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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

Roblox: How kids are being lured into online casinos
A Sky News investigation 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

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

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

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

How did Saudi Arabia land the 2034 World Cup?
Saudi Arabia has been awarded the men's 2034 World Cup. It will be the crowning event in its sport spending spree, having already reportedly invested £5bn since 2021, as it tries to diversify away from oil. Niall Paterson is joined by Sky News' Rob Harris and Middle East football expert James M Dorsey to discuss what it means for football and the kingdom. The plans are not lacking in ambition and include a new stadium 350m above ground level, in an as-yet unbuilt futuristic carless city. But big questions remain about how the country landed the tournament, with its bid unopposed and the country consistently facing claims of human rights abuses. Podcast Producer: Alex Bishop Editor: Philly Beaumont

Syria after Assad: What do the people want?
On the Sky News Daily, Darren McCaffrey is joined by chief correspondent Stuart Ramsay to hear what the reaction has been on the streets of Damascus to the toppling of President Bashar al Assad's regime. They discuss if joy is already being tempered with fear about what happens next for the country, with lead rebel group HTS's intentions unclear. Plus, with Assad gone, Stuart discusses what further brutal aspects of his regime are now being uncovered, including at Sednaya prison. Producer: Alex Bishop Editor: Philly Beaumont

Syria – what you need to know
Bashar al Assad's 24-year dictatorship collapsed over the weekend as rebel forces took control of the Syrian capital Damascus. Assad and his family have reportedly fled to Moscow under the protection of his long-term ally President Putin, ending a 13-year civil war that’s believed to have killed over 350,000 people. Sky’s defence analyst Prof Michael Clarke joins host Niall Paterson to explain how a mild-mannered doctor became one of the world’s deadliest dictators, and how a rebel force swept him and his Russian-backed army away in less than a week. Podcast Producer: Alex Bishop Editor: Philly Beaumont

How is AI driving an explosion of fake nudes?
When 'Jodie' discovered images of herself had been turned into fake pornography, she felt her "whole world fall away". "I was seeing images of me that weren't real, but that looked very, very real," she told Matt Barbet on today's episode of the Sky News Daily. She's one of a growing number of women dealing with deepfake nudes, as the software to digitally transform a clothed picture into a naked one is easier to get hold of. Jodie joins Matt and Professor Clare McGlynn, who focuses on cyberflashing and image-based sexual abuse, to discuss how tech companies and the law are allowing this to happen. You can read more analysis of the use of AI in creating fake nude images by our home editor Jason Farrell, here. Producers: Alex Bishop, Soila Apparicio Editor: Philly Beaumont

How far-right candidate Georgescu's TikTok rocked the Romanian election
It's Romania's turn at the polls on Sunday, and a far-right candidate has made a surprise lead in the first round of voting. Călin Georgescu is a little-known, independent, anti-NATO, pro-Russia candidate, who is in a presidential run-off against centrist leader Elena Lasconi. The social media platform TikTok is credited with helping Georgescu to make those unexpected gains -becoming an effective way for the right to spread its message, and sway voter opinion. But Romania's authorities have suggested "a state-sponsored actor" has made a major attempt to interfere in the elections using TikTok, and with a series of cyber attacks. Georgescu's been accused of undeclared campaign spending and not labelling political advertising. Matt Barbet hosts today's Sky News Daily, joined by our Europe correspondent Adam Parsons in Romania, who's been speaking to Călin Georgescu. Plus, Anda Solea a lecturer in cyber crime at the University of Portsmouth, discusses how Georgescu used TikTok to rise to the top in the Romanian election. You can watch Adam's full interview with the Romanian presidential candidate here.Producer: Soila Apparicio Editor: Philly Beaumont

South Korea: What was the President thinking?
South Korean MPs have begun impeachment proceedings against President Yoon Suk Yeol after his shock announcement of martial law that sparked a very short-lived political crisis.On the Sky News Daily Niall Paterson asks, what was he thinking? He speaks to Asia correspondent Cordelia Lynch who is in Seoul about the events that have unfolded since the announcement. Plus, John Nilsson-Wright, Head of the University of Cambridge’s Japan and Korea programme discusses president Yoon’s politics and the ramifications for the wider region.Podcast Producer: Rosie Gillott Editor: Philly Beaumont

