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Copies of Prince Harry's autobiography, Spare, have gone on sale in Spain - five days before its official global release date. Sky News has seen a copy of the book which includes claims of an altercation with Prince William that caused "scrapes and bruises” on his back. He also admits to taking cocaine. On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by Sky's Royal correspondent Rhiannon Mills to examine, after the Oprah Winfrey interview and Netflix documentary, what extra insight the book’s 557 pages might offer. Annie Joyce – senior podcast producer Paul Stanworth – editor

If you had three wishes, what would they be? For the start of 2023, Sky News Daily podcast host Niall Paterson is asking people from across politics, entertainment, and sport how they would use three wishes to change the world, their country, and their lives. On this episode, two-time world's strongest man Tom Stoltman shares his experience dealing with grief, how the gym helped in dealing with autism, and his hope for more acceptance and support for people with disabilities in the UK. Producers: David Chipakupaku and Alys Bowen Junior Producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John Editor: Paul Stanworth and Philly Beaumont

If you had three wishes, what would they be? For the start of 2023, Sky News Daily podcast host Niall Paterson is asking people from across politics, entertainment, and sport how they would use three wishes to change the world, their country, and their lives. On this episode, gender equality campaigner and author Gina Martin tells Niall about her case against upskirting, and her belief that activism won’t work if we don’t fight for a liveable climate.This episode contains references to sexual assault and stalking. If that's not something you feel you can listen to right now, you can find other episodes of the Daily on our feed.Producers: David Chipakupaku and Alys Bowen Junior Producer: Jada-Kai Meosa JohnEditor: Paul Stanworth and Philly Beaumont

If you had three wishes, what would they be? For the start of 2023, Sky News Daily podcast host Niall Paterson is asking people from across politics, entertainment, and sport how they would use three wishes to change the world, their country, and their lives. On this episode, Ukrainian MP Kira Rudik tells Niall about the ongoing war in Ukraine, and her hopes for a braver world. Plus, we find out more about what drew her into politics in the first place.You can hear more stories from Ukraine on our Ukraine War Diaries podcast.Producers: David Chipakupaku and Alys Bowen Junior Producer: Jada-Kai Meosa JohnEditor: Paul Stanworth and Philly Beaumont

On this Sky News Daily, we revisit one of our most popular episodes of 2022.At the age of 73 and after a life as prince, what can the UK and the Commonwealth expect from the reign of King Charles III? On a special Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson explores the new monarch's life, character and interests. He's joined by; Sky News' royal correspondent Rhiannon Mills; film and documentary maker John Bridcut, who has known and worked with King Charles for 15 years; Alistair Carmichael MP, who held meetings with the then-heir to the throne during his time as Secretary of State for Scotland; and Chandrika Kaul, professor of modern history at the University of St Andrews. Senior Podcast Producer: Annie Joyce Archive researchers: Nelly Stefanova and Rob FellowesPodcast Promotions Producer: David ChipakupakuEditor: Paul Stanworth

On this Sky News Daily, we revisit one of our most popular episodes of 2022. Described by himself and others as the "king of toxic masculinity", Andrew Tate has been banned from Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube. Despite the bans, Andrew Tate's content still lingers on the internet, and he remains to be one of the most searched people on the planet. On the Sky News Daily podcast Niall Paterson digs into Andrew Tate's background with the Observer's Shanti Das. He also explores why he's appealed to the young male audience with the chief executive of the Centre For Countering Digital Hate Imran Ahmed. Plus, features editor at Mashable and author of 'Rough', Rachel Thompson, discusses the real-life consequences of online misogyny.Producer: Emma Rae WoodhouseInterviews Producer: Alys BowenEditor: Philly Beaumont

On this Sky News Daily, we revisit one of our most popular episodes of 2022.A photograph of nine-year-old Kim Phuc Phan Thi, taken during the Vietnam War, became infamous for its horrific depiction of the conflict. Titled The Terror of War the photo, by Huỳnh Công Út, known professionally as Nick Ut, later won a Pulitzer Prize. Niall Paterson is in conversation with Kim Phuc, who shares her story about that photo, the war, and her work since then. Producer: Soila Apparicio Interviews Producer: Alys Bowen Podcast Promotions Producer: David Chipakupaku Editor: Philly Beaumont

