Ghassan had worked at the port for 38-years. He knew its rhythms well and anticipating that he may have to work through the night, he called home and asked for someone bring him a pillow and blanket.
Around the same time, Beirut based Sky News correspondent Zein Ja’Far, was working from his apartment, less than half a mile away when he noticed smoke coming from the port.
A fire was about ignite thousands of tonnes of ammonium nitrate, stored near Ghassan's workplace. The lives of the Hasrouty family, and Beirut’s two million residents were about to be changed forever.
In 2021, Sky News is marking some of the century’s biggest news events through the personal stories of lives defined by unforgettable moments from the last 21-years.
The Beirut Blast: Ghassan’s story is episode 12 of the 21-part series StoryCast ‘21
CREDITS
The Beirut Blast: Ghassan’s story was written and produced by Rob Mulhern with Zein Ja’Far.
Special thanks to Eli and Tatiana Hasrouty
Research and Digital by Tom Gillespie
Presented by Jayne Secker
Sound Design, Rob Mulhern
TV treatment, Victoria Hudson-Grant
Head of Radio, Sky News, Dave Terris
Design and graphics, Brian Gillingham
Social media, Chris Scott
Press and Marketing, Alexandra Horton
Email: storycast@sky.uk
For more on this story log on to www.skynews/storycast21
StoryCast21
August 4 marks ten years since Mark Duggan was fatally shot by the police and what followed were some of the most violent riots the Britain has seen for decades.
It wasn’t just his killing that was the cause of these riots. It was a range of social issues and disputes that were ignited by his death.
In this episode, we return to a feature brought to you last year - 'The racial killings that shamed two nations' - where Noel Phillips asked what stills needs to be done to resolve tensions between police and black communities as he looked at the deaths of two men, George Floyd and Stephen Lawrence, nearly 30 years apart and on different continents.
There is not much known about the voting habits of ethnically diverse communities – there's very little polling data, and therefore a gaping hole in the understanding of people’s views and voting habits.
But the gloves are off as politicians fight for these precious votes.
In this episode, host Ashna Hurynag is joined by Isla Glaister from the Sky News data and forensics team and Professor Maria Sobolewska, a professor of political science at the University of Manchester.
Protecting the planet from climate change is a responsibility of generations from the past and the future. It's down to individuals, corporations and governments alike to take action. So how do we increase public engagement and encourage environmental activism?
On this week's episode of Sky News ClimateCast we take a trip to the Natural History Museum, home to 80 million specimens, spanning over 4.5 billion years. We explore why the museum has declared a planetary emergency and hear about what they're doing to raise awareness.
Hosts Anna Jones and Katerina Vittozzi speak to the director of the Natural History Museum, Doug Gurr, about how he swapped a corporate career with Amazon UK to one in the museum world. He shares why we should all be passionate about solving climate change to fix our broken planet.
Hosts: Anna Jones and Katerina Vittozzi
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Reporter: Victoria Seabrook
Guests: Doug Gurr and Louis Buckley
Emma was still a teenager when she married Joaquin ‘El Chapo’ Guzman – who is currently serving a life sentence in a US prison – and she awaits her own fate following her arrest earlier this year.
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan we are joined by Mexican investigative journalist Anabel Hernandez - who has interviewed the kingpin's wife - and Mariel Colon Miro, the attorney representing the 32-year-old.
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Podcast producer - Rosetta Fourlagawo
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
33-year-old Stella Nyambura Mbau, who designed a flash flood early warning system for rural Kenya, joins us on the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, as we examine how women – particularly those in the "Global South" - are most affected by the climate crisis.
We also hear from Christiana Figueres, who brokered the Paris Agreement, and Anne Karpf, the author of How Women Can Save The Planet.
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Podcast producer - Rosetta Fourlagawo
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
In 2021, Sky News is marking some of the century’s biggest news events through the personal stories of lives defined by unforgettable moments from the last 21-years.
Episode 11 of the 21-part series is The Last Gun: Disarming the IRA.
In September 2005, the responsibility of securing a lasting peace in Northern Ireland fell on the shoulders of two unlikely men - a Protestant minister and a Catholic priest.
Unbeknown to high-ranking security officials in both the British and Irish Governments, the Rev Harold Good and Father Alec Reid were to undertake a secret mission to bring about the disarmament of the IRA.
To this day, what happened before and during that covert mission, remains shrouded in mystery. But now aged 84, Reverend Harold Good, speaking exclusively to Sky News, gives a searing new insight into an act that not only involved great personal risk, but on which the future of peace depended.
CREDITS
‘The Last Gun:Disarming the IRA’ was written and produced by Rob Mulhern with David Blevins.
Special thanks to Reverend Harold Good and David Blevins
Digital by Tom Gillespie
Presented by Jayne Secker
Sound Design, Rob Mulhern
TV treatment, Johnny El-Giathi
Head of Radio, Sky News, Dave Terris
Design and graphics, Brian Gillingham
Social media, Chris Scott
Press and Marketing, Alexandra Horton
Email: storycast@sky.uk
For more on this story go to www.skynews/storycast21
StoryCast21
The pandemic has exposed some of the deep-rooted problems in the UK's care system, however people working in that sector have been calling out for more government support for years. Last week, Downing Street admitted that they still hadn’t come to an agreement on how they would fix the problem. Whatever happens, the only thing that’s going to solve it is money.
How much longer can nursing homes look after the elderly?
In this episode, host Ashna Hurynag is joined by Sky News’ people and politics correspondent Nick Martin, director of policy at The King’s Fund Sally Warren, and care home worker Kayleigh Jupp.
Will vaccine passports alone be enough to give us back our freedom? Or will the capacity for virus checks be put to the test in the months ahead?
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, hair salon owner Emma Pullen talks about the impact self-isolation notifications are having on her business after months of closures due to lockdowns. Plus, we are joined by former chief scientific adviser to the government, Sir Mark Walport, and our technology reporter Alexander Martin.
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Podcast producer - Rosetta Fourlagawo
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
Cooling down our climate is no easy feat, but it's a necessary one for the billions of people who face ever more frequent and furious heatwaves due to climate change.
It's estimated that by 2050, the energy demand from air conditioners will triple, and an air conditioning unit will be sold every single second.
But a higher demand for AC equals a higher production of greenhouse gases - causing even more heatwaves. So how do we break the vicious cycle and find a happy medium?
On this episode of Sky News ClimateCast, hosts Anna Jones and Katerina Vittozzi come armed with their fans, summer clothes and sweat bands as they explore how we can adapt to a warming climate.
They speak to science correspondent Thomas Moore about the dangers of extreme heat as well as a Canadian resident from the town of Lytonn, whose entire village was destroyed by wildfire.
Plus Dr. Radikha Khosla –a researcher working on cooling solutions, answers the question on all of our minds: how can we cool down, as the planet heats up?
Hosts: Anna Jones and Katerina Vittozzi
Guests: Edith Loring-Kuhanga, Dr. Radikha Khosla, Thomas Moore
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Interviews producer: Tatiana Alderson
In Hungary, a crackdown on the civil liberties of the LGBTQ+ community has been passed by the government. Measures include banning the depiction of homosexuality to under-18s in TV programmes, adverts and education.
An incentive for this is the upcoming election in Hungary. But why could this win the government votes and keep them in power? And why in the past have populist leaders targeted the LGBTQ+ community?
In this episode, host Dermot Murnaghan is joined by reporter at Politico, Lili Bayer; Dr Richard Mole, professor of political sociology in the school of Slavonic and Eastern European studies at University College London; and Boldizsar Nagy, editor of a book of fairy tales for children.
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, Australia and New Zealand's first female prime ministers discuss their journeys to the top and the hurdles still faced by some women.
Julia Gillard and Helen Clark join us on this episode as part of a special series looking at the impact women globally are making on society.
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Podcast producer - Lauren Pinkney
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
In 2021, Sky News is marking some of the century’s biggest news events through the personal stories of lives defined by unforgettable moments from the last 21-years.
Episode 10 of the 21-part series is On Stage with Amy Winehouse.
Three days before Amy Winehouse died of alcohol poisoning, she made her final stage appearance alongside her Goddaughter and musical protégée Dionne Bromfield.
Now for the first time, Dionne reveals the ‘Aunty Amy’ only she knew.
A decade since Winehouse’s death, she remains one of the UKs top selling artists.
She also remains eclipsed by the media portrayal: The icon, the beehive hairstyle, the bright lights, paparazzi, and addiction that ultimately destroyed her.
'On Stage with Amy Winehouse' explores the Amy Dionne remembers, why it’s taken 10-years to process her death, and how finding a ‘sister’ in Winehouse has come to define her.
‘On Stage with Amy Winehouse' was produced by Rob Mulhern with Amy Hitchcock.
Special thanks to Dionne Bromfield
Digital by Tom Gillespie
Presented by Jayne Secker
Sound Design, Rob Mulhern
TV treatment, Amy Hitchcock
Head of Radio, Sky News, Dave Terris
Design and graphics, Brian Gillingham
Social media, Chris Scott
Press and Marketing, Alexandra Horton
Email: storycast@sky.uk
For more on this story log on to www.skynews/storycast21
StoryCast21
On 11 July, Sir Richard Branson became the first billionaire to reach the edge of space – beating his rivals Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk – but are these just flashy joyrides or will space tourism take off in our lifetime?
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we are joined by retired NASA astronaut and International Space Station commander, Leroy Chiao, and our US correspondent Greg Milam.
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Podcast producer - Rosetta Fourlagawo
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Interviews producer – Reece Denton
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
On 8 July, organisers announced that the Games would go ahead without spectators due to rising coronavirus cases. But will the rewards outweigh the potential costs - both financial and in terms of health?
On the Sky News Daily podcast, host Dermot Murnaghan speaks to Amy Borrett from our data and forensics team, modern pentathlete Samantha Murray talks about what competing at London 2012 meant to her, and Sky's Tom Parmenter and Sophia McBride speak about the safety measures being taken in Tokyo.
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Podcast producer - Rosetta Fourlagawo
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Interviews producer – Reece Denton
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
Women and girls are more vulnerable to the impacts of climate change than men. But with the right resources, could women and girls actually be a solution to climate change?
On this week's episode of Sky News ClimateCast, hosts Anna Jones and Katerina Vittozzi explore the role education and family planning play in the fight against climate change.
They meet Harriet Cheelo from Zambia, who has applied her charity-funded education to a career in sustainable farming.
Plus they hear from Olasimbo Sojinrin from Solar Sister, a business that champions women across Africa and ensures off-grid communities have access to renewable energy.
But with the cuts in foreign aid, could women's opportunities to play a role in the fight against climate change be at risk? UNFPA share how their programmes will be hit by the UK government's decision to reduce funding for developing countries.
Hosts: Anna Jones and Katerina Vittozzi
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Guests: Matt Jackson, Catherine Boyce, Harriet Cheelo, Angela Baschieri and Olasimbo Sojinrin
At this year's Euro 2020 final, England watched on in agony as the men's national team lost to Italy on penalties.
But, taking a step back, this is the most successful squad in 55 years. So how did a team go from World Cup winners in 1966 to decades of disappointment to today, one of the youngest and most exciting national teams to watch.
Well, they changed the way they train their players.
In 2012, St George's Park opened - a brand-new facility in Staffordshire that promised to change England's football team forever. At the opening event, chairman David Sheepshanks said to the press "judge us in 10 years".
In this episode, host Dermot Murnaghan speaks to David Sheepshanks; Howard Wilkinson, a former footballer, manager and one of the founders of St George's Park; and journalist, football historian and author Jonathan Wilson.
From Britain's first black policewoman Sislin Fay Allen in the 1960s to the recent appointment of the Royal Navy's first female admiral, women on the frontline have continued to prove they can - not only do what used to be traditionally male roles - but also rise through the ranks.
On the Sky News Daily podcast, as part of a special series throughout the summer, Dermot Murnaghan is joined by Josephine Reynolds, Britain's first full-time female firefighter and Colonel Lucy Giles, the first female college commander at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, as we find out how many women are now in accessible combat roles.
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Podcast producer - Rosetta Fourlagawo
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
In 2021, Sky News is marking some of the century’s biggest news events through the personal stories of lives defined by unforgettable moments from the last 21-years.
Episode 9 of the 21-part series is The UK Biker Wars.
On August 12, 2007, mechanic and Hell’s Angel, Gerry Tobin, was shot dead by a rival biker gang as he was riding his motorcycle on the M40 in Warwickshire. The shooting, on a busy Sunday afternoon, was carefully planned by members of the Outlaw’s biker gang and had roots in a turf war.
But the nature of the attack, brought a previously underground world screaming into the mainstream. Sky Correspondent, Darren Little, was dispatched to the murder scene, not knowing that it was the beginning of a story that would take more than two years to tell and culminate in a face-to-face meeting with one of Europe’s most notorious crime bosses.
CREDITS
The UK Biker Wars was written and produced by Rob Mulhern
Special thanks to our contributors, Darren Little and actor Tom McCall
Digital by Tom Gillespie
TV treatment, Victoria Hudson-Grant
TV output editor, Emily Deeker
Head of Radio, Sky News, Dave Terris
Design and graphics, Brian Gillingham
Social media, Chris Scott
Press and Marketing, Alexandra Horton
Email: storycast@sky.uk
For more on this story log on to www.skynews/storycast21
StoryCast21
Every year, thousands of people around the UK receive non-surgical cosmetic treatments – Botox and fillers - from people certified to give them. However, this booming industry is almost entirely unregulated. This means that some practitioner's qualifications come from courses that do not give them enough experience to safely practice aesthetic treatments.
A Sky News investigation has found that there are large amounts of substandard training in the industry putting patients at risk.
In this episode, host Sam Washington is joined by Victoria Elms, an investigative journalist on the Sky News forensics team, and Sarah Draa, who had severe side effects after being treated by a novice beautician.
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, 23-year-old long COVID sufferer Dan, and Ruth, who has been living with leukaemia, share their stories and thoughts on how the easing of restrictions may affect them.
Plus, we are joined by Sarita Robinson, an expert on survival psychology and Kate Nicholls, CEO of UK Hospitality.
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Podcast producer - Rosetta Fourlagawo
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
The climate crisis disproportionately affects people living in poverty. Thinkers of the 20th Century: step aside. There is a new economic theory which aims to combat both social inequality and climate change – involving doughnuts.
Kate Raworth’s "Doughnut Economics" model aims to provide a framework that prioritises people and the planet over profit. She argues that 20th century ideas – such as capitalism and communism - are not equipped to deal with our contemporary ecological and financial challenges. Traditionally, Kate argues, policy-makers have made one solution for financial crises, and a different one for the climate crisis.
The doughnut model brings together all of those solutions when deciding on systems needed for a functioning community, such as housing, food and energy.
With a celebrity fan base from the Pope to David Attenborough, the doughnut economic theory is being put into practice in Amsterdam. But what does this look like on the ground?
In this episode host Anna Jones speaks with the architect of the model, Kate Raworth, co-founder of Doughnut Economics Action Lab. She makes the case as to why we should reject traditional structures and embrace the doughnut. Plus, Sky correspondent Helen-Ann Smith joins us in the studio, to help us wrap our heads around what doughnuts and climate change have in common.
Hosts: Anna Jones & Helen Ann-Smith
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Guests: Kate Raworth and Jennifer Drouin
In 2001, Operation Enduring Freedom was launched, US forces and NATO allies invaded Afghanistan, and the Taliban was driven from power. Now, nearly 20 years on, US and allied troops have almost completely been pulled out. However, the Taliban is resurging and now controls or contests over three-quarters of Afghan districts.
So what does this mean for the future of the country?
In this episode, host Dermot Murnaghan speaks to Sky News special correspondent Alex Crawford in Kabul; Ash Alexander-Cooper OBE, a former specialist military unit colonel in the British Armed Forces that was deployed to Afghanistan in 2005; and Fatima Gailani, one of Afghanistan’s 21 negotiators in the peace talks with the Taliban.
Three weeks of national mourning were declared ahead of a state memorial for Zambia's first president, who is due to be buried on 7 July.
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan we discuss the 97-year-old's life and legacy as we are joined by Professor Bizeck Jube Phiri, who was nine when the country gained independence, African feminist Judicaelle Irakoze and Professor Nic Cheeseman, an expert on African politics.
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Podcast producer – Rosetta Fourlagawo
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive – Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
In 2021, Sky News is marking some of the century’s biggest news events through the personal stories of lives defined by unforgettable moments from the last 21-years.
The withdrawal of international troops from Afghanistan, amid the resurgence of the Taliban, has yet again raised concerns within Western nations over the potential for future terror attacks on home soil, by Islamic extremists.
One such attack was the bombing of Brussels Airport and Metro that left 32 people dead.
On March 22, 2016, Sky News correspondent Alex Rossi and Belgian national Sebastien Bellin, were travelling through Brussels Airport when it came under attack by an ISIS terror cell.
Episode 8 of StoryCast ’21 is a graphic eyewitness account of the events from the perspective of both men as they unfolded that morning.
CREDITS
Terror in Brussels Airport was recorded by Tom Gillespie.
Production, writing and sound design by Rob Mulhern
Special thanks to our contributors, Sebastien Bellin and Alex Rossi
Archive, Simon Windsor
TV treatment, Gemma Watson
TV output editor, Emily Deeker
Digital, Tom Gillespie
Head of Radio, Sky News, Dave Terris
Design and graphics, Brian Gillingham
Social media, Chris Scott
Press and Marketing, Alexandra Horton
Email: storycast@sky.uk
For more on this story log on to www.skynews/storycast21
StoryCast21
With ITV’s hit dating show Love Island having returned, how is reality TV coupling up with mental health support? What goes on behind the scenes of on-set therapy? And how may the public need to re-think its relationship with celebrities?
Sky News Daily podcast host Dermot Murnaghan speaks to former Love Island contestant Shaughna Phillips about her time in the villa and online abuse. Plus, behavioural psychologist Jo Hemmings tells us how she prepares people for the public eye.
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Podcast producer - Lauren Pinkney
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
England's victory over Ukraine to reach the semi-finals of EURO 2020 wasn't the only standout sporting success at the weekend, as teenage British wildcard Emma Raducanu emerged as this year's Wimbledon tennis sensation.
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we are joined by former England footballer Eni Aluko and NFL sports agent Kelli Masters to discuss what it takes to reach the top of your game as a woman.
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Podcast producer - Lauren Pinkney
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
Bangladesh is facing a climate emergency. The low-lying country is a victim of unpredictable floods and cyclones that are destroying homes, schools and entire villages.
Communities are being forced to migrate to Dhaka, the country's capital, and live in claustrophobic, dirty and dangerous slums.
On this special episode of Sky News ClimateCast host Katerina Vittozzi joins Anna Jones from the streets of Dhaka to share the eyewitness accounts of the Bangladeshi communities hit by the impacts of climate change. They're joined by climate special envoy Abul Kalam Azad who tells them why action needs to be taken now to prevent other countries suffering the same fate as Bangladesh.
Plus, the Sky News crew reveal their behind the scenes highlights and challenges of filming in the country during a climate emergency and global pandemic.
Hosts: Anna Jones & Katerina Vittozzi
Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
Newsgathering and guest: Michael Blair
Camera operator and guest: Dean Massey
Guest: Abul Kalam Azad
Today marks what would have been Princess Diana’s 60th birthday. Prince William and Harry will unveil a commemorative statue at Kensington Palace. Sky News Daily podcast host Dermot Murnaghan explores the complex life and legacy of the ‘people’s princess’, nearly 25 years after her death.
Royal biographer Penny Junor explains how Diana's unhappy childhood affected her life. Plus, Sky’s royal correspondent Rhiannon Mills discusses the impact she continues to have on the Royal Family and her sons.
The 50 second video that changed former health secretary Matt Hancock’s life forever was published by The Sun on 25 June 2021. But before printing a scoop about a politician’s private life, there are so many factors a news outlet needs to consider.
In this episode, host Dermot Murnaghan is joined by Harry Cole, The Sun’s political editor, who broke the Hancock scandal story, and Rachel Atkins, Partner at Schillings law firm and expert in privacy and reputation law.
In 2021, Sky News is marking some of the century’s biggest news events through the personal stories of lives defined by unforgettable moments from the last 21-years.
In episode 7 of the 21-part series, A Football Fairy Tale, lowly Bradford City, led in 2012 by a supermarket-shelf-stacker turned striker, write one of the most remarkable chapters in UK football history.
CREDITS
A Football Fairy Tale was written and produced by Rob Mulhern
Original idea - Joe Rawson, Sky News Radio Sports Editor
Special thanks to our contributors, James Hanson, Tim Thornton and Carl Smith.
Additional recordings and digital by Tom Gillespie.
Archive, Simon Windsor
Sound design, Rob Mulhern
TV treatment, Gemma Watson
TV output editor, Emily Deeker
Story consultant, Dave Terris (Sky News Radio Editor)
Design and graphics, Brian Gillingham
Social media, Chris Scott
Press and Marketing, Alexandra Horton
Email: storycast@sky.uk
For more on this story log on to www.skynews/storycast21
StoryCast21
Ahead of England's clash with Germany in the last-16 of the tournament, on the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan we discuss some of the controversies, geopolitics and issues around equality that have arisen during the competition.
We are joined by our foreign affairs editor Deborah Haynes and Raphael Honigstein, a German football pundit who has lived in London for nearly three decades.
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Podcast producer - Lauren Pinkney
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
London is 'on track' for the worst level of teen homicides since 2008, the Metropolitan Police has warned. Why are young people getting pulled into a life of crime? And could the implementation, and later easing, of COVID restrictions be contributing?
Sky News Daily podcast presenter Shingi Mararike speaks to Birmingham-based criminologist Craig Pinkney about how mental health and crime feed into each other. Plus, the Met’s Commander Alex Murray breaks down the tactics used to suppress violence.
One of last week's news stories really got us thinking.
Climate Reporter Victoria Seabrook spoke to a researcher who had found that 70% more people died from COVID in areas with high level of pollution than the England average. That percentage is huge. We were stunned that this wasn’t more widely known and could see that the ramifications for environmental justice are huge.
And this research is also timely -- in April this year, a coroner called for a change in the law, after a little 9 year old girl, Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah, who lived on one of the busiest roads in London -- died of air pollution—the first person to have that officially cited on her death certificate. So this week, Victoria and ClimateCast host Sam Washington dig deeper into the causes and effects of air pollution and how it amplifies not only the impact of COVID but social injustice too.
They started by talking to Destiny Boka Betesa, who, when she’s not studying for her A levels, is lobbying those in power to make changes literally to the air we breathe. She’s one of the co-founders of Choked UP—the campaign group set up after Ella’s death.
And we speak to David Carlin, programme lead for United Nations Environment Programme on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures and a columnist for Forbes, about the global impact of air pollution which is estimated to kill up to eight million people a year.
Britain's acid tar lagoons have been around since the 1960s, when quarries were filled with hazardous waste. The pits have been left to pollute local land, with many people unaware they’re even close by. The Environment Agency claims there are only two in the country, but a Sky News investigation has officially identified 34, although there could be as many as 150.
In this episode, host Jayne Secker speaks to Sky correspondent Inzamam Rashid; Amy Roberts, a PhD student specialising in the topic, and Paul Pemberton, a local councillor who lives close to the Llwyneinion acid tar lagoon.
As part of a special series on the Sky News Daily podcast looking at the impact women are making on society, Dermot Murnaghan talks to British financier and campaigner Baroness Helena Morrissey about juggling family and professional life.
Plus, we hear from Caroline Casey, who founded The Valuable 500 – a global initiative which aims to improve the way disability is treated across industries.
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Podcast producer - Lauren Pinkney
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
In 2021, Sky News is marking some of the century’s biggest news events through the personal stories of lives defined by unforgettable moments from the last 21-years.
In episode 6 of the 21-part series - 'War Child' - 12-year-old Rohingya girl, Zoora, survives a brutal military crackdown in Myanmar in 2017, before escaping across the border into Bangladesh. Here, a chance meeting with Sky correspondent Ashish Joshi profoundly impacts both their lives.
CREDITS
War Child was written and produced by Rob Mulhern
Special thanks to our contributors, Ashish Joshi, Zoora and Saoirse Brady who voices Zoora’s story.
Recordings made in Bangladesh were co-ordinated by Shafiur Rahman
Digital treatment by Tom Gillespie
Archive, Simon Windsor
Additional recordings and sound design, Rob Mulhern
TV treatment, Victoria Hudson-Grant
TV output editor, Emily Deeker
Head of Radio, Sky News, Dave Terris
Design and graphics, Brian Gillingham
Social media, Chris Scott
Press and Marketing, Alexandra Horton
Email: storycast@sky.uk
For more on this story log on to www.skynews/storycast21
StoryCast21
‘For some children, incidents are so commonplace that they see no point in reporting them.’ This the conclusion of the Ofsted report into sexual harassment and abuse in schools. Now young people have begun to speak up about their experiences, what will it take for a culture to change?
In this episode, Ashna Hurynag speaks to Soma Sara, founder of testimony website Everyone’s Invited; Zan Moon who is acting to highlight sexism and lack of education about respect and consent in schools, and Andrew Lord, a solicitor representing survivors of abuse.
For over a year, the wedding days people have dreamed of have had to be cancelled, rescheduled or scaled down. But how long will it take to get the wedding industry back on its feet once restrictions are finally lifted? And has COVID changed our outlook on weddings forever?
In this episode, host Dermot Murnaghan speaks to Kat Southwell, a bride-to-be with terminal cancer who is determined to have her wedding day; Sarah Haywood, wedding planner and spokesperson for the UK Weddings Taskforce and Sky News’ very own internet sensation bride Sabah Chouhdry.
On this special episode of ClimateCast, guest host Samantha Washington is joined by Dr Michael E. Mann, Distinguished Professor of Atmospheric Science at Penn State University, in the United States, to discuss his new book The New Climate War.
Mann is one of the world’s most prominent climate scientists, who first shot to fame in the 1990s when he published possibly the most famous chart in all of climate science - now known as simply the hockey stick graph - which showed how burning fossil fuels and the resulting greenhouse gases, caused global temperatures to rise. Something most of us now take for granted.
Sky News' Climate reporter Victoria Seabrook also joins Sam in the studio to discuss all of this week's climate headlines, including a damning report published by the Climate Change Committee which said the government is failing to ensure the UK can cope with climate change already happening, how the UK is using renewable energy from Norway which could power over one million British homes using the world's largest undersea electricity cable, and how extreme weather has caused a worrying shortage of chocolate, coffee and wine.
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan we examine how sightings of unidentified flying objects went from conspiracy theory to US government inquiry – after officials told American media they can’t confirm or rule out alien activity.
We hear from Sean Cahill, who was the Chief Master-at-Arms on the USS Princeton in 2004 during a multi-day UFO encounter, plus 'UFO researcher’ Chris Jones and Scotland's Astronomer Royal Prof Catherine Heymans.
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Podcast producer - Lauren Pinkney
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
It was announced this week that COVID restrictions in England will continue for another month, but what factors does the government base these decisions on? A fortnight ago, the prime minister said "I can see nothing in the data", so what has changed? And how will the government decide when it is 'Freedom Day'?
In this episode, host Dermot Murnaghan is joined by virologist and comedian Ria Lina and Isla Glaister from Sky's data and forensics team.
In 2021, Sky News is marking some of the century’s biggest news events through the personal stories of lives defined by unforgettable moments from the last 21-years.
In episode 5 of the 21-week series, Trapped: The Chile Miners, Elvis impersonator and electrician, Edison Peña, finds himself entombed almost half a mile underground in the Atacama Desert.
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CREDITS
Trapped: The Chile Miners was written and produced by Rob Mulhern
Recordings in Chile by Esteban Cabezas
Interview co-ordinator for recordings in Chile, Carmen Aguilar Garcia
Digital by Tom Gillespie
Special thanks to our contributors, Edison Peña, and Jonathan Samuels
Archive, Simon Windsor
Sound design, Rob Mulhern
TV treatment, Victoria Hudson-Grant
TV output editor, Emily Deeker
Head of Radio, Sky News, Dave Terris
Design and graphics, Brian Gillingham
Social media, Chris Scott
Press and Marketing, Alexandra Horton
Email: storycast@sky.uk
For more on this story log on to www.skynews/storycast21
StoryCast21
Economist Noreena Hertz believes we’re living in ‘The Lonely Century’. Loneliness is fuelling extremism, poor workplace productivity and a booming industry of goods designed to help us feel less alone. So, how should leaders help a disconnected planet come together in a post-COVID world?
On the Sky News Daily podcast, host Dermot Murnaghan speaks to Noreena about people-watching in Euston Station, and why public libraries could be a solution to the loneliness epidemic. Plus, Scott Rosenbaum explains why his 'Rent A Friend' website is becoming so popular.
A look into the criminal probe into the Trump organisation's finances, the former president's political intentions and an uncovering of what he has been doing since leaving the White House.
Martha Kelner speaks to Trump biographer Gwenda Blair, law professor at the University of Baltimore Kimberly Wehle and Matt Braynard, director of strategy and data for Trump's 2016 presidential campaign.
To kick off the Euros 2020 Championship, hosts Katerina Vittozzi and Sky Sports presenter David Garrido look at what role football can play in the fight against climate change.
They speak to Tony Stevens, head of PR at Tottenham Hotspur, the premier league club which scored full points in the 2021 football sustainability league. He shares how Tottenham's stadium is one of the most sustainable in the world and how he hopes other clubs can follow the lead - so they can score the global goal of beating climate change.
Plus climate advocate and Lewes player, Katie Rood, tells us how she combines the lifestyle of a footballer with that of a vegan environmentalist.
And climate change reporter Victoria Seabrook has this week's climate headlines including what happened on World Oceans Day and what's on the table at the G7 summit in Cornwall.
America’s top infectious disease expert became the face of its pandemic response, and now his recently released emails from early on in the crisis have prompted much debate and speculation – but why?
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we speak to our Asia correspondent Tom Cheshire and Aaron Blake from The Washington Post about conspiracy theories and decision making last year.
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Podcast producer - Lauren Pinkney
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
On 6 June, the midterm elections were held in Mexico. The eve of voting saw inactive grenades and a severed head thrown at a polling station, five workers were killed and body parts in bags were found nearby.
The lead-up though was the bloodiest campaign period in the country’s history. More than 30 candidates have been murdered since April with many more attacked and receiving death threats.
In this episode, host Dermot Murnaghan speaks to mayoral candidate Mario Figueroa, who survived being shot in the chest at the end of last year; Gema Kloppe-Santamaría, assistant professor in Latin American history at Loyola University Chicago about the power of cartels; and Sky News chief correspondent Stuart Ramsay about the Mexican government.
In 2021, Sky News is marking some of the century’s biggest news events through the personal stories of lives defined by unforgettable moments from the last 21-years.
In episode 4 of the 21-part series, Migrant Rescue, Sky News Correspondent Mark Stone, receives a desperate text message from Syrian refugee, Bassel Shekhany.
The date is January 15, 2016 and Shekhany explains that his family and fiancé, Zanzon, are adrift in the Aegean Sea, after setting out to reach Europe from the Turkish coast earlier that evening.