Why TikTok ‘bros’ love Nigel Farage
Young men are ditching the mainstream politics of Labour and the Conservatives for Nigel Farage and Reform UK, much more so than young women. Our political correspondent Serena Barker-Singh has been speaking to those voices to unpack what’s fueling this gendered political divide and why mainstream parties are struggling to connect. Niall Paterson is joined by Serena and producer Isobel Losseff, and Dr Jilly Kay, a senior lecturer in communications and media at Loughborough University, to discuss the rising influence of TikTok and the so-called “bro vote”, exploring why Gen Z men are rallying behind divisive figures like Farage. Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse and Rosie GillottEditor: Philly Beaumont

Gregg Wallace: Too late to apologise to middle-class women of a certain age?
Gregg Wallace has stepped away from presenting BBC's MasterChef after accusations he made sexual comments towards staff and celebrity guests on a range of programmes over 17 years. In response to the allegations, which he denies, Mr Wallace initially dismissed his accusers as "middle-class women of a certain age". On today’s Daily, Niall Paterson speaks to Dorothy Byrne, ex-head of news and current affairs at Channel 4, and Philippa Childs, head of the TV, film and theatre union Bectu, about what the allegations, and Wallace’s reaction, tell us about attitudes to women in the media. Producers: Soila Apparicio, Rosie GillottEditor: Philly Beaumont

How a mobile phone brought down a cabinet minister
Louise Haigh has resigned as transport secretary after Sky News discovered she pleaded guilty to an offence related to incorrectly telling police that a work mobile phone was stolen in 2013. She’s the first minister to resign from Sir Keir Starmer’s new Labour government and says she stepped down in order to prevent the story from becoming a distraction. Niall Paterson is joined by Sky’s political correspondent Rob Powell, and political reporter Alex Rogers to discuss their scoop. Podcast Producer: Rosie Gillott Editor: Philly Beaumont

Life in Lebanon after the ceasefire
As the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah comes into effect, Niall Paterson speaks with Sky’s Jeehad Jneid who reports from southern Lebanon as millions attempt to return to their homes. The day after the 7 October attacks, Hezbollah began to launch rocket strikes into Israel in a show of support for Hamas. Israeli has carried out retaliatory strikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon since then, and tensions escalated earlier this year following a strike on Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. In this episode we ask what life has been like for Lebanese citizens in the year that followed, and whether the ceasefire can hold. Podcast Producer: Tom Pooley Editor: Philly Beaumont

Why Elon Musk wants people to have more babies
Elon Musk and Donald Trump have a plan for America... to get people making babies. The tech billionaire, Donald Trump’s soon-to-be government efficiency tsar, is a proponent of pronatalism, an emerging movement in US politics that says US citizens should be having more babies and that it’s their duty to do so. Niall Paterson is joined by our US correspondent Martha Kelner to deep-dive into Musk’s views and where they come from. Martha speaks to Errol Musk, Elon’s father, and one IVF doctor in America, who is expecting a boom in business. Producers: Soila Apparicio, Rosie Gillott Editor: Philly Beaumont

Why are women’s prisons "not working"?
"Prison isn't working" for women, according to Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood. She told the Labour Party conference that after serving a short custodial sentence, women are more likely to reoffend than those given a non-custodial sentence. Women are also less likely to get a job after leaving jail than men. As the government launches an inquiry into reoffending rates, Niall is joined by Sky’s home editor Jason Farrell who has visited a women's jail to see what conditions are like, and hears from former inmate turned researcher Scarlett Roberts about her experience of rehabilitation in prison. In response to Jason’s reporting, Lord Chancellor and Justice Secretary, Shabana Mahmood, said: "For many women, prison isn’t working. Most women in prisons are victims themselves. Over half are mothers, with a prison sentence separating parent and child. “That’s why I am establishing a new Women’s Justice Board, tasked with reducing the number of women in prison by exploring alternatives to custody for female offenders.” Podcast Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse Editor: Paul Stanworth