Against the backdrop of a Kyiv still under siege, Oksana reflects on magical Christmas memories from childhood until a drone attack brings her back to reality with a jolt.Meanwhile Seva shares the Christmas reality of comrades who continue to fight through the festive period.And Ilyas, looks to the New Year with hope. OUR DIARISTSIlyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland. As of December 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv. Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro. Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv. Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s continues to try and make a life there. Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone. EP38 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note.From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast. Producer: Rob MulhernEditor: Paul StanworthDigital Promotion: David Chipakupaku

War in Ukraine, three Prime Ministers, the death of Queen Elizabeth II, on top of a cost-of-living crisis and the changing climate were among the most high-profile stories of the year. Niall Paterson takes a look back, with Sky News radio newsreader Faye De Silva, over 2022's headlines that made an impact. Producers: Ana Bates, Rosie Gillott, and Soila Apparicio Sound Designer: Tom Burchell Editor: Philly Beaumont

Host Niall Paterson looks at the stories which defined 2022. On this episode, Sky’s royal correspondent Rhiannon Mills recaps a defining year in history, which saw the end of the second Elizabethan era, the start of King Charles III's reign and everything Harry and Meghan. Producer: Emma Rae WoodhousePromotions Producer: David ChipakupakuEditor: Philly Beaumont

Host Niall Paterson looks at the stories which defined 2022. Sky’s economics and data editor Ed Conway unpicks a year shaped by the cost-of-living crisis and Liz Truss’ ill-fated mini budget.Producer: Rosie GillottPromotions Producer: David ChipakupakuEditor: Philly Beaumont

Host Niall Paterson looks at the stories which defined 2022. He is joined by Sky’s international affairs editor Dominic Waghorn to discuss what Russia’s war with Ukraine has meant for both countries and the wider world. Plus, the impact of China's internal politics on the global stage, and the fight for freedom in Iran.Producer: Soila ApparicioPromotions Producer: David ChipakupakuEditor: Philly Beaumont

Host Niall Paterson looks at the stories which defined 2022.Sky’s science and technology editor Tom Clarke examines how the energy crisis impacts the aim to reduce global warming. As well as how big tech companies have had to change through the year. Annie Joyce - senior podcast producerPhilly Beaumont – editor

Host Niall Paterson looks at the stories which defined 2022. On this episode, Sky’s political editor Beth Rigby talks about the year which gave us three Prime Ministers and the legacies of the two who left office. Producer: Rosie GillottPromotions Producer: David ChipakupakuEditor: Philly Beaumont

Alone in his apartment in Kyiv, memories of Christmas past come flooding back to Ilyas. Can he find a way to escape the blitz-like conditions and be reunited with his wife and two sons in Poland? OUR DIARISTS Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland. As of December 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv. Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro. Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv. Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s continues to try and make a life there. Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone. EP37 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note. From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast. Producer: Rob MulhernEditor: Paul StanworthDigital Promotion: David Chipakupaku

More than a month after four US college students were murdered as they slept, no suspects have been named, no arrests made and the murder weapon is yet to be recovered.Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin all studied at the University of Idaho, and the small town of Moscow, Idaho, where they lived is desperate for answers. On the Sky News Daily, Sally Lockwood is joined by Sky's US Correspondent, Martha Kelner, who's spent time in the town, to uncover why more progress hasn't been made, and how the mystery of the students' deaths has gripped America. Editor - Philly Beaumont Producer: Sarah Gough Podcast producer - Rosie Gillott Digital producer - David Chipakupaku

Drone strikes, like the one that damaged buildings in Ukraine's capital Kyiv on Wednesday, have become commonplace in the war with Russia. While the conflict has seen violence, destruction and countless lives lost as wars do, it is a uniquely information-led war. From advances in technology to social media and Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s communication tactics. On the Sky News Daily, Sally Lockwood speaks to Sky's defence and security analyst Professor Michael Clarke as we examine what Russia’s war with Ukraine has taught us about modern warfare. Annie Joyce – senior podcast producer Philly Beaumont – editor

