Sky News Daily
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
Episodes
July 21, 2025 • 19 mins
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...
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...
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July 18, 2025 • 18 mins
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 b...
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 b...
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July 17, 2025 • 14 mins
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...
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...
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July 16, 2025 • 21 mins
"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 correspo...
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 correspo...
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July 15, 2025 • 15 mins
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 U...
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 U...
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July 14, 2025 • 15 mins
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 jo...
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 jo...
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July 11, 2025 • 17 mins
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 s...
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 s...
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July 10, 2025 • 16 mins
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...
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...
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July 9, 2025 • 13 mins
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 co...
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 co...
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July 8, 2025 • 14 mins
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...
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...
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July 7, 2025 • 20 mins
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 corresponde...
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 corresponde...
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July 4, 2025 • 18 mins
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 I...
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 I...
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July 3, 2025 • 12 mins
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 Elbagi...
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 Elbagi...
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July 2, 2025 • 17 mins
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 fad...
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 fad...
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July 1, 2025 • 14 mins
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 c...
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 c...
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June 30, 2025 • 17 mins
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 ha...
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 ha...
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June 27, 2025 • 17 mins
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 unlikel...
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 unlikel...
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June 26, 2025 • 13 mins
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, Thom...
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, Thom...
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June 25, 2025 • 16 mins
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, ...
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, ...
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June 24, 2025 • 14 mins
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 D...
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 D...
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