40 Best UK News Podcasts

1. Global News Podcast

Podcast https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02nq0gn/epi.. Play
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The latest from Israel and Gaza and all the top stories from BBC News. Twice a day on weekdays, daily at weekends and special episodes. Reports and analysis from around the world.
Host Jackie Leonard
Producer/Network BBC World Service
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
Apple Rating 4.3/5Facebook Followers 6MTwitter Followers 1.9MInstagram Followers 5.1M Frequency 2 episodes/day Avg Length 29 min Follow Get Email Contact Get Influential Podcasters ContactsGet access to 100k active Podcasters, Influencers in 1500 niche categories.Get targeted media contact list in your niche at your fingertips so you can focus on running your campaign.Email us the categories of Podcasters you want to reach out for your marketing campaign at anuj@feedspot.com Copy email. We'll share active Podcasters list with verified email contacts in an Excel or CSV format.Email us

2. Today in Focus

Podcast https://www.theguardian.com/news/series/today.. Play
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Hosted by Nosheen Iqbal and Michael Safi, Today in Focus brings you closer to Guardian journalism. Combining personal storytelling with insightful analysis, this podcast takes you behind the headlines for a deeper understanding of the news, every weekdayMORE Hosts Helen Pidd, Michael Safi
Producer/Network The Guardian
Email ****@theguardian.com
Apple Rating 4.6/5Facebook Followers 8.5MTwitter Followers 10.1M Frequency 1 episode/day Avg Length 30 min Follow Get Email Contact

3. KSR

Podcast https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ksr--2417833 Play
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Matt Jones and the KSR crew bring you the latest in UK news and views Mon.-Fri. from 10 to noon.
Host Matt Jones
Producer/Network iHeartPodcasts and Sports Talk 790 (WKRD-AM)
Apple Rating 4.8/5Facebook Followers 230.7KInstagram Followers 34.8K Frequency 1 episode/day Avg Length 44 min Follow Get Email Contact

4. UK Column Podcasts

Podcast https://www.ukcolumn.org/audio-podcasts Play
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The UK Column is an independent news organisation analysing the information war. It remains the work of a small core group of volunteers, and we are only able to do what we do due to the generosity of those who donate and subscribe.MORE Producer/Network UK Column
Email ****@ukcolumn.org
Apple Rating 4.8/5Facebook Followers 73.3KTwitter Followers 12.4K Frequency 3 episodes/week Avg Length 69 min Follow Get Email Contact

5. FT News Briefing

Podcast https://www.ft.com/ft-news-briefing Play
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A rundown of the most important global business stories you need to know for the coming day, from the newsroom of the Financial Times. Available every weekday morning.
Host Marc Filippino
Producer/Network Financial Times
Email ****@ft.com
Apple Rating 4.6/5Facebook Followers 4.1MTwitter Followers 7.1MInstagram Followers 3.2M Frequency 1 episode/day Avg Length 14 min Since Oct 2018 Follow Get Email Contact

6. Politics Weekly UK

Podcast https://www.theguardian.com/politics/series/p.. Play
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Guardian political columnist John Harris hosts a cast of voices from up and down the country as well as across the political spectrum to analyse the week's political news. For US Politics with Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland, make sure to search 'Politics Weekly America' wherever you get your podcastsMORE Producer/Network The Guardian
Email ****@theguardian.com
Apple Rating 4.2/5Facebook Followers 8.5MTwitter Followers 10.1MInstagram Followers 5.7M Frequency 2 episodes/week Avg Length 31 min Since Oct 2017 Follow Get Email Contact

7. Monocle 24: The Globalist

Podcast https://monocle.com/radio/shows/the-globalist/ Play
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The perfect way to start the day in Europe is with Monocle's morning news programme. Join Monocle Radio editors, presenters and guests as they set the agenda in international news and business. Winner Best News & Politics Radio Show in the 2015 Mixcloud Online Radio Awards.MORE Producer/Network Monocle
Email ****@monocle.com
Apple Rating 4.4/5Twitter Followers 31.5K Frequency 1 episode/day Avg Length 58 min Since Oct 2017 Video Podcast YouTube
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8. Sky News Daily

Podcast https://news.sky.com/topic/daily-podcast-7580 Play
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The Sky News Daily podcast with Niall Paterson brings a deeper look at the big stories - with Sky News correspondents and expert guests.
Producer/Network Sky News
Email ****@sky.uk
Apple Rating 4.1/5Facebook Followers 10MTwitter Followers 7.4MInstagram Followers 1.8M Frequency 1 episode/day Avg Length 18 min Since May 2017 Follow Get Email Contact