The World Cup in Qatar put the country’s record on human rights and laws on homosexuality into the international spotlight. Same sex-relations are banned under Islamic law. Qatari law calls for a prison sentence of one to three years for "inducing or seducing a male or a female in any way to commit illegal or immoral actions". On the Sky News Daily, Sally Lockwood is joined by Dr Nasser Mohamed, who is gay and Qatari and now lives in the US. He says LGBT+ Qataris feel "removed" from the conversation about Qatar's hosting of the football World Cup.Producer: Soila Apparicio Interviews Producer: Alys Bowen Promotions Producer: David Chipakupaku Editors: Paul Stanworth and Philly Beaumont

Rail workers. Postal workers. Paramedics. Nurses. Baggage handlers. Teachers. The wave of strike action through December has drawn comparisons to the late 1970s "winter of discontent". Unions are making their demands amidst record-breaking inflation and a cost of living crisis. Critics say they’re excessive during a time of instability. With union membership much lower than the 1970s, technological advances and more people now being able to work from home, can strike action and the unions still have comparable impact? On the Sky News Daily, Sally Lockwood takes a closer look with our business correspondent Gurpreet Narwan. Economics professor and research fellow at the Institute of Economic Affairs, Len Shackleton, examines how unions and their impact have changed over the decades. Plus, we speak to Andy Prendergast, the GMB union’s national secretary for commercial services, as we try to find out if there’s a way forward. Annie Joyce – senior podcast producer Jada-Kai Meosa John - junior producer Alys Bowen – interviews producer Nelly Stefanova and Simon Windsor – archive researchers Paul Stanworth – editor

Britain is witnessing the worst squeeze on incomes in a generation as struggling households are hit by a double whammy of soaring energy costs and rocketing inflation. The government has stepped in, spending billions to protect households from soaring bills. But is it enough? On the Sky News Daily, Sky’s people and politics correspondent, Nick Martin, meets some of the families on the front line of the cost of living crisis. Since February, Nick has followed three working households to see how they have been affected, witnessing first-hand the struggle to make ends meet. Note: This podcast contains reference to suicide. If you need to speak to someone, you can contact Samaritans at [email protected]. Producer – Ella Griffith Podcast producer - Rosie Gillott Digital producer - David Chipakupaku Editor - Philly Beaumont

Having left Kyiv on the day of a devastating Russian air attack in October, Oksana makes an emotional return.Ilyas, illustrates how he - and other Ukrainians - are using their smart phones to stay one step ahead of enemy bombing raids.And Seva marks a day of military celebration.OUR DIARISTS Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.As of December 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv. Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro. Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv. Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s continues to try and make a life there. Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone. EP36 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note. From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast. Producer: Rob MulhernEditor: Paul StanworthDigital Promotion: David Chipakupaku

There has been hype, home videos and many hours of footage filmed for the couple's much-anticipated Netflix documentary – but have viewers learned anything new in the 'bombshell' series so far? On the Sky News, Daily Niall Paterson speaks to our royal correspondent Rhiannon Mills about the reaction and possible ramifications after the first three episodes aired. Plus, LA-based entertainment journalist KJ Matthews gives us the view from America. Annie Joyce – senior podcast producer Emma-Rae Woodhouse – podcast producer Alys Bowen – interviews producer David Chipakupaku – podcast promotion producer Jessica Stewart and Lydia Meridth – archive researchers Philly Beaumont - editor

Two-year-old Awaab Ishak died in 2020 after prolonged exposure to mould in the house his parents rented from a housing association. The housing ombudsman for England Richard Blakeway tells Niall Paterson on the Sky News Daily how he fears there could be more deaths if damp and mould in homes isn’t addressed urgently. Niall also hears from a mum with three young children, one now with respiratory issues, living in a home with bad mould, about the ways it is impacting their health. Producer: Soila Apparicio Interviews Producer: Alys Bowen Promotions Producer: David Chipakupaku Editor: Philly Beaumont

Antibiotics could be given to children at schools affected by Strep A to stop the spread of the bacteria, after a number of children died recent from the infection. The government has urged parents to be on the lookout for symptoms of what is also known as Group A streptococcus to prevent more deaths. On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson speaks to Professor Jim McManus, president of the Association of Directors of Public Health, about what Strep A is and how worried parents should be. Plus, we hear from a father whose four-year-old daughter is fighting for her life after contracting the infection. Podcast producer - Rosie Gillott Interviews producer – Alys Bowen Digital producer - David Chipakupaku Editor - Philly Beaumont

