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Trump 100 is Sky News' latest podcast covering President Donald Trump's first 100 days in office. Daily host Niall Paterson drops in on day six, where US correspondents Martha Kelner, Mark Stone and James Matthews look beyond the Washington bubble to take stock of the first working week of the Trump presidency. The team focus on how the president has already been impacting the lives of ordinary Americans and those outside its borders. This week, Martha has been to Texas and Mexico to speak to those affected by Trump's declaration of a state of emergency over immigration. They also discuss Trump's policy decisions so far – from the controversial to the pragmatic. And the dramatic political theatre with which he signed his first executive orders. Producer: Rosie Gillott Editor: Philly Beaumont

Today, Axel Rudakubana was sentenced to a minimum term of 52 years for the murder of Alice da Silva Aguiar, nine, Bebe King, six, and Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, in Southport. Their families and the survivors of the attack were able to tell the court for the first time how their lives have been changed forever. On this episode, Niall Paterson is joined by north of England correspondent, Katerina Vittozzi, from Liverpool Crown Court. And to find out how survivors of the attack deal with the lasting trauma, he speaks to Dr Cath Hill, a survivor of the Manchester Arena attack. Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse Editor: Wendy Parker

Prince Harry has his apology from the owner of The Sun. The Duke of Sussex has settled with News Group Newspapers (NGN) following a long legal battle over surveillance and misuse of private information by journalists between 1996 and 2011. His lawyer called it a "monumental victory" as the paper's owner apologised for the "serious intrusion" into the prince's private life. Sky News' Tom Cheshire is joined by Royal Correspondent Rhiannon Mills and Deadline's Jake Kanter to discuss how significant a win this is for Prince Harry, why he chose to settle and what it means for The Sun. Producer: Natalie Ktena Editor: Wendy Parker

Sir Keir Starmer says terrorism has changed and we face a new threat as he announces the details of an inquiry into the state failings that left Axel Rudakubana able to kill three young girls in Southport last summer. Rudakubana was known to have been obsessed with violence and had been referred to the Prevent counter terrorism programme three times in the 17 months before the murders. On today's Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is joined from Southport by North of England Correspondent Katerina Vittozzi and Crime Correspondent Martin Brunt to discuss what the inquiry will achieve and why so many details of the case can only be revealed now. Plus, Niall’s also joined by chief political correspondent Jon Craig for the political reaction. Producer: Natalie Ktena Editor: Wendy Parker

As Donald Trump is sworn in for a second term as US president, the Sky News Daily takes a look at how he could shape America - and the rest of the world - over the next four years. Host Niall Paterson is joined by our US correspondent Mark Stone. They hear predictions from Sky's experts and look at the impact Trump's policies could have and how he might influence events around the world, from the Middle East to the Mexican border to Ukraine. Producer: Rosie Gillott Editor: Philly Beaumont

After more than 50 years in politics Joe Biden's career is coming to an end, as Donald Trump enters the Oval Office on Monday. On this episode, Niall Paterson explores how Joe Biden's presidency will be defined and the significance of 'presidential legacy' in America with US correspondent Mark Stone and presidential historian Dr Larry Cook. Producers: Natalie Ktena, Rosie Gillott Editor: Philly Beaumont

A ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is due to come into force on Sunday. It will see hostages set free, a phased withdrawal of IDF forces from parts of Gaza and an end to Israel's aerial bombardment. There is, though, a great deal of uncertainty about the deal and its chances of long-term success. On the Sky News Daily, Niall speaks to international correspondent Alex Rossi to find out what's happening on the ground in Jerusalem and security analyst Michael Clarke about where the deal might run into trouble and what it could mean for security in the region. Producer: Soila Apparicio Editor: Philly Beaumont

Chancellor Rachel Reeves can probably breathe a small sigh of relief, as contrary to expectations, inflation has dropped. The rate came in at 2.5% for December, slightly lower than forecast. But does she have room to relax? On this episode Niall Paterson and our business correspondent Paul Kelso take stock of the figures, what they mean for Reeves, and the remaining challenges to the economy. Producer: Natalie Ktena Editor: Philly Beaumont