9. UC Today News

Podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/132359 Play
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Listen on your daily commute, whilst walking the dog, or in the gym. UC Today provides bite size podcasts, bringing you all of the latest industry news, reviews and opinions from some of the market's leading thinkers. UCToday.com is the leading news and reviews platform for the Unified Communications industry.MORE Producer/Network UC Today
Email ****@uctoday.com
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook Followers 548Twitter Followers 14.5K Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 23 min Since Nov 2017 Follow Get Email Contact

10. Times news briefing

Podcast https://play.acast.com/s/thetimesbriefing Play
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The latest headlines and analysis from Britain's most trusted newspaper - now delivered to you three times a day. You can catch up on all the stories from the Times news briefing by listening to Times Radio on DAB, online.MORE Producer/Network The Times
Email ****@news.co.uk
Apple Rating 4.3/5Facebook Followers 842.2KTwitter Followers 1.6MInstagram Followers 1M Frequency 3 episodes/day Avg Length 4 min Since Sep 2020 Follow Get Email Contact

11. Six O'Clock News

Podcast https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/b006qjxt Play
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The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
Hosts BBC Radio 4, BBC
Producer/Network BBC Radio 4
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
Apple Rating 4.5/5Facebook Followers 6.9MInstagram Followers 15.7K Frequency 1 episode/day Avg Length 28 min Since Mar 2021 Follow Get Email Contact

12. WBUR News

Podcast https://www.npr.org/podcasts/381444772/w-b-u-.. Play
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A lot happens in Boston every day. To help you keep up, WBUR, Boston's NPR News station, pulled these stories together just for you. Science, technology, arts, politics, health, business, investigations, and so much more it's all the local news you need, delivered by the best reporters in Massachusetts.MORE Producer/Network WBUR
Email ****@wbur.org
Apple Rating 4.2/5Facebook Followers 101.8KTwitter Followers 92.8KInstagram Followers 31.6K Frequency 3 episodes/week Avg Length 5 min Since Aug 2008 Follow Get Email Contact

13. The Week Unwrapped - with Olly Mann

Podcast https://theweek.com/tag/the-week-unwrapped Play
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The biggest unreported stories of the week, discussed, digested, and debated.
Producer/Network The Week
Email ****@theweek.co.uk
Apple Rating 4.6/5Facebook Followers 162.6KTwitter Followers 16.2K Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 43 min Follow Get Email Contact

14. The Audio Long Read

Podcast https://www.theguardian.com/news/series/the-a.. Play
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The Audio Long Read podcast is a selection of the Guardian's long reads, giving you the opportunity to get on with your day while listening to some of the finest journalism the Guardian has to offer, including in-depth writing from around the world on immigration, crime, business, the arts and much moreMORE Producer/Network The Guardian
Email ****@theguardian.com
Facebook Followers 8.5MTwitter Followers 10.1MInstagram Followers 5.7M Frequency 3 episodes/week Avg Length 41 min Follow Get Email Contact

15. The Slow Newscast

Podcast https://www.tortoisemedia.com/listen/the-slow.. Play
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The Slow Newscast from Tortoise takes the news slowly. We investigate, and every week we focus on stories that really matter in the UK and around the world. From the war in Ukraine, the downfall of Boris Johnson, to true crime and injustice and real life mysteries, The Slow Newscast team is devoted to narrative investigations. From a startup newsroom with a different approach to journalism. For the premium Tortoise listening experience, curated by our journalists,  download the free Tortoise audio app. For early and ad-free access, subscribe to Tortoise on Apple Podcasts.MORE Producer/Network Tortoise
Email ****@tortoisemedia.com
Apple Rating 4.8/5Facebook Followers 11.8K Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 38 min Follow Get Email Contact

16. Simple English News Daily

Podcast https://www.send7.org/podcast Play
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Daily world news in clear English. Seven minutes of the most important stories in slow, intermediate English. For English learners, teachers, and people with English as a second language. If you want to know today's world news of politics, business, natural events and human rights in clear, easy English, then SEND7 is for you, every morning.MORE Producer/Network SEND7
Email ****@send7.org
Apple Rating 4.6/5Facebook Followers 668Twitter Followers 104Instagram Followers 1.1K Frequency 1 episode/day Avg Length 8 min Since Mar 2020 Follow Get Email Contact

17. Motoring Podcast | News Show

Podcast https://www.motoringpodcast.com/episodes/ Play
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Motoring enthusiasts Alan and Andrew discuss their takes on the week's motoring news in this 45 to 60 minute audio podcast.
Producer/Network Motoring Podcast
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.9/5Twitter Followers 1.6K Frequency 5 episodes/month Avg Length 45 min Since Aug 2016 Follow Get Email Contact