Labour has unveiled a plan for the biggest-ever transference of power to the British people with a report that also recommends the House of Lords is replaced with an elected chamber. It's part of what Sir Keir Starmer called radical plans and a fundamental remodelling of our broken political system. His plans include replacing the House of Lords, banning most MPs from having a second job, and moving 50,000 civil servants out of the capital. On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson breaks down Labour's plans with our political correspondent Joe Pike. Producer: Soila Apparicio Editor: Philly Beaumont

After the UK government’s promise to support vulnerable LGBT+ people in Afghanistan following the country’s fall to the Taliban in August 2021, those left behind say they’re struggling to get enough help. On the Sky News Daily with Niall Patterson, Nemat Sadat, the executive director of LGBT+ charity Roshaniya, asks for a clearer plan from ministers, and LGBT+ Afghans share their experiences of discrimination and violence, saying there’s “no future left for LGBT+ people in Afghanistan”. Warning: This podcast contains descriptions of violence and sexual violence, and mentions of self-harm and suicide.Producers: Soila Apparicio and Anne-Marie Bullock Promotions Producer: David Chipakupaku Editor: Philly Beaumont

Under siege in Kyiv, Ilyas endures his longest blackout.Military volunteer, Seva, sources chainsaws for comrades in the east and in her mind, Oksana visits the rooftop of her apartment block to offer a god-like view of a Ukrainian capital under siege. OUR DIARISTS Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.As of December 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv. Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro. Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv. Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s continues to try and make a life there. Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone. EP57 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note. From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast. Producer: Rob MulhernEditor: Paul StanworthDigital Promotion: David Chipakupaku

The Prince and Princess of Wales's first overseas trip since the Queen's death has been overshadowed by controversy at home. The prince’s godmother has resigned from her role in the royal household after she repeatedly asked Ngozi Fulani, a black domestic abuse campaigner, where she “really came from”. A spokesperson for Prince William, who is on a three-day visit to Boston, Massachusetts, said Lady Susan Hussey's comments were "unacceptable" and that "racism has no place in our society". On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson gets the reaction in Boston from Sky's royal correspondent Laura Bundock and speaks to Sunder Katwala from British Future about diversity in Buckingham Palace. Plus, PR specialist Professor Cele Otnes speaks about the role the younger royals could play in rebranding the Royal Family. Podcast producer - Rosie Gillott Junior podcast producer – Jada-Kai Meosa John Interviews producer – Alys Bowen Digital producer - David Chipakupaku Editor - Philly Beaumont

A drug used in clinical trials has been found to slow memory loss in patients with the condition - and although lecanemab is not a cure, it has got a lot of scientists and others very excited. On the Sky News Daily podcast, Niall Paterson speaks to Scott Mitchell, the widower of the late Dame Barbara Windsor, who died with the disease, about what the breakthrough means to his campaign to raise awareness. Plus Tom Clarke, Sky’s science and technology editor, explores how much of a difference the drug could make and what happens next. Senior podcast producer: Annie Joyce Interviews producer: Alys Bowen Podcast promotions producer: David Chipakupaku Archiver researcher: Nelly Stefanova Editor: Philly Beaumont

Intense missile strikes from Russia have left Ukraine with country-wide power outages and blackouts. Satellite images show how dark the country has become compared to its neighbours. How will the darkness affect Ukraine as the war enters the winter months? On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by our security and defence editor Deborah Haynes as they explore the impact the continued Russian shelling is having on Ukraine's power grid, and the bleak winter ahead.Annie Joyce – senior podcast producer Soila Apparicio – podcast producer Jada-Kai Meosa John - junior podcast producer David Chipakupaku – podcast promotion producer Philly Beaumont - editor