The crossing had already claimed the lives of thousands of refugees, many of whom were fleeing the war in Syria. Could he help?
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Migrant Rescue was written and produced by Rob Mulhern
Digital and research by Tom Gillespie
Special thanks to our contributors, Bassel and Zanzon Shekany, and Mark Stone
Archive, Simon Windsor
Recordings and sound design, Rob Mulhern
TV treatment, Hope Yeomans
TV output editor, Emily Deeker
Head of Radio, Sky News, Dave Terris
Design and graphics, Brian Gillingham
Social media, Chris Scott
Press and Marketing, Alexandra Horton
Email: storycast@sky.uk
For more on this story log on to www.skynews/storycast21
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Evan Smith, who had sickle cell disease, died in hospital at the age of 21 from sepsis. He had called 999 from his hospital bed after staff lacked understanding of his condition. But, why is awareness of sickle cell disorders still so limited?
Shingi Mararike talks to Dame Elizabeth Anionwu, who singer Dua Lipa honoured at the 2021 Brit Awards, about how awareness has ebbed and flowed since she was Britain’s first specialist sickle cell nurse. Plus, Evan’s parents, Betty and Charles, speak about the day they lost their son, and how they hope his legacy will be one of lasting change.
Knife crime in England and Wales was at its highest level on record prior to the COVID pandemic and Kiyan’s dad fears numbers could rise again as lockdown restrictions ease.
On the Sky News Daily podcast, Dermot Murnaghan is joined by Dr Mark Prince, who shares his personal journey of grief, determination and passion for inspiring the next generation.
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Podcast producer - Lauren Pinkney
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
Social media influencers are professionals at convincing their followers to buy the latest and trendiest products on the market. But what if influencers encouraged their followers to live sustainably?
Will their audience listen? Does it stem from hypocrisy? And could they make a real difference?
On this episode of Sky News ClimateCast hosts Anna Jones & Katerina Vittozzi speak to founder of the UK's leading influencer authority CORQ to discover what power a social media influencer has in the fight against climate change. Plus they speak to Love Island contestant Eyal Booker and Strictly Come Dancing pro Katya Jones about how they combine glitz and glamour with climate conscious to become eco-friendly influencers trying to educate their followers about the climate emergency.
Plus, we'll have this week's headlines from Katerina who joins us live from Bangladesh where she's been speaking to COP26 President, Alok Sharma.
Boris Johnson has said the COVID-19 pandemic worsened LGBT+ inequality worldwide. Homosexuality is criminalised in 69 countries, causing many to fear violence and arrest if they seek medical help. With the UK appointing a new special envoy for LGBT+ rights, and the US to fill the position soon, what tactics are being used in the fight for equality?
Host Dermot Murnaghan speaks to special envoy Lord Herbert about why homophobic laws in the Commonwealth are often a legacy of Britain’s colonial past, his experience as the first out politician to be elected in a Conservative seat, and why he worries trans rights may be caught in a "culture war".
On 6 June 1991 the mother and businesswoman was stabbed more than 50 times in a car park of a leisure centre in west London – yet no one ever reported seeing the attack or killer's escape. Could a new forensic review lead detectives to the culprit?
On the Sky News Daily podcast, Jonathan Samuels is joined by Penny's daughter Lauren Bell, plus criminology lecturer Kirsty Bennett tells us how many such cases go unsolved in England and Wales.
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Podcast producer - Lauren Pinkney
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
In 2021, Sky News is marking some of the century’s biggest news events through the personal stories of lives defined by unforgettable moments from the last 21-years.
In episode 3 of the 21-week series, Marathon Man, Kenyan distance runner and decorated Olympian, Eliud Kipchoge, sets out to become the first person to run a marathon (42.2kms) in under two hours — a challenge deemed impossible by many experts in the world of science.
New Episode every Monday
Marathon Man was written and produced by Rob Mulhern
Research and digital treatment by Tom Gillespie
Special thanks to our contributors, Eluid Kipchoge, Valentijn Trouw, Endy Brady and Ineos
Archive, Simon Windsor
Recordings and sound design, Rob Mulhern
TV treatment, Victoria Hudson-Grant
TV output editor, Emily Deeker
Head of Radio, Sky News, Dave Terris
Design and graphics, Brian Gillingham
Social media, Chris Scott
Press and Marketing, Alexandra Horton
Email: storycast@sky.uk
For more on this story visit www.skynews/storycast21
StoryCast21
One year ago, the murder of George Floyd sparked a summer of global Black Lives Matter protests. But how are individuals stepping up in their fight against racism? What small actions are being taken to promote inclusivity? And what more must be done?
Inzamam Rashid speaks to Rachael Hawk, a Facebook marketing manager who founded #BuyBlack Fridays to support businesses during the pandemic. Charlene Hunter from Coding Black Females reveals why she's optimistic about diversity in the tech industry, and Dr Chamu Kuppuswamy from Mosaic Outdoor explains the barriers for people from ethnically diverse backgrounds wanting to explore the outdoors.
This week on Sky News Climatecast, hosts Anna Jones and Katerina Vittozzi talk about climate lawfare. Using the courtroom as a weapon in the global fight against climate change.
Climate litigation is a fairly new tool for tackling climate change. Activists and lawyers describe it as a last resort, yet it’s becoming an increasingly common practice.
And the climate activists have had some important wins. This week saw two remarkable cases and we speak to the people at the heart of both.
Firstly we speak to Peer de Rijk from Friends of the Earth in the Netherlands, who won their case against fossil fuel giant Shell in the Dutch courts, resulting in the court ruling that Shell must reduce their carbon emissions by 45% by 2030.
We also talk to Anjali Sharma, a 17-year-old activist from Melbourne, Australia. At the start of the year, she - along with seven other teenagers and an 86-year-old nun - sued the Australian Environment minister in a bid to stop a coal mine expansion, arguing that the government had a duty of care to protect young people from the effects of climate change.
And we get the views of Tessa Khan, human rights and climate lawyer who took on the Dutch government and won. She's also the co-founder of the Climate Litigation Network, so we ask her how these cases might shape the future of using climate lawfare to tackle the environmental crisis.
A video of detained journalist Roman Protasevich appearing to confess to organising anti-government protests has been released. But Boris Johnson has called for him to be let go amidst growing fears the dissident has been tortured.
Jonathan Samuels speaks to Franak Viačorka, journalist and friend of Roman, about what life is like for an opponent of President Lukashenko. Plus, NBC Moscow reporter Matthew Bodner breaks down how and why Protasevich was arrested.
One in three teachers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland plan to quit the classroom within five years. This is according to the National Education Union. But, why are some teachers swapping the classroom for a different career?
Jonathan Samuels talks to the joint general secretary of the National Education Union, Kevin Courtney, about morale in the industry. Leila MacTavish, head of Ark Teacher Training, explains how educators can use body language to keep control of their lessons, and headteacher Ruth Luzmore reveals why she's leaving the job she loves after 17 years
In 2021, Sky News is marking some of the century’s biggest news events through the personal stories of lives defined by unforgettable moments from the last 21-years.
In episode 2 of the 21-week series ‘The hunt for Raoul Moat,’ Sue Sim, former Chief Constable of Northumbria Police, receives a call on the night of July 3rd, 2010, to say there’d been a double shooting in a quiet suburb of Newcastle. Specialist police units, snipers and RAF jets all featured in the pursuit of the gunman that followed, which played out live around the world.
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'The hunt for Raoul Moat' was written and produced by Robert Mulhern
Recordings, research, and production assistance by Tom Gillespie
Special thanks to our contributors, Sue Sim and Lisa Dowd
Archive, Simon Windsor
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Digital, Tom Gillespie
Sound Design, Robert Mulhern
TV Treatment, Hope Yeomans
TV Output Editor, Emily Deeker
Social Media, Chris Scott
Graphics, Brian Gillingham
Press and Marketing, Alexandra Horton
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A year on from the murder of George Floyd, Stuart Lawrence joins Dermot Murnaghan on the Sky News Daily podcast to share his memories of his brother Stephen Lawrence and discuss how he hopes to empower the next generation to “be the difference”.
Plus, Romel Davis talks about his own negative early interactions with officers growing up, before he decided to drive positive change from within, now working as a youth outreach worker for Nottinghamshire Police.
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Podcast producer - Lauren Pinkney
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Asteroids, weapons of mass destruction, supervolcanoes, future pandemics, ecological collapse and wars – these are things we do not want to imagine but there are people that prepare humanity for them.
In this episode, host Jonathan Samuels speaks to Dr Charity Dean, chief executive and founder of The Public Health Company; Jens Orback, executive director of the Global Challenges Organisation; and Richard Atwood, interim president of the International Crisis Group.
Over two-thirds of young people said their mental health got worse during lockdown and the rates of probable mental disorders have been going up since 2017. Some have called the surge in cases a ‘second pandemic’.
In this episode, host Ashna Hurynag talks to people and politics correspondent Nick Martin, and cameraman and editor Andy Brown, about the three weeks they spent visiting a psychiatric unit, sitting in on therapy sessions alongside the mental health staff at Pennine Care Trust.
Waring: This podcast contains references to self-harm, suicide, eating disorders and nasogastric tube feeding.
Retail supergiant Amazon recorded a revenue of €44bn in Europe in 2020 as millions turned to online shopping during the pandemic. But, why do questions of tax continue to hound tech giants? And why is President Biden proposing a new global tax system?
On the Sky News Daily podcast, host Helen-Ann Smith speaks to author Natalie Berg about Amazon's dominance during the pandemic while other retailers have suffered. Plus, director of Tax Justice UK Robert Palmer explains President Biden’s proposals for a minimum corporation tax.
2,323 cases of the Indian coronavirus variant have been reported in the UK, the health secretary Matt Hancock has said. It is now the dominant strain in Bolton and Blackburn with Darwen.
Can a vaccination surge prevent a lockdown? And why has the North West struggled to keep cases down?
Sky News Daily podcast host Jonathan Samuels is joined by Professor Robert Dingwall to explain what we know about the variant so far, and political editor of the Manchester Evening News Jennifer Williams discusses inequalities. Plus, Bolton pharmacist Thorrun Govind talks vaccine hesitancy.
In March this year, Blackpool council took steps to eradicate the town’s lap dancing clubs for good in what they call an attempt to return the area to a family friendly resort.
But for the women that work in them, is it liberation, exploitation or sexism? And could this mean that sexual entertainment venues are slowly dying out?
Host Ashna Hurynag is joined by pole dancer of 10 years Toni Mansell, councillor Adrian Hutton of Blackpool Council and CEO of Not Buying It, a campaign group against the porn and sex trade, Dr Sasha Rakoff.
On 26th December 2004, one of the deadliest disasters in modern history played out when a Tsunami led to almost 230,000 deaths in south east Asia. Amid the devastation, a Sky News camera crew discover an 8-year-old boy. Their subsequent report is seen by Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese footballer, known to many as the greatest player of his generation, but less so for his role in this remarkable survival story.
Miracle Boy was written, recorded and produced by Robert Mulhern
Additional recordings, photos and video, Fira Isrofillah
Special thanks to this episodes contributors, Martunis, Phil Hooper (Sky News Camera Operator) Martin Vowles (Sky News Security Advisor), and Donncha Brady (Martunis as a child)
Digital, Tom Gillespie
Sound Design, Robert Mulhern
Sky News Head of Radio, Dave Terris
TV treatment, Victoria Hudson-Grant
TV output editor, Emily Deeker
Archive, Simon Windsor
Social media, Chris Scott
Graphics and design, Brian Gillingham
Press and marketing, Alexandra Horton
New episode every Monday
Today, lockdown restrictions have eased to allow “cautious” hugging in England and Scotland. On the Sky News Daily podcast, Jonathan Samuels explores the surprising science behind physical affection with Dr Susannah Walker. Plus, our listeners tell us who they’re looking forward to hugging most.
Using the timeframe of the last 21-years, Sky News’ multi-award-winning podcast returns to some of this century's biggest news stories, using the focus of extraordinary personal stories defined by these events.
New episodes every Monday from May 17.
Series producer: Rob Mulhern
Host: Jayne Secker
Researcher: Tom Gillespie
Adel Budeiri's family is among those facing eviction from homes in east Jerusalem. Violence took a significant turn on 10 May, on what Israelis call Jerusalem Day - which fell at the end of the Muslim month of Ramadan.
On the Sky News Daily podcast, Jonathan Samuels hears his story as we examine the historical and present context to what is going on with our correspondent Mark Stone, Israeli Daniel Seidemann and Kenneth Roth, executive director of Human Rights Watch.
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Podcast producer - Lauren Pinkney
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
On 21 September 1990, Rosario Livatino was killed by mafia mobsters on his way to work. He was an investigative magistrate leading an inquest into corruption and the mafia. Since he was killed, he’s been praised by two Popes, declared a martyr, and last Sunday, on 9th May, he was beatified by the Catholic church.
In this episode, host Jonathan Samuels is joined by lawyer Francesco Cavallo who explains what the mafia will do to be impenetrable, and Dr Anna Sergi talks through the story of how this year, the ‘number one enemy’ has been taken to court in a historic trial.
The government's draft Online Safety Bill comes less than a fortnight after English football led a social media boycott, calling for more to be done to curb the trolls.
On the Sky News Daily podcast our sports correspondent Martha Kelner talks to Kick It Out's chief executive Tony Burnett about society's role in tackling the issue as Crystal Palace footballer Leigh Nicol and Sky Sports presenter Jessica Creighton share their experiences of abuse online.
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Podcast producer - Lauren Pinkney
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
On 17 May students will return to university after 14 months of lockdown restrictions.
But with a survey suggesting some students are unprepared to navigate relationships, how common is sexual violence at university?
Sky News Daily podcast host Ashna Hurynag speaks to Dr Elsie Whittington from the Safer Young Lives Research Centre at the University of Bedfordshire about how we should change the conversation around consent. Ciara Lally from the Revolt Sexual Assault campaign explains why their 2021 survey will be the most revealing yet. Plus, Sydney shares her own experiences of sexual assault.
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan we look at the misconceptions and preconceptions surrounding arranged marriages with digital producer Jasmine Kaur, who talks about her Off Limits documentary on how far they have modernised.
Plus, a group of strangers - including dating expert Nichi Hodgson and former senior Metropolitan Police officer Dal Babu - come together to share their thoughts and experience of arranged marriages.
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Podcast producer - Lauren Pinkney
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing increased scrutiny over the funding of the revamp of the flat he shares with fiancée Carrie Symonds. Last week, the Electoral Commission announced a formal investigation.
As allegations of “sleaze” pile up, the Sky News Daily podcast delves into the changing design tastes of Downing Street and its residents.
Host Jonathan Samuels hears from Anne McElvoy, whose Tatler profile of Symonds spawned the infamous “John Lewis furniture nightmare” quote and interior designer Celia Sawyer talks through the tastes of Carrie Symonds. Plus, researcher Jack Brown explains what Downing Street improvements say about prime ministers.
Marks and Spencer’s cake war with Aldi over its caterpillar chocolate sponge provided some food for thought, so on the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan we’ve had a tasty discussion on the subject.
Sarah John at Boss Brewing talks about a run in with Hugo Boss, plus branding expert Carolyn Dailey and trademark attorney Ben Evans examine the PR and legal choices companies face.
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Podcast producer - Lauren Pinkney
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
It was around 2.30am on 29 March when 13-year-old Adam Toledo was shot by a police officer while unarmed and holding both hands in the air. Two weeks later, police bodycam footage of the shooting was released, triggering protests around Chicago.
But does the footage show a human error in the heat of the moment or a reaction to a genuine fear for life?
Host Ashna Hurynag is joined by Sanya Burgess, who is part of Sky News data and forensics team that has been analysing the footage, and Jerry Ratcliffe, professor at the Department for Criminal Justice at Temple University in Philadelphia, USA and former Metropolitan Police officer.
On May 6, Scots will head to the polls to decide their Scottish Parliament. The outcome may have huge consequences for the future of the United Kingdom.
On the Sky News Daily podcast, host Dermot Murnaghan speaks to Sky’s Scotland bureau chief James Matthews about how independence and Brexit are making this election one to watch. Plus Ryan Griffiths, Associate Professor of Political Science at Syracuse University in New York, offers his analysis on how sovereignty is won, and travel bloggers Sam and Alex Grant explain why Scotland is a hit with their global audience.
President Joe Biden has reached his 100th day in the White House. How has he spent his 'honeymoon' period? And how is he navigating tricky relationships with Russia, China and the UK?
Host Dermot Murnaghan speaks to Omarosa Manigault Newman, a former aide to President Trump, about Biden's stance on racial equality and his domestic popularity. Plus, Dr Leslie Vinjamuri, Director of the US and the Americas programme at Chatham House, explains how his approach to China will involve much more than trade.
A decade on from their wedding, we look at the success of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge as a couple, parents and brand - as well as the causes they are most passionate about.
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan we are joined by chair of Heads Together Ian Cheshire, Pauline Walmsley - CEO of Early Years - along with Royal editor at The Sunday Times, Roya Nikkhah and Claudia Joseph, who wrote Kate's first biography.
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Podcast producer - Lauren Pinkney
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, former ship builder John shares his memories before the industry's decline in the town.
Plus, our deputy political editor Sam Coates examines the significance of votes in Hartlepool, where a by-election also takes place on 6 May.
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Podcast producer - Lauren Pinkney
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
India has set a new global record for COVID-19 cases recorded in one 24-hour period for the fifth day in a row, huge numbers of people are dying, and it is running out of oxygen.
But what has caused this new wave? How did they get here and what does India need to do to get out of the coronavirus crisis?
In this episode, host Dermot Murnaghan is joined by Sky News special correspondent Alex Crawford and professor Srinath Reddy, president of the Public Health Foundation of India.
On the Sky News Daily podcast, Inzamam Rashid examines what is Ramadan and why Muslims fast for up to 16 hours a day, as we hear from world-class athletes about how they balance sport with their religion.
Joining us we have president of the Muslim Council of Britain Zara Mohammed - who also discusses COVID vaccine hesitancy among some Muslims - plus footballer Adil Nabi, Olympic champions Lutalo Muhammad and Moe Sbihi and boxer Ruqsana Begum.
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Podcast producer - Lauren Pinkney
Podcast producer – Sabah Choudhry
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
It was one of the most dramatic nights in football...off the pitch. Six of England’s biggest teams announced they would be joining an elite league with six of Europe’s most high-profile teams. 56 hours later, it began to crumble as the first of the 12 pulled put.
What has this shown about the business of football in England and could an elite league still be on the cards?
Host Dermot Murnaghan is joined by Sky News sports correspondent Martha Kelner, agent for the FA Shehneela Admed, and City editor of the Daily Mail Alex Brummer.
Home Secretary Priti Patel is set to announce steps to tackle the rise in dog theft in the UK. Sky News Daily podcast host Dermot Murnaghan explores why pets are being snatched from their owners, and what can be done about it.
He speaks to head of public affairs at Dogs Trust, Claire Calder, about the scale of the issue and why puppy farming and puppy abandonment cases are causing alarm. Leicestershire councillor Simon Whelband explains how he’s working with police to tackle dog theft in his area. Plus, Charlotte Robson from Cheshire describes the moment her two family Labradors were stolen, and the race against time to find them.
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, our US correspondent Sally Lockwood reflects on the events which led to Derek Chauvin – a white former police officer - being convicted of murdering a black man.
Plus, Lord Simon Woolley – founding director of campaign group Operation Black Vote – looks at the potential impact of the verdict on tackling racial inequality globally.
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Podcast producer - Lauren Pinkney
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
Men are becoming increasingly less fertile. A study found that sperm counts in the West had dropped by nearly 60% in the past 40 years. According to that study, if sperm counts continue to decrease at this rate, they are set to reach zero by 2045.
What is hijacking our fertility, and could we be on the brink of extinction?
In this episode, host Dermot Murnaghan is joined by Shanna Swan, an environmental and reproductive epidemiologist who explains the causes of this reproductive crisis; Kate Brian from Fertility Network UK talks through the effects that infertility can have on people; and sperm donor Kyle Gordy describes the increase in demand for his services.
In early April, the British government announced a £43m support package to help Hong Kong citizens settle here – but is it enough?
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan we examine the social and economic impact of mass migration with Sunder Katwala from British Future, as Karolina Gerlich shares her story of moving to the UK after Poland joined the EU.
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Podcast producer – Lauren Pinkney
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Interviews producer - Alys Bowen
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive – Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
On this Sky News Daily special, listen back to the funeral service of The Duke of Edinburgh with commentary from Sky's Royal commentator, Alastair Bruce.
*Available until 17th May 2021.
After foreign aid was cut from 0.7% of GDP to 0.5%, the UK government has been clear it still prioritises biodiversity and climate projects. But what role does aid have in the success of conservation efforts? And how is the fight against poverty connected to our fight against environmental disasters?
Host Dermot Murnaghan speaks to Alex Oelofse, who is dedicating his life to protect rhinos in Africa. Plus, Sky’s special correspondent Alex Crawford and producer Chris Cunningham return from their mission to Namibia, where they uncovered truths behind poaching and oil exploration.
David Cameron’s activities face scrutiny but is lobbying really a dirty word? Why does it cause a stink? And does the act of persuasion need reform?
On the Sky News Daily podcast, Dermot Murnaghan and our chief political correspondent Jon Craig discuss the detail, while Iain Anderson (Cicero/AMO) and author Tamasin Cave share their views.
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Podcast producer – Lauren Pinkney
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Interviews producer - Alys Bowen
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive – Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
The COVID pandemic has meant families facing the often untimely death of loved ones – but are men finding it harder to process their grief?
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, digital producer James Lillywhite talks about his documentary on cultural differences around the world, plus Rhian Mannings and Paul Yarwood share their personal journeys after losing loved ones.
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Podcast producer – Lauren Pinkney
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Interviews producer – Alys Bowen
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive – Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
16- and 17-year-olds in Wales will have a chance to have their voices heard at the ballot box in the May 2021 elections. How will turnout impact the polls? And are teens educated enough to make an informed choice?
On the Sky News Daily podcast, host Kate McCann speaks to Jonathon Dawes from the Conservatives, Poppy Stowell-Evans from Labour, and Gwion Rhisiart from Plaid Cymru about the difficulties of being young in politics, and what getting the vote means to them.
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, royal artist Ralph Heimans – who produced the Duke of Edinburgh’s final official portrait - talks about the time they spent together.
Plus, our royal correspondent Rhiannon Mills examines the 99-year-old’s life and legacy.
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Podcast producer – Lauren Pinkney
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Interviews producer - Alys Bowen
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive – Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
Why is there violence and anger in Northern Ireland? Why is it young people that are taking to the streets and could this be the end of the Good Friday agreement?
In this episode, host Dermot Murnaghan hears from Kevin Scott, who has been photographing the riots for the Belfast Telegraph, and Sky News senior Ireland correspondent David Blevins explains what’s triggered young people to take to the streets in loyalist areas.
Two documents - the Integrated Review of Security, and the Defence Command paper - mark a change in tact for UK security.
They map out investments in new defence technology, a National Cyber Force and a downsizing of the armed forces.
Will the British Army now be fit for 21st century combat?
On the Sky News Daily podcast, host Dermot Murnaghan speaks to our defence correspondent Alistair Bunkall as he takes us through the main developments for UK security policy. Plus, former specialist advisor and Professor of War Studies Michael Clarke describes what the future of warfare will look like.
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we examine the global challenges as we look at a shift in attitudes towards cleaner energy.
We are joined by our climate correspondent Lisa Holland and Dave Jones from the energy think tank Ember – plus mayor of Rawlins in Wyoming, Terry Weickum, talks about backing wind power as teenager; and Izzy Raj-Seppings and 86-year-old nun Sister Brigit Arthur tell us about the legal fight over coal expansion in Australia’s state of New South Wales.
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Podcast producer – Lauren Pinkney
Senior data journalist – Isla Glaister
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive – Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
On the 25th May 2020 George Floyd was pinned to the ground by police officers, called because he had allegedly used a counterfeit $20 bill. His death sparked a summer of protest, anger and debate about racism in the US and beyond.
Now, the trial of policeman Derek Chauvin has begun, with the harrowing video footage filmed by a bystander playing a major role in the case.
On the Sky News Daily podcast we hear from Grace Beahm Alford, a photographer granted access to the trial of policeman Michael Slager, about what it’s like to witness a court case with the eyes of the world watching. Plus, host Dermot Murnaghan speaks to our US correspondent Sally Lockwood about what we can expect from the Chauvin trial and the atmosphere on the ground.
Recent news stories have prompted discussions around identity and equality – so how important are schools when it comes to helping to shape a more inclusive future society?
On the Sky News Daily podcast, Ashna Hurynag speaks to our correspondent Inzamam Rashid, teacher Michelle O'Neill from Wellacre Academy and commentator and writer Dr Rakib Ehsan.
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Podcast producer – Lauren Pinkney
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive – Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
On 23 March, one of the largest container ships in the world became wedged in the Suez Canal. The queues began to get longer as other vessels carrying cargo such as livestock, Ikea furniture and tea, were held up either end of the waterway.
It took six days to free it - with tugboats, diggers and dredgers all taking part in the operation.
But the shipping route could take months to return to normal.
Host Dermot Murnaghan is joined by Sky’s defence correspondent Alistair Bunkall to discuss who should be held accountable; and Rose George, journalist and author of Ninety Percent of Everything: Inside shipping, describes what it’s like to go down the Suez Canal.
An independent report commissioned by the Football Association into historical child sexual abuse found “significant institutional failings”.
Sky News Daily podcast host Dermot Murnaghan speaks to abuse survivor Jason Dunford about his own experiences, and to our sports correspondent Martha Kelner about the content of this highly anticipated report.
Maintaining good mental health during lockdown hasn’t been easy - so on the Sky News Daily podcast we explore what makes us truly content in life.
Dermot Murnaghan speaks to American Kristen Tcherneshoff who moved to the 'happiest country in the world', former Finland prime minister Alexander Stubb and Sir Anthony Seldon, who first introduced well-being lessons for UK schoolchildren in 2006.
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Podcast producer - Lauren Pinkney
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
After entering administration, Glasgow Rangers FC – part of the renowned Old Firm and a dominant force in Scottish football– were demoted from the premiership to the third division. Ten years later and they’re back at the top, led by Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard.
How did this team find itself banished to the lowest tier of Scottish football? And how did it climb back out to clinch a 55th Premiership title?
In this episode of the Sky News Daily podcast, host Dermot Murnaghan speaks to football finance expert Kieran Maguire; die-hard fan David Edgar; and managing director of Rangers Football Club Stewart Robertson.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock laid out plans for the NHS recently in his bid to build a more integrated, more innovative and more responsive system. So what changes are coming? And will they work?
Sky News Daily podcast host Dermot Murnaghan asks former health secretary Alan Johnson, and Saffron Cordery, deputy chief executive of NHS providers, to give their verdict.
For more than five years, Nicola Sturgeon has been the most powerful person in Scottish politics, and she has always stressed the importance of a key figure in helping her get there – Alex Salmond. The story of this political partnership has become increasingly complex and could have long-term effects on Scottish politics.
In this episode, host Dermot Murnaghan speaks to MSP Alex Neil about the rise of Ms Sturgeon and what it’s been like to work alongside both party leaders, and Sky’s Scotland bureau chief James Matthews about what the Salmond report means for Ms Sturgeon’s career.
In this special edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, people across the country share their experiences - including the Burr family who welcomed baby Flora as the UK’s first lockdown began.
Plus, quantitative futurist Amy Webb speaks to Dermot about reshaping societies and the challenges ahead.
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Podcast producer – Lauren Pinkney
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive – Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we discuss differing perceptions of risk versus benefit and examine the potential impact of recent reports about the jab on the vaccine rollout.
We are joined by GP Dr Ellie Cannon and ‘risk doctor’ David Hillson, an international thought-leader in risk management.
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Podcast producer – Lauren Pinkney
Podcast producer - Robyn Montague
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive – Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
Last year it was revealed that children under the age of 16 in the care system had been living in ‘unregulated accommodation’, which, in extreme cases could be in caravans, barges or even tents. In September, this will be made illegal.
How were children that are labelled as ‘looked after’ been put into these situations and what effect has it had on them?
In this episode, host Ashna Hurynag speaks to Maddie Davis about her experience of living in unregulated housing, and Sky News politics and people correspondent Nick Martin and producer Fiona Mackie, about how the government is attempting to reform the care system.
Digital currency bitcoin reached new highs this year, hitting over £36,000 in value. With investors like Tesla fuelling the current bitcoin boom, is this a bubble set to burst? Or are we on the brink of a new era in how we conduct businesses globally?
Host Dermot Murnaghan speaks to economist Gary Stevenson about bitcoin sustainability, plus Coinfloor CEO Obi Nwosu explains why Africa and Southern Asia could lead the charge in digital currency innovation.
A year ago, we received the news that those of us that were able to, must work from home. It was unlike anything this country had seen before, people frantically creating makeshift offices wherever they could in their houses. It has brought with it a variety of positives and negatives, but it has left many of us wondering – has the pandemic meant the end of the office?
In this episode, host Katerina Vittozzi speaks to tech entrepreneur and blogger Jo Groves about what it’s been like as an employer; Emma Mamo, head of workplace wellbeing at MIND speaks about the effect on people’s mental health and employment lawyer Sarah Evans explains about employees’ rights in the new workplace.
The death of Sarah Everard, who went missing in south London on 3 March, reignited a powerful debate about women's safety - as well as responses such as #NotAllMen on online newsfeeds.
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we explore the importance of men in tackling this societal issue as we are joined by clinical forensic psychologist Dr Mike Berry, ex-Met detective Hamish Brown MBE, journalist Victoria Richards and Women's Equality Party leader Mandu Reid.
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Podcast producer - Lauren Pinkney
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
For 10 years, the world has seen Syrian cities bombed to rubble, videos of civilians suffering the effects of chemical attacks and photos of alleged torture victims – it has been the most documented war in history, but could those responsible for alleged war crimes ever be brought to justice?
In this episode of the Sky News Daily podcast, host Jayne Secker speaks to Chris Doyle, director of the Council for Arab-British Understanding; Dr Monzer Khalil, a founder of field hospitals in Syria for civilian victims; Dyab Srieh tells his story about five years inside the infamous Sednaya prison; and Nerma Jelacic from The Commission for International Justice and Accountability explains the measures it has been taking to attempt to hold the regime to account.
As part of our special Stranger Times series on the Sky News Daily podcast, our home editor Jason Farrell speaks to Allison Neagle, a liver transplant patient.
We also hear from staff at London's Royal Free about the pressures on services beyond cancer treatment.
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Podcast producer – Lauren Pinkney
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive – Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
Experts say Asia Pacific is now the biggest market in the world when it comes to the meth trade – so what is being done about it?
On the Sky News Daily podcast, Dermot Murnaghan talks to our South East Asia correspondent Siobhan Robbins and Angela Me, from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Podcast producer – Lauren Pinkney
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive – Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
A Buckingham Palace statement on behalf of the Queen says issues will be addressed by the family privately.
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan we are joined by our royal correspondent Rhiannon Mills, US entertainment journalist KJ Matthews, PR expert Sven Hughes and Alexandra Messervy, a former employee in the Royal Household.