Assisted Dying: What can we learn from Canada?
As MPs prepare to vote on assisted dying legislation, Sky News has been to Canada where wider rules were legalised eight years ago. Some 4% of deaths in the country in 2022 were with the help of a doctor, under the Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) law. In this episode, Niall Paterson is joined by Sky’s health correspondent Ashish Joshi, and hears from Canadians about MAID. Niall also talks Dr Ellen Wiebe, a doctor who has assisted in more than 400 deaths. If you want to learn more about the proposed legislation in this country you can read more here, and anyone feeling emotionally distressed or suicidal can call Samaritans for help on 116 123 or email [email protected] in the UK. Podcast Producer: Rosie Gillott Editor: Philly Beaumont

Gisele Pelicot and France's MeToo moment
Warning: This story contains references to sexual assault and rape. A woman’s decision to waive her anonymity and have a public trial after her husband drugged her and invited dozens of men to rape her over a decade has reignited the MeToo movement in France. Gisele Pelicot has become a feminist hero after insisting that the trial be held in public to raise awareness, saying: "It’s not for us to have shame, it’s for them." Niall is joined by our Europe correspondent Siobhan Robbins to explore how the 'trial of the century' has unfolded and speaks to writer and MeTooMedia ambassador Benedicte Martin about what it means for women in France. Producers: Soila Apparicio, Emma Rae Woodhouse Editor: Philly Beaumont

The carer who was a fake
What happens when the care you trust isn’t care at all? When Sarah Whitaker hired a live-in carer for her 89-year-old father, she thought she was securing a lifeline. What she got was a stranger who could not cook, drive, and care – because she wasn’t the carer Sarah had booked. This bizarre and troubling story takes us deep into the cracks of Britain’s care industry, where an unregulated system leaves families vulnerable to shocking deceptions. Sky’s Nick Martin investigates how one family was duped out of £2,000, how they found out, and what it says about the future of "home-first" care in the UK. He joins host Niall Paterson alongside Tim Wilson, board member of the Home Care Association and managing director of Assist Care Group, a regulated home care agency, to discuss what the industry needs to do to improve. Producer: Soila ApparicioAdditional research: Fiona Mackie Editor: Philly Beaumont

Why the inflation rise might not be as bad as you think
Rising energy prices pushed up inflation in October, meaning prices elsewhere will also rise. As businesses warn Labour's first budget could lead to further price rises and even job cuts, where does this leave Chancellor Rachel Reeves's plan for the UK to be the fastest growing economy in the G7? Niall Paterson is joined by Sky's economics and data editor Ed Conway, who explains what's behind last month's inflation rise and why he thinks there could be some good news on the horizon. Producer: Rosie Gillott Editor: Philly Beaumont

Is this the death of the family farm?
Farmers have left their fields for the streets of London to protest changes to the inheritance tax announced in the budget. On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson heads to the protest outside Downing Street to speak to the farmers who are threatening to withhold food supplies if their demands aren’t met. He also asks new farmer Jeremy Clarkson about why he thinks farmers should have inheritance tax relief. Plus, business correspondent Paul Kelso breaks down the figures to show exactly how many farmers could be affected. Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse Editor: Philly Beaumont

Ukraine: Why is there talk of World War Three?
As the conflict in Ukraine nears its 1,000th day, the war could be about to shift. President Joe Biden's approval for Ukraine to strike deep inside Russia with long-range US missiles has sparked fears of escalation, with fury in Moscow.Vladimir Putin has previously called the move "an unacceptable red line", as Western leaders, including Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at the G20, weigh their next steps.Host Niall Paterson explores whether this moment marks a turning point for Ukraine, or the brink of something far worse. Ivor Bennett, our Moscow correspondent, and defence analyst and editor of The Defence Eye, Tim Ripley, join Niall to discuss if these missiles could change the course of the war. Producer: Rosie Gillott Editor: Philly Beaumont

Team Trump: 'Great minds' think alike - but can they run a country?
Donald Trump has started to nominate who he wants in his top team. As well as billionaire Elon Musk, controversial Trump loyalist Matt Gaetz and nephew of former president JFK, Robert Kennedy Jr, are among the picks. Matt Gaetz is a Florida congressman and the attorney general pick for Trump.In February 2023, the Justice Department declined to bring charges of sex trafficking a 17-year-old against Gaetz, who has denied wrongdoing since the allegations first came to light. And as health secretary, Robert Kennedy Jr, or RFK Jr, is an anti-vaccine activist who has embraced a slew of other debunked health-related conspiracy theories, including the discredited theory that childhood immunisations cause autism. Our host Niall Paterson is joined by US correspondent James Matthews and Julie Tsirkin, NBC News congressional correspondent in Capitol Hill, Washington, to hear more about president-elect Trump's selections and why they aren't the most popular options. Producer: Soila Apparicio Editor: Philly Beaumont