Protests have sprung up across some of China's biggest cities with demonstrators shouting "down with the CCP, down with Xi Jinping". The protests, originally sparked by frustration at continued COVID lockdown measures, are now being seen as a challenge to the Communist leadership in the country in general. On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson speaks to Sky News' Asia correspondent Helen-Ann Smith, who has witnessed protests in Shanghai. Plus, Cindy Yu, host of The Spectator's Chinese Whispers podcast, on the threat continued unrest poses to China's leader, Xi Jinping. Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse Junior Producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John Digital Producer: David Chipakupaku Editor: Philly Beaumont

The dark web is a hidden space on the internet where your activity can be anonymous and private. Among these dark websites, there’s a disturbing amount of apparent "murder-for-hire" sites offering hitman services. On the Sky News Daily, Sally Lockwood explores the use of "murder-for-hire" websites with hacker and dark web vigilante Chris Monteiro, while one victim tells us how dangerous they are. Also, Andy Greenberg, author of Tracers in the Dark: The Global Hunt for the Crime Lords of Cryptocurrency and senior writer at WIRED magazine, helps us understand what is being done to combat them. Producers: Soila Apparicio and Tom Gillespie Promotions Producer: David Chipakupaku Editor: Philly Beaumont

In the dark of Kyiv, Ilyas fears for the under-fire Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, knowing how the 1986 Chernobyl disaster continues to impact lives in Ukraine to this day. With new orders, military volunteer Seva, prepares to go on assignment in southern Ukraine, but not before an unexpected meeting with two soldiers involved in the recent liberation of Kherson.And feeling helpless overseas, Oksana desperately tries to reach her family in the midst of yet another devastating missile attack. OUR DIARISTS Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.As of November 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv. Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro. Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv. Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s continues to try and make a life there. Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone. EP34 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note. From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast. Producer: Rob MulhernEditor: Paul StanworthDigital Promotion: David Chipakupaku

State secret police have been accused of abducting and killing civilians on the street of Iran, a country where hundreds of people have died and violence continues to escalate during protests which have been raging for 10 weeks. On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by Victoria Elms and Sanya Burgess from Sky News’ digital investigations team which has carried out a special investigation into CCTV footage of a murder, carried out in broad daylight, seemingly by Iran's feared secret police. Plus, Iranian historian Ali Ansari on the government's plan to spread terror in the population to consolidate its own control.Podcast producer- Rosie Gillott Junior podcast producer – Jada-Kai Meosa John Interviews producer – Alys Bowen Digital producer - David Chipakupaku Editor - Philly Beaumont

Supreme Court judges have decided unanimously that an Indyref2 vote cannot go ahead without the UK parliament’s permission. But it’s not the end of the debate – or Scotland’s First Minister’s fight to break free from Great Britain. On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson looks at what the judgment means both politically and legally with our Scotland correspondent Connor Gillies. Plus, reaction from both sides of the debate as we speak to Kevin Hague, chair of pro-union think tank These Islands, and Lesley Riddoch, columnist for Scottish papers The Herald and The National, who supports Scottish independence. Annie Joyce – senior podcast producer Alys Bowen – interviews producer Philly Beaumont – editor

Since Elon Musk bought and took over Twitter three weeks ago, he’s re-visioned the platform with “free speech” at its core. But his takeover has seen an exodus of staff and a series of user-reported issues. Twitter has been a resource for connecting with officials, celebrities, and each other, but can it withstand the changes made under Musk? On the Sky News Daily, Niall Patterson speaks to our technology reporter Tom Acres about what has happened since Musk took over. Also, former Twitter EMEA Vice President Bruce Daisley helps us understand the culture of Twitter, and Silicon Valley historian Margaret O’Mara on its future. Producers: Soila Apparicio and Rosie Gillott Junior Producer: Jada-Kai Meosa John Interviews Producer: Alys Bowen Promotions Producer: David Chipakupaku Editor: Philly Beaumont

LGBT+ rights activists and campaigners have condemned FIFA’s threats to sanction players who wear OneLove armbands at the World Cup in Qatar. England, Wales and five other European nations have confirmed their players will not wear the armband as a result. On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by Sky News’ sports correspondent Rob Harris in Qatar, and Jon Holmes, from the campaigning and advocacy group Sports Media LGBT+ about FIFA’s missed opportunity to make a stand for equality in football. Producer - Rosie Gillott Interviews producer – Alys Bowen Digital producer - David Chipakupaku Editor - Philly Beaumont