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Podcast producer - Lauren Pinkney
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
When the doors to betting shops were closed in lockdown, many asked what this would mean for the UK’s gambling habit.
The pandemic has revealed many things we didn’t know before about how much we bet, and how, in an increasingly digital world, some have moved deeper into crypto-gambling on the “black market”.
In this episode of the Sky News Daily podcast, host Jonathan Samuels is joined by Sarah Grant, a recovering gambling addict; Dr Heather Wardle, a researcher from the University of Glasgow and Tony Marini, an addiction therapist from the Castle Craig treatment centre.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, 16 year-old Esther Oladejo talks about coping with mental health struggles as Matt Timothy and his wife share their experience of lockdown with two autistic children.
We are also joined by Tom Purser from the National Autistic Society and Megan Wright from Parent Talk, a one to one online chat service for parents from Action for Children.
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Podcast producer – Lauren Pinkney
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive – Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
In England, white people are more than twice as likely to have been vaccinated as people from black backgrounds, and three times as likely as people from mixed ethnic backgrounds, according to the Royal College of GPs. But what is causing this?
In this episode, host Ashna Hurynag is joined by Dr Nikki Kanani, who launched the NHS blueprint to tackle BAME vaccine hesitancy, and Reverend Nims Obunge, pastor at the Freedom Church in Tottenham, who is engaged in efforts to educate people about the benefits of the coronavirus vaccine. Plus, Sky News investigative journalist Sanya Burgess reveals how the anti-vax movement has infiltrated the high street.
Emergency support measures due to COVID, more borrowing, plans to balance the books, and a vision for future economic success.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we are joined by Treasury minister Kemi Badenoch and our business correspondent Paul Kelso.
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Podcast producer - Lauren Pinkney
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
In February, Nobel peace prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi was detained by the Myanmar military, who declared her 2020 election victory fraudulent, sparking weeks of violent clashes on the streets.
On the Sky News Daily podcast, host Dermot Murnaghan explores what the military coup means for Myanmar with South East Asia correspondent Siobhan Robbins, and he speaks to journalist Toe Zaw Latt about his experience on the ground
As more people in the UK are forced to stay indoors, there’s one business that’s been booming during the pandemic.
The drugs trade.
On this episode of the Sky News Daily podcast, host Dermot Murnaghan speaks to Adele Robinson, who’s done an investigation into the buying and selling of illegal sleeping and anxiety pills, Nick Conn, cocaine addict in recovery and founder of Held4Addiction. Plus, Yuval Ben-David, a cyber analyst for intelligence company Sixgill, explains more about the drugs market on the dark web.
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The man, the politician and the economic challenges ahead of the Budget.
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan we are joined by PR expert Polly Mackenzie, Lord Lamont and Kuti Miah, who has known Rishi since he was a baby.
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Podcast producer – Lauren Pinkney
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive – Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
From war hero to national treasure, we look at how he will be remembered.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast, Dermot Murnaghan is joined by our royal correspondent Rhiannon Mills and Ellie Orton from NHS Charities Together as 91 year-old Margaret Payne and Win Page, who is 100, speak about being inspired by the late WWII veteran.
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Podcast producer – Lauren Pinkney
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive – Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
The Supreme Court ruled that a group of Uber drivers who brought legal action against the ride-hailing app in 2016 are to be classed as workers, and not self-employed. What does this mean for Uber and the gig economy? And how have the self-employed fared during COVID-19?
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast, host Dermot Murnaghan is joined by Sky’s technology correspondent Rowland Manthorpe and employment solicitor Aleksandra Flack to assess the future of the gig economy.
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Podcast producer - Lauren Pinkney
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
The chance to play for a top club presents a route out of poverty for some young boys – but less than 1% will ever make it to the professional ranks.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast, Dermot Murnaghan is joined by our sport correspondent Martha Kelner, and former footballer Max Noble - who signed for Fulham when he was 15.
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Podcast producer – Lauren Pinkney
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive – Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
The plan is ‘cautious and irreversible’ – but what do we know about the scientific data behind it?
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast, Dermot Murnaghan is joined by our political correspondent Kate McCann, former chief scientific adviser Sir Mark Walport, and Isla Glaister from Sky’s data team.
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Podcast producer – Lauren Pinkney
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive – Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
For nearly three years, Princess Latifa, the daughter of Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has been missing.
Sanya Burgess, from Sky’s data and forensics unit, managed to obtain videos of the royal who claimed she was a ‘hostage’.
In this episode of the Sky News Daily podcast, host Katerina Vittozzi speaks to Sanya about the time she has spent working with Latifa’s friends to get questions to the princess in order to tell her story.
In the past year, a radical new approach to abortion has taken place in the UK. For the first time in history, 100,000 women have been able to have them in their own homes. This was brought about as part of the COVID-19 lockdown measures, TO encourage women to stay away from clinics in order to protect the NHS. But could this approach be here to stay?
In this episode, host Katerina Vittozzi talks to Sky News correspondent Isabel Webster, about how telemedical abortions work, the positives, the risks and we hear from both sides of the debate.
The US, China and UAE launched unmanned missions to Mars last summer in the quest to discover whether the red planet was ever habitable - or could be in future.
In the week that the European Space Agency also launched a recruitment drive for the next generation of astronauts, what does the future of space exploration look like? And is it really worth it?
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we are joined by Libby Jackson, human exploration manager at the UK Space Agency; Nicholas Booth, who co-authored the book The Search for Life on Mars and is a self-confessed Mars obsessive; and Alexander Martin, Sky’s technology reporter.
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Podcast producer – Lauren Pinkney
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive – Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
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In the past week, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex secured a victory in the High Court against the Mail on Sunday, revealed they’re expecting a second child, and announced an Oprah Winfrey interview set to air in March.
On this episode, we explore what led to Meghan’s battle for privacy in the High Court, and what their recent announcements mean for future relations with the Royal Family.
Host Dermot Murnaghan is joined by Sky’s royal correspondent Rhiannon Mills, and former barrister and legal affairs journalist Catherine Baksi.
Dozens of bodies have been recovered and other people are still missing after catastrophic flooding hit two hydroelectric dams in Uttarakhand earlier this month.
It's thought a glacier collapse caused the deluge.
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we examine what we know about the incident and discuss the possible impact that climate change and human actions are having on mountain ecosystems around the world.
We are joined by Sky's India reporter Neville Lazarus, Natasha Muktarsingh from our data and forensics team and Matthias Jurek, programme management officer at the UN Environment Programme.
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Podcast producer – Lauren Pinkney
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive – Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
When the UK went into lockdown in March last year, crime did not stop. When the courts closed temporarily, the backlog of trials began to build up. When they were allowed to reopen, courts rushed to become COVID-safe and ready to function again.
But how much longer can the UK criminal justice system function fairly under coronavirus restrictions?
In this episode of the Sky News Daily podcast, host Jayne Secker speaks to barrister and judge Amanda Pinto QC, jury member Glenn Moore and Sky News’ home affairs correspondent Mark White about how the criminal justice system is going to deal with the backlog.
2020 marked the largest student rebellion in years. Left frustrated by their university’s handling of the pandemic, thousands of young people nationwide have been striking and campaigning to have their voices heard.
But why are some students risking legal action to make a point?
On this episode of the Sky News Daily podcast, host Ashna Hurynag speaks to University of Manchester rent strike organiser Ben McGowan, and final year De Montfort University law student Aisha Anamashaun, who’s looking to reduce tuition fees.
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Podcast producer - Lauren Pinkney
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive - Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
A year after COVID-19 was given its official name by the World Health Organisation, we ask what lessons the pandemic taught the planet.
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, our special correspondent Alex Crawford and chief correspondent Stuart Ramsay reflect on their reporting of the devastation witnessed in countries from Italy and the US, to Brazil, Mexico and Yemen.
Plus, Dermot is joined by Professor Krishna Udayakumar, economist Yael Selfin and Stefania Giannini from UNESCO as they discuss the impact on global health, economies and education.
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Podcast producer – Lauren Pinkney
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive – Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
Since COVID-19 reached UK shores, we have learnt a lot, not just about the science of the virus but about our society, public services and the UK government.
But has what we've learnt actually changed how our country is run?
In this episode of the Sky News Daily podcast, host Dermot Murnaghan is joined by comedian and virologist, Ria Lina; Rowland Manthorpe, tech correspondent and data analyst; and Giles Whittell, editor at Tortoise media and closely involved in the Tortoise Covid enquiry.
Tigger Blaize knew from a young age that he was a boy. The problem? He was born a girl.
As part of LGBT History Month on the Sky News Daily podcast, we hear about Tigger’s journey of transition in the UK as well as the issues faced by Andy and Mr C in China.
Host Tom Cheshire is joined by Associate Professor at the University of Nottingham, Dr Hongwei Bao – an expert in gay identity and queer politics in China.
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Podcast producer – Lauren Pinkney
Podcast producer – Emma-Rae Woodhouse
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive – Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
More than 12 million people have now received their first dose of a COVID vaccine – but how much more do we now know about the jabs?
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we are joined by Professor Jeffrey Almond, visiting professor of microbiology at the University of Oxford who also advises the vaccine task force.
We examine the differences between vaccines, dispel facts from fiction and discuss the possible benefits of having doses from two different manufacturers - with the help of a walnut analogy.
Plus, we hear from nurse Delia Clarke who talks about the “emotional” experience of inoculating her first COVID vaccine recipient.
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Podcast producer – Lauren Pinkney
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Archive – Nelly Stefanova
Music - Steven Wheeler
After weeks of delay, and more than a year after the first COVID-19 case was reported, the World Health Organisation’s team of experts are in Wuhan to investigate the origins of the pandemic.
Misinformation, conspiracies and conflicting theories are rife, and the conclusions of this report and future research could have major repercussions for China.
But why has this research venture been so heavily politicised, and what can we expect from their findings?
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast, host Jayne Secker speaks to Tom Cheshire, Sky’s Asia correspondent, to discuss his own attempt to find answers in China; Dr Julian Tang, a consultant virologist at the University of Leicester, to discuss the science behind tracking down a virus; and we hear from WHO team member Dr Peter Daszak about their findings so far.
The stock market frenzy surrounding videogame store, GameStop seemed to come out of nowhere. Last week, armchair investors, armed with easy-to-use trading apps, used social media to drive up the share prices that multiple billion-dollar hedge funds had bet against. GameStop share prices rose over 1000%, and with that, hedge funds like Melvin Capital and Citron Research lost an estimated total of $19 billion.
But what actually happened to cause such a massive hit to Wall Street? And why does this matter?
Sky News Daily podcast host, Dermot Murnaghan speaks to economist and former trader, Gary Stevenson about why this stock market volatility could be a symptom of an unequal society and Peter Tuchman, the most photographed New York Stock Exchange trader, speaks from Wall Street to explain why trading like this to make a political statement can be a dangerous game to play.
On Tuesday 2 February, Alexei Navalny was sentenced to two years and 8 months in a prison colony. After years of leading the opposition party in Russia - campaigning against Putin, leading protests, undergoing numerous arrests and a poisoning - the Kremlin has now clamped down on its harshest critic.
But what now for politics in Russia?
Hosting the Sky News Daily podcast, Jonathan Samuels speaks to Ben Judah, Russia analyst and author of Fragile Empire: How Russia Fell In And Out Of Love With Vladimir Putin. Also joining him to discuss accusations made about Putin regarding the so-called ‘Black Palace’ and corruption is Sergey Markov, Putin’s former spokesman.
We also speak to a Navalny supporter, who explains why he will continue to protest.
More than two million people globally have died with COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic – more than 100,000 of those in the UK.
At the same time, NHS medics continue to save the lives of many others.
Sky’s home editor Jason Farrell has been given access to staff at London’s Royal Free and Barnet hospitals as they treat patients who have contracted the virus.
As part of our special Stranger Times series on the Sky News Daily podcast, we hear from intensive care and specialist teams as well as some of those being treated.
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Specialist producer – Liz Lane
Assistant podcast producer – Lauren Pinkney
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Music - Steven Wheeler
The far-right has been expanding in the US for years, but since Donald Trump became president, we have seen the rise of groups such as QAnon, Proud Boys and the Boogaloo movement.
Then, at the end of last year, Trump lost the election and after the infamous storming of the Capitol, his social media channels were silenced
But what does this mean for the US far right?
In this episode of the Sky News Daily podcast, host Katerina Vittozzi is joined by Cas Mudde, associate professor in School of Public and International Affairs at the University of Georgia and author of the book 'The Far Right Today’, to explain how the movement has evolved, Alex Martin, Sky News’ technology reporter to talk through the role of social media in mobilising the far right and Brian Trascher, senior partner at Gulf South Strategies speaking about his views on the legacy of Trump.
Brexit realities, a COVID vaccine row and ‘global Britain’
This weekend marks a year since the UK left the European Union and a month since the transition period came to an end. So how is it really going?
In recent days, Britain has found itself embroiled in a row over the AstraZeneca COVID vaccine as the president of the European Council suggested Brussels should consider legal action following supply issues.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we examine the teething problems and discuss the wider issues, plus what does “global Britain” actually look like?
We are joined by our deputy political editor Sam Coates, Sky’s diplomatic editor Dominic Waghorn and Naomi O’Leary, Europe correspondent for The Irish Times.
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Podcast apprentice – Lauren Pinkney
Interviews producer – Tatiana Alderson
Package producer – Mark Thompson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive – Rob Fellowes
Music - Steven Wheeler
On Wednesday, Boris Johnson expressed hope that it will be safe to reopen schools in England from 8 March at the earliest. But it’s not that straightforward.
The full return of face-to-face learning is heavily dependent on the success of the vaccine rollout and a decline in COVID-19 cases.
Teachers, parents and pupils have had to re-adjust to remote learning during this lockdown but could online lessons have a permanent place in the education structure in future?
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast, teacher Mathury Jeganathan shares her experience of swapping the traditional school building for a virtual classroom.
Host Jonathan Samuels is also joined by founder of My Online Schooling, Tom Crombie and Sky’s Laura Bundock as we examine the lessons learned.
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Podcast apprentice – Lauren Pinkney
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Music - Steven Wheeler
The sight of a single coffin during a funeral service is hard enough. Debbie Mountjoy and her family experienced the pain of three loved ones laid side-by-side in caskets.
Her mum Gladys and two brothers Dean and Darren died less than a week apart after contracting COVID-19 in South Wales towards the end of last year.
Debbie’s heart-breaking story and grief is shared by families here and around the world.
On Tuesday, it was confirmed the number of people to die with COVID-19 in the UK had surpassed 100,000.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we are joined by Debbie and her wife Tina as they keep the memory of their loved ones alive and urge people to abide by coronavirus rules.
Also, Professor Lorraine Sherr talks to Dermot about collective grief, coping with loss and the psychological legacy of the pandemic.
If you need to talk to someone following the death of a loved one, you can call the charity Sudden for free on 0800 2600 400 or the Samaritans helpline can be reached on 116 123 (available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week).
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Podcast apprentice – Lauren Pinkney
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Music - Steven Wheeler
There have been outbreaks of COVID-19 in more than half of UK prisons and many are running on skeleton staff. The pandemic has forced the prison estate to move to ‘an exceptional delivery mode’.
One prisoner claimed they were kept in their cells for more than 23 hours a day with limited access to hygiene facilities, forcing them to dispose of human waste in plastic bags and bottles.
There are signs that prisons could be epicentres for infection with small, enclosed areas and a lack of social distancing with staff potentially bringing the virus in and out.
In this episode of the Sky News Daily podcast, host Noel Phillips speaks to Juliet Lyon, chair of the government's independent panel on deaths in custody, Andrea Albutt, president of the Prison Governors Association, Lucy Martindale, youth worker and anti-violence campaigner and John Drake, an ex-inmate at HMP Coldingley Prison.
The country's recent election saw President Yoweri Museveni extend his 35-year grip on power, winning a sixth term in office.
Uganda has one of the youngest populations in the world.
There is frustration over the economy and a lack of future prospects, particularly among the under 30s.
So is a shift in power coming?
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast we hear from challenger Bobi Wine about the intimidation he and his team faced during the election campaign.
Plus, host Dermot Murnaghan talks to our Africa correspondent John Sparks about the country's political history and current situation, and shares his own experience of reporting in the country after running for cover when soldiers pointed guns at him.
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Assistant podcast producer – Lauren Pinkney
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Music - Steven Wheeler
For years, America has been well known for its gun violence, but last year, the statistics were off the scale. There has been a rise in shootings, but also a rise in the number of people going to buy guns.
In the US, on average, there is a mass shooting every single day. But what in the last 12 months has driven people to buy and use firearms more than ever before?
In this episode of the Sky News Daily podcast, host Noel Phillips speaks to Lucinda Roy, professor at Virginia Tech and former teacher of the man responsible for the killings in 2007; Kareem Shiya, co-founder of Open Source Defense - an online group, campaigning for gun rights, and Craig Jackson, Professor of occupational health psychology at Birmingham City University.
There have been three new variants of COVID that have had a startling impact on the number of cases. They have been detected thousands of miles apart, one in Brazil, one in South Africa, and one in the UK.
This came as no surprise to scientists. Since the virus was first detected, it has mutated approximately 4,000 times. However, if the virus keeps mutating, will we ever end the pandemic?
In this episode, host Jayne Secker is joined by Sir Mark Walport, previous government chief scientific adviser to explain what we know so far about the new variants and Sky News correspondent, Ashna Hurynag, tells us what the situation is like in the city of Manaus.
On this bonus episode of the Sky News Daily podcast, Niall Paterson puts questions from the public to the Government's chief scientific adviser as the UK remains under lockdown due to the COVID pandemic.
Joe Biden’s swearing in as the 46th president of the United States marks the start of a new era in US politics. But will it lead to a more "united" America?
His administration takes over at a time when the country is still very much divided and grappling with the COVID pandemic.
As well as the House of Representatives, the Democrats now control the White House and the Senate on Capitol hill – the scene of recent rioting that resulted in security being bolstered for the inauguration.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, former Democrat Ohio State Senator Capri Cafaro shares her experience of working inside the Capitol and what it means to Americans.
We are also joined by Sky’s diplomatic editor Dominic Waghorn and former Trump aide Omarosa Manigault Newman as we discuss the Senate’s power and prestige.
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Assistant podcast producer – Lauren Pinkney
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Music - Steven Wheeler
We are living through history right now. But how will the story of the pandemic be told in years to come?
Life in 2021 may at the moment feel isolating, frustrating and gloomy, but there is the occasional promise of hope.
It’s not easy. More than 2 million people across the world have now died with COVID-19.
As part of a special series on the Sky News Daily podcast, our home editor Jason Farrell travels around the UK looking at the human impact of the crisis, speaking to real people about the real issues many of us are facing.
In this episode, we focus on young people and education as Jason visits Gateshead and Skegness.
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Specialist producer – Liz Lane
Assistant podcast producer – Lauren Pinkney
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Music - Steven Wheeler
The British Royal Family has been at the forefront of the campaign to tackle climate change for over 50 years.
Most recently, Prince Charles announced his “Terra Carta” principles, calling on businesses to act now to tackle the climate crisis.
It follows the £50m Earthshot initiative launched by Prince William to encourage people to solve sustainability issues.
But what impact does the Royal Family actually have on the environmental crisis?
And do their pledges make a difference?
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast Dermot Murnaghan is joined by Ed Davey, the co-director of the World Resources Institute, who worked with the Prince of Wales on a number of climate initiatives, and Sky’s royal correspondent Rhiannon Mills.
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Podcast producer – Emma Rae Woodhouse
Podcast producer – Cat Soave
Interviews producer – Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Music - Steven Wheeler
We have seen one of the most dramatic sets of events in US political history, but with just days left of Trump’s presidency, how will his impeachment change how the Republican party functions and how will the president be remembered?
In this episode of the Sky News Daily podcast, host Dermot Murnaghan is joined by Sky’s US correspondent Sally Lockwood to explain what lies ahead for Donald Trump, loyal supporter Cathi Chamberlain on what effect the impeachment has had on Trumpism and former Republican member of Congress, David Jolly on why he believes Trump will be remembered as the worst president in US history.
The UK is immunising the elderly and most vulnerable groups first in the fight against coronavirus – with healthcare workers and carers also a priority.
In Indonesia, they are doing things differently, with 18 to 59 year olds at the front of the queue.
The strategy is perhaps ethically questionable, leaving those most at risk of falling seriously ill or worse vulnerable.
But might the move actually be a smart idea?
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, our South East Asia correspondent Siobhan Robbins explains more about Indonesia’s COVID vaccine rollout.
We are also joined by Senior Research Fellow on the Oxford Martin Programme on Collective Responsibility for Infectious Disease, Alberto Giubilini and GP Ellie Cannon, who participated in the Oxford Vaccine Trial.
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Podcast producer - Emma Rae Woodhouse
Podcast Producer - Cat Soave
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Rob Fellowes
Music - Steven Wheeler
Breaching coronavirus restrictions isn’t a new problem – but as the new variant continues to spread and NHS pressure grows, the issue has been a focal point in recent days.
Speaking during Tuesday’s Downing Street news conference, Home Secretary Priti Patel insisted the current rules were "very simple and clear" and "tough enough".
The chair of the National Police Chiefs' Council Martin Hewitt also said a "stubborn number" of people are still refusing to follow them.
Are police using the right approach? Do rule breakers need some tough love? And how has human behaviour been critical in shaping the COVID pandemic response?
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we are joined by Sussex Police & Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne and Stephen Reicher, who is professor of Social Psychology at the University of St Andrews and member of the Independent Scientific Pandemic Insights Group on Behaviours (SPI-B).
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Podcast producer – Emma Rae Woodhouse
Podcast producer – Cat Soave
Interviews producer – Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive – Rob Fellowes
Music - Steven Wheeler
COVID-19 has put the NHS in the most dangerous situation in living memory, piling unprecedented amounts of pressure on an already strained health service.
In some instances, life-saving cancer treatment may be postponed, a move that will undoubtedly cost lives.
In the first lockdown, cancer referrals were down by 75% which has created a backlog of undiagnosed cancer patients.
Have lessons been learnt and can we save the lives of more cancer patients during the second wave of coronavirus?
On this episode, Sky News sports presenter Jacquie Beltrao is joined by columnist and cancer podcaster Deborah James, also known as Bowel Babe, to discuss their experiences of living with cancer in the middle of a pandemic.
They're also joined by oncologist and president of the Royal College of Radiologists, Dr Jeanette Dickson, to ask what impact the second wave will have on cancer treatment.
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Podcast producer - Emma Rae Woodhouse
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Robert Fellowes
Music - Steven Wheeler
Just a warning, this podcast contains graphic details of violence and sexual abuse that some listeners may find distressing.
The Trump administration has carried out the most federal executions for 130 years. After a 17-year hiatus, the president had them resumed in July 2020. Since then, the US government has applied the death penalty to 10 people.
On Tuesday 12 January, the only woman on federal death row, Lisa Montgomery, is scheduled to be killed by lethal injection. If this goes ahead, she will be the first woman to be put to death by the federal government in 70 years.
In this episode of the Sky News Daily podcast, host Noel Phillips is joined by members of Lisa Montgomery's legal campaign.
To explain why the president is pursuing these federal executions, he talks to Sandra Babcock, who is clinical professor at Cornell Law School and the faculty director of the Cornell Center on the Death Penalty Worldwide, along with Leigh Goodmark, professor of law and director of the Gender Violence Clinic at the University of Maryland, and J.D. Gordon, a former senior policy adviser to Donald Trump.
Violent scenes unfolded in Washington on Wednesday, hours before Congress had been due to confirm Joe Biden’s presidential win.
There was deadly rioting as Trump supporters stormed the Capitol building after the outgoing president continued his refusal to accept the election result.
By Thursday morning we learned four people had died following clashes inside.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, our correspondent Sally Lockwood and her news crew reflect on the events they witnessed.
We are also joined by our diplomatic editor Dominic Waghorn and former Trump aide Omarosa Manigault Newman as we examine the consequences of chaos at the Capitol.
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Podcast producer – Emma Rae Woodhouse
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Robert Fellowes
Music - Steven Wheeler
The prime minister says he expects tens of millions of COVID vaccinations to be rolled out and a “significant proportion” of the population to be vaccinated by spring. But how does the government intend on going about this - and is it realistic?
In this episode of the Sky News Daily podcast, Dermot Murnaghan speaks to member of Independent SAGE committee Dr Gabriel Scally, and Sky’s political correspondent Kate McCann, to explain what the government has done so far, what it’s going to do next, and if it really can meet its targets and create a historic vaccine success story.
The start of 2021 was meant to be a happy new year. The UK vaccine rollout gathering pace as the Oxford-AstraZeneca jab went on stream on Monday.
Hours later though, confirmation that vast swathes of the country were facing another lockdown – restrictions similar to what we faced last March.
Schools closed and summer exams cancelled.
The reason why? To protect the NHS and help save lives.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, consultant in intensive care Dr Alison Pittard shares her personal experience and explains more about the current situation on the frontline.
Dermot is also joined by our deputy political editor Sam Coates, Professor Calum Semple – who is a respiratory disease expert and member of the government’s Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) and Jules White, headteacher of Tanbridge House School in Horsham, West Sussex.
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The past year has seen millions plunged into poverty across the world - and in the UK alone it’s thought more than 250,000 people are now homeless. But the 2,200 billionaires across the globe have seen their wealth soar to record levels. Forbes magazine estimates they collectively earned £1.4 trillion in 2020.
In this episode of the Sky News Daily podcast, host Noel Phillips speaks to entertainment reporter Claire Gregory and technology reporter Alex Martin about how the super-rich are getting richer, how they got there, and what they’re spending their money on. Plus, we also hear from Alfie Stirling, director of research and chief economist at the New Economics Foundation, about how billionaires have been able to profit from the pandemic.
For years we’ve been trying to guess what shape it will be in, who will fare best and who will have blinked first.
But finally, on Christmas Eve, there it was... the Brexit trade deal.
But how much do we know about this deal, what does parliament think and what happens next?
To explain exactly what is in it, our deputy political editor Sam Coates joins Sky News Daily podcast host Dermot Murnaghan as they take apart lorries, fish, phone calls and who were the winners and who lost out on the Brexit deal.
It's been quite an extraordinary year.
From a worldwide battle against coronavirus, to the power struggles of Brexit and the US election.
All via the campaign for equality in the Black Lives Matter movement. 2020 will go down in the history books.
In this special episode of the Sky News Daily podcast we take a look back at 2020 - remembering the highs and the lows and remind ourselves of the stories that became overshadowed by the biggest news in peacetime history.
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It is the year we learned how to live under lockdown.
Social distancing, working from home - and telling your colleagues they are on mute over video conferencing apps – also became the norm.
The COVID pandemic has had huge repercussions for businesses – as the UK experienced its steepest recession on record earlier this year.
The economic recovery still has a long way to go and the political challenges for the government continue.
But have lockdowns and the tier system been the right approach? What lessons will be learned? And might we be able to look forward to a roaring 20s?
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we are joined by our economics editor Ed Conway and politics presenter Sophy Ridge, as we reflect on an unprecedented year and look ahead to 2021.
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As the Health Secretary Matt Hancock put it recently, it has been a "year to forget" for many people.
The pandemic, which prompted a global shutdown, has impacted every aspect of daily life in 2020.
The human cost has been painful - with more than 1.6 million deaths linked to the virus recorded worldwide.
A year on from those initial reports of an unknown disease in Wuhan, China, vaccines now offer humanity hope.
But what more do we now know about COVID-19? Might changes in our behaviours be here to stay? And is science now a little sexy?
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we are joined by our science correspondent Thomas Moore and Ashish Joshi, Sky’s health correspondent, as we reflect on an unprecedented year and look ahead to 2021.
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In the early hours of 23 October 2019, a grim discovery was made on an industrial park in Grays.
The bodies of 39 people were found dead in a refrigerated lorry.
29 men, eight women and two 15 year-old boys had suffocated. We later learned the victims were all Vietnamese migrants.
On this episode of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we hear their stories as a people smuggling gang await sentencing in January for manslaughter.
Why did they seek to leave Vietnam in the first place? What went wrong? And what’s being done to stop others facing a similar fate?
Dermot is joined by Sky’s South East Asia correspondent Siobhan Robbins, our crime correspondent Martin Brunt and Dr Tamsin Barber - a senior lecturer in sociology at Oxford Brookes – as we examine the story beyond the headline.
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Interviews producer – Ella Griffith
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Less than a week ago, Boris Johnson said it would be inhuman to cancel Christmas. But on Saturday, the prime minister effectively did just that for millions of people in London and the southeast of England.
Before the new Tier 4 rules came in, transport hubs began filling up as travellers fled - despite a plea from the country's chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty to unpack bags and stay home.
A succession of countries began closing their borders with the UK following that announcement, which sent festive spirit plummeting.
But with the new COVID variant - first spotted in September - now spreading, has the government's move already come too late?
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we are joined by our politics presenter Sophy Ridge to examine the fallout.
Dermot also speaks to chair of the British Medical Association, Dr Chaand Nagpaul, and Jacqui Semple, who chairs the Emergency Planning Society.
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Both creative industries and sporting stages around the world have been heavily impacted in 2020 by the pandemic.
Earlier this year, we saw music festivals cancelled and major sporting events including the Olympics postponed as the social pleasures we all enjoy had to be curbed to help protect public health.
It has been a challenging year for performers and athletes alike with dreams dashed and venues left vacated.
So how will the industries reassemble in 2021?
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we are joined by Sky’s sport correspondent Martha Kelner, Amy Hitchcock - our head of arts and entertainment and showbiz reporter, Claire Gregory, who is also part of our Backstage podcast team.
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Podcast producer – Emma Rae Woodhouse
Podcast producer - Cat Soave
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A third of nurses in the UK are considering leaving the profession due to burnout and exhaustion as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. There are already 40,000 vacancies in England alone – despite the Conservatives’ manifesto pledge to add another 50,000 nurses to the workforce. So what’s being done to support health workers, and encourage more people to join the NHS?
In this episode of the Sky News Daily Podcast, host Jayne Secker speaks to Anthony Johnson, a nurse in London, about the effects the COVID-19 crisis has had on him; and Rachael Browning, who’s in charge of nurse recruitment at the Warrington NHS Trust. We also hear the story of Mike Lawton, who’s swapping the intensive care unit in Bristol for a job in Australia.
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Interviews producer: Ella Griffith
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People are being forced to leave a country they call home, but are the Home Office violating their human rights or protecting UK citizens?
Chartered flights have been sending people to Jamaica that were not born in the UK and are considered ‘dangerous foreign criminals’. But many people are being flown to a country they barely know with little or no legal protection.
In this episode of the Sky News Daily, we hear the story of Tayjay Thompson, a man that has been in and out of detention centres and has an impending deportation order. Host Noel Phillips speaks to Bella Sankey, director of the human rights organisation, Detention Action and David Wood, former Director General of Immigration at the Home Office to get an understanding of both sides of the argument.
