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Sky News Daily
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The Sky News Daily podcast with Niall Paterson brings a deeper look at the big stories - with Sky News correspondents and expert guests.
Every night at 5pm, Niall is joined by the correspondents we have around the UK and across the globe to take a breath and help you get your head around the topics of the day.
We're joined by guests too who can take you through the questions you have about the news.
Less breaking news, more understanding news.
The full story at 5pm.
Email Niall skynewsdaily@sky.uk
Every night at 5pm, Niall is joined by the correspondents we have around the UK and across the globe to take a breath and help you get your head around the topics of the day.
We're joined by guests too who can take you through the questions you have about the news.
Less breaking news, more understanding news.
The full story at 5pm.
Email Niall skynewsdaily@sky.uk
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Why Burnham could be getting the Milibands back together
4d ago00:24:54Tap to summarizeBrothers, 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.
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Why grooming gang ringleader cannot be deported
5d ago00:24:00Tap to summarizeHe’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. If you have been affected by any of the issues Joshua and Niall discussed you can call The Samaritans, free of charge, on 116 123. Have you got a question for Niall? Email us: why@sky.uk
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Why Trump’s Iran war is finally costing UK households
6d ago00:15:24Tap to summarizeWhether 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
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£4.7 billion black hole in defence | Trump’s crypto billions | Serena Williams out of Wimbledon
1w ago00:11:21Tap to summarizeFunding for the armed forces is set to rise by £15 billion over the next four years- but the Treasury has confirmed that only £10.3 billion of that has been costed for.Also today… Trump has made more than $1bn last year from business dealings in cryptocurrency, the energy price cap rises, and a Jamaican delegation will travel to the UK seeking slavery reparations from Britain.And finally, tennis legend Serena Williams has been knocked out of Wimbledon in her first Grand Slam appearance since 2022.Sophy and Matt have the day's news in just 10 minutes.
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Why Burnham’s building bonanza might be a house of cards
1w ago00:20:48Tap to summarizeEvery 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
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Why British waters are less safe under defence drone plans
1w ago00:17:21Tap to summarizeDrones 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
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Why the King's tax return leaves unanswered questions
2w ago00:17:06Tap to summarizeThe 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
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Why we're in the dark on defence under Andy Burnham
2w ago00:20:52Tap to summarizeIt'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.
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Why is the UK feeling the heat more than ever?
2w ago00:25:49Tap to summarizeWhen 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
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Why Brexit will define Burnham’s relationship with Europe
2w ago00:23:27Tap to summarizeA 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
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