Why is the ambulance service boss having to say sorry?
A top ambulance boss has apologised after a year-long Sky News investigation revealed a culture of sexual abuse and harassment within the ambulance service. On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson speaks to Sky correspondent Rachael Venables who has been leading the investigation into abuse patients and staff in the service have faced and what is being done to restore trust in those who care for us. A spokesperson for NHS England said: “Any abuse or violence directed at NHS staff is totally unacceptable and will not be tolerated, and the NHS is committed to tackling unwanted, inappropriate or harmful sexual behaviour in the workplace. We have recently introduced new national guidance and training that will help staff recognise, report and act on sexual misconduct at work to stamp out this awful behaviour.”For more on this story click here Producer: Alex Edden Editor: Philly Beaumont

Will Ukraine be Trumped?
On the campaign trail, Donald Trump vowed it would take him "no longer than one day" to resolve the conflict in Ukraine with Russia. Some in Ukraine worry this could mean having to give up land in the east, as well as Crimea.Mr Trump's announcement that Fox News Channel's "Fox & Friends Weekend" co-host Pete Hegseth will become the US secretary of defence has also caused a stir given that, despite serving in the US National Guard, he lacks senior military or national security experience.Niall Paterson is joined by our chief correspondent Stuart Ramsay in eastern Ukraine, as he hears from soldiers on the frontline about how the fighting is going.And our US correspondent James Matthews talks to Niall about Mr Trump's latest cabinet appointments and what they say about the incoming administration's approach to Ukraine.Producer: Alex Edden Editor: Philly Beaumont

Lineker goes: Does TV still need Match Of The Day?
After 25 years, Gary Lineker is leaving the BBC's Match Of The Day. He'll stay on for the corporation's coverage of the FA Cup and the next World Cup - but he'll get his Saturday nights back from the end of this season. The change will likely help the BBC's presenter wage bill and might save some run-ins about Lineker's use of social media - but what about the programme he leaves behind? Sixty years after MOTD's launch, do TV viewers really still "look away now" to avoid the scores before 10.30pm on a Saturday? In the era of YouTube fan channels, TikTok accounts and wall-to-wall live coverage, is a set-piece highlights programme showing its age? Niall Paterson looks over the options for one of the BBC's biggest brands - how can it change for an audience falling out of love with linear TV without alienating other viewers? He's joined by our sport correspondent, Rob Harris, and Stuart Rowson, former BBC Sport exec who now works with brands to attract younger audiences. Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse Editor: Paul Stanworth

Who will play climate good cop to Trump’s bad cop?
When Donald Trump was elected in 2016, attendees of that year’s COP in Marrakech said an “orange cloud” had descended on the talks. Eight years later, Trump has once again punctured the mood of this year’s climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan. On this episode of Sky News Daily we explore what the next Trump administration could mean for climate progress with Alden Meyer, senior associate at E3G working on US and international climate policy and politics, who has been to every COP bar one, since 1995. Plus, Sky’s Tom Clarke, science and technology editor, joins Niall from Azerbaijan to discuss the significance of COP29. Producer: Soila Apparicio Editor: Philly Beaumont

USA '24: Planning Trump’s America
As Donald Trump begins to prepare for his return to The White House, our US correspondents James Matthews, Martha Kelner, and Mark Stone reflect on his historic election victory. From criminal convictions to a defiant fist pump after his near assassination, it has been an extraordinary campaign for the president-elect. Having spent the year crisscrossing the country, the team share their most enlightening encounters with voters in the run up to election. They discuss how Trump was able to broaden his base and why two of the Democrats’ top issues of abortion and democracy ultimately fell flat. And ahead of his January inauguration, we hear what America and the world can expect from the first few months of a second Trump presidency. Producer: Rosie Gillott Editor: Philly Beaumont