Recently, the Duchess of Sussex revealed that she had a miscarriage, breaking the stigma of royals keeping quiet about personal matters. It came after Chrissy Teigen and John Legend publicly grieved after their pregnancy loss. Is this breaking the stigma of miscarriage?
In this episode of the Sky News Daily podcast, host Ashna Hurynag speaks to Ruth Bender-Atik from the Miscarriage Association and Sky’s Royal Correspondent Rhiannon Mills. Plus, we hear the story of Becky, who has been through six miscarriages.
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Podcast producer - Emma Rae Woodhouse
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Music - Steven Wheeler
The discussion around eating disorders is not an easy one. For those affected, the subject is deeply personal, can be related to trauma and asking for help is nearly always a struggle in itself.
But how do you bring the issue into the light?
Averil Hart was just 19 when she died in December 2012 after battling anorexia, ten weeks after starting university.
Following the recent conclusion of an inquest into her death, the assistant coroner promised to send a “prevention of future deaths report” to NHS England.
This year though has presented further challenges for people with eating disorders. Restrictions due to COVID and uncertainty around Christmas are a concern for many.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast, Ashna Hurynag talks to Mickey Carroll, one of our digital producers, and Hope Virgo – who founded the campaign #dumpthescales – as they share their own personal journeys.
If you are affected by this story and want to talk to someone, you can call Beat for support on 0808 801 0677 or visit the website.
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In 1997, Britain handed over Hong Kong to China in a grand ceremony marking the peaceful transfer of power.
Hong Kong was promised its own system of government for 50 years but already, less than halfway through that period, China is exerting its power, responding to protests with crackdowns and a draconian new security law.
In this episode, host Mark Austin talks about being there on the night of the handover. He's joined by Hong Kong's first female politician, Emily Lau, and Rana Mitter, professor of the history and politics of modern China at Oxford University.
Since March, when the first lockdown came in, the number of calls to domestic violence helplines has skyrocketed. Those calls are made by people desperate for help, because being in lockdown means being locked in with an abusive partner.
Domestic abuse is on the rise, a recent study revealed that a woman’s life is taken by a male perpetrator, once every three days. We ask, what can be done to help?
In this episode, host Katerina Vittozzi is joined by Karen Ingala-Smith, founder of the Femicide Census and Counting Dead Women... a unique source that records information about women who have been killed by men, and about the men who killed them; Nimco Ali, adviser on tackling violence against women and girls and Cordelia Tucker O’Sullivan from Refuge against domestic violence.
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Transgender people competing in elite sport have created new rules, made people take sides and like any competition, what is a defeat for some, is a win for others.
It's over 40 years since the first high-level transwoman athlete stepped out in front of a crowd, but the debate still goes on – is allowing transwomen to compete in the female categories potentially giving them an unfair advantage? But is denying them the opportunity to participate a violation of their rights?
On this episode, host Jayne Secker speaks to transwoman racing driver Charlie Martin, former Olympic swimmer Sharon Davies and Professor Tim Roberts, co-author of a new study on the competitive advantage of hormone therapy.
The historic vaccination programme in the fight against COVID-19 gets going this week after doses started arriving at hospitals.
But as the NHS embarks on the largest public health drive it’s ever seen, we have been told the vaccine alone won’t end the pandemic any time soon.
So how and when might the world get rid of COVID-19?
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we examine the success and challenges around eradication programmes – from eliminating smallpox globally to ridding Africa of polio.
We are joined by infectious disease experts Dr Larry Brilliant, who worked with the World Health Organisation to eradicate smallpox, plus Professor Rose Leke talks about the fight against polio in Africa after Nigeria became the last nation on the continent to wipe it out this year.
We also discuss why the development of COVID vaccines could lead to a major breakthrough in tackling some other diseases and ask: should a COVID-size effort be made to deal with malaria?
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Before 2020, watching terrestrial TV live as it hit our screens was on the decline. With streaming services like Netflix dominating the broadcast landscape, the future of television was uncertain.
But a global pandemic, two lockdowns and a tier system later... TV viewing figures have reached a record high.
Some 27.5 million people tuned in to watch Boris Johnson's address at the peak of the pandemic, followed by some light relief as viewers turned to all-time favourites Strictly, I'm A Celeb, and Great British Bake Off, which have smashed previous TV viewing figures by a mile.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast, host Bethany Minelle is joined by Great British Bake Off runner-up Dave Friday, who shares the behind-the-scenes secrets of making TV during a pandemic.
Plus we chat to Sky's arts and entertainment reporter Claire Gregory about why 2020 has been a saviour for British telly.
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America's top infectious disease expert has suggested that scrutiny by Britain's health regulator wasn't done "carefully".
UK officials insist the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccination against COVID-19 has met "strict standards" of safety.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we are joined by Dr Anthony Fauci to discuss the fight against coronavirus, plus his relationship with President Trump and the incoming Biden administration.
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The Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine was the first to announce its success in trials – offering “hope on the horizon” in the fight against the virus.
On Wednesday, the UK became the first country in the world to approve its use – with care home residents among the first to receive the vaccine.
Britain’s health regulator, the MHRA, has deemed it safe after studies suggested the jab is 95% effective and works for all age groups.
More than a million people globally have died with COVID-19 this year – so it is hoped the rollout of vaccines in the weeks and months ahead will mark the beginning of the end of the pandemic.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we are joined by our correspondents Rowland Manthorpe and Kate McCann as we discuss the milestone and the challenge ahead.
Plus, Annelies Wilder-Smith - professor of emerging infectious diseases at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine – talks to us about the importance of vaccine take-up globally to help bring to an end the pandemic.
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Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Podcast producer – Emma Rae Woodhouse
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Sir Philip Green is a man of unimaginable wealth, his company, Arcadia has transformed clothes shopping in the UK, he’s made tens-of-thousands of jobs, and now, he’s taken them away.
After nearly two decades, Green’s retail empire has collapsed, but how did he rise to power, how far can he fall and who will he take with him?
In this episode, host Jayne Secker is joined by Ian King, Sky’s business presenter to talk through the rise and fall of the fashion tycoon, how he became the ‘unacceptable face of capitalism’ and what the collapse of Arcadia means for shopping, jobs and pensions.
Four years ago, the United Nations Environment Programme flagged a worldwide increase in zoonotic epidemics - they said it was "an issue of concern".
Zoonotic diseases are transmitted from animals to humans.
There is now evidence of a strong link between environmental destruction and pandemics, but can we act in time to stop another global disease?
To explain how deforestation spreads zoonotic diseases, Dr Rory Gibb, global change ecologist at University College London, joins host Jayne Secker on the Sky News Daily podcast. Executive director of conservation and science at the World Wide Fund for Nature, Mike Barratt, talks through how we can work together to stop it.
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One year ago, Jack Merritt and Saskia Jones were senselessly killed in London as they volunteered at a conference on criminal rehabilitation.
Their murderer, Usman Khan, was a convicted terrorist who'd been released from prison just a year earlier.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast we remember the victims and heroes of the 2019 London Bridge terror attack, and hear from Rosca - an ex-gang member and now rapper - who says Jack Merritt saved him from a life of crime.
Plus Sky's Diana Magnay walks us through what it was like to be reporting on the day that Jack and Saskia's lives were taken and we hear from Nick Aldworth, the former counter-terrorism national co-ordinator, about whether the UK's de-radicalisation programmes are really working.
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Disappointment. Anger. Confusion. Just some of the emotions being felt by business owners and their staff bearing the brunt of coronavirus restrictions in England.
On Thursday, the government confirmed its decision that will see 99% of the population living under the two toughest levels.
Around 32 million people are being placed under Tier 2 restrictions, while a further 23.3 million face Tier 3 rules.
So if it looks, feels and smells like lockdown – is England effectively still in lockdown?
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we discuss the impact on the hospitality sector and night-time economy with chief executive of UK Hospitality, Kate Nicholls and Alan Miller, honorary trustee at the Night Time Industries Association and co-founder of campaign group Recovery.
Plus, analysis and opinion from our deputy political editor Sam Coates.
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On Wednesday, Chancellor Rishi Sunak delivered his spending review - his economic plan for the year ahead.
The UK is having to face up to the scale of the financial cost caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Britain's economy is expected to shrink by 11.3% this year, while unemployment is predicted to rise to 7.5% by next summer - that's 2.6 million people.
Tough choices have been made, including a pay freeze for non-NHS public sector workers earning more than £24,000 and a cut to foreign aid spending next year.
But more are likely to follow. And what might relaxing rules for five days of Christmas mean for our road to recovery?
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we hear personal stories from people who have been affected by the pandemic.
Plus, we are joined by the Financial Secretary to the Treasury, Jesse Norman, as well as Sky's Sophy Ridge and our business correspondent Paul Kelso, as we take a closer look at the measures being taken by the government.
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Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
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The Autumn spending review is set to outline a budget for mental health services, which are being overwhelmed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Psychiatrists are warning that the mental health impact of coronavirus needs to be taken just as seriously as physical health, as they prepare for their busiest 18 months on record.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast, host Noel Phillips speaks to Samantha Lovell whose brother took his own life after lockdown became too tough. We also hear from Jess Gallier, who founded a suicide prevention charity in memory of her father, which has saved thousands of lives and counting.
Plus Dr Adrian James, President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, explains the impact COVID-19 is having on the mental health of Britons and tells us why government needs to offer services more help.
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There is a team of scientists at the University of Oxford that is both over-joyed and shattered.
Trials of their vaccine with AstraZeneca in the fight against coronavirus indicate it is up to 90% effective.
There is also some suggestion that the vaccine could even help to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan we hear from Professor Sarah Gilbert, who is the woman who led the Oxford team, while our science correspondent Thomas Moore examines the detail as we compare the Oxford vaccine with the Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna ones.
Plus, why medical student Lois Clay-Baker signed up to the trials - that aim to help life for the likes of Gerry and Ann Wells, in their 70s, get back to some kind of normal.
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The death of George Floyd in the US in May reignited the debate over tackling racial inequality in society.
Despite being in the midst of a global pandemic, millions of people across the globe took a stand - attending Black Lives Matter protests.
The world of sport came together to ‘take a knee’ in a symbol of solidarity.
But almost six months on, how much progress has been made in the UK?
Chi-chi Nwanoku founded Europe's first professional majority Black, Asian and ethnically diverse orchestra, Chineke!
She shares her story of driving change in the world of classical music on the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan.
We are also joined by Sky’s ‘Race and Revolution’ host Gillian Joseph as we ask: has there been a fundamental shift towards tackling racial inequality?
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Podcast producer – Emma Rae Woodhouse
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The government has announced that by the end of the month, it will open 40 clinics dedicated to helping patients with long-COVID.
But the disease still remains a mystery to many medical professionals, with a lot of questions which still have no answers.
Who will get it? What are the symptoms and is it possible to fully recover from this debilitating condition that is, in many cases, destroying people's lives?
In this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast, host Ashna Hurynag speaks to Sophie Evans, a 28-year-old nurse, whose life has been turned upside down after she was diagnosed with long-COVID.
We also speak to Professor Tim Spector from Kings College London, who has led one of the only studies into long-COVID, which outlines who is most at risk.
Plus Dr Nisreen Alwan tells us why she has signed a letter, calling on the government to better its research and surveillance of the condition.
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Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Podcast producer - Emma Rae Woodhouse
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Archive - Simon Windsor
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With the housing market booming, how is there a housing crisis at the bottom end of the property ladder?
COVID-19 has had a dramatic effect on the housing market, despite there being a recession, house prices have been going up and more properties have been changing hands than anyone could ever have imagined.
But for people looking to get their first home, things have been harder than ever.
To explain why housing market analyst, Neal Hudson, talks through the change in behaviour; Anya Martin, head of policy at PricedOut, and social mobility commissioner Saeed Archer show the effects that this will have on society. Jake from Southampton also tells his story about living in the midst of the cladding crisis.
In response to the podcast, a spokesperson from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government said:
"Our priority is to make more homes safer, faster - and that's why we're providing £1.6 billion to speed up the removal of unsafe cladding, targeted where it is needed most. We're already seeing progress - almost 80% of buildings with unsafe ACM cladding have completed or are in the process of remediation, rising to 97% in the social housing sector.
We're developing a longer-term financial solution to help protect leaseholders from unaffordable remediation costs. Building owners should meet remediation costs without passing them on to leaseholders wherever possible.
The Government is helping a new generation to take their first step on the housing ladder with schemes including Help to Buy and Right to Buy helping almost 649,000 people to purchase a home since 2010.
We're investing £11.5 billion in our new Affordable Homes Programme - the biggest investment in a decade - to deliver up to 180,000 new affordable homes across the country.
Our new Shared Ownership scheme is also making it easier to buy a home, while our First Homes scheme will offer a 30% discount on the price of a new home with councils able to prioritise these homes for key workers including nurses and teachers."
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A Sky News investigation has found that children, including some under the age of 10, are being recruited into extremist far-right organisations.
Our research can reveal there has been a dramatic increase in the number of youngsters being referred to government counter-extremist programmes.
It comes as counter-terror police announce a new campaign aimed at preventing radicalisation - especially during lockdown.
On this episode of the Sky News Daily Podcast, host Katerina Vittozzi speaks to 'John' - who was manipulated and groomed by far-right forums aged just 14. His mother 'Sarah' tells us how she discovered her son was an extremist.
We also speak to former neo-Nazi Nigel Bromage from Exit UK and Patrik Hermansson from Hope not Hate about how we can protect and save children from far-right groups.
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Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
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Interviews producer - Oli Foster
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Joe Biden has anti-Brexit views, proud Irish roots and has said Prime Minister Boris Johnson is the "physical and emotional clone of Donald Trump".
What does this mean for Britain's position on the world stage and the 'special relationship' between the two countries?
In this episode of the Sky News Daily, host Dominic Waghorn speaks to former career diplomat and acting US ambassador to the UK, Lewis Lukens, about what Mr Biden thinks of Britain.
Joining them is Sky News' deputy political editor Sam Coates to discuss what Britain needs from Mr Biden?
And Sir Christopher Meyer, former British ambassador to the US, explains how Downing Street prepares for a new President of the United States.
In 2020, we lost two of England’s great football heroes. Jack Charlton and Nobby Stiles had both suffered with dementia before their deaths.
It recently emerged that Jack’s brother Sir Bobby Charlton had also been diagnosed with the degenerative disease, reigniting the conversation about a possible link between it and the sport.
An investigation by our sport correspondent Martha Kelner found that more than half of the footballers who played for Burnley FC in their championship winning 1959/60 season have died from or are suffering with dementia.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast, Jonathan Samuels speaks to Martha about it as we hear from some of their families who believe repeated heading of the ball was a contributing factor.
Anne McIlroy is the daughter of one of the club’s star players Jimmy McIlroy, Jimmy Robson played up front in the team and is joined by daughter Dany Robson, who now cares for her dad. Jon Pointer also speaks about his father, Ray Pointer, who developed the first signs of dementia in his mid-60s.
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It was the news the world had been waiting for. A major breakthrough in the race to find a vaccine in the fight against coronavirus.
In a week when the UK surpassed 50,000 COVID-related deaths in this pandemic, Monday’s announcement offered optimism – albeit tinged with some caution.
While the American pharmaceutical giant Pfizer financed the vaccine, the science itself is the work of German company BioNTech – founded by husband and wife team, physicians Ugur Sahin and Ozlem Tureci.
We hear from Dr Sahin on this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast hosted by Dominic Waghorn.
We are also joined by Dr Charlie Weller, who is head of vaccines at the Wellcome Trust research charity, and GP Dr Ellie Cannon as we examine what more we know about the vaccine, the preparations for distribution if approved and the challenges that still remain.
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President-elect Joe Biden's lead is getting bigger, some Republicans are urging Donald Trump to concede, and Boris Johnson has called the commander-in-chief the "previous president".
But the current US leader is still claiming on Twitter that he won the election.
What will it take for Mr Trump to admit defeat? Can the election result be overturned? Can he be forced out of the White House?
In this episode of the Sky News Daily podcast, host Jayne Secker is joined by Carol Laham, one of America's leading practitioners in election law and government ethics, who explains Mr Trump's legal options.
And Congressman Bob McEwen tells us why he believes the 2020 election is a fraud.
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Prime Minister's Questions has been a political ritual in British politics for nearly 60 years, with MPs and journalists flooding into the House of Commons, for a dramatic 30-minute showdown of political arguments.
But, like most traditions, coronavirus bought the face-off to a halt.
Months on, screens have been installed in the Commons and available seats are rare and few, meaning politicians have swapped dispatch box dust-ups for digital debates.
Could this be the beginning of a digital democracy?
In this episode of the Sky News Daily podcast hosted by Sophy Ridge, MP Alyn Smith talks through what sitting in parliament via Zoom is like and historian Dr Matt Cole describes how the Commons and PMQs has changed over the past 100 years.
Donald Trump himself said “losing is never easy”. He was playing golf when the news broke that Joe Biden was going to be America’s next commander-in-chief.
In a tweet, the out-going US president still insisted he won the vote and repeated unfounded claims of election fraud, suggesting some ballots for his rival were not legal.
But it wasn’t the runaway victory for the Democrats that pollsters had previously predicted. There remains a huge amount of support for Donald Trump across the United States.
So what next for Trumpism?
Republican and Trump supporter Maythe Magdelano, in Miami, talks to the Sky News Daily podcast about his appeal, style of politics and what America needs now.
Host Dermot Murnaghan is also joined by Sky’s Siobhan Robbins and Harvey J Kaye, Professor of Democracy and Justice Studies at the University of Wisconsin Green Bay, as we examine the rise of Trumpism, what it is and why it will live on.
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America finally decided after more than three days of uncertainty while election ballots were counted.
In his first speech since being named US president-elect, Joe Biden promised to “unify” the country and heal deep divisions.
But what more do we know about the 77-year-old, who, after his inauguration on 20 January, will officially become the next US commander-in-chief?
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast, Dermot Murnaghan is joined by our diplomatic editor Dominic Waghorn to take a closer look at what we can expect from a President Biden.
Plus, Sharon Manitta from Democrats Abroad UK talks about the new first lady – what role might Jill Biden play in the White House?
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After a long wait, a victory in Pennsylvania helped win Joe Biden the presidency of the United States. While Democrats celebrated history being made, Donald Trump golfed, and his lawyers upped the ante on challenging the electoral process.
On our Divided States podcast, US correspondent Cordelia Lynch and Washington bureau chief Emily Purser Brown reflect on the day, the week, and the campaign that made this moment. What will a Joe Biden presidency mean for America? What will Donald Trump do next? And where does a divided America go from here?
Ten vaccines are in the final phase of trials. Health Secretary Matt Hancock has not ruled out securing a vaccine by Christmas, yet scientists say we might have to wait until 2022 - and according to Donald Trump, it was ready last month.
Dates are repeatedly being thrown around - but with none yet approved and 7.5 billion people to immunise around the world, it begs the question, how long will it take for a vaccine to get our lives back to normal?
In this episode of the Sky News Daily podcast, host Noel Phillips is joined by Professor Beate Kampmann, director of the Vaccine Centre at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, to explain why she thinks COVID trials could be moving too quickly and Professor Bruce Y Lee, from City University, New York, to talk through how vaccinating the population may take longer than many have bargained for.
Plus Jack Sommers, volunteer at the Oxford vaccine trials, shares his experience
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The US has charged six Russian hackers over a series of global cyber-attacks. Before then, very little was known about Unit 74455, part of the country’s military intelligence service, until a poster was published with the mugshots of six men with the words “Wanted by the FBI”.
In this episode of the Sky News Daily podcast, host Laura Bundock interviews Keir Giles, an expert on Russian security issues. He tells us how Russia has led the field in cyber-attacks since the 1990s.
Plus Sky’s Foreign Affairs Editor Deborah Haynes and Sky’s Technology Reporter Alex Martin join us to dissect recent Russian cyber-behaviour.
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Last night, polls closed around the US and results began to come in. It was one of the most important events in world politics. It was a long night with surprise results, marches and speeches. You can hear a run through of the night with host, Dermot Murnaghan as it developed in today’s Sky News Daily Podcast, in the best, most exciting bits of America deciding - Trump or Biden?
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Hollywood actor Johnny Depp has lost his case against The Sun over claims he was violent towards ex-wife Amber Heard.
It follows a three-week trial, in which both sides had their own versions of what happened during their two-year marriage. Three months after the trial, Judge Justice Nicol ruled in a 129-page judgement that the tabloid’s report of allegations were “substantially true”.
So what comes next for Depp? Can his career be saved? And does this open a new door for press freedom?
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast, host Bethany Minelle is joined by media and privacy lawyer Steven Heffer to discuss the implications this case will have on the press, and Hollywood expert Ashley Pearson to ask whether either Depp’s or Heard’s reputation can be saved.
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It was never going to be the usual Halloween in a year when we faced a global pandemic, but clearly a rising number of COVID-19 cases left the prime minister spooked.
On Saturday evening, and after a few delays, Boris Johnson made the announcement he had hoped he’d not have to make again - effectively shutting England down for a second time this year.
The decision follows a stark warning from his top medical and scientific advisers there could be twice as many coronavirus deaths this winter than during the first wave.
The four-week lockdown, from Thursday, will be voted on by parliament on Wednesday.
But is it the right call? Has it come too late? And can people and businesses survive this time around?
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast, Sophy Ridge examines the reasons for the lockdown, how it differs to the first and asks: Will it really last four weeks and will it work?
We are joined by our deputy political editor Sam Coates, Sky’s economics editor Ed Conway, and Dr Daniele Bryden, who is the Vice Dean for Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals.
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QAnon is a conspiracy theory which alleges that top Democrats, billionaires and Hollywood celebrities are Satan-worshipping and running child sex-trafficking rings. The only person that can save America from them is Donald Trump, believers of the theory say.
In just three years it’s gone from anonymous posts on fringe message boards to having at least 100,000 followers and being designated a potential domestic terror threat by the FBI. The president himself has refused to debunk it.
On this episode of the Sky News Daily podcast, host Noel Phillips is joined by Professor Joseph Pierre, Health Sciences Clinical Professor at the University of California, to discuss the psychology behind QAnon and Dr Ashley Frawley, Senior Lecturer in Social Policy at Swansea University, who explains why humans are drawn to conspiracy theories.
Plus Kate Shemirani from the UK anti-vaccination movement tells us why she thinks COVID-19 is a tool of compliance.
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Three people have died, including one who is thought to have been decapitated, in a suspected terror attack in Nice, France.
It’s the latest in a series of terror-related incidents in the country in recent years.
As more people are killed by extremists, what steps can French authorities take to tackle terrorism?
And just two weeks on from the beheading of teacher Samuel Paty over a caricature of the Prophet Muhammad, is this a reaction to freedom of expression?
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast, host Jayne Secker is joined by Dr Emma El-Badawy, the head of research at the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, to talk about France's cultural row and author Mick Hume discusses the impact these attacks have on free speech.
Plus our Europe correspondent Adam Parsons has latest on the incidents unfolding in France.
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In 1968, Sislin Fay Allen applied to join the Metropolitan Police. At the bottom of her application, she felt the need to point out that she was black.
When she passed the interview process and was accepted into the police force, she made history.
This Black History Month on the Sky News Daily podcast, host Noel Phillips travelled 5,000 miles to Jamaica to meet Sislin and hear her story.
He also speaks to her daughter, Paula, about how her mother changed attitudes in the police force and what is still yet to be done.
Plus, MP Sarah Jones describes the true extent of Sislin’s legacy in Croydon – where she was posted.
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Hundreds of cafes, restaurants and councils in England have taken it upon themselves to provide free meals for children this half-term.
It comes after the government rejected a motion proposed by footballer Marcus Rashford to extend the voucher scheme.
But whose responsibility is it to provide food for children during school holidays?
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast, host Noel Phillips speaks to Claire Oliver, owner of an art café in Manchester providing food for children this half-term.
Plus we hear from Asad Rehman, who grew up on free school meals and is now the director of the anti-poverty charity War on Want.
Sky correspondent Ali Fortescue also joins us to discuss the impact Rashford’s campaign has had on Westminster.
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Podcast producer - Emma Rae Woodhouse
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On Tuesday 3 November 2020 the 59th quadrennial US presidential election takes place – but what will America decide?
Will Donald Trump defeat Joe Biden to secure a second term in the White House? Or has his Democratic opponent done enough to win over US voters?
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we hear from Americans Joe Radinovich and Samuel Mangold-Lenett on what the election means to them and who they want as their commander-in-chief for the next four years.
But how does a US election actually work?
Dermot is joined by Assistant Professor of History at the University of Sunderland, Dr Kevin Yuill, to discuss the American political system – plus our US correspondent Cordelia Lynch gives us her analysis of the election campaign.
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That is how Nigerian music star Burna Boy described the recent demonstrations. Speaking exclusively to Sky News, he said the nature of politics in his homeland has changed.
What more do we know about SARS – Nigerian police’s Special Anti-Robbery Squad - and the movement protesting against alleged brutality?
And how will the international community respond?
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast, Dermot Murnaghan is joined by our Africa correspondent John Sparks to take a closer look at what has been going on in the country following recent violent clashes.
Plus, hear John’s interview with Burna Boy, who expressed shock at the events this week and called for change.
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Interviews producer - Oli Foster
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More than seven million people in England will be living under the toughest COVID restrictions by this weekend.
What went wrong in Greater Manchester?
And as South Yorkshire joins the Tier 3 club, we ask: is there an exit strategy?
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast our deputy political editor Sam Coates is joined by our correspondent Inzamam Rashid and Dr Ria Lina, a virus expert.
Plus, Sky’s North of England correspondent Katerina Vittozzi speaks to soft play owner Bev Collier-Nelson in Wigan about the challenges of COVID restrictions.
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Government has promised to inject a £1.57bn rescue fund into UK arts organisations that have been crippled by COVID-19.
But as Britain faces a second wave, the performing arts are still paralysed and self-employed staff in the industry remain jobless.
While venues may have been given a financial lifeline, will it be enough to save the people who bring performances to life?
On this episode of the Sky News Daily podcast, host Bethany Minelle is joined by actor Adrian Schiller and dancer Fiona Jeffrey to discuss how they're coping in a halted industry with a precarious future. We also speak to theatre veteran Simon Callow about why he believes the show will go on.
Plus, we hear from writer Dave Clements about why a cultural escape is essential for our mental health.
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Government data shows nearly two million black Britons live in England and Wales – each with their own, unique experience.
But the COVID pandemic and Black Lives Matter protests throughout 2020 exposed some of the inequalities and disparities that still exist in society.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast, host Gamal Fahnbulleh explores his own sense of identity and belonging after recently becoming a father for the first time.
We hear from his sister Miatta Fahnbulleh, journalist Twiggy Jalloh and Abu Yillah, who is a poet and filmmaker, as they share their thoughts on their Sierra Leonean heritage and straddling two cultures.
Gamal and his wife Liz also reflect on what making the documentary 'Black, British and Belonging' has meant for their family.
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With infection rates rising, the economy looking precarious and different parts of the UK taking their own paths, what options does the prime minister have to reduce coronavirus cases?
In this episode of the Sky News Daily podcast, host Jonathan Samuels is joined by Professor Christina Pagel, scientist, mathematician and member of the independent SAGE committee; Dr Simon Clarke, associate professor in cellular microbiology at University of Reading; and Kate Andrews, economics correspondent for The Spectator to discuss the "circuit breaker" strategy that was advised by SAGE and dismissed by the government a month ago.
Plus, Sky's West of England correspondent Dan Whitehead talks us through the Welsh "firebreaker" lockdown.
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After months of talks attempting to secure a post-Brexit trade deal, how has fishing come to decide the UK’s political future?
Northern Ireland, immigration and the budget have all been sticking points in Brexit negotiations - but one that neither side seems willing to budge over on, is fishing.
In this episode on the Sky News Daily podcast, Dermot Murnaghan speaks to Jeremy Percy, a former fisherman and now chairman of the New Under Tens Fishing Association. They discuss the situation from the perspective of the British fishing industry. Also joining Dermot is Natasha Bowler, Sky’s Brussels producer who explains the politics behind the fishing disputes.
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Rape is a sensitive issue and one that is not easy for many of us to discuss.
It’s even harder for those who experience the crime - which is difficult to prosecute.
But with the lowest conviction levels on record in England and Wales, it prompts an uncomfortable question: Has rape become the perfect crime?
Bonny Turner and Sam Thompson shared their stories with our 'Off Limits' digital series.
We hear their experiences on this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast after neither case made it to court.
Sky's Laura Bundock is also joined by senior producer Liv Moloney, who worked on the documentary - as well as rape survivor Winnie M Li and lawyer Luke Gittos, to discuss the complexities of rape investigations.
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Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
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Two deaths, two countries, twenty-seven years apart. The racial killing of two men that brought people to their feet and demand for change.
In this episode of the Sky News Daily podcast, host Noel Phillips talks to George Floyd’s son and one of his close friends to mark what would have been his 47th birthday.
He also speaks to Neville Lawrence, father of Stephen Lawrence who was murdered in south east London 27 years ago. They discuss what changes his son’s killing triggered across the public sector and what is still yet to be done.
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On Monday, Boris Johnson outlined a new COVID alert system for England aimed at slowing the spread of the virus in hotspot areas.
The prime minister briefed the nation once again on his plan, hours after the government’s scientists explained the data behind the decision.
Documents published after Mr Johnson was flanked by his chancellor and England’s chief medical officer in Downing Street, then revealed a ‘circuit breaker’ lockdown for the country had been recommended to ministers by scientists.
So is the three-tier approach the right one? And will it be enough to stave off a second COVID crisis here?
Pub owner Matthew Farrell in Liverpool talks to the Sky News Daily podcast about the impact on his business and personal life.
Plus, Dermot Murnaghan is joined by Sky’s Inzamam Rashid in Liverpool and virus expert, Dr Ria Lina to take a closer look at the new measures and discuss the politics as well as the ‘science’.
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Investigative journalism requires time and resources.
Mainstream media organisations sometimes collaborate with others, such as the likes of Bellingcat and Lighthouse Reports, to examine evidence in order to reveal the truth about a story.
Sky News did just this recently, as we carried out a joint investigation into the UK arms trade.
We revealed British-made riot shields are being used by some US police, including during Black Lives Matter protests.
But does our government know how many weapons the UK actually sells abroad?
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast, our defence correspondent Alistair Bunkall is joined by some of those involved in the investigation to share the findings, as well as discuss how this type of journalism works and the techniques used.
Sky's Victoria Elms is a digital news producer, Annique Mossou is a trainer and researcher for the online investigative journalism site Bellingcat, and Leone Hadavi is what is known as an 'Open Source Intelligence' investigator and analyst.
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"I'm feeling anxious because at this point, it can only get worse."
Camilla Keyte has been shielding since the beginning of lockdown - her only physical contact was one hug with her mother through a shower curtain in February.
Camilla says the pandemic has made her feel helpless, purposeless, and useless.
And she's far from alone.
Thousands of people from across the UK have reported feeling depressed and anxious because of COVID-19 and experts warn a mental health crisis is imminent.
On this episode of the Sky News Daily Podcast, host Sophy Ridge speaks to Sky's home editor Jason Farrell, who has been travelling around the UK ahead of Mental Health Day, to assess the psychological impact the pandemic has had.
