40 Best UK News Podcasts

1. Today in Focus

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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
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2. Global News Podcast

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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.
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Facebook 8.2MTwitter 2.4MInstagram 5.9M Avg Length 30 min Get Email Contact

3. KSR

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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)
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Facebook 272.9KTwitter 321KInstagram 63.4K Avg Length 46 min Get Email Contact

4. FT News Briefing

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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.
Hosts Marc Filippino, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Facebook 4.5MTwitter 5.9MInstagram 3.8M Avg Length 12 min Get Email Contact

5. The Globalist

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Monocle's unrivalled coverage of news and current affairs kicks off on weekdays with 'The Globalist' at 07.00 GMT/08.00 CET. Anchored from London and Zürich, join our editors for insight and opinion on the big current affairs and business stories of the day and a review of the European front pages. Nominated for Best Daily Podcast in the 2020 British Podcast Awards. MORE Host Emma Nelson
Producer/Network Monocle Radio
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Apple Rating 4.4/5 Avg Length 59 min Get Email Contact

6. Politics Weekly UK

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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 Hosts John Harris, Jonathan Freedland, Pippa Crerar, Kiran Stacey, Gaby Hinsliff
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Apple Rating 4.2/5Facebook 8.9MTwitter 10.7MInstagram 5.9M Avg Length 29 min Since Oct 2017 Get Email Contact

7. UK Column Podcasts

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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 Hosts Brian Gerrish, Mike Robinson, Alex Thomson, Debi Evans, Mark Anderson, Ben Rubin, Diane Rasmussen McAdie, Charles Malet
Producer/Network UK Column
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Facebook 72.4KTwitter 71.1K Avg Length 62 min Get Email Contact

8. Six O'Clock News

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The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
Producer/Network BBC Radio 4
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Facebook 8.2MTwitter 512.1KInstagram 180.3K Avg Length 27 min Since Mar 2021 Get Email Contact

9. Sky News Daily

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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.
Host Niall Paterson
Producer/Network Sky News
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Apple Rating 4.1/5Facebook 10.8MTwitter 8.6MInstagram 2.3M Avg Length 16 min Since May 2017 Get Email Contact

10. The Week Unwrapped - with Olly Mann

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Have you missed the biggest news of the week? Olly Mann and The Week's writers and editors talk about under-reported stories with long-term consequences
Host Olly Mann
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Facebook 163.4KTwitter 18.9K Avg Length 45 min Get Email Contact

11. WBUR News

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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
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Apple Rating 4.2/5Facebook 101.8KTwitter 87.6KInstagram 40K Avg Length 5 min Since Aug 2008 Get Email Contact

12. UC Today News

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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 Email ****@uctoday.com
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 548Twitter 17.2K Avg Length 22 min Since Nov 2017 Get Email Contact

13. Simple English News Daily

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Simple English News Daily is a 7-minute podcast which tells today's news in clear, simple, British English. Start your day by listening to 7 minutes of the most important stories from everywhere in the world. With SEND7, you can stay up-to-date with world news, and improve your English at the same time.SEND7 is aimed at intermediate and advanced English learners and teachers, and people with English as a second language, as well as native English speakers who want a fast, daily summary of world events! The podcast is released Monday to Friday...MORE Producer/Network SEND7
Apple Rating 4.6/5 Avg Length 8 min Get Email Contact

14. The Slow Newscast

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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 Email ****@tortoisemedia.com
Apple Rating 4.8/5Facebook 12.2KTwitter 96.9KInstagram 40.1K Avg Length 37 min Get Email Contact

15. Pod Save The King

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New era, new name: Welcome to Pod Save The King, the award-winning Royal podcast from the Daily Mirror. The Royal family is finding its way in a new era. Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, King Charles III began his reign alongside Camilla, The Queen Consort. William and Kate became Prince and Princess of Wales. As the family changes, rifts remain with Harry and Meghan across the Atlantic and Prince Andrew is still in the aftermath of the Newsnight interview.MORE Hosts Ann Gripper, Russell Myers
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16. Motoring Podcast - News Show

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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.
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17. UK Law Weekly

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A weekly podcast on recent legal decisions and news.
Host Marcus Cleaver
Producer/Network Marcus Cleaver
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Twitter 402 Avg Length 8 min Get Email Contact

18. 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 Hosts Dan Gibbons, Chris Coleman, Tim Hibbs
Producer/Network BigRedBarrel.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Facebook 1.2KTwitter 1.9KInstagram 778 Get Email Contact

19. UK Column Radio

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International News From Britain with Mike Robinson and Brian Gerrish
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Facebook 979Twitter 2.1K Avg Length 63 min Since Dec 2015 Get Email Contact

20. The Audio Long Read

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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 Hosts Samira Shackle, Tom Lamont, Sophie Elmhirst, Samanth Subramanian, Imogen West-Knights, Sirin Kale, Daniel Trilling, Giles Tremlett, Helen Pidd
Producer/Network The Guardian
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Apple Rating 4.3/5 Avg Length 35 min Get Email Contact

21. Brainwaves

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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
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Apple Rating 3.3/5Facebook 454Twitter 1.8KInstagram 305 Avg Length 43 min Since Apr 2018 Get Email Contact

22. 5 Live News Specials

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Showcasing BBC Radio 5 Live's news specials, including in-depth interviews.
Producer/Network BBC Radio 5 Live
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Facebook 465.3KTwitter 656.1KInstagram 100.8K Avg Length 51 min Since Aug 2013 Get Email Contact

23. Talking Royals

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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
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Apple Rating 3.4/5Facebook 2.6MTwitter 2.6MInstagram 606.6K Avg Length 24 min Since Aug 2018 Get Email Contact

24. Breaking the News

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Topical comedy panel show takes a satirical view of the week's headlines.
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Facebook 2.1MTwitter 90.9KInstagram 30.3K Avg Length 29 min Since Oct 2020 Get Email Contact

25. Learning English News Review

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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.
Hosts Beth Stacey, Neil Edgeller
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Apple Rating 4.7/5 Avg Length 9 min Since Oct 2017 Get Email Contact

26. Comedians vs. the News

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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
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27. Calling Peston

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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
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Apple Rating 4/5Facebook 1.7MTwitter 2.2M Avg Length 35 min Get Email Contact

28. The Philosopher & The News

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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
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Facebook 2.6MTwitter 7.4KInstagram 1.4M Avg Length 59 min Since Dec 2020 Video Podcast YouTube
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29. Sagittarius Eye Podcast

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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
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Facebook 1.4KTwitter 4K Avg Length 76 min Since Sep 2017 Get Email Contact

30. How did we get here? Explaining the news

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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
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 618.1KTwitter 75.2K Avg Length 27 min Since Jan 2020 Get Email Contact

31. Chester Talking Newspaper

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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
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32. 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
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Facebook 129.9KTwitter 266.5KInstagram 96K Avg Length 40 min 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
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Facebook 132.1KTwitter 15.1KInstagram 20.9K Avg Length 41 min Since Sep 2020 Get Email Contact

34. Good Morning UK. Have Your Say!

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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
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35. Kind thoughts for Meghan Markle

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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
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36. The News show

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This is the British Tech News Network - Consumer Tech News and Fun. Home of the The News show, The Mac show, The Big show, The Photo show, The F1 show and the Dad and the Dude show
Producer/Network British Tech Network
Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 5 min Get Email Contact