18. UK Column Radio

Podcast https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/uk-column-ra.. Play
International News From Britain with Mike Robinson and Brian Gerrish
Email ****@alternatecurrentradio.com
Facebook Followers 930Twitter Followers 2.1K Frequency 1 episode/day Avg Length 70 min Since Dec 2015 Follow Get Email Contact

19. UK Law Weekly

Podcast https://soundcloud.com/marcuscleaver Play
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A weekly podcast on recent legal decisions and news.
Host Marcus Cleaver
Producer/Network Marcus Cleaver
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.7/5Twitter Followers 356 Frequency 2 episodes/month Avg Length 8 min Follow Get Email Contact

20. BRB UK Podcast

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It's no secret that most of the gaming news out there is based out of the US. So, it's about time that there was a gaming podcast that brings you the best of British and that show is the Big Red Barrel UK Podcast. Make sure you join your hosts Dan, Tim and Coleman for your weekly fix of British gaming news and reviews.MORE Producer/Network BigRedBarrel.com
Email ****@bigredbarrel.com
Apple Rating 4.9/5Facebook Followers 1.3KTwitter Followers 2.1KInstagram Followers 791 Frequency 1 episode/week Follow Get Email Contact

21. Breaking the News

Podcast https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b066zypj/epi.. Play
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Topical comedy panel show takes a satirical view of the week's headlines.
Producer/Network BBC Radio Scotland
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
Facebook Followers 1.9MTwitter Followers 34MInstagram Followers 17.2K Frequency 1 episode/month Avg Length 29 min Since Oct 2020 Follow Get Email Contact

22. Brainwaves

Podcast https://giantbrain.co.uk/podcast-2/ Play
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Iain, Iain and Jamie from The Giant Brain bring you a fortnightly show featuring the best in Tabletop Gaming News, Debates on topics of the day and special guests.
Hosts Iain McAllister, Jamie Adams, Oliver Kinne
Producer/Network The Giant Brain
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 3.3/5Facebook Followers 301Twitter Followers 1.6KInstagram Followers 269 Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 46 min Since Apr 2018 Follow Get Email Contact

23. Learning English News Review

Podcast https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p05hw4bq/epi.. Play
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News Review shows you how to use the language from the latest news stories in your everyday English. Published every Tuesday by BBC Learning English.
Producer/Network BBC Learning English
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
Twitter Followers 13.1MInstagram Followers 258.5K Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 8 min Since Oct 2017 Follow Get Email Contact

24. 5 Live News Specials

Podcast https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02pc9s8/epi.. Play
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Showcasing BBC Radio 5 Live's news specials, including in-depth interviews.
Producer/Network BBC Radio 5 Live
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
Facebook Followers 445KTwitter Followers 1.9MInstagram Followers 67.6K Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 44 min Since Aug 2013 Follow Get Email Contact

25. Pod Save The King

Podcast https://www.globalplayer.com/podcasts/42KrZb/ Play
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Welcome to Pod Save The Queen - the royal podcast from the Daily Mirror. Expect behind the scenes details, fashion, travel, causes, politics, and society, plus interviews with people who can provide particular insight into your favorite royals, their work, and their place in Britain today.MORE Producer/Network Reach Podcasts
Email ****@reachplc.com
Twitter Followers 2.3KInstagram Followers 5.9K Frequency 10 episodes/quarter Avg Length 40 min Since Dec 2017 Follow Get Email Contact

26. Talking Royals

Podcast https://www.itv.com/news/topic/the-royal-rota Play
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The podcast about the British royal family from ITV News. Every week, our Royal Editor Chris Ship and Royal Producer Lizzie Robinson look back at the big stories they've been out covering over the last seven days, sharing their insight and bringing you interviews with a range of guests.MORE Hosts Chris Ship, Lizzie Robinson, Charlene White
Producer/Network ITV News
Email ****@itn.co.uk
Facebook Followers 2.2MInstagram Followers 426.4K Frequency 1 episode/month Avg Length 21 min Since Aug 2018 Follow Get Email Contact

27. Comedians vs. the News

Podcast https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct3jt8 Play
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Comedians with the funny take on global headlines. NYC comedy couple Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini serve-up the news as you’ve never heard it before.
Producer/Network BBC World Service
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
Apple Rating 4.8/5Facebook Followers 5.7MTwitter Followers 1.9MInstagram Followers 5.3M Follow Get Email Contact