Jeremy Hunt, the chancellor, wants to turn the UK into the next Silicon Valley. The question many scientists are asking is: How? Although there were no cuts to science and technology in Mr Hunt’s autumn statement, those in the field say a lot more must be done to realise the government's ambition. For a special Sky News Daily, Tom Clarke, our science and technology editor, is joined by a panel of experts for Sky’s Big Ideas live event in London to discuss whether the UK can be a science and technology superpower. His guests include Mark Walport, the former chief scientific adviser to the government, Daniel Korski, chief executive of Public, and Zoe McDougall, from Oxford Nanopore Technologies. Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse Editor: Philly Beaumont

On the road in freezing temperatures, military volunteer Seva, reflects on Russia’s latest mass attack on the Ukrainian energy network.And looking out across a darkened Kyiv - after a Russian missile knocks out the power in his apartment block - the ramifications of winter become very real for Ilyas, but so too enemy soldiers.OUR DIARISTSIlyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.As of November 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various IT projects.Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started. Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone. EP33 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note. From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast. Producer: Rob MulhernEditor: Paul StanworthDigital Promotion: David Chipakupaku

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has delivered the government's autumn statement, outlining tax rises and spending cuts in order to fill a £54bn "black hole" in the UK economy. Mr Hunt has pledged to increase spending on the NHS and education while increasing the amount of tax paid by the highest earners, as the Office for Budget Responsibility has predicted that living standards are going to fall by 7% over the next two years. On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by Sky's political editor Beth Rigby and economics and data editor Ed Conway to go through the government's plan to fix the economy and ask if this was the only approach the chancellor could have taken. Editor - Philly Beaumont Podcast producer - Rosie Gillott Digital producer - David Chipakupaku

Donald Trump has announced he is running for the US presidency in 2024. But to be on the ballot, he will have to win the Republican Party’s nomination. As he well knows, the road to becoming one of the main parties' presidential nominees can be long and arduous. On the Sky News Daily Niall Paterson speaks to Sky's US Correspondent Mark Stone who was at Trump's estate in Mar-a-Lago in Florida for the announcement. He was also joined by Republican strategist and the former chairman of the Nevada Republican Party, Amy Tarkanian. Producer: Emma-Rae Woodhouse Interview producer: Alys Bowen Editor: Philly Beaumont

Ukraine has faced another intense wave of missile strikes, just days after Russia’s loss of Kherson - the port city in southern Ukraine. On the Sky News Daily podcast with Niall Paterson, our correspondent Alex Rossi reflects on what he witnessed as Ukrainian troops took back control last week, and Sky's Cordelia Lynch discusses global diplomacy at the G20 summit in Bali. Plus, Sky's security and defence analyst Professor Michael Clarke explains what it could mean strategically for both Ukraine and Russia as we head into the cold months of winter. Annie Joyce - senior podcast producer Alys Bowen - interviews producer David Chipakupaku - podcast promotion producerLydia Meredith - archive researcherPhilly Beaumont - editor

The UK and France have agreed a new deal to try to tackle the number of people crossing the Channel in small boats. UK agents will be working in France for the first time after more than 40,000 people have made the trip so far this year. On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson speaks to Sky's Europe correspondent Adam Parsons and producer Sophie Garratt about new and more dangerous tactics being deployed by people smugglers off the Calais coast. And Peter Walsh from Oxford University's Migration Observatory tells Niall why he believes putting more money into the way the UK processes immigration claims could be a better way to tackle the migrant crisis. Podcast producer - Rosie Gillott Interviews producer - Alys Bowen Editor - Philly Beaumont Digital producer - David Chipakupaku

There has been an explosion in Silicon Valley tech start-ups putting their money behind anti-ageing science. They're working to halt and one day maybe reverse the one inevitability of our human existence – and they've the backing of names like Google and Jeff Bezos. It raises long lists of moral and ethical questions – is it for the greater good or the next frontier for the billionaires whose only limit is their mortality?On this special bonus episode of Sky News Daily, Sky's science and technology editor Tom Clarke speaks to producer Jess Breadman about the quest to live forever. For more on the future of science join Sky News specialists and industry leaders at Big Ideas Live – our interactive event offering you the chance to join the conversation as we ask: Who owns the future?https://news.sky.com/story/big-ideas-live-returns-see-whats-happening-and-how-you-can-get-involved-12724341 Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse Editor: Philly Beaumont

