Episodes

  • The British companies keeping Russian gas flowing into Europe

    The British companies keeping Russian gas flowing into Europe
    Jul 2 2024
    The UK, US and Europe have sanctioned the importation of Russian oil and gas since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

    But from 2022, European nations have spent €10bn on Russian Liquid Natural Gas (LNG), and British companies are facilitating the trade.

    Our economics and data editor Ed Conway sits down with host Niall Paterson to tell the story of how an obscure company based in an office block on a quiet street in Glasgow became an accessory in Vladimir Putin's war on Ukraine.

    Producer: Rosie Gillott
    Editor: Paul Stanworth
    Promotions producer: David Chipakupaku
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    21 mins
  • Five things the main parties aren't mentioning this election... and how exit polls are done

    Five things the main parties aren't mentioning this election... and how exit polls are done
    Jul 1 2024
    The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) says there's a "conspiracy of silence" at this election; that all of the major political parties aren't being honest enough about their fiscal plans.


    The thinktank says all the major parties are avoiding discussion around the black hole in their spending plans for after the election - but what else are they not talking about?


    On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by economics and data editor Ed Conway to look at why topics from tax to Brexit might be missing from the campaigning.

    Plus, Ed explains how exit polls, the first and most accurate early indications of who might win the general election on voting day, are put together.

    Producer: Rosie Gillott
    Editor: Paul Stanworth
    Podcast promotions producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John
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    19 mins
  • Can Joe Biden carry on?

    Can Joe Biden carry on?
    Jun 28 2024
    Joe Biden and Donald Trump faced off in the first election debate of this year's US presidential campaign on Thursday night.

    The president was seen to mumble and stumble his way through, while former president Trump repeated false claims that the 2020 election was rigged.

    On this episode Niall Paterson unpicks the debate between the senior citizens, with our US correspondent James Matthews in Georgia on the hits and misses, and pollster Scarlett Maguire on how American voters are feeling about the upcoming election.

    Producer: Soila Apparicio
    Editor: Philly Beaumont
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    23 mins
  • Gareth Southgate: How do you lead a team that’s not performing?

    Gareth Southgate: How do you lead a team that’s not performing?
    Jun 27 2024
    England manager Gareth Southgate has faced growing criticism over his leadership this week, despite guiding the Three Lions to the knockout stage of the Euros as group winners.

    Some fans are disappointed with the lacklustre performances and have vented their anger towards Southgate, who has responded by calling for continued support of the team. “I understand the feeling towards me, but back the players,” he said. “It’s crucial the fans back the players.”

    On this episode Niall Paterson is joined by Rob Harris, our sports correspondent, and Andy Brassell, host of The Football Ramble podcast, for a debrief on the challenge Southgate faces in managing his team amid the criticism.

    Producer: Soila Apparicio
    Editor: Philly Beaumont
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    23 mins
  • Does 'gamblegate' mean the Conservatives are a busted flush for voters?

    Does 'gamblegate' mean the Conservatives are a busted flush for voters?
    Jun 26 2024
    In any election campaign, a lot of attention shifts to undecided voters. As this campaign moves into its final week, Niall Paterson looks at how the election date betting scandal is cutting through to those who are still wondering who to support - and those who could change their mind.

    He speaks to political correspondent Darren McCaffrey who has spent the campaign covering the Conservatives and to pollster Luke Tryl, from More In Common UK, about how this scandal has compared to other moments of the election.

    Producer: Soila Apparicio
    Editor: Philly Beaumont
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    19 mins
  • Is this the end of the Assange story?

    Is this the end of the Assange story?
    Jun 25 2024
    Wikileaks founder Julian Assange is almost at the end of a 14-year legal battle, which saw the US demanding his extradition for conspiracy to obtain and disclose national defence information, following diplomatic cables and military files that WikiLeaks put online in 2010.

    In return for a guilty plea, Assange becomes a free man and will not face being sent to the US, having already served almost 5 years in a British prison.

    On this episode, Niall Paterson is joined by Alex Rossi, our international correspondent, to discuss the timeline of Assange's fight against extradition to both the US and Sweden.

    Plus, joining Niall is Vaughan Smith, founder of Frontline Club and a friend of Julian Assange, who shares details from the times he saw him at the Ecuadorian embassy and Belmarsh prison – they talk about what Assange’s next steps could be.

    Producer: Soila Apparicio
    Promotions producer: David Chipakupaku
    Editor: Philly Beaumont
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    22 mins
  • What could have happened to Jay Slater?

    What could have happened to Jay Slater?
    Jun 24 2024
    Jay Slater went missing while on holiday on the island of Tenerife last week. The last known contact the 19-year-old had was during a short phone call to a friend, in which he said he had missed a bus trying to get back to his accommodation and so was attempting to walk instead - a journey that would take 11 hours.

    Rescue teams including helicopters, rescue dogs and drones have entered the second week of the search, as his family and friends become desperate for answers. What could have happened to him?

    On this episode, Niall Paterson learns more about Jay Slater’s story and what might have happened to him from our correspondent Shingi Mararike. Plus, Sue Sim, former chief constable of Northumbria Police, joins Niall to discuss the social media wildfire surrounding the case.

    Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse
    Editor: Philly Beaumont
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    20 mins
  • Why won't politicians really talk about social care?

    Why won't politicians really talk about social care?
    Jun 21 2024
    Four out of five people will need social care before they die - yet it's hardly been mentioned in the election campaign to date.

    The architect of the government's delayed social care reforms, Sir Andrew Dilnot, has told Sky News politicians need to "grow up" and tackle the crisis in the sector.

    On this episode of the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by political correspondent Rob Powell to discuss the current state of social care and what political parties are promising to change.

    We also hear from Norman Phillips who is a full-time carer for his wife, Ros, who lives with multiple sclerosis and dementia. He tells them the physical, mental and financial toll the lack of access to social care is taking on their lives.

    Producer: Sydney Pead
    Editor: Philly Beaumont
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    22 mins