Days before Donald Trump’s inauguration Mark Zuckerberg has announced META is scrapping third-party fact-checking which he says will 'curtail censorship'. But could this lead to a bonfire of misinformation? On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson speaks to Sky’s science and tech team Tom Clarke and Mickey Carroll about how social media companies are already bending in the direction of the president-elect and what the future of social platforms could be like under Trump’s presidency. They also discuss the looming ban of TikTok and whether the Chinese-operated platform has a place under Mr Trump. Producers: Emma Rae Woodhouse Editor: Philly Beaumont

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is not having the easiest time reining in the economy. Last week saw markets turn against Labour's economic strategy - with the cost of government borrowing surging and the pound dropping to its lowest value against the dollar since November 2023. On today's Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by our economics and data editor Ed Conway to understand what is causing the UK's growth to flatline. Is it a result of "global trends" as the government would have us believe? Or are the troubled chancellor's budget rules too tight and starting to unravel? And as the global economic landscape continues to respond to world events - including the imminent arrival of a second Donald Trump term - what can the beleaguered chancellor do to ensure the economy bounces back? Producer: Soila Apparicio Editor: Philly Beaumont

The UK's first safer drug consumption room will open in Glasgow's East End on Monday. It will allow users to take illegal substances under medical supervision in the hope they will get help with their addiction. Known as the Thistle, it will be open 365 days a year from 9am to 9pm. But Scotland has the worst rate of drug deaths in Europe and with this facility finally ready after 10 years in the making, some are questioning if it will reduce drug deaths. Niall Paterson speaks to our Scotland correspondent Connor Gillies, who has been to look inside the service and shares more about how it will work. Plus, Professor Catriona Matheson who specialises in substance use at the University of Stirling and is a former lead of Scotland's drug deaths task force, joins Niall to discuss the costs and potential benefits. Producer: Soila Apparicio Editor: Philly Beaumont

Weight loss injections like Wegovy and Mounjaro are being taken by so many people in the UK that obesity statistics could fall for the first time ever. More than 500,000 people in the UK are now on the drugs and could lose between 15-20% of their weight in just a few months. But around 95% of all patients using the medication are buying it privately, while the rollout on the NHS remains slow. On today's Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by our science and medical correspondent Thomas Moore, who has been looking into the incredible success of the drug on the private market, and also speaks to Sarah Le Brocq, who as well as advising the NHS on the cost-effectiveness of weight loss drugs, also uses Mounjaro herself. Producers: Emma Rae Woodhouse Editor: Philly Beaumont

A torrent of posts from X owner Elon Musk has thrown an unexpected spotlight on the issue of historical grooming gangs in the last week. In the early 2010s, dozens of men, the majority of British Pakistani origin, were convicted of crimes including rape, sex trafficking, and child sexual exploitation that had gone undetected for years. The true number of victims is still unknown. On today's Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by our home editor Jason Farrell and Lucy Duckworth, from the Survivors Trust, herself a survivor of child abuse, to explain why the recommendations of numerous inquiries into the failings that allowed the abuse to go on for years have still not been implemented. The Survivors Trust runs a free, confidential national helpline 7 days a week for survivors of rape or sexual abuse and violence aged 16+. You can call 0808 801 0818 or text 07860 022 956 for support. Producer: Soila Apparicio Editor: Philly Beaumont

Elon Musk, the world's richest man, South African-born American resident and owner of X (formerly Twitter), is already within the fold of US politics and president-elect Trump's upcoming government. Recently, more of his attention has turned to Europe, with Musk sharing support for the far-right German party AfD, Nigel Farage's Reform UK and far-right activist Tommy Robinson. Niall Paterson looks to unpick what Musk's aims for European politics might be. Our deputy political editor Sam Coates joins Niall to discuss the billionaire's posts on X and the political reaction to them. Plus, culture, technology and society writer Sarah Manavis joins Niall to explore why Musk is so interested in international politics, and for what potential gain. Producer: Rosie Gillott Editor: Philly Beaumont