Joining them is Marjorie Wallace from mental health charity SANE to talk about how people feeling low can access help.
Plus, Camilla tells her first-hand story of battling deteriorating mental health during the pandemic.
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The Nobel-style award was first introduced to us at the end of 2019 in a video clip voiced by Sir David Attenborough.
The aim of the project: to incentivise change and help repair the planet.
Launching the prize, Prince William called it “the most prestigious such award in history”.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast, Dominic Waghorn is joined by our Royal correspondent Rhiannon Mills, who spoke to the Duke of Cambridge about the ambition and his family’s involvement in environmental campaigning.
Plus, Alice Bell, co-director of climate campaign group Possible, helps to examine just how much of a difference the prize could make in solving the world’s greatest environmental problems by 2030.
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In March, Prime Minister Boris Johnson told us that we shouldn't be going to places where we're in close proximity to one another. Places like cinemas.
Since then, the cinema industry has had to deal with several months of lockdown, competition from streaming services, and when they could reopen there were few films to show.
On this episode of the Sky News Daily podcast, host Jayne Secker is joined by Phil Clapp, chief executive of the UK Cinema Association to talk about Cineworld sites closing. They also discuss the effect that coronavirus has had on the film industry in the long term.
Also appearing on the podcast is Sky's Backstage podcast host, Claire Gregory, plus film critic and host of podcast Girls on Film, Anna Smith, to discuss how TV and film makers have adapted to the situation.
"You're a history teacher? You don't look like one."
A Year 7 pupil's words to 25-year-old Otis Blaize, who works at a school in south London.
He said the black boy smiled with excitement when he replied that he was indeed a history teacher.
Why? Because Otis looked similar to him.
This Black History Month on the Sky News Daily podcast, Otis shares his own experience of growing up, his aspiration to become a good role model for young people and the importance of the subject.
Sky's Gamal Fahnbulleh is also joined by Kimberly McIntosh, columnist at gal-dem magazine and Calvin Robinson - a school governor and former assistant headteacher - as we look at teaching black history and how it is included in the curriculum.
Confirmation on Friday that Donald Trump had tested positive for coronavirus rocked the US and made headlines across the globe.
It also prompted a series of questions, including: Where and when did he contract the virus? What impact could it have on November's election? And what more do we really know about the 74 year-old's health after some disparities between updates from his medical team and the White House?
On this episode of the Sky News Daily podcast, Dermot Murnaghan is joined by our US correspondent Cordelia Lynch to examine the response to Donald Trump’s stay in a US military hospital and what this could mean for his campaign.
Dr Joe Grove, who specialises in viral immune evasion at University College London (UCL), also talks us through the choice of experimental drugs used to treat President Trump.
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David Jenkins had been an aircraft assembler at Airbus for nearly a decade but became an economic casualty of the virus pandemic due to the knock-on effects.
His family, like thousands of others across the UK, are enduring difficult times as industries including aviation continue to struggle.
While firms tighten their belts, so too are households - and in the words of David's wife Louise: "It affects every single part of your life".
Louise shares her family's story on the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, as our business correspondent Paul Kelso talks about travelling around the UK following the repercussions of the crisis.
Plus, after COVID restrictions were tightened here, we examine the so-called 'Belgian model' with Sky's Europe correspondent Adam Parsons and Brussels correspondent at The Times, Bruno Waterfield.
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On the same day that Martin Luther King pursued his dream in America, a group of Bristolians boycotted buses, changing the face of civil rights in the UK.
The campaign led to the Bristol Omnibus Company lifting its “colour bar” on employment, and paved the way for the UK’s Race Relations Acts of 1965 and 1968.
On this episode of the Sky News Daily Podcast, host Noel Phillips speaks Roy Hackett, who was part of the 1963 Bristol protests, long-term campaigner for civil rights, Barbara Dettering, and history teacher and boycott enthusiast Tracy O’Brien.
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It’s the worst humanitarian crisis on the planet, but should countries be doing more to help end the human loss, suffering and devastation?
Millions of Yemenis continue to face hunger and starvation after five years of conflict.
Sky’s special correspondent Alex Crawford and our team worked with Ahmed Baider, a producer in Yemen, to investigate the situation at a time when coronavirus has exacerbated the ongoing problems.
Ahmed gives us his own personal story on this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast, hosted by Dermot Murnaghan.
We’re also joined by Alex and Sky’s foreign news editor Zein Ja’Far as we examine and discuss what the team uncovered during their deployment.
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Four years ago, Richard Ratcliffe’s wife was arrested and detained in an Iranian prison, charged with spying - which Nazanin has always denied.
Ever since then, her devoted husband has campaigned tirelessly for her release.
Richard has met with the foreign secretary, given countless interviews to the media and held hunger strikes outside the Iranian embassy in London.
But just as the end of her sentence draws close, new charges were brought against the mother-of-one. Could this scupper the chance of the couple being reunited anytime soon?
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast, Richard speaks to our diplomatic editor Dominic Waghorn about what the past four years has been like for him and their young daughter Gabriella, how Nazanin is coping and reminisces over when they first met.
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Thousands of students are being forced to self-isolate in university accommodation across the country, and with no guarantee yet they’ll be home for Christmas.
On the latest episode of the Sky News Daily podcast we're joined by four students from the Glasgow School of Art who are isolating together in separate rooms of their new home – despite only meeting a few weeks ago.
Plus, we hear from the Vice Chancellor at the University of Portsmouth about what they're doing to overcome the inevitable spread of coronavirus among their students.
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Measuring just 5ft in height, the late Supreme Court judge was both small in stature and softly spoken.
But the Brooklyn-born woman – known affectionately as the "Notorious RBG" – was a towering giant for gender equality and civil rights throughout her life.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast, Jayne Secker speaks to Christopher Scalia – the son of former Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia - and opera singer, Lawrence Brownlee, as they share their personal stories and fondest memories of the 87-year-old who passed away earlier this month.
We are also joined by our US correspondent Cordelia Lynch, as we look back at Justice Ginsburg’s life and discuss her legacy.
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On Thursday, the government came at the coronavirus crisis from two angles.
First, from the financial side - The Chancellor announced his winter economy plan outlining measures to replace the furlough scheme. Then things got technical with the launch of the NHS Test and Trace app in England and Wales.
In this episode, Sophy Ridge is joined by business correspondent Helen-Ann Smith to dissect and analyse what was unveiled in Rishi Sunak's statement in the House of Commons.
Rowland Manthorpe, Sky News technology correspondent talks us through how the new contact tracing app works and the debate over its effectiveness.
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Less than a day after Boris Johnson addressed the nation with a new set of restrictions, the UK reported its highest number of coronavirus cases since May.
In order to decide exactly which measures to use, the government had to weigh up factors - crucially, how to suppress the virus but also stop the UK from falling into an economic crisis.
In this episode, Sophy Ridge discussed this with GP and health campaigner Dr Louise Irvine, and Alfie Stirling, director of research & chief economist at the New Economic Foundation.
Sky’s economic editor Ed Conway also joins us to analyse the data and examine what lies ahead.
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On 23 August, the 29 year-old became another black American man to be shot by police in the United States.
He survived but his father revealed his son had been left paralysed from the waist down.
Three of Jacob’s sons witnessed the shooting and the family say they have been left traumatised.
What will be the lasting impact on their young minds? How might it shape their own future relationship with police officers? And will we see real change?
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Noel Phillips, we are joined by Sky’s James Matthews and Andy George, Interim President of the National Black Police Association in the UK.
Warning: Contains some strong language and the sound of gunshots.
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Assistant podcast producer – Emma-Rae Woodhouse
Interviews producer - Oli Foster
Interviews producer - Hollie Atherton
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Interviews producer - Megan Coutts
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Robert Fellowes
Music - Steven Wheeler
We discuss the government’s approach to dealing with the homeless during lockdown - the successes, the failures and how their future policies could potentially put an end to people having to sleep rough.
Noel Phillips talks to Maeve Mcclanaghan, an investigative journalist and author of the book ‘No Fixed Abode; Jordan Osserman of a group representing 170 flats in blocks majority-owned by billionaire property developer; and homeless man, Paul talking about life on the streets during the pandemic.
Credits:
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Podcast assistant producer - Emma Rae
Interviews producers - Oli Foster
Interviews producers - Tatiana Alderson
Interviews producers - Megan Coutts
Archive - Simon Windsor
Music - Steven Wheeler
Several months after the coronavirus pandemic triggered a global shutdown, headteachers fully re-opened their classrooms as the new school year began this autumn.
But just how successful has the return been for pupils, parents and staff?
The UK’s COVID-19 infection rate is on the rise, piling pressure on testing capacity – and fears of a second national lockdown loom.
With the winter season fast-approaching, how will schools cope in the months ahead?
In this episode of Sky News Daily podcast with Jonathan Samuels, we are joined by school leaders from each corner of the UK to discuss the challenges they have faced so far and their concerns for the future.
Jonathan and Sky’s Laura Bundock also share their analysis of the situation and thoughts as parents themselves.
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Assistant podcast producer – Emma-Rae Woodhouse
Interviews producer - Oli Foster
Interviews producer - Hollie Atherton
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Interviews producer - Megan Coutts
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Robert Fellowes
Music - Steven Wheeler
Bacterial Meningitis is caught by around 2,500 people a year, of those people one-tenth will die and a third of survivors will be left with life altering after effects. It’s a disease that is aggressive, can kill within a few hours and while we focus on the coronavirus pandemic, symptoms might be mistaken for Covid 19 or missed completely.
As part of Meningitis Awareness Week, we welcome Evidence and Policy Manager at Meningitis Research Foundation, Claire Wright to talk us through the science of Meningitis. We also hear the experience of Ben de Souza who caught the infection in his first year at university and Michelle Bresnahan tells the story of how she lost her son to Meningitis.
Credits:
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Interviews producers - Oli Foster
Interviews producers - Tatiana Alderson
Interviews producers - Megan Coutts
Archive - Simon Windsor
Music - Steven Wheeler
The Amazon rainforest is on fire, again.
Lands and livelihoods are being destroyed by huge blazes, which the Brazilian government is denying are happening.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, our chief correspondent Stuart Ramsay takes us into the Amazon, where he's been joining teams of under-resourced fire crews trying to get a handle on the devastation.
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Podcast producer - Ana Bates
Assistant producer - Emma Rae Woodhouse
Interviews producer - Oli Foster
Interviews producer - Hollie Atherton
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Interviews producer - Megan Coutts
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Robert Fellowes
Music - Steven Wheeler
Bahrain has joined the United Arab Emirates in agreeing to normalise relations with Israel.
Deals - brokered by the US - have been described by Donald Trump as a ‘breakthrough’ for peace.
But is that a view shared?
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we are joined by our Middle East correspondent Mark Stone who has travelled across the West Bank and explores what the reality is at the heart of the conflict.
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Podcast producer - Ana Bates
Assistant producer - Emma Rae Woodhouse
Interviews producer - Oli Foster
Interviews producer - Hollie Atherton
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Interviews producer - Megan Coutts
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Robert Fellowes
Music - Steven Wheeler
Since February we’ve been washing our hands, staying alert, eating out to help out, working from home and all while trying to stay two metres apart. But last week, the government brought in a new attack on the surge in coronavirus cases: the rule of six and ‘Operation Moonshot’.
In this episode, Professor Stephen Reicher, one of the government’s scientific advisors, argues that the Prime Minister is risking playing a ‘blame game’ with his strategy; and Sky political correspondent, Kate McCann talks us through how realistic the Moonshot plan really is.
Credits:
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Interviews producers - Oli Foster
Interviews producers - Tatiana Alderson
Interviews producers - Megan Coutts
Archive - Simon Windsor
Music - Steven Wheeler
More than 13 years after the 3 year-old vanished from a holiday apartment in Praia da Luz in Portugal, her family are still waiting for answers.
What happened to the little British girl on the evening of 3 May 2007 – just days before her fourth birthday?
Investigative leads over the years have so far failed in the search to find her.
But in June of this year, a new suspect was identified in the case – Christian B.
Who is he? And is he the man responsible for Madeleine’s disappearance?
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Jonathan Samuels, we are joined by our crime correspondent Martin Brunt as we look at what we know about the suspect, his past and the evidence against him.
Credits:
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Interviews producers - Oli Foster
Interviews producers - Tatiana Alderson
Interviews producers - Megan Coutts
Archive - Simon Windsor
Music - Steven Wheeler
Life changed rapidly in 2020 - largely due to the spread of a virus that shutdown economies around the world.
But we adapted to the changes we had to make to our daily routines to help save lives.
Can we do the same to save the planet?
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we take you on a journey across Iceland’s glaciers where the effects of climate change are clear to see.
We are joined by our Europe correspondent Adam Parsons from the Nordic island nation and Sky’s Climate Change correspondent Lisa Holland to examine public attitudes and possible solutions after the coronavirus pandemic.
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Interviews producer - Oli Foster
Interviews producer - Hollie Atherton
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Interviews producer - Megan Coutts
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive - Robert Fellowes
Music - Steven Wheeler
Seven percent of students have turned to sex work according to one survey, one in ten would consider it in an emergency. In the past few years, tuition fees have increased dramatically and during the covid crisis, students have been hit the hardest financially.
Dominic Waghorn talks to one student sex worker who’s studying to become a psychotherapist to help others in her situation and hear parts of an exclusive Sky News report in to the phenomenon.
Celebrities and supporters of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange claim he is a freedom fighter.
His lawyers argue the extradition case is politically motivated.
But should the 49 year-old be sent to the US to face charges including espionage and hacking?
The legal struggle over his future has spanned a decade following the publication of secret military and diplomatic documents by WikiLeaks.
But how long will it continue for?
On today's Sky News Daily podcast, our diplomatic editor Dominic Waghorn examines the background and significance of the case with Sky's home affairs editor Jason Farrell - plus we're joined by barrister Ben Keith, an expert on human rights and extradition law.
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Interviews producer - Oli Foster
Interviews producer – Hollie Atherton
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Interviews producer - Megan Coutts
Archive - Simon Windsor
Archive – Robert Fellowes
Music - Steven Wheeler
Alexei Navalny is the most effective opposition that Vladimir Putin has ever had. He’s been posting videos online documenting alleged Kremlin corruption with millions of viewers, he’s been arrested 13 times for organising anti-Putin protests and then he was poisoned with Novichok.
Is this a coincidence? It’s hard to see how it could be.
But what can the international community do?
On the Sky News Daily podcast, Dermot Murnaghan is joined by friend of Navalny, Dr Sergei Guriev; Sky’s Moscow correspondent, Diana Magnay and chemical weapons expert, Hamish De Bretton Gordon.
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Interviews producer - Oli Foster
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Interviews producer - Megan Coutts
Archive - Simon Windsor
Music - Steven Wheeler
MPs returned to Parliament this week as the UK prepares for a potential second wave of Covid-19.
Among other issues facing the country right now, we have the on-going Brexit negotiations with the EU as the end of the transition period draws ever closer.
But what about the Union? Is the United Kingdom fit for purpose?
On the Sky News Daily podcast, our deputy political editor Sam Coates takes a closer look at the challenges and questions being asked following the global health pandemic.
He is joined by Laura McAllister, columnist for Wales Online along with Sam McBride, political editor of the Belfast News Letter and Scottish political editor at The Times, Kieran Andrews.
Plus, Scottish voter Patricia Bateman chats to Sam about her hopes for an independent Scotland.
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Politics producer - Mollie Malone
Assistant producer - Sabah Choudhry
Interviews producer - Oli Foster
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Interviews producer - Megan Coutts
Archive - Simon Windsor
Music - Steven Wheeler
Thirty-one years ago, five teenagers from black and hispanic backgrounds were arrested by police, interrogated for at least seven hours, before confessing they took part in the assault of Trisha Meili. All, except Yusef Salaam. It was the beginning of what many have called ‘the crime of the century’ and the birth of the Central Park Five.
Since then, they have been jailed, Donald Trump has campaigned to have them executed, acquitted and awarded a $41 million settlement.
Yusef Salaam joins Dermot Murnaghan along with author Ibi Zoboi to talk about their novel, Punching the Air; written not to fuel anger or create an uprising, but to shed light on the injustice.
Punching the Air, Ibi Zoboi and Yusef Salaam, published by HarperCollins Children’s Books
Credits:
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Interviews producer - Oli Foster
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Interviews producer - Megan Coutts
Archive - Simon Windsor
Music - Steven Wheeler
Unemployment was always inevitable, a country cannot go into lockdown and whole industries shut down without jobs being lost. However, the true scale of the jobs crisis is still unknown.
Tracey Burns tells her story of being made redundant and how her life now revolves around applying for jobs, as of yet with no success and with ever growing competition for each position.
Dermot Murnaghan is joined by Paul Kelso, Sky’s business correspondent to talk about how the government has handled the economic crisis and what the options are for retaining jobs in the future.
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Interviews producer - Oli Foster
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Interviews producer - Megan Coutts
Archive - Simon Windsor
Music - Steven Wheeler
Life has returned to normal in the city where a mystery disease went on to trigger a global shutdown in 2020.
Covid-19 has caused devastation in countries across the planet - and continues to do so.
Wuhan, in China's Hubei province, endured the hardship of the world's first lockdown and mourned the deaths of thousands of people.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast, Sky’s Asia correspondent Tom Cheshire returns there to hear Zhao Lei's story.
She is suing the government for compensation and a public apology after her father's death earlier this year.
We also hear from American teacher George Goodwin who lived through the lockdown in Wuhan and Professor Sian Griffiths, Emeritus Professor at The Chinese University of Hong Kong - who chaired the inquiry into SARS there.
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Asia producer - Michael Greenfield
Interviews producer - Oli Foster
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Interviews producer - Megan Coutts
Archive - Simon Windsor
Music - Steven Wheeler
The new leader of the Labour party, Sir Keir Starmer has four years until the next general election in which time he has to reunite the party, take back voters lost to the Conservatives, and ideally enough to make him Prime Minister.
He seems like the sensible choice, the antithesis to Jeremy Corbyn and the opposite of Boris Johnson. But what IS he - and can he ever quicken the pulse of voters?
Deputy political editor Sam Coates is joined by guests Patrick Maguire journalist for The Times, Gabriel Pogrund journalist for The Sunday Times and both authors of Left Out: the Inside Story of Labour Under Corbyn.
Credits:
Producer - Annie Joyce
Producer - Nicola Eyers
Assistant producer - Sabah Choudhry
Interviews producer - Oli Foster
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
On 23 June 2016 the UK voted to leave the European Union.
The issue divided a nation - and families.
Despite leaving the EU at the end of January, our future relationship with our European neighbours remains unclear.
The transition period ends on 31 December - but will negotiators strike a deal and is the country really prepared for the implications of a no deal?
Brothers Ian and Nigel Baxter were on opposing sides of the Brexit debate - and remain so.
They engage in a frank discussion on the Sky News Daily podcast as we examine where we are at in the process and what's still to come.
On day three of our special series ahead of Parliament's return, our deputy political editor Sam Coates is joined by Brexiteer John Longworth, Georgina Wright from the Institute for Government and Anand Menon, director of UK in a Changing Europe.
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Politics producer - Mollie Malone
Assistant producer - Sabah Choudhry
Interviews producer - Oli Foster
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Interviews producer - Megan Coutts
Archive - Simon Windsor
Music - Steven Wheeler
With coronavirus refusing to be beaten, what are the effects on society, the economy and the political system? Has the Government lifted lockdown too fast? Is a second wave inevitable and if so, can we afford it?
On the Sky News Daily podcast our deputy political editor Sam Coates is joined by Oksana Pyzik a senior teaching fellow at UCL school of pharmacy; Torsten Bell from the Resolution Foundation, a think-tank focused on improving living standards for those on low to middle incomes and former health secretary Lord Andrew Lansley.
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Politics producer - Mollie Malone
Assistant producer - Sabah Choudhry
Interviews producer - Oli Foster
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Interviews producer - Megan Coutts
Archive - Simon Windsor
Music - Steven Wheeler
On the night of the 2019 election, Boris Johnson's promises, combined with disillusionment with the then Corbyn-led Labour party, resulted in a momentous Tory majority.
However, nine months on, public support has decreased after the party's handling of coronavirus, the exams crisis that was created without exams, and Brexit doesn't appear to mean Brexit.
But then again, is the government in an impossible situation?
We are, as we're constantly reminded, in 'unprecedented' times - so therefore is Mr Johnson's only real option trial and error?
Ahead of parliament's return next week, we discuss whether the government policies that won the Tories December's election can evolve to survive, the budget and get a sneaky glimpse into life working for the PM.
On the Sky News Daily podcast, our deputy political editor Sam Coates is joined by previous Conservative MP Nicky Morgan, Paul Goodman, editor of Conservative Home, which provides news for Tory grassroots, and Justine Greening - who held a series of cabinet posts under Theresa May.
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Politics producer - Mollie Malone
Assistant producer - Sabah Choudhry
Interviews producer - Oli Foster
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Interviews producer - Megan Coutts
Archive - Simon Windsor
Music creative manager - Steven Wheeler
The death of George Floyd in the US earlier this year prompted a series of Black Lives Matter protests around the world.
It also triggered much debate around race and racism – but is real, lasting change possible?
Vogue is a monthly publication and is usually led by fashion and trend stories, the September edition however is famous for being guest edited and having more to say about society than style.
2019 saw the UK edition guest edited by the Duchess of Sussex – with Meghan celebrating women and their achievements.
Its 2020 offering - produced by a predominantly black team – pays homage to ‘faces of hope’ with the global Vogue family coming together to focus on activism.
On the Sky News Daily podcast, Gillian Joseph takes a closer look at the magazine industry’s role in fuelling positive change.
We hear from British Vogue’s editor-in-chief Edward Enninful and Misan Harriman – the first black male cover photographer in its history.
Plus, remember an image that went viral of a black man carrying a protester to safety during a BLM demonstration? Patrick Hutchinson is among those to feature in the magazine’s September issue and he joins Gillian, along with former editor of UK Elle, Maggie Alderson.
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Assistant producer - Sabah Choudhry
Interviews producer - Oli Foster
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Interviews producer - Megan Coutts
Archive - Simon Windsor
Music creative manager - Steven Wheeler
The recent presidential election in Belarus triggered widespread protests across the Eastern European country – but why?
While officials claimed Alexander Lukashenko won 80% of the vote, the result was rejected by the opposition.
So will the former Soviet collective farm manager, who has ruled Belarus since 1994, remain in power for a sixth term – or will those who seek to remove him go on to claim the ultimate victory? And what more do we know about the woman trying to unite the country, Svetlana Tsikhanovskaya?
On the Sky News Daily podcast we hear the stories of two women who have risked their freedom to be on the frontline of the demonstrations while our host Dermot Murnaghan talks to Sky’s foreign affairs editor Deborah Haynes about the politics, the history and what next for the people of Belarus.
Daily podcast team:
Podcast producer – Annie Joyce
Podcast producer – Nicola Eyers
Assistant producer - Sabah Choudhry
Interviews producer - Oli Foster
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
Interviews producer – Megan Coutts
Archive – Simon Windsor
Music creative manager – Steven Wheeler
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Jonathan Samuels, we examine the political and economic crisis in Lebanon - taking a deeper look into its past, present and future potential.
We are joined by former diplomat Charles Hollis, Julie Norman - a Middle East security expert at UCL - and Sami Nader, director of Levant Institute for Strategic Affairs.
Credits:
Producer - Annie Joyce
Producer - Nicola Eyers
Assistant producer - Sabah Choudhry
Interviews producers - Megan Coutts
Archive - Simon Windsor
Music creative manager - Steven Wheeler
Two Russians agents release a miniature nuclear weapon in a 5-star London hotel. But former KGB spy Alexander Litvinenko is not the only victim?
For the full series, search 'Polonium & the Piano Player.'
From Sky News StoryCast.
The Democrats have 75 days to convert 2016 Republican voters, mobilise non-voters, rebuild the blue wall and win the election.
Joe Biden has formally been elected as their nominee and as his running mate in the race for the White House is Kamala Harris. A senator from California, former presidential candidate and San Francisco state attorney general and one of the best-known black women in American politics.
We are joined by Sohrab Ahmari, Comment Editor of the New York Post and Bill Barnard, American Historian and Former Chair of Democrats Abroad UK to discuss - is she enough to win the Democrat’s campaign?
Credits:
Daily podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Assistant producer - Sabah Choudhry
Interviews producer - Oli Foster
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we examine fake versions of the anti-anxiety drug and its impact on young people.
We are joined by DJ Oneman and Katie, mother of a recovering addict, who share their personal stories - plus our correspondent Noel Phillips who has been investigating the issue.
Credits:
Producer - Annie Joyce
Producer - Nicola Eyers
Assistant producer - Sabah Choudhry
Interviews producer - Oli Foster
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we examine the government's handling after thousands of students - who didn't take exams due to the covid crisis - had A-Level results downgraded.
We are joined by Welsh student Maia Gould and her dad Ashley - plus analysis from our political correspondent Tamara Cohen and writer Timandra Harkness looks at the algorithm controversy.
Credits:
Podcast producer - Annie Joyce
Podcast producer - Nicola Eyers
Assistant producer - Sabah Choudhry
Interviews producer - Oli Foster
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Jonathan Samuels, we examine the impact of the rules on travellers and global tourism industry after France and Malta are among the latest countries removed from the exemption list due to rising covid-19 cases.
We are joined by Jo Michell, Associate Professor of Economics at UWE Bristol, The Sun's travel editor Lisa Minot and Sky's Katie Spencer as we hear from people caught up in the travel chaos.
Credits:
Producer - Annie Joyce
Producer - Nicola Eyers
Assistant producer - Sabah Choudhry
Interviews producer - Oli Foster
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Jonathan Samuels, we take a closer look at what the UK’s deepest recession since records began will mean for the country and unemployment.
We are joined by our economics editor Ed Conway and Pavlina Draganova, national coordinator for the workers’ rights campaign network Organise - while we hear personal stories from a business owner and a teenager facing very different fortunes in the current climate.
Credits:
Producer - Annie Joyce
Producer - Nicola Eyers
Assistant producer - Sabah Choudhry
Interviews producer - Oli Foster
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Jonathan Samuels, we examine the financial pressures facing care homes as campaigners tell us they are receiving an unprecedented amount of calls from those facing collapse.
We are joined by Elaine Hughes whose mother with dementia has lived for several years at Ryan Care Residential which has been forced to close due to the impact of coronavirus, plus the home’s manager and co-owner Rachel Barry and Jayne Connery from Care Campaign for the Vulnerable.
Credits:
Producer - Annie Joyce
Producer - Nicola Eyers
Assistant producer - Sabah Choudhry
Interviews producer - Oli Foster
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Jonathan Samuels, we examine why Home Secretary Priti Patel has proposed military intervention to deal with migrants arriving to the UK via the Kent coast.
We are joined by the director of Amnesty International UK, Kate Allen, to discuss the impossible situation refugees are in and Sky correspondent Ali Fortescue who spoke to migrants making the dangerous journey across the English Channel.
Credits:
Producer - Annie Joyce
Producer - Nicola Eyers
Assistant producer - Sabah Choudhry
Interviews producer - Oli Foster
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we have been joined by ordinary people sharing their own personal tales of survival and selflessness during the UK fight against the virus.
Today’s edition features British Paralympic table tennis player Kim Daybell, who missed out on a trip to Tokyo and instead joined the NHS frontline working as a junior doctor in north London, and Olivia Strong – founder of the Run For Heroes 5k challenge.
Credits:
Producer - Annie Joyce
Assistant producer - Sabah Choudhry
Interviews producer - Oli Foster
Interviews producer – Tatiana Alderson
On this week’s Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we are joined by ordinary people sharing their own personal tales of survival and selflessness during the UK fight against the virus.
Today’s edition features inspirational teachers - assistant head Zane Powles walked for miles to deliver free meals to his pupils in Grimsby during lockdown and Jacob Mitchell aka MC Grammar has used rap to help educate children online.
Credits:
Producer - Annie Joyce
Assistant producer - Sabah Choudhry
Interviews producer - Oli Foster
Interviews producer – Tatiana Alderson
On this week’s Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we are joined by ordinary people sharing their own personal tales of survival and selflessness during the UK fight against the virus.
Today’s edition features Dr Elaine Maxwell who returned to work as an intensive care nurse looking after covid patients and Colonel Ashleigh Boreham – who led the military’s effort to transform London’s ExCeL centre into the huge temporary hospital, NHS Nightingale.
Credits:
Producer - Annie Joyce
Assistant producer - Sabah Choudhry
Interviews producer - Oli Foster
Interviews producer – Tatiana Alderson
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we examine the wider impact of the huge explosion in the port area of the city.
We are joined by our Middle East editor Zein Ja'far and Sky's foreign affairs editor Deborah Haynes - plus we speak to expert Professor Peter Styring from Sheffield University about the chemical involved, ammonium nitrate.
Credits:
Producer - Annie Joyce
Assistant producer - Sabah Choudhry
Interviews producer - Reece Denton
On this week’s Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we are joined by ordinary people sharing their own personal tales of survival and selflessness during the UK fight against the virus
Today’s edition features 99 year-old Daphne Shah who recovered from the virus, her son Wesley Shah who has released a charity album and Annemarie Plas - the woman who got the country clapping for our health workers and carers on Thursday evenings during lockdown.
Credits:
Producer - Annie Joyce
Assistant producer - Sabah Choudhry
Interviews producer - Oli Foster
Interviews producer – Tatiana Alderson
On this week’s Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we are joined by ordinary people sharing their own personal tales of survival and selflessness during the UK fight against the virus
Today’s edition features Darren James Smith and Sachini Imbuldeniya, who are behind the anti-racism video poem You Clap For Me Now, along with Dr Zoe Williams – a GP who appeared in the clip which went viral.
Credits:
Producer - Annie Joyce
Assistant producer - Sabah Choudhry
Interviews producer - Oli Foster
Interviews producer – Tatiana Alderson
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we examine tensions between Iran and the United States after a fake American warship was used as target practice.
We are joined by our foreign affairs editor Deborah Haynes and US special envoy for Iran Brian Hook, discussing issues including the arms sanctions on Tehran and the future of the nuclear deal America withdrew from.
Credits:
Producer - Annie Joyce
Assistant producer - Sabah Choudhry
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we discuss NASA’s launch of the Perseverance rover - the first leg of returning rock samples to Earth with the hope of finding microbial life and paving the way for humans to go to the planet. We look at why we go to these lengths and what’s behind mankind’s obsession with the planet.
We are joined by Professor Sanjeev Gupta from Imperial College London who is going to be helping NASA oversee mission operations from a science and engineering point of view, and Nicholas Booth - who is co-author of ‘The Search for Life on Mars’ and a self-confessed Mars obsessive.
Credits:
Producer.: Nicola Eyers
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we examine the government’s Better Health Campaign – its diet, exercise strategies, and the impact it’s going to have on the economy.
We are joined by Kate Nicholls, CEO of UK Hospitality and James Nye, Managing Director of Anglian Country Inns, discussing the mandatory ‘calorie labelling’. Dissecting the politics behind the campaign is Sam Coates, Sky News’ Deputy Political Editor.