32 teams are competing in the FIFA World Cup being held in Qatar. It’s the first winter championship and first tournament to be held in the Middle East. But the choice of host has come under scrutiny; homosexuality is illegal in Qatar, and poor conditions for migrant workers building the facilities has faced backlash. On the Sky News Daily with Niall Paterson, our sports correspondent Rob Harris and Alistair Bunkall, our Middle East correspondent, discuss the human rights issues surrounding Qatar’s hosting of the world cup. Producers: Emily Hulme and Soila Apparicio Promotions Producer: David Chipakupaku Editor: Philly Beaumont

In Kyiv, a sudden restaurant blackout forces Ilyas to consider the reality of winter in a city without power and increasingly isolated. Injured by an anti-tank grenade, Seva accompanies a close friend to one of Kyiv’s trauma units. Meanwhile, against the backdrop of conversations about a future evacuation, Oksana readies to return again to the Ukrainian capital.OUR DIARISTSIlyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. His wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.As of November 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various IT projects.Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro.Oksana, 35, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started. Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio, recorded on the ground in Ukraine, to give an intimate day-to-day perspective of life in a war zone. EP32 diary entries were recorded using WhatsApp voice note. From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast. Producer: Rob MulhernEditor: Paul StanworthDigital Promotion: David Chipakupaku

Albania's prime minister recently accused the UK's home secretary of fuelling xenophobic attacks against his people, after Suella Braverman described people crossing the English Channel in small boats as an "invasion". What do we know about those leaving Albania? What impact is it having on the country's economy? And how should the UK respond? On the Sky News Daily podcast, Niall Paterson speaks to Sky's Siobhan Robbins, who's travelled to Albania to speak to people there, and Shqiponja Telhaj, an Albanian-born UK academic specialising in the economics of labour and migration. Annie Joyce – senior podcast producer Alys Bowen – interviews producer Simon Windsor – archive researcher Sahira Raja – archive researcher Philly Beamont – editor

Hundreds of thousands of nurses across the UK are going on strike. The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) said the strike will affect the majority of NHS employers as nurses take action against pay levels and patient safety concerns. Patients who are already facing record waiting lists are now likely to see operations and appointments delayed or cancelled, though emergency care will continue. On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson hears from two nurses about day-to-day life in the NHS and Billy Palmer, from health think tank The Nuffield Trust, on why NHS frontline staff are quitting in record numbers. Plus, Sky News’ Health correspondent Ashish Joshi on the government's response to the pay disputes.Editor - Philly Beaumont Podcast producer - Rosie Gillott Interviews producer – Alys Bowen Digital producer - David Chipakupaku

The predicted Republican red wave in the US midterm elections hasn't materialised. Elections for the Senate and House of Representatives presented an opportunity to install supporters of Donald Trump, and make politics difficult for President Joe Biden. On the Sky News Daily, in the early hours of Wednesday morning, Niall Patterson is joined by our international affairs editor Dominic Waghorn and political correspondent Joe Pike to debrief on what the results mean for the Democrats, the country, and looking ahead to the presidential election in 2024. Also, Brittany Gibson, political reporter for Politico, tells us about how close the race was in Georgia, and what it says about divisions in America. Producers: Soila Apparicio and Emily Hulme Interviews Producer: Alys Bowen Promotions Producer: David Chipakupaku Editor: Philly Beaumont

Rishi Sunak promised to lead the Conservatives with “integrity, professionalism and accountability”. Two weeks on, however, the prime minister and his judgement are under fierce scrutiny after rows involving Suella Braverman’s reappointment as home secretary and bullying claims surrounding Sir Gavin Williamson, the new Cabinet Office minister. On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson looks at what’s happened over the past fortnight with Jon Craig, our chief political correspondent, and examines the potential damage it is causing within the Tory party with Paul Goodman, the editor of website Conservative Home. Annie Joyce - senior podcast producer Alys Bowen - interviews producer Rob Fellowes - archive researcherPhilly Beaumont - editor