USA ‘24: Trump vs The World
It's back to the White House for Donald Trump in January after a decisive election victory. Less clear, however, are the global implications of Trump's return to office. Sky's US correspondent James Matthews presents this episode of the Sky News Daily from Palm Beach in Florida to explore what Trump's historic victory could mean for the rest of the world. With conflicts ongoing in the Middle East and Ukraine, Trump's agenda for US foreign policy is perhaps more significant than ever. International Affairs Editor Dominic Waghorn and US Correspondent Mark Stone join James to discuss.Producer: Rosie GillottEditor: Philly Beaumont

USA '24: What did Trump get right and Harris get wrong?
Donald Trump has done it again and won the US election. Eight years after beating Hillary Clinton and four years after Joe Biden evicted him from the White House, the former president is now the future president. It's a remarkable comeback for the man whose reputation was severely damaged after the violence of the January 6 Capitol riots back in 2021. On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson talks to Chris Jackson, senior vice president at Ipsos Public Affairs, about why the polls failed to predict Trump's resounding victory. Producer: Soila Apparicio Editor: Philly Beaumont

USA ‘24: Trump 2.0
Donald Trump has won the 2024 election and has become only the second president in history to win on non-consecutive terms. US correspondent James Matthews presents this edition of the podcast from West Palm Beach in Florida where the Republican candidate addressed thousands of his supporters. James is joined by his US colleague Martha Kelner, who has followed Kamala Harris’s campaign all night in Washington. With Trump staging one of the biggest political comebacks ever, James and Martha look at the strengths and weaknesses of both campaigns and how the US will move on from such a divisive election battle. Producer: Rosie Gillott Editor: Paul Stanworth

USA '24: What to look out for tonight
On the final day of campaigning, our US correspondents James Matthews and Martha Kelner are with Kamala Harris and Donald Trump on their final stops, both in Pennsylvania, and Mark Stone prepares for election night in Washington, DC. With last-minute pitches in battleground states and a whirlwind of rallies, the candidates push their final messages - Harris leaning on unity and star power, while Trump doubles down on his base, painting the opposition as a threat to America's future. James, Martha, and Mark suggest what to look out for as the night unfolds, including the pinch points and if the candidates’ final push paid off. You can join the team on Sky News throughout the evening. Producer: Rosie Gillott Editor: Philly Beaumont

USA '24: Why some Latino voters want stronger borders
America goes to the polls tomorrow, and from Arizona's deserts to Michigan's college campuses, our team of correspondents in the US James Matthews, Yousra Elbagir, and Shingi Mararike speak to different voter groups just days from the big decision. In Arizona, Shingi meets Latino voters split on Trump and Harris, where a booming economy clashes with tough border stances Meanwhile, Yousra explores Michigan's youth vote, where students wrestle with issues from Gaza to economic woes. Producer: Rosie Gillott Editor: Philly Beaumont

USA '24: Do Harris’ hopes come down to female voters?
With just two days until election day, join our US correspondents on the road. Mark Stone and James Matthews discuss how the richest man in the world, Elon Musk, could influence the result. Stone attends one of Musk’s million-dollar-a-day giveaways which have become embroiled in a court case. They’re also joined by former US correspondent Cordelia Lynch in Georgia, to ask whether this has become a gender election – with Kamala Harris leading significantly among female voters and Donald Trump holding the same advantage among male voters. Plus, Martha Kelner reports from Washington DC’s women’s march, where the gender divide seems more prominent than ever. Producer: Rosie Gillott

USA '24: Political division and the economy
With three days until election day, both sides are throwing everything behind winning over those last few undecided voters in swing states. Pennsylvania is one of the bigger prizes - Kamala Harris is scheduled to do five events in that state on Monday alone. Sky News international affairs editor Dominic Waghorn is also there, speaking to one Republican couple with opposite views on Donald Trump. And US correspondents James Matthews and Mark Stone discuss how important the economy will be when it comes to deciding who to vote for on Tuesday. Producer: Rosie Gillott Assistant producer: Cailynn Birts Editor: Philly Beaumont

USA ‘24: How Trump and Harris are using the final days
With just four days until polling day, join our US correspondents on the road as they examine the closing arguments from each campaign. James Matthews takes listeners inside Donald Trump’s Maddison Square Graden rally and finds out if controversial jokes by a support act could jeopardise his chances with Hispanic voters - a key demographic in vital swing states. And Martha Kelner heads to Kamala Harris’s rally on the Ellipse, in Washington DC - the same spot President Trump rallied before supporters stormed the Capitol on 6 January - to see if her message of unity is landing with young voters. Producer: Rosie Gillott Editor: Paul Stanworth