28. The Philosopher & The News

Podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1577503 Play
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In this new podcast, Alexis Papazoglou (Christ's 2003) will be interviewing some of the world's most interesting philosophers. Together, they will bring to the surface the philosophy hidden behind the biggest news stories, and explore the ideas that can help us understand the times we're living through.MORE Host Alexis Papazoglou
Producer/Network Alexis Papazoglou
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.9/5Facebook Followers 2.6MTwitter Followers 7.8KInstagram Followers 1.2M Since Dec 2020 Video Podcast YouTube
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29. Calling Peston

Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/calling.. Play
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Daniel Hewitt and Shehab Khan from the ITV News politics team chew through the week's big UK political stories and give Political Editor Robert Peston a call from wherever he is to get his take on it all. We'll also be talking to special guests from the world of politics and beyond - and hear from ITV's political correspondents based around the country to find out what's happening beyond the Westminster bubble.MORE Producer/Network ITV News
Email ****@itn.co.uk
Apple Rating 4/5Facebook Followers 1.3MTwitter Followers 2.3M Follow Get Email Contact

30. Sagittarius Eye Podcast

Podcast https://podcast.sagittarius-eye.com/ Play
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With a history of publishing excellence, a top-notch team of talented contributors, galactic reach, and peerless coverage and insight, Sagittarius Eye is your indispensable companion to the Milky Way.MORE Producer/Network Sagittarius Eye
Email ****@sagittarius-eye.com
Apple Rating 4.9/5Facebook Followers 1.4KTwitter Followers 4.7K Since Sep 2017 Follow Get Email Contact

31. How did we get here? Explaining the news

Podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/5-news Play
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How did we get here? Join Andy Bell as he explains the world's biggest news stories through interviews with politicians, experts and analysts.
Producer/Network 5 News
Email ****@itn.co.uk
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook Followers 356.6KTwitter Followers 69.3K Since Jan 2020 Follow Get Email Contact

32. Chester Talking Newspaper

Podcast https://chestervip.org.uk/archive/ Play
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Local weekly news for visually impaired people living in Chester (England). Our weekly news cassettes and memory sticks are prepared and posted to local listeners on a Friday evening, with the online version being uploaded to our website shortly afterward.MORE Email ****@chestervip.org.uk
Twitter Followers 567 Since Jan 2021 Follow Get Email Contact

33. The HeirPod

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Go behind palace walls with ABC News royal contributor Omid Scobie as he dives deep into the latest stories from the House of Windsor with insider interviews and special guests.
Producer/Network ABC News
Email ****@abc.com
Facebook Followers 135.3KTwitter Followers 4KInstagram Followers 15.9K Since Oct 2020 Follow Get Email Contact

34. The WIRED Podcast

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The award-winning WIRED UK Podcast with James Temperton and the rest of the team. Listen every week for the an informed and entertaining rundown of latest technology, science, business and culture news. New episodes every Friday.MORE Producer/Network WIRED UK
Email ****@condenast.com
Facebook Followers 129.5KInstagram Followers 99.3K Frequency 1 episode/year Avg Length 40 min Follow Get Email Contact

35. Good Morning UK. Have Your Say!

Podcast https://www.aforceforgood.uk/podcast Play
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A Force For Good's pro-UK weekly mid-morning Show, broadcasting LIVE from the Great British City of Glasgow with your host, Alistair McConnachie. AFFG is a Scottish Unionist Campaign Group and Think Tank which works to Keep the UK Together, Defend our Heritage, and Promote a Great British Brexit!MORE Email ****@aforceforgood.uk
Facebook Followers 40.4KTwitter Followers 26.9K Since Jan 2021 Follow Get Email Contact

36. Kind thoughts for Meghan Markle

Podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1219307 Play
Listen in for positive commentary about the lives and the work of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry (the Duke & Duchess of Sussex) and their adorable son Archie. Let's see how their lives evolve as they live independently from the British Royal Family. I will keep you informed about the causes that are important to Meghan and Harry. From time to time I will highlight issues arising in their media coverage.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
Twitter Followers 26 Since Jul 2020 Follow Get Email Contact

37. The News show

Podcast https://britishtechnetwork.com/category/news Play
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We are the UK's leading provider of high-quality broadcasts centred around Tech and an awful lot more. Join in now and have a listen to the podcast!
Producer/Network British Tech Network
Email ****@gmail.com
Facebook Followers 272Twitter Followers 926 Frequency 7 episodes/year Avg Length 5 min Since Dec 2010 Follow Get Email Contact

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