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. Weeknights 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
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 ...
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 Ep...
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 he...
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 p...
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...
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 e...
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’...
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 El...
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 ...
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 wh...
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...
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 ...
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 t...
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...
“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 thr...
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 cor...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 l...
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