Credits:
Producer- Nicola Eyers
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we examine research suggesting ethnic minority women are particularly poorly represented in the UK's top jobs.
We are joined by our reporter Helen-Ann Smith and Farrah Storr, the UK editor-in-chief of Elle magazine, who shares her story of career success.
Credits:
Producer - Annie Joyce
Assistant producer - Sabah Choudhry
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast Dermot Murnaghan is joined by Larry Sanders to discuss the 2020 US presidential race including his brother Bernie's campaign before he dropped out.
The Green Party's health spokesperson also talks about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic in America as well as Black Lives Matter protests, US unemployment and the climate crisis.
Credits:
Producer - Annie Joyce
Assistant producer - Nicola Eyers
Interviews editor - Jessica Howe
On the second episode of this special two-part edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we examine what's next in the fight against the virus and look at the other challenges facing the country.
Our team of specialists involved in a deep dive discussion include our political editor Beth Rigby and economics editor Ed Conway.
Joining them, Sky correspondents Thomas Moore, Rowland Manthorpe and Lisa Holland are also on hand to offer their analysis and thoughts on the months ahead.
Credits:
Produced by Annie Joyce and Mark Thompson
Ben Wickham – head of studio output
Niel Finlay – director
Belinda Skudder - editor
Haroon Sarguroh - editor
Fiona Northam - technical supervisor
Jonathan Newman - sound supervisor
Charlotte Bingham – graphics editor
Gilberte Phanor – graphics editor
Jenai Edwards – graphics designer
On the first of a two-part special edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we reflect on the first half of 2020, examining the decisions made during the virus pandemic as well as the impact they have had on life and society.
Our team of specialists involved in a deep-dive discussion and analysis of the key moments include our political editor Beth Rigby and economics editor Ed Conway.
Joining them, Sky correspondents Thomas Moore, Rowland Manthorpe and Lisa Holland help to explore the politics, the economics, the science, the data and the health implications.
Credits:
Produced by Annie Joyce and Mark Thompson
Ben Wickham – head of studio output
Niel Finlay – director
Belinda Skudder - editor
Haroon Sarguroh - editor
Fiona Northam - technical supervisor
Jonathan Newman - sound supervisor
Charlotte Bingham – graphics editor
Gilberte Phanor – graphics editor
Jenai Edwards – designer
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we examine the fallout to the Intelligence and Security Committee report which claimed Britain "took its eye off the ball" over Russia.
We are joined by our foreign affairs editor Deborah Haynes and Moscow correspondent Diana Magnay - plus Richard Sakwa, a professor of Russian and European politics at the University of Kent.
Credits:
Producer - Annie Joyce
Assistant producer - Nicola Eyers
Interviews producer - Oli Foster
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we examine the exploitation of young talibe boys in Senegal and why climate change could be adding to problems in the region.
We are joined by our Defence and Security Correspondent Alistair Bunkall and Lauren Seibert - a consultant on children’s rights who has led on research for Human Rights Watch.
Credits:
Producer - Annie Joyce
Assistant producer - Ana Bates
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we look at what needs to be done to end homelessness and ask whether Prince William is right to say the UK will never have a better chance to 'crack' the problem.
Andy Batty tells us his story of living on the streets.
We are also joined by the founder of the Big Issue Lord Bird, and Chris Wood from housing charity Shelter.
Credits:
Producer - Ana Bates
Interviews producer - Oli Foster
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Jonathan Samuels, we examine Shamima Begum’s case and the potential precedent sets.
We are joined by Sky’s John Sparks, Dr Emma El-Badawy from the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change and legal expert Luke Gittos.
Credits:
Producer - Annie Joyce
Assistant producer - Sabah Choudhry
Interviews producer - Oli Foster
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Sophy Ridge, we hear the ordeal faced by one Ghanaian woman who sought work in Lebanon but instead faced sexual abuse and assault.
We are joined by our Middle East correspondent Mark Stone and Sky’s Becky Johnson to examine the impact of modern slavery in different countries including the UK and discuss what is needed to tackle the issue.
Credits:
Producer - Annie Joyce
Assistant producer - Sabah Choudhry
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Jonathan Samuels, we examine what more we now know about the way the virus is transmitted and its impact on the human body.
We are joined by professor Peter Openshaw, from Imperial College London and professor Nicola Stonehouse, at the University of Leeds.
Credits:
Producer - Annie Joyce
Assistant producer - Sabah Choudhry
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Sophy Ridge, we examine the decision to strip the Chinese tech firm of its role in the UK's 5G network by 2027.
We are joined by our foreign affairs editor Deborah Haynes and Sky's technology correspondent Rowland Manthorpe to discuss Huawei's presence in our everyday lives, as well as the fallout to the move and impact on consumers.
Credits:
Producer - Annie Joyce
Assistant producer - Sabah Choudhry
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Jonathan Samuels, we return to Lombardy - the region in Italy worst-affected by Covid-19 earlier this year.
We are joined by our chief correspondent Stuart Ramsay and Dr Roberto Cosentini - head of the emergency department at Papa Giovanni hospital in Bergamo.
Credits:
Producer - Annie Joyce
Assistant producer - Sabah Choudhry
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we are joined by the former president of Liberia who is working with the World Health Organisation to evaluate the global response to the pandemic.
The member of The Elders - who was the first elected female head of state in Africa - discusses the impact of the virus and role of world leaders through the crisis, as well as the challenges ahead as the search for a vaccine continues.
Credits:
Producer - Annie Joyce
Assistant producer - Sabah Choudhry
Interviews Editor - Jessica Howe
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we examine the second phase of Rishi Sunak's recovery plan for the UK economy following Covid-19 and what it means for young people.
We are joined by our deputy political editor Sam Coates - along with 18 year-old uni student Bethany Watt from North Ayrshire and Nigel Morris, president of the charity Working Options in Education.
Credits:
Producer - Annie Joyce
Assistant producer - Sabah Choudhry
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Gillian Joseph, we examine the outcome of the independent review into the pregnancy hormone drug, vaginal mesh and an epilepsy drug.
We are joined by our home affairs editor Jason Farrell, Yvette Greenway-Mansfield - who had pelvic mesh fitted in 2009 - and Labour MP Yasmin Qureshi, chair of the parliamentary group campaigning for Primodos survivors.
Credits:
Producer - Annie Joyce
Assistant producer - Sabah Choudhry
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we examine the impact of Boris Johnson's comments about care homes during the Covid-19 pandemic.
We are joined by Dr Cathy Gardner, whose elderly father died in a care home in Oxfordshire in April with suspected coronavirus.
We also speak to Martin Jones Age UK trustee and CEO of Home Instead Senior Care UK, about the challenges facing the sector, funding issues and creating a model for the future.
Credits:
Producer - Annie Joyce
Assistant producer - Sabah Choudhry
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we examine the challenges faced by the industry following the coronavirus lockdown.
We are joined by Annabel Turpin, head of the ARC arts venue in Stockton - plus we chat to our Scotland correspondent James Matthews from a beer garden in Glasgow about the changes where he is based.
Credits:
Producer - Annie Joyce
Assistant producer - Sabah Choudhry
Interviews producer - Oli Foster
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Jonathan Samuels, we examine the changes after countries are given quarantine exemptions in England.
We are joined by our chief political correspondent Jon Craig, The Sun's travel editor Lisa Minot - plus Dr Louise Irvine and Dr John Lee discuss the feats and flaws of the NHS as it turns 72 this weekend.
Credits:
Producer - Annie Joyce
Assistant producer - Sabah Choudhry
Interviews producer - Tatiana Alderson
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we examine the Government's plan for pupils to return to classrooms in England in September.
We are joined by our political correspondent Tamara Cohen, plus Leicester's mayor Sir Peter Soulsby talks about his city's local lockdown and Sky's Siobhan Robbins discusses the impact of coronavirus on Thailand's sex trade and tourism.
Credits:
Producer - Annie Joyce
Assistant producer - Sabah Choudhry
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we examine the move by the US to buy up global supplies of the drug and its benefits.
We are joined by Dr Andrew Hill from the University of Liverpool, who also tells us about other drugs being repurposed to treat patients with the virus.
Plus, Hugh Milward from Microsoft and LinkedIn's Josh Graff discuss tectonic shifts in the jobs market as more firms announce cuts - and the launch of their global skills initiative: https://opportunity.linkedin.com
Credits:
Producer - Annie Joyce
Assistant producer - Sabah Choudhry
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we examine the detail in Boris Johnson's 'infrastructure revolution' plan promising a £5bn deal to build homes and infrastructure.
We are joined today by our deputy political editor Sam Coates, Miatta Fahnbulleh - chief executive at the New Economics Foundation and deputy director of the Adam Smith Institute, Matt Kilcoyne.
Credits:
Producer - Annie Joyce
Assistant producer - Sabah Choudhry
Interviews producer - Oli Foster
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we examine how imposing regional restrictions could work and their effectiveness.
We are joined by our correspondents Becky Johnson and Mark Stone, who has been looking at the global impact of the virus including in countries such as Yemen.
Credits:
Producer - Annie Joyce
Assistant producer - Sabah Choudhry
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast, Jonathan Samuels looks at Liverpool FC's long wait to be crowned champions of the top flight. How much has football, and the city, changed in that time?
We are joined by Nigel Spackman, who played for the club in the 1980s, and John Gibbons, creator of the Liverpool podcast 'The Anfield Wrap'.
Plus, who is the real Melania Trump? We ask the author of her new biography, Mary Jordan.
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Credits:
Producer – Kit Bradshaw
Assistant producer – Sabah Choudhry
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast, Sophy Ridge examines the scandal surrounding Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick.
We pick through the details of the planning row with Sky's chief political correspondent Jon Craig. We also look at the wider issues with Jill Rutter, from the Institute for Government, and Professor Tim Bale, from Queen Mary University.
Plus, Sky's home affairs correspondent, Mark White, reports on the serious disorder which left dozens of police officers injured in south London.
Credits:
Producer – Kit Bradshaw
Assistant producer – Sabah Choudhry
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast, Jonathan Samuels discusses the risks of a second wave of COVID-19 in the UK, as medics urge political leaders to be prepared for a rise in infections.
We are joined by public health experts Professor Jo Martin, president of the Royal College of Pathologists; and Professor Julian Peto, from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.
Sky's chief political correspondent Jon Craig has his analysis of the different lockdown rules in different parts of the UK.
Plus, Sky's US correspondent Greg Milam speaks to us about the case of British man Krishna Maharaja, who has been in jail for three decades in the US for a crime he says he didn't commit.
Credits:
Producer – Kit Bradshaw
Assistant producer – Sabah Choudhry
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Gillian Joseph, we consider the benefits and challenges of reducing the two-metre social distancing rule in England.
We also examine the needs of the economy as the hospitality sector reopens.
We are joined by Dr Zeshan Qureshi, lead author of a report on social distancing for Oxford University's Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine – plus consumer expert Sue Hayward tells us whether she thinks there's a desire to head back to the pub.
Credits:
Producer – Ana Bates
Assistant producer - Sabah Choudhry
Interviews producer - Oli Foster
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Gillian Joseph, we examine how families of the Windrush generation continue to fight for justice.
We hear one man's story of what he calls the 'humiliation' of being deemed an illegal immigrant in the country he called home for more than 50 years.
We are also joined by Kunle Olulode, Director of Voice4Change England, who talks to us about the Windrush Cross-Government Working Group designed to 'right the wrongs'.
Credits:
Producer – Ana Bates
Assistant producer - Sabah Choudhry
Interviews producer - Oli Foster
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast, Jonathan Samuels looks at the huge challenge facing Britain's children, after months of lost learning. With the UK's COVID alert level lowered, and the government pledging £1bn for catch-up help, is a full return to schools in September achievable?
We are joined by Geoff Barton, general secretary of the Association of School & College Leaders (ASCL); Professor Becky Francis, chief executive of the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF); and Tamara Cohen, Sky's political correspondent.
Plus, we bring you the story of 'Ben', a 14-year-old boy who ran away from home at the height of the pandemic, and was dragged further into gang life.
Credits:
Producer – Kit Bradshaw
Assistant producer – Sabah Choudhry
Interviews producer – Oli Foster
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast, Jonathan Samuels examines whether the claims about US President Donald Trump made by former aide John Bolton will damage his bid for re-election.
We are joined from Washington by Sky's US correspondent Amanda Walker and Kate Andrews, economics correspondent at The Spectator.
Plus, we bring you the exclusive story of a British-Iranian man, Anoosheh Ashoori, who is one of up to 12 Britons being held in Iran's jails.
We also pay tribute to Dame Vera Lynn, who has died aged 103.
Credits:
Producer – Kit Bradshaw
Assistant producer – Sabah Choudhry
Interviews producer – Oli Foster
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Jonathan Samuels, we look in detail at dexamethasone - the drug being described as a "remarkable breakthrough" in the treatment of coronavirus.
We are joined by Dr Joe Grove, a virologist at the Institute of Immunity and Transplantation at UCL, and Dr Ria Lina, a comedian and specialist in viral bioinformatics. Plus, we examine whether George Floyd's death will lead to lasting change on racial injustice, as part of our special programme 'Race And Revolution: Is Change Going To Come?'
Credits:
Producer – Kit Bradshaw
Assistant producer – Sabah Choudhry
Interviews producer – Oli Foster
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we examine the impact of the England footballer's campaign and discuss how children have been treated during the Covid-19 pandemic.
We are joined by our political correspondent Tamara Cohen, football coach Dave Horrocks and the YMCA's Alan Fraser.
Plus, Dr Kojo Koram, law lecturer at Birkbeck School of Law comedian Andrew Doyle talk to us about the portrayal of black people in entertainment after Black Lives Matter protests.
Credits:
Producer - Annie Joyce
Assistant producer - Sabah Choudhry
Interviews producer - Oli Foster
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On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we examine the fallout following the death of the 27 year-old who was shot by police in Atlanta.
We are joined by our correspondent Mark Stone in the US, as well Sky's Gillian Joseph on discussing the issue of racism. Plus, DCI Karen Geddes from West Midlands Police shares her experience of being a black woman in uniform.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Sophy Ridge, we examine the Government's handling of coronavirus as figures show Britain's economy slumped by a quarter during lockdown.
We are joined by Sky's Ashish Joshi and economics correspondent for The Spectator, Kate Andrews - plus, sociologist Dr Lisa McKenzie discusses the impact of recent and historical protests.
Credits:
Producer - Annie Joyce
Assistant producer - Sabah Choudhry
Interviews producer - Oli Foster
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we examine the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on young people in the UK.
We are joined by Sky's Inzamam Rashid as 23 year old Saeed Atcha and 18 year-old Bethany Watt share their experience of what lockdown has meant for them.
Plus, our sport correspondent Martha Kelner discusses the history of the silent protest and it's growing use in support of #BlackLivesMatter following the death of George Floyd in the US.
Credits:
Producer - Annie Joyce
Assistant producer - Sabah Choudhry
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we examine the Chancellor's plan as the Government revealed a further easing of lockdown measures in England.
We are joined by our economics editor Ed Conway and Sky's Royal correspondent speaks about the Duke of Edinburgh's minimal fuss birthday celebrations.
Credits:
Producer - Annie Joyce
Assistant producer - Sabah Choudhry
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we examine the Government's apparent indecision during the pandemic as it drops plans for all primary school children to return to classrooms in England before the summer break.
We are joined by our chief political correspondent Jon Craig and headteacher Jo Young from Leighton Academy and Nursery in Crewe.
Plus, UnHerd's science columnist Tom Chivers discusses how scientific advice has also changed during the pandemic as we look at the 2-metre rule.
Credits:
Producer - Annie Joyce
Production support - Sabah Choudhry
Interviews guests - Oli Foster
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we examine the violent clashes seen during UK protests following the death of George Floyd in the US with home affairs correspondent Mark White.
Plus, do statues of controversial historical figures still have a place in British society? We are joined by historian Alex von Tunzelmann, academic Dalia Gebrial and The Times' Red Box columnist Mercy Muroki to discuss the debate after a statue of slave trader Edward Colston was pulled down by protesters and dumped in Bristol's harbour on Sunday.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we examine recent developments in one of the most heavily reported missing-person investigations in modern history.
Our crime correspondent Martin Brunt, who has followed the case since she disappeared more than 13 years ago aged three, also looks back at some of the key moments throughout.
Plus, we have an exclusive interview with Prince Charles as part of our special series After The Pandemic: Our New World - looking at life after Covid-19.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we discuss the devastating impact the virus is having on the South American country.
We are joined by our chief correspondent Stuart Ramsay from Manaus in the state of Amazonas - plus we look at the search for a vaccine and treatment for Covid-19 as part of our special series After The Pandemic: Our New World.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we examine the impact of the measures coming in on Monday for the sector and travellers.
We are joined by our deputy political editor Sam Coates and Sean Tipton from ABTA - plus we look at the future of work and the economy following the coronavirus crisis as part of our special series After The Pandemic: Our New World.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we examine the US president's response to protests following the 46-year-old's death while in police custody.
We are joined by our US correspondent Cordelia Lynch and political academics Dr Cheryl Hudson and Dr Ashok Kumar - plus we look at the issue of trust in world leaders after the COVID-19 crisis as part of our special series After The Pandemic: Our New World.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Jonathan Samuels, we discuss the move to get more children back in lessons in England more than two months after the coronavirus lockdown.
We are joined by education consultant Gareth Sturdy and sociology lecturer Jennie Bristow - plus we speak to our special correspondent Alex Crawford about The Plastic Nile, looking at the impact of plastic waste on the world's longest river.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we examine what the future may look like after the COVID-19 pandemic - and how we'll get there.
We are joined by Douglas McWilliams, founder of the Centre for Economic and Business Research and Dr Bharat Pankhania, senior clinical lecturer at the University of Exeter - plus the writer Deborah Feldman talks to us about her remarkable life story.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we examine how restrictions imposed due to COVID-19 are slowly being eased in the UK.
We are joined by our correspondent Katie Spencer and policing analyst Graham Wettone, plus Sky's Michelle Clifford and Hugo Faria from a project in Portugal discuss how the country's radical approach to drugs is making a big difference.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we examine what the Prime Minister had to say to senior MPs about his top adviser and the Government's handing of the UK Covid-19 crisis.
Analysis from our deputy political editor Sam Coates, plus Sky's sport correspondent Martha Kelner on the Premier League and Robin Ferris from Bankuet talks about increased demand for food banks during lockdown.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we examine the continuing controversy surrounding Boris Johnson and his top adviser Dominic Cummings with our chief political correspondent Jon Craig and sociologist Dr Ashley Frawley.
We also look at the impact of the pandemic on the pub industry and discuss how it's adapting for life after lockdown with the founder of Oakman Inns, Peter Borg-Neal and Christopher Snowdon, from the Institute of Economic Affairs.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast our deputy political editor Sam Coates examines the fallout to the Dominic Cummings row.
Just how important is the PM's top adviser? Has the public lost trust and confidence in the Government? And what difference will the row make to future compliance of the coronavirus lockdown rules? We're joined by Salma Shah, former Tory adviser to ex Home Secretary Sajid Javid and political editor at The Times, Francis Elliott to discuss.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we examine the new rules from June 8 on people coming into the UK with our political correspondent Tom Rayner and The Sun's travel editor Lisa Minot.
We also speak to Sir Lloyd Dorfman about the Remember Me campaign - @RememberMeMemo - and we discuss the impact of China's new security law on Hong Kong with our Asia correspondent Tom Cheshire and author Austin Williams.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we discuss the Government's announcement on antibody tests and how the different corners of the UK plan to ease lockdown restrictions.
We our joined by Sky's Jon Craig, James Matthews and David Blevins - plus our South East Asia correspondent Siobhan Robbins talks about everyday life in Thailand and animal markets in the region.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we examine the Government's strategy as it looks to get schools to reopen in June following the coronavirus lockdown.
We are joined by our deputy political editor Sam Coates - plus we look at the vital role young people could play in the economic recovery with Nigel Morris, from the charity Working Options in Education, and 25 year-old entrepreneur Timo Armoo.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we examine the Government response to the virus pandemic in England's social care sector.
We are joined by Sky's Lisa Holland and Professor Martin Green, chief executive of Care England - plus our Middle East correspondent Mark Stone discusses the devastating impact of Covid-19 in war-torn Yemen.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we examine the Government's announcement on expanding testing and discuss the updated symptoms list affecting taste and smell.
We are joined by our political correspondent Tamara Cohen and NHS doctor Sonia Adesara - plus we speak to Sky's home affairs correspondent Mark White about the return of jury trials in England and Wales.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Jonathan Samuels, we examine the rate at which the virus is spreading across the UK with our science correspondent Thomas Moore and Sky data journalist Isla Glaister.
We also discuss the row over schools in England going back in June with our political correspondent and Darren Northcott, from the NASUWT teaching union. Plus we speak to Stuart Templeton from Slack UK about the future of remote working.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we take a closer look at a new antibody test approved for use in the UK with our technology correspondent Rowland Manthorpe and virus expert Dr Ria Lina.
We also speak to Sky's deputy political editor Sam Coates about Sir Mark Sedwill and our chief correspondent Stuart Ramsay talks to us about his investigation into coronavirus cases in Mexico.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we examine the biggest GDP fall since the financial crash with our economics editor Ed Conway and discuss England's 'back in business' housing market.
We also speak to Beth Cameron, from the Nuclear Threat Initiative, who oversaw the creation of the Pandemic Playbook during her time as a White House civil servant.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we examine the extension of the Chancellor's furlough scheme as some people in the UK prepare to return to their jobs.
Celebrity chef Marcus Wareing talks about the challenges for the hospitality industry, plus The Spectator's Kate Andrews and Carys Roberts - chief executive at the IPPR think tank - joins us along with Sky's Lisa Holland on the care homes crisis.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we examine Boris Johnson's 50-page plan for easing the restrictions imposed due to Covid-19.
We are joined by our deputy political editor Sam Coates, Claire Walker - co-executive director at the British Chamber of Commerce, chair of the Emergency Planning Society Jacqui Semple and Geoff Barton, General Secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders.
On this special edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we pay tribute to those who fought - and died - for our freedom and discuss the significance of Victory in Europe Day.
We are joined by historian Andrew Roberts and VE veteran Geoff Pulzer, who shares his memories of the Second World War.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we examine the economic impact of Covid-19 before Boris Johnson reveals his 'roadmap' plan on Sunday.
We are joined today by West Midlands mayor Andy Street, economist Miatta Fahnbulleh and Sky's deputy political editor Sam Coates - plus our special correspondent Alex Crawford shares stories of the patients and NHS frontline workers.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we discuss the latest UK Covid-19 death figures, lockdown easing plans and testing targets with Sky's Laura Bundock and The Observer's Sonia Sodha.
We also examine the resignation of one of the Government's top scientific advisers, Professor Neil Ferguson - who admitted breaking social distancing rules - and look at issues around media trust during the pandemic.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we discuss the easing of lockdown measures and cyber attacks targeting vaccine researchers with our chief political correspondent Jon Craig and The Spectator's Kate Andrews.
We also speak to the Nobel prize-winning American economist Joseph Stiglitz about the wider impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, the future of globalisation and US-UK trade talks.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we examine the Government's 'test, track and trace' strategy as we look at the challenges ahead to get Britain back to work.
We are joined today by Sky's deputy political editor Sam Coates, our technology correspondent Rowland Manthorpe and political journalist, Isabel Oakeshott.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast, Jonathan Samuels examines how the Government met its testing 'goal' with our deputy political editor Sam Coates, Sky's Ashish Joshi and virus expert Dr Ria Lina.
We also discuss how insect repellent could potentially kill the virus with Sky's Deborah Haynes and our royal correspondent Rhiannon Mills joins us for a chat about the Duchess of Sussex.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we examine what Boris Johnson has had to say, as well as the 'R' number, that testing target and the issue of face masks.
We are joined today by our deputy political editor Sam Coates - plus former New Zealand PM Helen Clark talks to us about the international response, 'travel bubbles' and the 'making or breaking' of global leaders during the pandemic.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we examine the issue of deaths in care homes, a 'phased' reopening of schools and Boris Johnson's new arrival.
We are joined today by Sky's Tamara Cohen and Nick Martin - plus we take a look at China's role in the pandemic with our diplomatic editor Dominic Waghorn, Dr Tara McCormack (University of Leicester) and Dr Lee Jones ( Queen Mary University of London).
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we examine the Government response as the nation pays tribute to frontline workers who have died after contracting Covid-19.
We are joined today by our health correspondent Ashish Joshi and City Am's Rachel Cunliffe - plus former head of NHS England Sir David Nicholson talks to us about the pressures on the health service.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we discuss Boris Johnson's return and lockdown fatigue with our political correspondent Tom Rayner, Daniel Moylan - a former adviser to Mr Johnson - and Rob Lyons, from the Academy of Ideas think tank.
We also speak to Sky's Michelle Clifford about Iceland's response to the global pandemic.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Jonathan Samuels, we discuss the lockdown and testing as well as the impact on the Brexit transition period.
We are joined today by Sky's Joe Pike, political journalist Isabel Oakeshott and political consultant Nina Schick - plus Danish physician Prof Peter Gøtzsche speaks to us about lockdown measures.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we examine the Government's promise for essential workers and their households to be able to access tests for the virus.
We are joined by our political correspondent Kate McCann, while Sky's science correspondent Thomas Moore speaks to producer Annie Joyce about efforts to find a vaccine - and we find out how religious communities are coping during the UK lockdown.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we examine the Government's response to the coronavirus pandemic.
We are joined by Sky's Katie Spencer and Isla Glaister along with science writer Tom Chivers - plus we speak to the Medical Detection Dogs charity and oncologist Prof Karol Sikora about dogs being trained to detect the virus in people.
Check out @medicaldetectiondogs on Instagram to meet the special recruits. Image credit: Nigel Harper Photography.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we discuss the pressure on Matt Hancock over testing and PPE issues as well as the efforts to develop a vaccine.
We are joined today by our political correspondent Joe Pike and comedian Andrew Doyle - plus Zoe Strimpel, historian of gender and intimacy in modern Britain, talks about the impact of lockdown on relationships.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Jonathan Samuels, we examine the government scheme to help workers as the Chancellor looks to innovation to help the economy.
We are joined by our political correspondent Kate McCann, Mike Cherry from the the Federation of Small Businesses and economist Daniel Tomlinson - plus former teacher Tom Crombie talks about home-schooling as the summer term gets going.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we examine a warning from a top physician that the UK should prepare for further waves of the virus in the year ahead.
We are joined by virus expert Dr Ria Lina, looking at efforts to develop a vaccine - plus former commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration, Margaret Hamburg, discusses the challenges faced as the FDA tries to protect public health during the pandemic.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we examine the decision by the government to keep restrictions in place for at least another few weeks.
We also look at the emotional and financial cost of the lockdown on people across the country.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we discuss measures to bolster COVID-19 testing in the social care setting.
We also examine suggestions that BAME communities are disproportionately affected by the virus.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we examine the impact of COVID-19 on the global economy.
Our correspondents Adam Parsons and Alex Rossi also discuss lockdown measures in countries such as Spain and France and look at figures around care home deaths.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we examine the impact of measures being taken as the lockdown looks unlikely to end this week.
We are joined by our political correspondent Tom Rayner, Ash Sarkar from Novara Media and the author Timandra Harkness - plus Mike Adams from the Royal College of Nursing discusses Boris Johnson's recovery, praise for healthcare workers and the PPE issue.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we ask whether the public is losing patience with the coronavirus lockdown and discuss how the police are using their powers to enforce the measures.
We also ask how the restrictions are impacting on family life.
And Brian Conley tells Sky's Jonathan Samuels about a virtual show to help lift the spirits of care home residents.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast, Dermot Munaghan asks why the UK is behind Germany when it comes to testing for the coronavirus.
Our Europe correspondent Adam Parsons tells how they're tackling Covid-19.
And disability activists Caroline Casey and Dr Amy Kavanagh explain why things shouldn't necessarily go back to normal after the lockdown.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast, Dermot Murnaghan examines President Trump's claim that the World Health Organisation 'missed the call' over the spread of the coronavirus.
We are joined today by former WHO special adviser Professor David Harper to discuss the fallout - while Daily Mirror columnist Susie Boniface talks about the impact of the lockdown on domestic abuse victims as more funding is promised for charities.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Jonathan Samuels, we ask what life is like on the frontline battling coronavirus in intensive care units.
We hear first-hand from a consultant, as well as from a patient who's recovered from Covid-19.
And our political correspondent Joe Pike explains who's in charge while the Prime Minister's in hospital, and the inner workings of government.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we ask whether the Prime Minister can effectively lead government from hospital with the very virus he's trying to fight.
We also look back at the Queen's historic address to the nation.
And our diplomatic editor Dominic Waghorn, and a team of correspondents around the world discuss an apparent cover-up attempt by China.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Jonathan Samuels, we ask when the coronavirus outbreak will peak in the UK as two frontline workers die fighting the infection.
As we are again being urged to stay at home, we take a look at the Government's strategy and how prepared they are to deal with the pandemic.
Also today, we ask consider the impact of coronavirus on the fight against climate change.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we ask whether the health secretary's five-point plan to boost coronavirus testing to 100,000 a day goes far enough.
We are joined by Matthew Lesh, the head of research at the Adam Smith Institute, who compares the UK's record with other countries - and we hear from a 25-year-old cancer patient who's been told by doctors she may not get an intensive care bed if she contracts Covid-19.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we discuss the row over UK testing - and ask: are we all 'in this together'?
We are joined by our chief political correspondent Jon Craig and sociologist Dr Lisa McKenzie to examine the day's talking points, plus tennis coach Dan Travis reacts to the cancellation of this year's Wimbledon tournament - and we speak to Dr Al Edwards, who is among scientists working to develop a vaccine.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast, Jonathan Samuels examines the impact lockdown measures may be having - with Sky correspondents Jon Craig and Laura Bundock joined by columnist Peter Hitchens.
We also discuss testing and contact tracing with our technology correspondent Rowland Manthorpe and former director general of the Israeli Ministry of Health, Dr Yoram Lass - and Major Tim Cross talks about transforming London's ExCel centre into a temporary hospital.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we discuss the Government's £75m deal to help British people stranded abroad - a week on since the UK was placed in lockdown.
We are joined by our health correspondent Ashish Joshi and virus expert Dr Ria Lina - plus we put the numbers into context with Sky's data journalist Carmen Aguilar Garcia and former NHS consultant pathologist Dr John Lee.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Jonathan Samuels, we discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the UK fight after the Prime Minister and Health Secretary Matt Hancock tested positive.
We're joined by our correspondent Katie Spencer and journalist Ella Whelan to examine the implications - plus we speak to some of those on the frontline and a family helping the most vulnerable.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we examine the financial support package announced by the Chancellor with our business correspondent Paul Kelso and The Spectator's economics correspondent Kate Andrews.