Silent prayer and religious chanting: Why the UK is protecting abortion clinics
Starting today, new protection zones around abortion clinics will make it illegal to harass, obstruct, or attempt to influence anyone seeking or providing abortion services within 150 metres. But what does this mean for women accessing clinics and the potential impacts on pro-life protests? Host Liz Bates visits a London clinic to hear from medical staff who have faced abuse when going into work, and speaks to Lily, who told us "my abortion wasn't traumatic. The harassment I received was", when pro-life protesters were outside when she went for an abortion. Plus, Liz interviews Jess Phillips, parliamentary under-secretary of state for safeguarding and violence against women and girls, who told the Daily, that she feels proud that the law has come into force. Producers: Emma Rae Woodhouse, Soila Apparicio Editor: Philly Beaumont

Is this the biggest budget ever?
Rachel Reeves has delivered a historic budget - Labour's first in 14 years, the first ever from a female chancellor, and the biggest tax-raising fiscal event in more than 30 years. On the Sky News Daily, host Darren McCaffrey is joined by economics and data editor Ed Conway and deputy political editor Sam Coates to discuss their reflections and expert analysis on the momentous budget. Plus, political editor Beth Rigby has been speaking to Chancellor Rachel Reeves about whether Labour has broken promises in its election manifesto as the Tories are claiming. Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse Editor: Philly Beaumont

USA '24: Who is the real Kamala Harris?
Next week Kamala Harris could be elected as America’s first ever female president. But despite decades in politics the narrative of her life has been closely guarded by her aides. Sky’s Martha Kelner has spent the past two months uncovering who the real Kamala Harris is and shares all with today’s host Liz Bates on the Sky News Daily. Podcast producer: Rosie GillottEditor: Philly Beaumont

USA '24: Trump at Madison Square Garden: Rally or reckoning?
Donald Trump’s decision to hold a rally at Madison Square Garden, in the heart of Manhattan, nine days before US voters go to the polls has been compared to the 1939 pro-Nazi German American Bund. Is this a fair comparison? On this episode of the Sky News Daily, host Darren McCaffrey explores the significance of the rally, the political climate surrounding it, and the polarising reactions it has generated. He’s joined by US correspondent James Matthews, who was at the rally, and Chris Wilson, a former research director for the Ted Cruz for President campaign and founder of WPA Intelligence, a conservative-right community research and analytics firm. Producer: Soila Apparicio Editor: Philly Beaumont

USA '24: Why Arab-American voters are swinging behind Trump
With just 11 days to go until the US election, Sky's dedicated team of correspondents goes on the road to gauge what voters in key swing states make of the choice for president. Mark Stone is in Michigan, where Arab-American voters are a key demographic seemingly swinging towards Trump. Some in the community feel abandoned by the Democrats because of their approach to Gaza, and as the consequence of a gradual leftward creep by the party away from socially conservative values. And what happens when you have a candidate who fought to overturn the result of the last US election, who is already claiming his opponents are cheating at this one, and whose supporters are challenging the process through the courts? Our correspondent James Matthews is in Atlanta, Georgia, to find out. Plus, Martha Kelner looks at why billionaire Elon Musk is awarding some registered voters a million dollars. Producer: Rosie Gillott Editor: Philly Beaumont

Assault, screaming, overcrowding: What is it really like inside prison?
Sky News has been given exclusive access to HMP Elmley in Kent, a prison operating at almost full capacity. Our correspondent Mollie Malone has been inside the prison, just as more than 1,000 inmates are released early to ease overcrowding. Joining Niall Paterson, Mollie shares the chaos she witnessed inside, from the noise and violence staff face, to the struggles of inmates facing drug addiction and mental health issues. They also explore what life inside tells us about the state of the UK's prison system today. Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse Editor: Philly Beaumont

