On Thursday, the government came at the coronavirus crisis from two angles.  First, the chancellor announced his winter economy plan outlining measures to replace the furlough scheme. Then things got technical with the launch of the NHS Test and Trace app in England and Wales. In this episode, Sophy Ridge is joined by business correspondent Helen-Ann Smith to dissect and analyse what was unveiled in Rishi Sunak's statement in the House of Commons. Technology correspondent Rowland Manthorpe talks us through how the new contact tracing app works and the debate over its effectiveness. Subscribe to the Daily podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Spreaker Daily podcast team:Podcast producer - Annie JoycePodcast producer - Nicola EyersAssistant podcast producer - Emma-Rae WoodhouseInterviews producers - Oli FosterInterviews producers - Tatiana AldersonInterviews producers … 阅读全文

Several months after the coronavirus pandemic triggered a global shutdown, headteachers fully re-opened their classrooms as the new school year began this autumn. But just how successful has the return been for pupils, parents and staff? The UK's COVID-19 infection rate is on the rise, piling pressure on testing capacity - and fears of a second national lockdown loom.With the winter season fast-approaching, how will schools cope in the months ahead? In this episode of Sky News Daily podcast with Jonathan Samuels, we are joined by school leaders from each corner of the UK to discuss the challenges they have faced so far and their concerns for the future. Jonathan and Sky's Laura Bundock also share their analysis of the situation and thoughts as parents themselves. Subscribe to the Daily … 阅读全文

Life changed rapidly in 2020 - largely due to the spread of a virus that shut down economies around the world. But we adapted to the changes we had to make to our daily routines to help save lives. Can we do the same to save the planet? On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we take you on a journey across Iceland's glaciers where the effects of climate change are clear to see. We are joined by our Europe correspondent Adam Parsons from the Nordic island nation and Sky's climate change correspondent Lisa Holland to examine public attitudes and possible solutions after the coronavirus pandemic. Subscribe to the Daily podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Spreaker Daily podcast team:Podcast producer - Annie JoycePodcast … 阅读全文

MPs returned to Parliament this week as the UK prepares for a potential second wave of Covid-19. Among other issues facing the country right now, we have the on-going Brexit negotiations with the EU as the end of the transition period draws ever closer. But what about the Union? Is the United Kingdom fit for purpose? On the Sky News Daily podcast, our deputy political editor Sam Coates takes a closer look at the challenges and questions being asked following the global health pandemic. He is joined by Laura McAllister, columnist for Wales Online along with Sam McBride, political editor of the Belfast News Letter and Scottish political editor at The Times, Kieran Andrews. Plus, Scottish voter Patricia Bateman chats to Sam about her hopes for an independent Scotland. Subscribe … 阅读全文

The true scale of the jobs crisis caused by the UK's coronavirus lockdown is still unknown. Tracey Burns tells her story of being made redundant and how her life now revolves around applying for jobs, as of yet with no success and with ever growing competition for each position. Dermot Murnaghan is joined by Paul Kelso, Sky’s business correspondent, to talk about how the government has handled the economic crisis created by the coronavirus pandemic. Listen to the Daily podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Spreaker Daily podcast team:Podcast producer - Annie JoycePodcast producer - Nicola EyersInterviews producers - Oli FosterInterviews producers - Tatiana AldersonInterviews producers - Megan CouttsArchive - Simon WindsorMusic - Steven Wheeler

Life has returned to normal in the city where a mystery disease went on to trigger a global shutdown in 2020. COVID-19 has caused devastation in countries across the planet - and continues to do so. Wuhan, in China's Hubei province, endured the hardship of the world's first lockdown and mourned the deaths of thousands of people. On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast, Sky's Asia correspondent Tom Cheshire returns there to hear Zhao Lei's story. She is suing the government for compensation and a public apology after her father's death earlier this year. We also hear from American teacher George Goodwin who lived through the lockdown in Wuhan and Professor Sian Griffiths, Emeritus Professor at The Chinese University of Hong Kong - who chaired the inquiry into … 阅读全文

On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Jonathan Samuels, we examine what more we now know about the way the virus is transmitted and its impact on the human body. We are joined by professor Peter Openshaw, from Imperial College London and professor Nicola Stonehouse, at the University of Leeds. Listen to the Daily podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Spreaker Credits:Producer - Annie JoyceAssistant producer - Sabah ChoudhryInterviews producer - Tatiana Alderson

On this edition of the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we discuss the government's announcement on antibody tests and how the different corners of the UK plan to ease lockdown restrictions. We our joined by Sky's Jon Craig, James Matthews and David Blevins - plus our South East Asia correspondent Siobhan Robbins talks about everyday life in Thailand and animal markets in the region. :: Listen to the Daily podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Spreaker