As Winter sickness hits the NHS, the prime minister, Sir Keir Starmer, has unveiled the government's plans to support the service with a new partnership with the private sector. Labour want to get waiting times for non-urgent care back down to the target of 18 weeks over the next five years, with Sir Keir saying the new arrangement will mean "resources of private hospitals [are] more readily available to the NHS". The plan includes the development of new "community diagnostic centres". Ashish Joshi, our health correspondent, speaks to Niall from one in a shopping centre in Wood Green, north London. Niall is also joined by Dr Rob Findlay, a contributor to the Health Service Journal and specialist in NHS demand and capacity planning and waiting times, to discuss whether the plans will actually help the service and its staff. Producer: Soila Apparicio Editor: Philly Beaumont

As Winter sickness hits the NHS, the prime minister, Sir Keir Starmer, has unveiled the government's plans to support the service with a new partnership with the private sector. Labour want to get waiting times for non-urgent care back down to the target of 18 weeks over the next five years, with Sir Keir saying the new arrangement will mean "resources of private hospitals [are] more readily available to the NHS". The plan includes the development of new "community diagnostic centres". Ashish Joshi, our health correspondent, speaks to Niall from one in a shopping centre in Wood Green, north London. Niall is also joined by Dr Rob Findlay, a contributor to the Health Service Journal and specialist in NHS demand and capacity planning and waiting times, to discuss whether the plans will actually help the service and its staff. Producer: Soila Apparicio Editor: Philly Beaumont

On New Year's Day two separate attacks hit New Orleans and Las Vegas. In the early hours, 14 people were killed and 35 injured when a man drove a pick-up truck through the heart of New Orleans' party district. Later a Tesla vehicle exploded outside the Trump hotel in Las Vegas, killing one and injuring seven others. Sky's US correspondents James Matthews and Martha Kelner host the Sky News Daily from New Orleans and Las Vegas to uncover exactly what happened, what we know about the suspects, and if security services missed warning signs. Producers: Rosie Gillott, Soila Apparicio Editor: Philly Beaumont

While the Sky News Daily is on a Christmas break we’re replaying you some of the most memorable episodes we recorded in 2024. Including our discussion on what made Oasis so special. In August brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher announced they'll reunite for a tour in 2025. On this episode, Terry Christian, the man who gave the band their national debut on The Word, says he "didn't think there was anything special" when first seeing Oasis live, but the band's "vibe" and Liam's "confidence" made them "amazing". Host Liz Bates also hears from Neil McCormick, the Telegraph's chief music critic and Katie Spencer, our entertainment correspondent.

While the Sky News Daily is on a Christmas break we’re replaying you some of the most memorable episodes we recorded in 2024. Including our episode which discusses how we choose to die in the UK. In November the assisted dying bill began making its way through parliament. If it passes, it will make it legal for adults who are terminally ill, to be given medical assistance to end their own life. It sparked a national conversation – not just about assisted dying, but about how we die in the UK. On the Sky News Daily we spoke to Dr Rachel Clarke, a pallative care doctor, about what we can all do to make death less taboo and what a ‘good’ death looks like here in the UK.

While the Sky News Daily is on a Christmas break, we're replaying you some of the most memorable episodes we recorded in 2024 - starting with Ozempic. Anti-obesity jabs like Ozempic could reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes or heart failure in obese people regardless of the amount of weight they lose while on the drug. Researchers found after three years of treatment participants had a 20% lower risk of obesity and its associated health impacts, which currently cost the NHS more than £6bn each year. On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson speaks to Sky's science and medical correspondent Thomas Moore about the implications of reducing heart disease cases for the NHS, and senior lecturer in physiology at Anglia Ruskin University Dr Simon Cork explains how the wonder-drug actually works.