We also look at the issue of misinformation with Sky's technology correspondent Rowland Manthorpe and Dr Norman Lewis - and our US correspondent Amanda Walker discusses the impact on America.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Jonathan Samuels, we look at help for the NHS and testing in the UK fight against COVID-19 after Prince Charles was diagnosed.
We also discuss the plight of British people abroad trying desperately to get back to the UK - with The Sun's travel editor Lisa Minot and Claire Fox, director of the Academy of Ideas think tank joining our correspondents today.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast, Dermot Murnaghan discusses the tougher measures aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19 - and we take a look at how life in China is beginning to return to normal.
We are joined by Sky's policing analyst Graham Wettone and the writer Mo Lovatt, along with some of our correspondents offering more details and analysis.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast Jonathan Samuels looks at measures to shield the vulnerable and issues around social distancing.
We are joined by Sky's science correspondent Thomas Moore, GP Dr Sufiyan Ali and Zainab Gulamali from the Muslim Council of Britain.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast, Jonathan Samuels speaks to our chief correspondent Stuart Ramsay who has visited hospitals overwhelmed by patients in northern Italy as former UK medics are told 'your NHS needs you'.
GP Dr Ellie Cannon and employment lawyer Chris Hitchins also help to answer questions from a worried mother - and Sky's Laura Bundock has details of government measures to help British workers and slow the spread of the virus.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we discuss a coronavirus treatment trial, possible antibody testing being looked at by the government, emergency laws aimed at slowing the spread of the virus - and another Bank of England interest rate cut.
We're joined by Sky's Laura Bundock and Spiked magazine's Brendan O'Neill - plus academic Dr Joanna Williams and lawyer Farhana Yamin debate arguments around full-scale lockdowns.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast, Jonathan Samuels discusses the consequences of the decision to close the UK's schools because of coronavirus. He's joined by Paul Whiteman, general-secretary of the National Association of Head Teachers, and Sky's political correspondent, Kate McCann.
What can Britain learn from Europe's worst-hit country, Italy? We speak to Sky's correspondent in Rome, Sally Lockwood, and Dr Elisabetta Groppelli, a lecturer in Global Health at St George's University in London.
Plus: we find out what self-isolation is like for two people currently doing it in London.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Jonathan Samuels, we discuss the new measures unveiled by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, to support the economy - as analysts warn of a looming global recession because of coronavirus.
We're joined by Sky's economics editor Ed Conway, political correspondent Kate McCann, and Claire Walker from the British Chambers of Commerce.
Plus: as the government tells us to "avoid pubs", we get the views of landlords Kate Ahrens and Paul & Donna Berry.
What does the Covid-19 pandemic mean for the climate? We consider the data so far with Dr Simon Evans, from Carbon Brief, and Sky's climate change correspondent, Lisa Holland.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Jonathan Samuels, we discuss the Prime Minister's "drastic" new coronavirus measures. What will they mean for you and your family? And how long will they last?
We're joined by Sky's science correspondent, Thomas Moore, and City AM comment and features editor, Rachel Cunliffe.
Plus: as airline bookings collapse and borders are closed because of Covid-19, we consider the pressure facing the aviation industry with Paul Charles, from the PC Agency, and Ian King, Sky's business presenter.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast, Jonathan Samuels discusses how being infected with the virus could protect society from future outbreaks.
We're joined by microbiologist Dr Simon Clarke and our science correspondent Thomas Moore, plus author Dr Stuart Waiton and our sport correspondent Martha Kelner look at the impact on sporting events.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast, Jonathan Samuels speaks to our science correspondent Thomas Moore and author Rob Lyons about what the next stage in the coronavirus crisis means for us.
We also explore the impact of self-isolation on our mental as well as our physical health, talking to social health expert Julia Hobsbawm about what we can do to pass the time.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast, Sarah Hewson is joined by Financial Secretary to the Treasury, Jesse Norman MP to discuss Rishi Sunak's spending plan.
Sky's political correspondent Joe Pike and economist Faiza Shaheen also examine measures including a £30bn boost to support the UK during the COVID-19 outbreak – plus, what was missing in the budget?
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we look at the situation in Italy and the UK - talking to our correspondents Michelle Clifford and Thomas Moore about efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19.
We also speak to economist Daniel Ben-Ami about the impact on global financial markets during the outbreak.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we look at what is being done to protect supply chains after panic buying left some supermarket shelves empty - talking to Kate Hardcastle, a retail analyst, and author Frank Furedi.
We also chat to our sport correspondent Martha Kelner about the impact the outbreak is having on the sporting calendar.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we examine how different industries are faring during the coronavirus crisis – talking to Sky’s technology correspondent Rowland Manthorpe and Sam Dumitriu, research director at The Entrepreneurs Network.
We also hear from our chief correspondent Stuart Ramsay about what he has witnessed while reporting on the killing of women in Central America’s Northern Triangle region.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we discuss the spread of COVID-19 as well as the impact on workers and firms with Sky's Thomas Moore and Ian King.
Sky's Mark Stone and author, Maya Goodfellow also join us to look at the Syrian migrants crisis following clashes on Turkey's border with Greece.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan we look at how China and Italy are dealing with the coronavirus outbreak - talking to Sky Italia's Nicola Veschi and our Asia correspondent Tom Cheshire.
We also discuss the global reaction with Dr Ria Lina, a comedian with a PhD in Viral Bioinformatics.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan we discuss the 'tweaked' Domestic Abuse Bill with our political correspondent Kate McCann.
Sky's health correspondent Ashish Joshi also joins us to take a look at how well-equipped the NHS is to cope with a coronavirus crisis as the UK plan is published.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan we are joined by our science correspondent Thomas Moore and Jacqui Semple, chair of the Emergency Planning Society, to examine the 'reasonable' and 'possible' measures that could be taken to contain the spread of COVID-19 in the UK.
We also speak to Sky News producer Nick Stylianou about the process of being tested and self-isolation after returning from a trip to northern Italy.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we take a look at the Swedish environmental activist's approach to the climate debate - is it the right one?
We also discuss the impact of such global attention on the teenager herself with James Woudhuysen, visiting professor at London South Bank University, and co-founder of the movement Green New Deal UK, Fatima-Zahra Ibrahim.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we see how easy it is to travel across Europe as the number of coronavirus cases rise.
Should we be shaking hands now? We discuss the UK response to the crisis with our correspondents Adam Parsons and Thomas Moore, as firms including Sky issue guidance - and Chinese journalist Yuan Ren shares her thoughts on the lessons that could be learned from China.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, our Asia correspondent Tom Cheshire shares stories of what life is really like for people living in the Chinese city of Wuhan - where the COVID-19 virus was first reported.
We also speak to Lisa Minot, The Sun's travel editor, about the impact the outbreak is having on travel.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan we look at the disgraced Hollywood producer's fall from power after his convictions for sexual assault and rape.
We also explore the role of the #MeToo movement and the impact the landmark trial has had on the film industry and beyond.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan we examine the spread of the coronavirus outside of China - with rising cases in Italy, South Korea and Iran.
Sky's science correspondent Thomas Moore discusses the prospect of the crisis becoming a pandemic and Italian affairs commentator Dr Dominic Standish shares his thoughts on the country's response to the outbreak.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan we examine the case of the WikiLeaks founder, who's facing espionage charges.
We speak to activist John Rees and journalist Susie Boniface, discussing the reasons why he should and shouldn't be sent to America, as well as the wider implications.
On this special edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, our special correspondent Alex Crawford exposes the reality of life for people under attack in Idlib.
We also examine the international response as well as Turkey and Russia's involvement in the near decade-long Syrian civil war.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast, Dermot Murnaghan speaks exclusively to the new Russian ambassador Andrei Kelin.
We examine what the diplomat has had to say with Sky's Moscow correspondent Diana Magnay and Jonathan Steele, former Moscow correspondent for The Guardian.
We also discuss the state of the relationship between Russia and Britain as well as President's Putin's grip on power.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, hear some of our exclusive interview with China's ambassador to the UK.
We'll be examining what Liu Xiaoming has had to say to Sky's foreign affairs editor Deborah Haynes about his country's handling of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Austin Williams, author of China's Urban Revolution, joins us to discuss that as well as the potential impact of Chinese firms getting involved in big UK infrastructure projects.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast we examine the role of the CPS, British press, social media and the TV presenter's employer ITV after the 40 year-old took her own life.
We discuss the questions her death has raised as people are urged to 'be kinder' to each other.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan we examine the Chinese response to the coronavirus outbreak and look at the story of a doctor who tried to warn the world about it last year.
Dr Li Wenliang later died after contracting the virus himself.
We also speak to a journalist from Beijing about her own personal experience of being a Chinese national in the UK.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan we examine the growing issue of guns in the hands of UK criminals - is there real cause for concern?
We're joined by Sayce Holmes-Lewis, founder of Mentivity working with young people, and Dr Adam Elliott-Cooper from the University of Greenwich to discuss possible solutions.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we examine the legal and moral issues thrown up by the decision to deport convicted criminals who are foreign nationals.
We’re joined by a lawyer as we discuss how human rights work and why, even for the families of such offenders, they rarely trump the need for the state to protect the public.
We also speak to the director of Detention Action, who successfully argued some people shouldn't be deported because of issues over mobile phones at immigration detention centres.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we take a look at the true financial scale and wider implications of the government's high speed rail scheme.
We also discuss some of the other infrastructure projects championed by the prime minister.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan we're joined by experts from King's College London and Lancaster University to talk about what we now know about the coronavirus, discussing its spread, the global response and how far there may be to go in the outbreak.
We also speak to Imperial College London about the start of a trial on a vaccine for the virus.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan we discuss the growing impact and spread of the coronavirus.
We also speak to our special correspondent Alex Crawford about how it's affecting everyday life in Hong Kong.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan we examine the key issues in Ireland's general election.
We also take a look at major social changes Irish society has faced in recent years and discuss what next for the country.
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we take a look at the real impact climate change is having on our planet.
We also discuss efforts to tackle the issue including business pledges from the likes of Sky as well as government plans, asking: Are the targets are enough? Or could we do better?
On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan we explore the different trade deal options, discussing the pros and cons of each.
We also take a look at the battles ahead for the government in negotiations with the EU - will Boris Johnson get what he’s after?
On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan we explore how a man who'd recently been released from prison for a terror offence was able to carry out an attack in south London while under police surveillance.
We discuss issues including early release, arming more officers and getting medical help to victims as quickly as possible.
On today's Brexit Day special podcast we explore how it'll affect our day-to-day lives. We also discuss the key issues to be negotiated between the UK and the EU through the transition period before the end of the year.
The government has confirmed that British nationals stranded in the Chinese city at the centre of the Coronavirus outbreak are to be flown home tonight.
We look at how they'll get here, and what happens next.
Also today, the UK has taken over command from the US of a maritime security mission in the Gulf to protect ships from Iran.
Our foreign affairs editor analyses what this means.
The struggling train operator Northern will be put into public ownership from 1 March. We look at how the firm got into this position and what effect it's had on passengers.
Also, British citizens who come back from the Chinese city at the centre of the coronavirus outbreak are to be quarantined for two weeks.
In today's Daily podcast, we look at the role Huawei will play in the UK's 5G network and the concerns associated with it.
We also consider the political implications, particularly the UK's relationship with the US who strongly advised against the involvement of the Chinese company.
In today's Daily podcast, we look at how far Kobe Bryant's legacy stretches beyond basketball and that of the sporting world following his death in a helicopter crash at the age of 41.
And on a painful day for survivors of the Holocaust, we look at how the liberation of Auschwitz is remembered.
The health secretary chairs an emergency COBRA meeting to deal with the coronavirus, we talk to Tesco CEO Dave Lewis about reducing plastic, and Sky Ocean Rescue celebrates its third anniversary.
On today's Daily podcast we examine the Saracens salary-cap scandal as Sky News obtains the full report into the breach by the rugby union Premiership club. Also, as Boris Johnson's Brexit withdrawal deal gets royal assent, we look at what it means and what's still to do before the UK leaves the EU.
As new cases of the coronavirus appear across the world, we ask how dangerous really is this new illness?
Donald Trump's unveiled his star defence lawyer, and the government could be introducing lie detector tests for terrorists.
Price Harry says he had "no other option" but to step down as a senior royal - and a leaked report suggests costs of the HS" rail link are soaring.
The father of a teenage girl who took her own life says he has no doubt social media helped kill his daughter.
Ian Russell's backing a new report which calls for companies to pay towards research into potential harms. We ask whether that's the answer.
And as it's revealed almost a quarter of all new UK food products launched last year were labelled vegan, we ask whether we've become a vegan nation.
On today's Daily podcast we take a look at how cameras will soon be allowed to cover part of Crown Courts trials in England and Wales. We discuss the positives as well as the concerns surrounding the move following a lengthy campaign by broadcasters including Sky News.
The Duchess of Sussex is facing the prospect of facing her own father in court, over the publication of a letter she sent to him.
Thomas Markle could testify against Meghan in her legal battle with The Mail on Sunday.
We ask our royal correspondent Rhiannon Mills how likely that is, and whether the headlines surrounding Harry and Meghan are overshadowing royal work.
We also hear from a woman who was coerced into sending explicit images at the age of 13, after a watchdog found around a third of explicit images of children online are selfies.
On today's Daily podcast we examine Flybe's struggles, talk about the controversy over a rescue deal and discuss the airline's regional importance. We also take a more in-depth look at the Royal family crisis after the Queen released a statement on discussions about Prince Harry and Meghan's future roles.
The Prime Minister's been in Stormont meeting the leaders of Northern Ireland's restored powersharing executive.
We discuss what led to three years without an Assembly, and what happens now.
Also today, the Oscar nominations have been announced. We take a look at who's made the shortlist.
Iran's rejecting suggestions that a Ukrainian passenger jet was brought down by one of its own missiles.
We explore how experts have analysed a video of the moment the plane came down, and what's next for the investigation after Western powers say it's 'highly likely' Tehran was responsible.
Also today, we ask whether new measures proposed by police inspectors are enough to disrupt county lines drug gangs.
On today's Daily podcast we discuss the decision by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to 'step back' as senior members of the Royal family - and reaction to the move.
On today's Daily podcast we talk about President Trump's response to Iran's missile attack on bases housing US troops in Iraq and whether it could now halt rising tensions with America. Also today, as investigations into why a Ukrainian passenger jet came down shortly after taking off in Tehran, we look at what we know so far about the deadly crash - and examine the timing.
On today's Daily podcast we discuss the case of a British woman convicted of lying about a rape claim in Cyprus and take a look at the wider implications for women abroad and impact on the reputation of the popular holiday destination.
We also chat about the Labour leadership race - who should replace Jeremy Corbyn and can they turn around the party's fortunes?
On today's Daily podcast we discuss the fallout to America's drone strike that killed Iran's Major General Qassem Soleimani and examine the potential threat to Britain as the foreign secretary prepares to travel to Washington later this week to meet the US Secretary of State.
We also reflect on British success at the Golden Globe as the Hollywood awards season kicks off.
On today's Daily podcast we examine the significance of the killing of Iran's Major General Qassem Soleimani by US forces and discuss what could happen next as tensions escalate between the two countries. We also talk about the devastation caused to land, properties and wildlife as the risk from the Australian bushfires intensifies this weekend.
On today's #Daily podcast we examine the political response and discuss whether the bushfires could prompt a policy change for Australia's government.
Also, how could artificial intelligence technology help in the future fight against breast cancer? We speak to the Royal College of Radiologists about a tool developed by Google.
It's been a 'bumpy' 12 months but how will Her Majesty look back on this year? We reflect on the events surrounding the Royal family in 2019 and discuss what next for them in 2020.
We take a look back at major events in 2019 - including terror attacks in London, Sri Lanka and New Zealand. Two Brexit deadlines were missed, the Conservatives secured a Commons majority and it was a bittersweet year for the royal family.
An exclusive investigation's found another 10 people with learning disabilities or autism in secure hospitals have died over the last year, in addition to the 40 people who lost their lives between 2015 and 2018 - we hear from the parents of one of those who died.
Also today, what next for Brexit after the EU withdrawal bill passes the House of Commons and we ask why the appointment of a new Bank of England governor matters.
On today's podcast we discuss reaction to the vote and look at what it really means. While Donald Trump denies any wrongdoing, we also talk about how Americans feel about it all ahead of the 2020 presidential election.
On today's podcast we talk about the significance of Fallon Sherrock becoming the first woman to beat a man at the PDC World Darts Championship - and take a look at what it could do for the sport.
Also, we discuss why nurses in Northern Ireland decided to go on strike for the first time - but could it happen again?
On today's podcast we look at Boris Johnson's plan to enshrine the Brexit date into law and examine what it means as MPs return to Parliament after last week's general election. We also discuss a report into rape prosecutions with the conviction rate at a record low in England and Wales.
Talks are taking place at Stormont aimed at breaking the deadlock that's meant no administration has been in place for a thousand days.
The shadow foreign secretary has started legal action against a former Labour MP - who claimed she described voters as "stupid".
And we take a look at who could replace Jeremy Corbyn as Labour leader.
A champagne night for the Tories, carnage for Labour and catastrophe for the Lib Dems is celebrated by the SNP leader.
On today's special election podcast we digest the results, take a closer look at the changes, discuss what next for the political parties and Brexit - plus, can division across the country be healed?
In today's podcast, we discuss the rescue mission specialist teams are preparing to undertake to retrieve bodies from White Island, where a volcano erupted on Monday killing at least eight people.
We also hear tales of burn survivors, and the road to recovery ahead for the many more who were injured.
As general election campaigning reaches its final day, we look back over how the last few weeks have been for the main political parties.
Our people and politics correspondent Nick Martin also joins us, to discuss his road trip and the issues that matter to people across the country.
On today's podcast, we discuss the Rohingya crisis as the UN's highest court in The Hague hears claims of genocide over the next few days. Myanmar's de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi, a Nobel Peace laureate, is due to give evidence on Wednesday.
Russia's been handed a four year ban by the World Anti-Doping Agency, and there's been a volcanic eruption in New Zealand.
On today's Sky News Daily podcast we examine the controversy over the Middle Eastern country hosting the world heavyweight title fight this weekend. We look at the future for women in the kingdom as leaders insist progress is being made on human rights. And we discuss atrocities against women in India after four men suspected of rape and murder were shot dead by police.
On today's Sky News Daily podcast we examine claims from the NSPCC children's charity over Facebook's plans for end-to-end encryption affecting its Messenger and Instagram Direct services. We also hear from a victim of online grooming on the impact it had on her life as a child.
Greenpeace warns the ocean is being pushed to the 'brink of collapse' as the UN climate summit continues in Madrid. We ask whether it will bring about change, and what it's like when thousands of representatives from across the world come together at events like this.
We also discuss a video which has emerged from the NATO summit, appearing to show world leaders gossip about Donald Trump.
On today's podcast we discuss the future of the military alliance and NATO's relevance going forward. We also examine the tensions between some member states and relations between the UK and US as leaders meet in London.
As victims of Friday's terror attack on London Bridge are remembered, we ask whether convicted terrorists who've been released early from prison are being monitored effectively.
Also hear from political leaders as Boris Johnson blames the policy of automatic release on Labour.
We look at the reaction from families of the Hillsborough victims, after the match commander David Duckenfield was cleared of gross negligence manslaughter.
Also, energy giant Npower is to close most of its eight UK sites, threatening thousands of jobs.
And Arsenal are on the lookout for a new head coach after sacking Unai Emery.
Donald Trump signs a bill supporting pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong.
Also, the Conservative and Labour parties are facing criticism that neither of their election manifestos carry "credible" spending pledges.
And there are calls for a charge of 70 pence for a supermarket "bag for life".
Jeremy Corbyn says he has proof the NHS would be up for sale under a Tory government.
We speak to a mum whose adopted son was so badly abused by his birth parents he was forced to have both legs amputated.
And the celebrity chef Gary Rhodes has died after suddenly falling ill during a break in filming.
Jeremy Corbyn and Labour have been attacked over antisemitism by the UK’s most senior Jewish leader.
And an investigation's found just one in 20 Black Friday deals is actually a good offer. We discuss how you can ensure you're not caught up in the hype.
On today's podcast we discuss the backlash to a move by some cinema chains to ban screenings of the gang film Blue Story. We also look at a decision to strip Uber of its licence to operate in London and examine what the wider implications could be.
On today's podcast we hear from the family of Grace Millane who was murdered in New Zealand last December and reflect on the trial of a 27 year-old man convicted of killing her.
Labour announce their general election manifesto, and Prince Andrew steps back from royal duties.
The Lib Dems unveil their general election manifesto, the rebranding of CCHQ Twitter account, and Mourinho is back in the Premier League.
The Green Party launches their general election manifesto, the National Lottery turns 25, and how Kylie Jenner made nearly half a billion pounds.
Prince Andrew's attempt to clear his name is widely criticised - and police in Hong Kong threaten to shoot protesting students.
On today's podcast we discuss the escalating violence seen during the pro-democracy demonstrations as Hong Kong falls into recession for the first time in a decade.
On today's podcast we take a look at flooding that has hit parts of England in the past week, examining the response and discussing what can be done to better protect communities in future as the earth's climate changes.
On today's podcast we discuss NHS data suggesting hundreds of people with a learning disability and/or autism are being held in mental health units in England even though they have been identified as no longer needing inpatient care.
On today's podcast, we discuss the future of Islamic State after visiting a camp holding women and children in northern Syria. Our Middle East correspondent Mark Stone reflects on his own safety concerns as he describes his team's journey to the site. We also examine the challenges faced in the region and what could be done to address the issues.
On today's podcast we examine the SNP's general election campaign launch. Plus we discuss who billionaire Michael Bloomberg is after critical comments about the current field of Democrat candidates in the US presidential race.
On today's podcast we examine the spending pitches from Sajid Javid and John McDonnell as they seek to be the post-Brexit chancellor. We also discuss some of the more difficult headlines for the main parties and details about a pro-Remain electoral pact. Plus we talk about an initiative to help thousands of patients get access to medical cannabis.
On today's podcast we take a look at how the political parties mark the first official day of the general election campaign. Plus we discuss a legal victory for climate change campaigners and the retirement of one of Team GB's Olympic stars.
On today's podcast we examine what has been achieved in the Commons as this Parliament comes to an end and discuss campaigning for the upcoming Brexit General Election. Plus, we talk about new rules coming in for people who fly drones.
On today's podcast we examine the Brexit Party's general election plan as it reveals its candidates. We also discuss the NHS as doctors urge MPs not to use it as a political football during the campaign. Plus we look at the rules around office romances after the boss of McDonald's loses his job for 'violating' its policy on the issue.
On today's podcast we discuss how the Brexit Party's General Election campaign could affect next month's vote. Plus we look ahead to England's rugby union World Cup final against South Africa this weekend.
On today's podcast we discuss how the political parties will fight it out over the next six weeks to take control of the country - and Brexit.
We also look at why Twitter's banning political advertising on its platform. Plus, we speak to the family of road crash victim Harry Dunn after British police interview American suspect Anne Sacoolas.
We discuss the full report from the first phase of the Grenfell Tower inquiry, and hear the reaction of some of the survivors and relatives of those who died. Plus, the general election battle lines are drawn as some senior MPs step down, and a dad calls for changes to how young people with autism are cared for.
We discuss how the major parties stack up ahead of a general election in December, and ask what it could mean for Brexit. Plus, details emerge from the first report from the Grenfell Tower inquiry, and the search intensifies for a missing British backpacker in Cambodia.
On today's podcast we discuss the death of Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in Syria, what it means for the region, the rest of the world and President Trump.
The Prime Minister urges rivals to “man up” and support the public going to the polls in December, while EU leaders consider the length of any Brexit delay. Plus, further details emerge about the deaths of 39 people in a lorry in Essex, and concern over falling vaccination rates among pre-school children.
Police say 39 people found dead in the back of a lorry in Essex were Chinese. We speak to a former Home Secretary about the problem as well as an ex-head of the UK Border Force to try to find out what can be done to address the issue of trafficking. Police have teamed up with Facebook, to help prevent the live-streaming of terror attacks. And why cod from the North Sea is on its way out of our supermarkets.
More than a third of voters are deeply pessimistic about the economy and their own finances, according to a new Sky Data state-of-the-nation poll. Twice as many young children are suffering with anorexia than previously thought, according to a new study. And the oil company on trial for allegedly knowing the damage it was doing to the environment.
On today's podcast, we speak to Sky News' political correspondent Kate McCann about how the prime minister is trying to get his Brexit legislation through parliament in just three days.
Also, the Home Secretary Priti Patel says there'll be an inquiry into the Manchester Arena bombing in 2017 which resulted in the deaths of 22 people who were attending an Ariana Grande concert.
And, Martha Kelner, Sky News' sports correspondent, explains why former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has apologised to Patrice Evra, the ex-Manchester United player who was at the centre of a racism row involving Luis Suarez in 2011.
Same-sex marriage and abortion will become legal in Northern Ireland for the first time, how WhatsApp is linked with huge protests in Lebanon, and dirty air is linked with spikes in heart attacks.
In today's podcast we hear from a victim of modern day slavery in the UK - who opens up on her ordeal.
Also, what are the parliamentary maths Boris Johnson has to overcome to get his Brexit deal signed off on Saturday?
We also have an interview with a trans cyclist on the issues she experiences as a high level athlete.
Boris Johnson and the EU have agreed a new Brexit deal, and Extinction Rebellion protestors clashed with commuters in London.
Figures show hundreds of children in England and Wales are taking weapons to school - we ask, is enough being done to stop it? Also today, we discuss the significance of Neil Woodford shutting down his investment empire, and how thousands of CVs came to be leaked online.
Turkey says a ceasefire is "not an option" in northern Syria, and can UEFA do anything to stamp out racism in football?
We discuss the key points from the Queen’s Speech, and what it could mean for Brexit. Plus, the case of a notorious paedophile who has been found dead in his prison cell.
On today's podcast we discuss how well police are coping with Extinction Rebellion demos as resources are diverted from other parts of the country. We also examine a renewed optimism as the Brexit deadline nears and Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's young daughter is reunited with her father as she returns to the UK while her mother remains in an Iranian jail.
On today's podcast we discuss an exclusive study for Sky News that's revealed the shocking level of the Class A drug's consumption here. We'll also hear from former addicts, a dealer and those tasked with tackling the issue.
As Turkish forces move into northern Syria, we examine the reasons why and what it means for the region in today's podcast. We also join the family of Harry Dunn on a journey for answers about their son's death as they meet the foreign secretary.
As activists continue to block roads in central London with some also glued to Government buildings, we take a look in today's podcast at the impact it's having and whether public support could soon wane.
Also, we discuss the Brexit blame game after the German Chancellor tells Boris Johnson a deal is now "overwhelmingly unlikely".
On today's podcast we hear from the family of teenager Harry Dunn who was killed in a crash in Northamptonshire - as the suspect Anne Sacoolas is urged to return. We discuss the issues surrounding the case with Boris Johnson joining calls for her diplomatic immunity to be waived. Also, we hear from the mother of jailed conman Mark Acklom who's spoken to Sky News and more on a new series of climate change protests.
We discover rough sleeping is on the rise in rural England - plus a row between Facebook and the government over our private messages.
Businesswoman Jennifer Arcuri says claims she benefited financially from her friendship with Boris Johnson are "false". And we meet the cabin crew-turned-campaigner fighting for out-of-work Thomas Cook employees.
Boris Johnson has made a new Brexit offer to the EU, urging Brussels to compromise - plus Prince Harry's attack on some sections of the media.
Boris Johnson refuses three times to deny he had an affair with businesswoman Jennifer Arcuri - and protests rage in Hong Kong as China celebrates a major anniversary.
Today we've taken the Daily podcast to Manchester for the Conservative Party Conference.
We ask whether allegations the Prime Minister inappropriately touched a journalist's leg in 1999 have overshadowed his policy announcements.
Chancellor Sajid Javid announced changes to the living wage, and we talk to him about his plans to improve the roads, buses and broadband. Our economics editor Ed Conway crunches the numbers behind the policies.
Meanwhile, former Thomas Cook employees protest outside the conference, determined to make sure their stories aren't forgotten.
Dominic Cummings says MPs need to "respect" the EU referendum result, and Prince Harry's been to the same minefield as his mother visited twenty years ago.
Boris Johnson's sister Rachel is among those criticising the prime minister for his language in the Commons.
Also, Scotland's move to make alcohol cost at least 50 pence per unit has led to people drinking less.
And a former government lawyer's been sentenced for the crime of upskirting.
We ask what the launch of an impeachment inquiry into Donald Trump means for him. Also today, MPs return to the Commons after the Supreme Court ruled the suspension of Parliament was unlawful and UN scientists issue stark new warnings in a report on climate change.
On today's podcast we discuss the legal and political implications of the Supreme Court's historic ruling that proroguing Parliament was 'unlawful, void and to no effect'. We have reaction from the different sides involved and examine what next for the prime minister and Brexit.
On today's podcast we examine the collapse of one of the world's best-known holiday names - what it means for customers, staff and the wider travel industry. Plus we're in Brighton for Labour's conference taking a look at some of the party's big policy announcements.
Global climate strikes have taken place across the world, and the future's uncertain for travel agent Thomas Cook.
Justin Trudeau is facing a backlash after a photo of him emerged wearing ‘brownface’ at a fancy dress party in 2001.
Also on today’s podcast, what next for Saudi Arabia after they accuse Iran of being behind an attack on their oil facilities - and on the eve of the Rugby World Cup we have an exclusive report on the use of prescription painkillers in the sport.
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has refused to say which way he'd vote in a Brexit referendum, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces an uncertain future.
The decision to prorogue parliament heads to the Supreme Court, and Liberal Democrat leader Jo Swinson launches a scathing attack on her political rivals.
What an attack on Saudi oil refineries means for the world - and a European leader hosts a fiery press conference after Boris Johnson pulls out at the last minute. Plus the little-known effects of surviving meningitis.
We look at the case of Owen Carey, an 18-year-old with a dairy allergy who died after eating a Byron chicken burger containing buttermilk. Plus, the first US Democratic debate with all 10 candidates, and why climate activists have targeted London fashion week.
Boris Johnson insists he "absolutely did not" lie to Queen over the need to suspend Parliament. We also ask how likely or not it is we'll experience what has been set out in the Government's 'no-deal' planning documents.
And, a Commons Digital Committee wants "loot boxes" in video games to be regulated under gambling law.
A Scottish court has ruled Boris Johnson's decision to suspend parliament is unlawful, and we ask what that means and what happens next.
Also today, hear from people who want to help the migrants who arrive in the UK, after a record number of boats are intercepted in the Channel in a single day.
After a late night of drama in the Commons, we ask what options Boris Johnson faces to get Brexit over the line.
Also, find out who made Theresa May's resignation honours list, and a review into antidepressants finds a huge rise in the number of prescriptions issued over the last decade.
Parliament is suspended for five weeks. John Bercow has announced he will stand down as Commons speaker on 31 October at the latest. British Airways flights are crippled by strike action. And after Donald Trump cancels peace talks with the Taliban we ask if that means a new wave of violence in Afghanistan.
On today's podcast we discuss the legacy Robert Mugabe leaves behind following his death at the age of 95. We also examine the impact of Hurricane Dorian on the Bahamas and look at the challenges facing the political parties in a possible general election.
