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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 

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 

 

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#1000

Will a small drop in inflation make a difference?

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 KtenaEditor: Philly Beaumont     ... Read more

10 hrs Ago

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16:34

10 hrs Ago

#999

What is Trump's plan for the tech bros?

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   ... Read more

Yesterday

18 MINS

18:43

Yesterday

#998

Has Rachel Reeves crashed the economy?

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  ... Read more

13 Jan 2025

18 MINS

18:55

13 Jan 2025

#997

Can taking hard drugs in an NHS room save lives?

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 ApparicioEditor: Philly Beaumont ... Read more

10 Jan 2025

17 MINS

17:58

10 Jan 2025

#996

Are weight loss drugs making only the wealthy healthy?

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   ... Read more

09 Jan 2025

19 MINS

19:46

09 Jan 2025

#995

The forgotten voice: have child abuse survivors been ignored?

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   ... Read more

08 Jan 2025

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19:30

08 Jan 2025

#994

Why Elon Musk is trolling world leaders

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  ... Read more

07 Jan 2025

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20:32

07 Jan 2025

#993

Can doctors in shopping centres fix the NHS?

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   ... Read more

06 Jan 2025

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19:44

06 Jan 2025

#992

New Orleans and Vegas attacks explained

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  ... Read more

03 Jan 2025

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20:43

03 Jan 2025

#991

Replay: Oasis reunite - Terry Christian on what made them special

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.  ... Read more

31 Dec 2024

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19:39

31 Dec 2024

#990

Replay: Why don't we talk about dying?

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.   ... Read more

30 Dec 2024

19 MINS

19:09

30 Dec 2024

#989

Replay: Could Ozempic save you from a heart attack?

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. ... Read more

27 Dec 2024

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18:00

27 Dec 2024

#988

Replay: The Boxing Day tsunami survivor who inspired Ronaldo

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] (https://podfollow.com/storycastpod) - a Sky News podcast series telling 21 extraordinary personal stories from some of the biggest news events of the century. Producer: Soila ApparicioDigital production: David ChipakupakuEditor: Philly Beaumont ... Read more

23 Dec 2024

16 MINS

16:24

23 Dec 2024

#987

The Royal Year: Prince Harry and Meghan

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  ... Read more

20 Dec 2024

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15:32

20 Dec 2024

#986

The Royal Year: Prince William and Kate

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    ... Read more

19 Dec 2024

15 MINS

15:17

19 Dec 2024

#985

The Royal Year: King Charles and Camilla

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    ... Read more

18 Dec 2024

19 MINS

19:59

18 Dec 2024

#984

Roblox: How kids are being lured into online casinos

A [Sky News investigation ] (https://news.sky.com/story/illegal-casinos-are-using-roblox-to-draw-children-into-online-gambling-13273519) 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    ... Read more

17 Dec 2024

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16:37

17 Dec 2024

#983

Prince Andrew and the Chinese 'spy': What do we know?

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    ... Read more

16 Dec 2024

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16:16

16 Dec 2024

#982

How Luigi Mangione ignited the internet

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   ... Read more

13 Dec 2024

20 MINS

20:07

13 Dec 2024

#981

Why could nobody save Sara Sharif?

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  ... Read more

12 Dec 2024

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19:16

12 Dec 2024