'I was suicidal': The teachers being bullied by their colleagues
Over 300 teachers have told Sky News that they have been bullied by fellow teachers and colleagues at school. Niall Paterson is joined by our correspondent Amelia Harper, who's been speaking to some of those teachers about their experiences, including a teacher who faced racist and sexist abuse in the staffroom, and a deputy head forced out for being critical of new school leadership. Niall also asks Phil Clarke, National Education Union president and teacher, about the use of NDAs in some schools to keep teachers silent - until now. Warning: This story contains references to suicide along with racist and sexist language. Producer: Soila Apparicio Editor: Philly Beaumont

'I feel like I have to do this’ Bianca Gascoigne on Al Fayed accusations
Paul Gascoigne's daughter has told Sky News she was groomed and sexually assaulted by Mohamed al Fayed when she worked at Harrods as a teenager. Speaking publically about her experience for the first time, British model Bianca Gascoigne joins more than 60 women who have made allegations against Al Fayed since a documentary on the businessman who died last year. On this episode, Niall Paterson is joined by Sarah-Jane Mee who spoke to Bianca, as we hear her tell her story. Plus, Niall speaks to barrister Dean Armstrong who is part of the Justice for Harrods Survivors team representing survivors. NB. This episode contains reference to sexual assault and grooming. Producer: Emma Woodhouse Editor: Philly Beaumont

'You are not my King!': Will Charles be Australia's last monarch?
The King and Queen are in Australia for his first overseas visit since becoming monarch. But as they met Australian parliamentarians in Canberra, it wasn't exactly the reception they were expecting, let alone hoping for. Lidia Thorpe, the first female Aboriginal politician from the state of Victoria to become a senator, heckled Charles, yelling: "You are not our King, you are not sovereign... you have committed genocide against our people." It is a view shared by many Australians – indigenous or otherwise. Niall Paterson is joined by our royal correspondent Laura Bundock, who's in Canberra, to discuss republicanism. Producer: Soila ApparicioEditor: Philly Beaumont

USA '24: Can Kamala win the black male vote?
It's just 17 days to go until the US election, and Sky News' team of correspondents have been reporting on the campaign trail across the country. This week, US correspondents James Matthews and Mark Stone are joined by one of the most recognisable faces on American television, NBC's pollster Steve Kornacki. They discuss the swing states to watch and if it's really true that a few hundred thousand voters will decide who becomes the next president. Plus, Kamala Harris has been trying to nail down a group of voters once considered a core part of the Democratic base - black men. Mark Stone has been to Detroit to find out what voters there made of the appeal. Meanwhile, James Matthews has been taking a deeper look at Donald Trump's rhetoric - he speaks to Major-General Randy Manner about why he believes ‘facist’ is an accurate description for the Republican candidate. Producer: Rosie Gillott Editor: Philly Beaumont

Yahya Sinwar: Will Hamas leader’s death change anything in Gaza?
Israel has confirmed it has killed Yahya Sinwar, the leader of terror group Hamas, who is regarded by Israel to be the architect behind the October 7 attack. But despite his death, Israel has said the war in Gaza will not end. On this extra edition of the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson speaks to our military expert Professor Michael Clarke to examine what consequences this pivotal moment will have on the conflict. Producer: Soila Apparicio Editor: Philly Beaumont

Liam Payne: Fame in a flash and why it wouldn't happen again
Former One Direction star Liam Payne has died at 31. Payne had been in the limelight since 14 and formed One Direction at 16 as part of reality show X Factor. With the band, his rise to fame was swift, and they became one of the most successful pop groups worldwide. But some former X Factor contestants have remarked about a lack of support while on the show, something about which Dean Piper, former showbiz columnist at the Mirror, tells Niall Paterson, "upon reflection, I'm sure that there's a lot of people that look back on those times that think 'God, we didn't really look after them at all'." Our arts and entertainment editor Claire Gregory also joins Niall to talk about Liam Payne’s story and discuss the challenges of fame. Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse Editor: Philly Beaumont

Why don't we talk about dying?
Terminally ill people in England and Wales could soon have the right to choose to end their life, as the Assisted Dying Bill is introduced to Parliament. For the first time in almost a decade, MPs are being asked to vote on the way we die in the UK, but are we ready for the conversation? On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson speaks to Dr Rachel Clarke, a practicing palliative care doctor about the reality of dying in the UK. 👉 Click to subscribe to the Sky News Daily wherever you get your podcasts 👈 Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse Editor: Philly Beaumont