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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 is FIFA selling the World Cup?
3d ago00:23:08Tap to summarizeThe 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
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Why the UK needs to learn from Europe’s wildfires
4d ago00:16:55Tap to summarizeContinental 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.
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Why was key evidence ignored in the Suzy Lamplugh case?
5d ago00:19:53Tap to summarizeWhat 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.
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Why Burnham benefits from the Zelenskyy visit
6d ago00:21:19Tap to summarizeWeek two of Andy Burnham's premiership and he's hosting his first foreign leader - from all of the UK's allies, he picked the 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
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'Burnham’s power broker': Why is Louise Haigh back at the heart of government?
1w ago00:21:39Tap to summarizeLess 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
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Why millionaires like Gary Lineker want to pay more tax
1w ago00:18:13Tap to summarize120 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 UKHave you got a question for Niall? Email the show – why@sky.uk
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Why has Zelenskyy sacked Ukraine’s most senior defence figures?
2w ago00:21:57Tap to summarizeIt'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
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Why John Healey’s choices as chancellor will make or break Burnham
2w ago00:20:19Tap to summarizeEverybody 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.
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Why Burnham’s first 100 days will define his leadership
2w ago00:20:41Tap to summarize"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
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Why it’s third time lucky for Labour leader Andy Burnham
2w ago00:25:34Tap to summarizeCabinet 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
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