On today's podcast we discuss Tory MP Jo Johnson's departure on another turbulent day for his brother and prime minister Boris Johnson. We also examine Labour's position after turning down the opportunity for a general election on 15 October and what the EU is making of all the Brexit drama in Westminster.
On today's podcast we discuss the Tory rebellion over Brexit, accusations that Labour is backtracking over a general election and can Boris Johnson regain control after his first colourful PMQs since becoming Prime Minister?
On today's podcast we explore how the people feel about a potential trip to the polls as Boris Johnson seeks to break the Brexit deadlock. We'll also examine the impact it's having on the pound. And as Prince Harry launches an eco-tourism initiative we ask is he a hypocrite?
With just one week left before parliament is suspended ahead of the UK leaving the EU on October the 31st - is a General Election on the horizon? Sky's Rob Powell in London and Adam Parsons in Brussels analyse the latest political manoeuvring around Brexit.
On today's podcast we discuss Google's claim that hackers have been monitoring iPhone users for years. We also examine Boris Johnson's accusation that 'remainers' in Parliament are making a Brexit deal less likely and why a study into HRT for menopausal women has raised concern.
We discuss the murders of British backpackers Hannah Witheridge and David Miller, as their killers’ bid to halt their executions fails. Plus, what can Ruth Davidson’s resignation as Scottish Conservative leader tell us about Brexit, the Union and the chances of IndyRef2?
We’ll discuss what Boris Johnson’s plan to suspend Parliament means for Brexit and the chances of an autumn general election. Plus, a special interview with the partner of a journalist shot dead in Northern Ireland, and what does Bury FC’s demise tell us about the state of English football?
We discuss why the Brexit Party is offering to do a deal with the Conservatives. Plus, Sky News reveals the UK political party with the most complaints over data use, and our correspondent in Brazil describes the impact of fires in the Amazon.
Today on the Daily podcast: The French President calls wildfires in the Amazon an international crisis.
Bake Off judge Prue Leith is the latest celebrity cook brought in to improve England's NHS hospital meals
And the fight is on to save Bury FC from being expelled from the English Football League.
French president Emmanuel Macron has told Boris Johnson a new Brexit Withdrawal Agreement will not be possible in 30 days.
Also today, Donald Trump is facing accusations of having a messiah complex after self-referencing as "the King of Israel", "the second coming of God" and "the chosen one" in the space of a few hours.
The future of HS2 has been thrown into doubt as a review is launched into whether the £55 billion high speed rail project should continue.
Also, China has confirmed a worker at Britain's Hong Kong consulate has been detained for allegedly violating the law.
And US President Donald Trump has cancelled a planned trip to Denmark, after the country's prime minister dismissed his offer to buy Greenland.
On today's podcast we hear from the former IS recruit Jack Letts, known as 'Jihadi Jack', after he was stripped of his British citizenship and discuss what's next for him. Also, we'll examine reaction to the PM's call to scrap the Brexit backstop and look into the idea of raising the UK state pension age to 75.
The Prime Minister wants action on social media scare stories about MMR jabs and other vaccines after a rise in cases of measles
It's understood footballers are spending up to £100,000 on guard dogs for protection, as experts tell us Arsenal stars Mesut Ozil and Sead Kolasinac are 'caught up in gangland turf war.'
Also on today's podcast, we ask what news of British Steel's preferred buyer means for workers.
Our Asia correspondent is invited inside the Chinese tech giant Huawei to talk to the company’s chief executive about trade wars, Boris Johnson and the UK’s 5G network. Plus, could Jeremy Corbyn become a caretaker prime minister? And, we ask what the latest A-Level grades tell us about education today.
After the body of the missing London schoolgirl Nora Quoirin was found dead in a forest in Malaysia, we look at circumstances around her disappearance. Also on the podcast, the former Chancellor hits out at Boris Johnson over his Brexit plans and more misery for commuters as rail fares are set to rise once again.
As demonstrators in Hong Kong blockade the airport for a fifth day, what next? Our chief correspondent Stuart Ramsay discussing the ongoing protests and how it may affect China-US relations. Also, on today's podcast could it soon be illegal to use a hands free device while driving?
Why has the apparent suicide of Jeffrey Epstein - who was awaiting trail on sex trafficking charges - rocked the US? Also, on the podcast - the government announces a review into sentencing laws for violent criminals and sex offenders.
On today's podcast we examine what the latest GDP figures mean, the outcome of a murder trial involving a church warden and magician in a Buckinghamshire village and the rising rate of asthma-related deaths in England and Wales.
On today's podcast we explore the impact of deforestation and commercial farming on the Amazon rainforest as a UN report warns land use must alter to limit climate change. We also discuss (16:39) the situation in Kashmir as tensions between Pakistan and India continue to grow.
Boris Johnson's most senior adviser, Dominic Cummings, has rejected claims from a Tory MP that he is arrogant about the constitution. On today's Daily podcast, we look into the career of the former Vote Leave mastermind.
Plus, Sky News Crime Correspondent Martin Brunt reflects on the conviction of a serial conman who wrote to him from prison.
Today we look at how far Boris Johnson may have to go to deliver Brexit by the October deadline and we discuss Wayne Rooney's confirmed move to Derby as a player-coach next year.
Donald Trump blames mental illness, video games and social media for mass shootings in the United States. But his critics think he has to take some responsibility because of the language he uses.
We also ask if the government's 1.8 billion pounds for the NHS is new money or rehashed ahead of a general election?
And police criticise those residents who've refused to leave their homes in the exclusion zone around a damaged dam in Derbyshire.
The US blames Russia for the collapse of a landmark arms deal, an embarrassing defeat sets a new record for the PM, and tens of thousands of holidaymakers' plans are thrown into chaos.
Osama Bin Laden's son is said to have been killed, why thousands of people are dying needlessly every day, and the chance of a UK recession has increased.
We’ll discuss Prince Harry’s suggestion that he’ll have a “maximum” of two children because of environmental concerns. Plus, freak flash floods hit the UK and Boris Johnson tries to revive power-sharing government in Northern Ireland.
A Sky News investigation looks at our shopping habits as the rise of online retail and out-of-town centres could see a change to UK high streets for good. Also on the podcast, the pound tumbles against the dollar and euro, and in football poor behaviour on the pitch will now be punished with a sin bin.
We discuss why the vaginal mesh scandal should matter to us all, and we ask what a weekend of protests in Hong Kong and Russia means for democracy around the world.
We speak to a travel expert about the major disruption to trains and planes during this week’s heatwave. Plus, Boris Johnson pushes ahead with 20,000 more police officers, and fresh concerns about facial recognition technology.
Boris Johnson has appointed his Cabinet. We analyse what it tells us and hear from some of them. Also today, the prime minister has gone head to head with Jeremy Corbyn in the Commons.
Theresa May has formally tendered her resignation as prime minister to the Queen, paving the way for Boris Johnson to take over at Number 10. We look at what she has achieved during her three years in office, her best bits and what she will be remembered for.
As the new prime minister promises to unite and energise the UK, we ask those who've worked and studied with Boris Johnson what he's really like. And when he gets behind the door of Number 10, what will be first on his agenda?
Sir Alan Duncan resigns as Foreign Office minister because he doesn't want to serve under a government led by Boris Johnson - we ask who else is set to quit?
In today's podcast we ask why UK politicians won't call the US President out over racist language, and 17 people are injured in a alleged street car race in Stevenage.
Rebel Tory MPs vote against the government to make it harder for Britain's next prime minister to force through a no-deal Brexit
Our climate change correspondent Hannah Thomas-Peter talks to the Swedish activist - who is criticising UK carbon emissions targets. Also on the podcast, are our elderly being let down by the police? And the Prime Minister's final speech.
There were almost 1,200 drug-related deaths in Scotland last year, the highest level since current records began. On the Daily podcast we investigate what can be done to stop these deaths.
Also today, 50 years ago today Apollo 11 was launched leading to the first men landing on the moon. We ask - when NASA returns - will women get to walk on the surface?
We discuss whether England winning the Cricket World Cup will help boost interest in the sport, and inspire a new generation of players. Plus, Donald Trump is accused of racism, and the new face of the £50 banknote is revealed.
Today we examine the wider impact of growing tensions between the UK and Iran, plus we'll be discussing the issue around what happens to our online accounts when we die and we take a look at England's chances ahead of the Cricket World Cup final this Sunday.
Today we examine the findings of a public inquiry into the death of Anthony Grainger who was shot by police in 2012, we'll also be discussing the rising tensions between Iran and the UK and chatting about the Labour antisemitism row.
The UK ambassador to Washington has announced he's quitting his post following criticism from Donald Trump. Sir Kim Darroch was called "very stupid" by the US President after a leaked memo in which he criticised his administration. Also today, could your Amazon Alexa save you a trip to the doctor?
On today's podcast, we discuss Labour's decision to campaign for remaining in the EU in the event of a second referendum on a Conservative Brexit deal. Jeremy Corbyn's announced his party will challenge the next Prime Minister to put their deal to a vote. Also today, there's a warning from the Chief Inspector of Prisons as he releases his annual report into jails in England and Wales.
We also hear from Sir David Attenborough as he talks to MPs about climate change.
On today's podcast we discuss the fallout to the leak of diplomatic memos, plus we'll take a look at job losses at Deutsche Bank and we'll hear from Heather Mills on what she claims is the highest media libel settlement in UK legal history. We'll also be discussing the benefits of online gaming with your kids and examine the growing interest in women's football.
On today's podcast we take a look at Jaguar Land Rover's plans to build electric cars in Birmingham. We'll also be discussing tensions over the seizure of an Iranian oil tanker, the growing use of children by drug gangs, concerns over schools closing early in England and how a medical breakthrough's helping paralysis patients.
The first ever independent evaluation into the Metropolitan Police's use of facial recognition technology suggests it is not accurate, and could be illegal
The Tory leadership hopeful Boris Johnson wants a review into new levies aimed at cutting obesity
Scientists make a direct link between last week's record-breaking heatwave and climate change
Sir Cliff Richard and campaigners are calling for a change to the law over the anonymity of sex offender suspects. Also in the podcast, are the Liberal Democrats really on the rise again? And we look at what Iran exceeding their uranium stockpile enrichment limits means for global stability.
We discuss whether Theresa May’s tough talk with Russia over the nerve-agent attack will result in any action. Plus, a look back at a busy first week of head-to-head Conservative leadership campaigning, and a special report on the personal cost of the US border crisis.
In the final instalment of our special climate series, we're finding out how we need to change to save the planet. Helen-Ann Smith takes on the challenge of cutting her carbon footprint. If we're all going to have to change our lifestyles, how easy is it going to be?
Welcome to China - the world's worst polluter. In the latest in our special series about our changing climate, Asia correspondent Tom Cheshire investigates whether Beijing has the appetite to change its ways.
We continue our special series of podcasts with a look at the economics behind climate change. Ed Conway asks how much it will cost to save the planet - and who will pay?
This week we're putting the Sky News Daily podcast in the hands of our correspondents, as they investigate our changing climate. We will visit China, look at the economics and investigate what we can do at home. But our first special podcast comes from science correspondent Thomas Moore.
The US President says his military was "cocked and loaded" before he called off a strike on Iran. Mark Field is suspended after he was filmed forcefully throwing a climate change protester out of a back-tie dinner.
The government's porn age verification scheme has been delayed for a third time. We look at why, and when we can expect it to be introduced.
Also, black cab rapist John Worboys has pleaded guilty to drugging four more women. We discuss what this means for his current sentence.
An elderly lady is in hospital after being hit by a convoy taking the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to an event, and a UN report says there's 'credible evidence' to investigate the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia over the murder of a journalist.
Facebook is to launch a new digital currency - but how will it work? Former UEFA President - Michel Platini - is questioned about corruption over the Qatar World Cup. The politician who claims female Members of Parliament have to choose between being an MP or being a mum. And, puppy dog eyes are very real - and they serve a purpose too.
Iran threatens to break an international nuclear treaty within days, and which Tory leadership hopefuls will make it to the next stage?
On the second anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire tragedy we look at how those affected are doing now, as there's a fresh warning from the Fire Brigades' Union over safety.
We analyse and dissect Boris Johnson's victory in the first round of the Tory leadership ballot and British cyclist Chris Froome is in intensive care following a freak crash while training for the forthcoming Tour de France.
Demonstrations in Hong Kong escalate over a proposed extradition law, the UK Government wants us to have "net zero" emissions by 2050 and Boris Johnson launches his Tory leadership bid.
We discuss the report into Oxfam’s “culture of tolerating poor behaviour”, why two Tory leadership candidates are disagreeing over Brexit, and the co-author of the bestselling “Slay In Your Lane: The Black Girl Bible”.
MPs hoping to be the next leader of the Conservative party and prime minister have launched their campaigns. We'll explore who's in the running.
Also, we look at why the number of men giving blood has fallen by almost a quarter in five years.
On today's podcast we discuss demands from the Brexit Party's leader on Theresa May's last day as Tory leader, Labour's narrow victory in the Peterborough by-election and how overdraft fees are changing.
On today's podcast we're at key events marking the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings and we'll hear memories of those involved. Also today, reaction to Ford's decision to close its plant in South Wales and why a privately-run mental health hospital has been place in special measures.
On today's podcast we reflect on events marking the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings during World War Two, we'll hear stories from veterans and discuss its importance for future generations. We'll also take a look at the issues facing Arcadia and the wider retail sector.
On today's podcast we focus on the politics and protests on day two of the US president's state visit to the UK. We also discuss ideas including plain packaging for sugary foods to improve our health.
Even before he landed in London, Donald Trump had taken aim at the city's mayor - calling Sadiq Khan a 'stone cold loser'. Find out what prompted the outburst, and what else happened on day one of the US President's state visit to the UK.
Donald Trump lands in the UK for his state visit on Monday. Ahead of his arrival, we get five Sky News experts together to tell us where he'll be going and who he'll be meeting.
On today's podcast we investigate a growing problem with people breaking the rules over short term lets. We also hear from the Chancellor on Brexit and we discuss England's chances in the cricket world cup and how the competition could boost interest in the sport.
Boris Johnson has been ordered to appear in court over claims he lied and misled the public by saying the UK sent the EU £350m a week
The former prime minister Tony Blair discusses the fallout from the European Elections - which saw the Conservatives and Labour perform poorly.
Ex-Labour spin doctor Alastair Campbell is expelled from the party, and what next in the Tory leadership race?
As well as this, there's a special report on how the government is hoping to bring down re-offending rates from prisoners.
Theresa May fought back tears as she announced she is resigning as prime minister.
Hear the speech she's given, and how Brussels has reacted to the news. We also speak to voters about what they think, and reflect on Mrs May's three years in charge.
It's emerged some gangs in the UK are point-scoring gun and knife violence, based on its severity.
Gangs are keeping 'scoreboards' for knife and gun violence
Gangs are keeping 'scoreboards' for knife and gun violence
Gangs are keeping 'scoreboards' for knife and gun violence
Also today:
The government has delayed publication of key Brexit legislation
And Sky News goes to the south of Idlib province - the last Syrian rebel stronghold.
The Prime Minister has revealed her revised Brexit plan will be published in full on Friday, but it's getting criticism from all sides.
Also today:
A ban on plastic straws, stirrers and cotton buds is to come into force in England from next April and we hear from survivors of the Manchester Arena Terror Attack - exactly two years since the bombing.
We take a look at why British Steel could face collapse and what needs to be done to save it. We also discuss the use of facial recognition technology by police as a legal challenge is brought in South Wales.
We discuss the implications facing Huawei phone users after Google cuts its Android licence. We also hear a mother's story after a critical report on children in mental health hospitals. And how LGBT lessons in schools has prompted protests in Birmingham.
Who will join Boris Johnson in the race for No 10?
Also today:
- Brexit talks have collapsed
- A Neo-Nazi has been jailed for plotting to murder Labour MP Rosie Cooper with a huge knife.
- Amazon's investing invest millions of pounds in Deliveroo.
Britain has raised the threat level for UK forces and diplomats in Iraq as tensions rise between the United States and Iran.
Also on today's podcast:
- Parents object to same-sex relationship classes, which are being rolled out in England.
- And why female athletes are being "punished" for having children.
MPs are launching an inquiry into reality TV programmes, after the Jeremy Kyle Show was taken off air following the death of a guest.
Also on today's Daily podcast; tensions grow between the United States and Iran over Tehran's nuclear ambitions; Facebook is making changes to its live-streaming after the Christchurch terrorist attack in New Zealand; it's claimed some of the most vulnerable young people are being failed by private mental health units funded by NHS England; and new rules for broadband, phone and TV companies that could save you money.
We discuss the impact of the WhatsApp cyber surveillance attack, why the National Crime Agency is asking for hundreds of millions of pounds of extra funding, the future of British Steel, and so-called 'deaths of despair' are on the rise.
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ITV drops The Jeremy Kyle Show indefinitely and Julian Assange is facing another extradition battle.
We discuss the escalating US-China trade war and what it could mean for the UK. Also today, how booze is leading to harm for others and travelling to the Champions League or Europa League finals? We have tips on getting there.
We discuss how a tweet about the Royal baby has cost the presenter Danny Baker his job. Also on today's podcast we take a look at a government fund to replace cladding on private tower blocks in England and the footballing achievements of Liverpool and Tottenham.
Iran threatens action if there’s no agreement over nuclear deal; The Duke and Duchess of Sussex appear with their baby son in public for the first time; Uber drivers on strike; and the Green Party launch their European election campaign.
After the birth of the latest royal baby, we're in Windsor to discuss possible names for Harry and Meghan's new 'Baby Sussex'. While in politics, it's another big week for Theresa May - our political correspondent Lewis Goodall joins us to discuss the latest movements in Westminster.
Theresa May's been heckled as she admitted the local election results were "very difficult" for the Conservatives
Detectives are facing pressure to investigate Gavin Williamson who's been sacked as Defence Secretary - although he denies leaking details from a secret government meeting.
Caster Semenya has lost her fight against rules designed to decrease naturally high testosterone levels in some female runners
The deaths of hundreds of patients at a hospital in Hampshire will face a new criminal investigation
Campaigners aren't happy potential victims of rape are being made to choose between privacy or justice as police are asking accusers to hand over their phones or cases could be dropped. And with a far-right party winning seats for the first time since Franco's rule in the 1970s - what does this mean for Spain after their latest general election?
We reveal the group of bikers trying to reduce thefts and reunite owners with their stolen vehicles by patrolling the streets. Plus, the fallout from the National Security Council leak over Huawei, the Lib Dems election campaign launch and the “crisis” of falling bird numbers.
Hundreds of thousands of children in the UK missed the MMR vaccine, and one NHS boss has described it as a "growing public health timebomb”. Plus, the Sainsbury’s and Asda merger is off and details of the next James Bond film are revealed.
Senior security figures warn of the risks of allowing Huawei to access the UK's critical communications network - and Sri Lankan police reveal details of the Easter Sunday bombers.
Hundreds of people were killed in eight blasts on Easter Sunday, but could the authorities have prevented it, if intelligence was passed on correctly? Plus, the “New IRA” says it killed a journalist in Londonderry, and Change UK launches its European election campaign.
Our analysis reveals the extent of social media abuse directed at the Duchess of Sussex - much of it racially motivated - and the bizarre conspiracy theories being peddled online. Also, are climate change protests in London settling in for the long haul?
Clime change protesters carryout third day of direct action, and hear of a new way of rehabilitating sex offenders.
More than 300 million pounds has been raised to help rebuild Notre-Dame in Paris following a huge fire and we talk to our correspondent in the city to find out how people there have been reacting.
The government is setting out plans to make it harder for landlords to turf out tenants at short notice, but there are warnings it'll lead to fewer homes available for rent. Also, does Tiger Woods' win at the Masters seal the most remarkable sporting comeback ever?
New sensors can track when a mobile is used in a car, and Nigel Farage launches his new political party.
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange found guilty of skipping bail in a dramatic day in London - following his arrest after Ecuador stripped him of citizenship. Meanwhile, the UK will is given until the 31st of October to sort out it's Brexit position and the speedboat killer Jack Shepherd faces the family of the girl he killed in court.
As a report is published into police failings following the murder of a 19-year-old in Sussex - who was stalked and killed by her ex - we look at what changes need to be made. Plus, a special report from up and down the country examining out attitudes to Brexit almost three years since the 2016 referendum.
A school teacher has received a death threat in Birmingham over his teaching of LGBT lessons to primary school kids and what next in Brexit? We look ahead to a big day for the Prime Minister tomorrow.
The Government promises some of the toughest laws against harmful online content in the world, and how you ask the 999 operator for help without speaking.
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Tottenham and England defender Danny Rose says he can't wait to hang up his boots following racist abuse - we look at what measures could put and end to it. And what is a "Flextension" as another Brexit delay is on the cards.
On today's podcast we look at how allegations against Joe Biden could damage any bid for the White House. Also, why MPs are being urged to think more before they speak and we investigate a report on the pregnancy drug Primodos.
The jury in the trial of David Duckenfield, the match commander on the day of the Hillsborough disaster, has failed to reach a verdict and he now faces a retrial. Plus, does Theresa May's decision to hold talks with Jeremy Corbyn risk tearing her party to pieces?
On today's podcast we discuss the use of vaginal mesh operations as new guidelines are issued. Also, will Brexit happen next week? We take a look at the latest move to postpone the UK's EU departure.
Theresa May wants doctors and teachers to play more of a role in ending knife crime, and MPs will vote again on what they want Brexit policy to be.
Today was supposed to be Brexit day - but MPs voted against the prime minister's deal for a third time. And why George Clooney believes we should boycott Brunei.
Yet more debates are planned on Brexit on the day we were supposed to be leaving the EU - and people living near Grenfell Tower fear chemicals from the fire still pose a health risk.
New laws could automatically limit the speed of all new cars - and the huge jewellery theft which took place just yards from thousands of runners.
Theresa May is facing another embarrassment as MPs take over the agenda to hold their own votes on Brexit - and we ask Americans what they make of a two-year investigation which has found no evidence Donald Trump's pre-election campaign worked with Russia.
Theresa May clings onto power -despite reports of a coup and an ultimatum. So what did happen at Chequers this weekend? Also, we find out what it's like on the ground in Mozambique, after the devastating cyclone there.
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MPs likely to face 7 options for Brexit and the teenagers crushed to death in County Tyrone are laid to rest.
Theresa May arrives in Brussels hoping to save her EU withdrawal deal, while more than one million people sign a petition calling for Brexit to be cancelled. Also, a teenager is jailed for killing a six year old, and more drivers are using their phones at the wheel.
The Prime Minister finally reveals how long she wants Brexit delayed for - but what has been the response in Brussels?
Also, the devastation in Mozambique caused by a deadly cyclone. And after the deaths of two former contestants, Love Island promises to better support its stars.
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We examine how self harm images online are being dealt with and there is a 'jaws of death' warning over water supplies.
The speaker makes a ruling in the House of Commons on whether the Prime Minister could try a third time to get her EU withdrawal deal through Parliament. Also, another country faces experiences a horrific mass shooting, and why Sky News made history by broadcasting from a submarine.
A man who attacked innocent mosque-goers in Christchurch said 'let's get this party started' as he streamed the shootings live online. We analyse his twisted mission. Plus, the sub-Postmasters who've scored a legal win against the Post Office.
Disappointed relatives put on a brave face as prosecutors decide to charge just one British soldier over the 1972 Bloody Sunday shootings. Also Donald Trump says 'I told you so' to Theresa May over Brexit.
The chancellor puts government splits over the Brexit crisis centre stage during his spring statement. Plus there's mixed news for businesses on tariffs, and California death row inmates get a reprieve.
MPs vote by a massive majority to reject the EU withdrawal deal, we'll have reaction and analysis from chief political correspondent Jon Craig.
MPs vote on whether to adopt Theresa May's Brexit withdrawal plan - and the world wide web turns 30.
What could cause a state-of-the-art passenger aeroplane to crash, and what does it mean for its manufacturer Boeing and aviation safety more generally? Plus, with Brexit talks ‘deadlocked’, we look ahead to the planned second vote on Theresa May’s deal in Parliament. And some of the other big stories.
The pilot who was flying a jet plane that crashed at the Shoreham Air Show in 2015 has been cleared of the manslaughter of 11 men - apologising to the victims families outside court.
And the business tycoon Mike Ashley's plans to take over Debenhams have been met with resistance.
Labour may have "unlawfully discriminated" against people over antisemitism claims, the equality watchdog has said.
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has said it could take enforcement action over the complaints, ranging from a voluntary agreement to address the issues raised to a full-blown investigation.
It will be contacting the party to set out its concerns and ask for a response within 14 days.
Plus, we speak to the father of murdered teenager Jodie Chesney.
The father of the murdered teenager has said his daughter was the "nicest person ever" and "wouldn't have done anything to deserve this".
The 17-year-old died after being stabbed in the back in an east London park on Friday evening.
Speaking to Sky News, her father Peter said: "Someone knows who did this. Just do the right thing.
"You'll never know the pain you've caused and the beauty you've taken away.
"They've destroyed something beautiful here. It's a disgrace."
And John Lewis partners hear what their bonuses will be.
Top police chiefs meet with the home secretary on tackling violent crime and an advert for a chocolate bar is banned.
Kylie Jenner has been named the youngest self-made billionaire of all-time, thanks to the booming cosmetics company she founded just three years ago.
The 21-year-old, who is the half-sister of reality television stars Kim, Khloe and Kourtney Kardashian, has made it onto the annual Forbes list of billionaires.
She has a net worth of $1bn (£759m).
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg was 23 when he made onto the billionaire's list.
The Prime Minister denies falling police numbers are responsible for rising violent crime, but what can be done to stop young people carrying blades? Plus, tributes to Keith Flint and Labour accuse the Government of trying to “bribe” MPs over Brexit.
The US government is offering a reward of up to $1m for help locating Osama bin Laden's son Hamza
Around 27,000 children have been recruited into gangs by "ruthless" criminals who exploit youngsters by arming them with weapons and exposing them to violence, a major report has warned.
The study - carried out for the children's commissioner - estimates most child gang members are unknown to authorities, prompting fears that failings exposed by previous sex grooming scandals are being repeated.
Donald Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen makes some explosive claims at a hearing at Capitol Hill - he's called the US President a "racist," a "conman" and a "cheat"
Theresa May says she'll hold votes in Parliament on other Brexit options - if her plan is rejected for a second time.
The European Council President Donald Tusk has hinted the EU might be welcome to the UK extending Article 50 and 45 years on, an inquest into the Birmingham pub bombings begins.
A special report on the death of Emiliano Sala and what it tells us about how the football business treats its players. Plus, the story of one Sheffield man who’s spent decades paying tribute to ten American servicemen. And, a look ahead to this year’s Oscars.
US TV star Jussie Smollett is accused by police in Chicago of making up claims of a racist and homophobic assault. Plus, we’ll ask what the latest Brexit talks in Brussels are trying to achieve.
Three MPs resign as Conservatives to sit with the new Independent Group in Parliament, but are more about to join them? Plus, what does the regulator’s interim report mean for the merger of Sainsbury’s and Asda? And, a special report from across Europe on what they make of Brexit.
Honda confirms it will close its UK factory with the loss of 3,500 jobs. Plus, Jeremy Corbyn speaks about the MPs who’ve quit Labour. And, tributes to fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld.
Why a group of MPs decided to quit the Labour party and we explore how Islamic State bride Shamima Begum could return to the UK
Thousands of school children walk out of class to join 60 protests across the UK to take a stand against climate change. Plus, what does Theresa May’s latest defeat in Parliament mean for the chance of a Brexit deal? And hundreds of "witches' marks" are found on the walls of caves.
A pregnant British woman who fled to Syria aged 15 to join the Islamic State terror group says she wants to return to the UK. Plus, another big day for Brexit in Parliament, and the world’s biggest passenger plane is to be scrapped.
Police question a suspect after three elderly men are found dead in Exeter and the pilot on trial over the Shoreham Airshow crash insists his primary aim was to avoid risk.
Gordon Banks has been described as a "hero" and "true legend" following his death at the age of 81 and calls for a review of smart motorways in England, over safety concerns.
Philip Hammond speaks to Sky News after figures show the UK's economy slowed sharply at the end of 2018, and hear from the former children of Islamic State who are now in rehab.
A Sky investigation reveals how the 'get rich quick' scams on platforms such as Instagram and Snapchat work. Also, tributes pour in as the body of missing footballer Emiliano Sala's is formally identified.
A body has been returned to land in the search for missing footballer Emiliano Sala and the horse racing has been suspended in Britain until at least next Wednesday after an outbreak of equine flu.
European Council President Donald Tusk has strong words for Brexiteers and a British man detained in the UAE allegedly for wearing a football shirt.
Four children die in a Stafford house fire and actor Liam Neeson is accused of racism following a controversial interview.
The letter the government wrote to Nissan with Brexit assurances has been leaked, the plane carrying footballer Emiliano Sala has been found and we hear from the parents of a student who's gone missing.
Fresh weather warnings as snow closes schools and causes travel disruption in parts of the UK and there's an uncomfortable exchange over the status of Gibraltar.
Severe weather warnings as snow and ice prompt fears of a potential risk to life and which football clubs have made changes on January's deadline day
Possible wreckage from the plane Emiliano Sala was travelling in has been found and EU leaders dismiss Theresa May's plans to change her Brexit deal.
A special edition from Westminster after a series of votes on the Brexit withdrawal plan.
MPs prepare to vote on amendments to Theresa May's plans which could change the course of Brexit, one of Donald Trump's former advisers speaks to Sky News ahead of his court appearance and Andy Murray reveals he's had hip surgery.
Some of the country's biggest supermarkets have made a no-deal Brexit warning, Tesco has announced big job losses and there's were violent scenes at one of the weekend's FA Cup clashes.
A British man whose date died in a speedboat crash in London will remain in custody for three months in Georgia.
Scotland's former first minister denies charges of sexual assault after appearing in court.
A British man who went on-the-run after killing a date in a speedboat crash is arrested in Georgia - and we meet a diabetic stockpiling insulin over Brexit fears.
A Premier League footballer is missing after his plane disappeared from radar - and find out which British stars are nominated for an Oscar.
The Prime Minister has been making a statement on her Brexit Plan B and a rare "super blood wolf moon" has been seen around the world.
We hear from people who saw the Duke of Edinburgh's car crash, three men are jailed for causing a deadly fire in Leicester and Sky News gets unprecedented access to a counter-terror unit
A round up of the day’s news including Brexit developments, nuclear power plant suspension, latest from the Shoreham Airshow trial and why we're being told to eat less meat
An update on the evening's events in Parliament where the government survived a no confidence vote. We have reaction and analysis from Westminster.
Expert analysis ahead of a confidence vote in Theresa May’s government, plus latest on the Shoreham Airshow trial and Kenya terror attack
The result and the reaction from Westminster on the Brexit Meaningful Vote. We assess what happens next.
A detailed preview of tonight's meaningful vote on Theresa May's Brexit deal with expert analysis and a summary of the day's other news, including the opening of the Hillsborough trial
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