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The UK has been put on an amber warning for extreme heat, ambulances are on alert for those who fall ill from the sweltering conditions, and the temperatures are only expected to climb. But how can we live with hotter summers?On the Sky News Daily with Chloe Culpan, our science and technology correspondent Thomas Moore describes why it’s so hot, and Dr Radhika Khosla, an expert on extreme heating and cooling at Oxford University, explains what the UK can do to adapt to more regular warm weather.Producers: Emma Rae Woodhouse, Soila Apparicio, Alys Bowen Editor: Philly Beaumont

With more than 5,000 confirmed cases of monkeypox across Europe and numbers rising in the UK, the Government’s handling of the outbreak has been severely criticised by a group of the country’s leading sexual health professionals On the Sky News Daily, Niall Patterson speaks to a patient who spent 10 days in hospital with the virus, and to Jim McManus from the Directors of Public Health about the NHS response. Plus, our health correspondent Ashish Joshi discusses the issues with vaccine delivery.

Stay-at-home mum Stacey Simpson, student Sophie Balmer and small business owner Kirsty Devine may have different stories to tell but the theme is much the same – times are tough, financial pressures are an ongoing worry and yet, all three are still smiling... just! On the Sky News Daily podcast, host Niall Paterson talks to the women about life now and in the coming months, and we look at planning ahead for winter with financial expert Gemma Godfrey. Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce Podcast producer - Rosie Gillot Junior podcast producer - Casey Magloire Interviews producer - Alys Bowen Editors – Philly Beaumont and Paul Stanworth

Ilyas has a near miss when Russian missiles strike his neighbourhood.Seva is given permission to leave the country for the first time since the war started - an experience that leaves him with a new perspective.Meanwhile, Oksana measures the toll of unrelenting air raid sirens on her and her girlfriends.  BACKGROUND Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. Right now his wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.As of July 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apartment in Kyiv and working, in part, for the Ukrainian government on various projects. Seva, 40, is a company CEO and husband to Oksana. Before the war, he travelled across Europe for business. Now, he makes regular supply drops of medical aid and rations to Ukrainian troops on the front line in Eastern Ukraine. He’s originally from a small village near Dnipro. Oksana, 34, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central

Boris Johnson is on his way out. After 59 resignations from his government and huge Conservative pressure, the prime minister could cling on no longer. But when will he finally leave No 10? On the Sky News Daily with Niall Paterson, our deputy political editor Sam Coates analyses the fall out. Plus, Kulveer Ranger, who worked with Mr Johnson when he was London's mayor and Will Walden, Mr Johnson's former communications chief, on their experience of working with him, and what could be next. Producers: Soila Apparicio and Rosie Gillott Interviews producer: Alys Bowen Junior producer: Casey Magloire Editors: Philly Beaumont and Paul Stanworth

Boris Johnson has defied calls to resign despite the growing number of Conservative MPs who have quit from government. On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson spends the day in Westminster with Sky’s deputy political editor Sam Coates watching the day unfold. Editor - Philly Beaumont Producer - Rosie Gillott

The UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 kicks off in England today, having been postponed for a year due to the pandemic. Sixteen teams are competing, including Northern Ireland making their first appearance. But some have criticised the capacity of stadiums selected, and that no games are being hosted in the North East or Midlands. So, what does women’s football still need? And will it ever be on a par with the men’s game? On the Sky News Daily with Niall Paterson, former England player Laura Bassett describes the joy of support on the pitch. Sky Sports News reporter Fadumo Olow explains the criticism levelled at this year’s Euros and Christina Philippo, director of policy at Fair Game, tells us what support is needed to get women’s football the attention it deserves. Producer: Soila Apparicio Interviews producer: Madeleine Drury Junior producer: Casey MagloireEditor: Philly Beaumont

After Chris Pincher, the former Conservative deputy whip, resigned over allegations of drunken groping and was suspended from the party, questions are being asked about the protection and promotion of those accused of bad behaviour in the Houses of Parliament. On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson speaks to Jon Craig, Sky’s chief political correspondent, and Peter Cardwell, a former special adviser, about the culture of sleaze in Westminster and the challenges of tackling it. Editor- Philly Beaumont Producer - Rosie Gillott Interviews producer – Alys Bowen

Roughly two million people in the UK are suffering from long COVID, according to estimates by the Office for National Statistics. Could it be behind the rise in ‘economically inactive’ workers baffling economists? On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson speaks to Nicki Williams, who says long COVID has left her isolated and unable to work, and to the TUC, who are campaigning for long COVID to be recognised as a disability and for sufferers to be given more support in the office. Editor - Philly Beaumont Podcast producer - Rosie Gillott Interviews producer – Madeleine Drury

As the world moves towards net zero and cleaner forms of energy - the demand for the critical minerals needed to power that transition grows by the day. Chile has the world’s largest copper and lithium reserves, placing it at the heart of the green revolution. But what is the environmental cost?On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson talks to Economics Editor Ed Conway who has travelled to the Atacama Desert, in Chile, to find out about the impact on local communities.Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse Editor: Philly Beaumont

Lysychansk in Ukraine's Donbas region is strategically important for the war and is under near-constant bombardment from Russian artillery and airstrikes. With Niall Paterson on the Sky News Daily is our special correspondent Alex Crawford, specialist producer Chris Cunningham, and Ukrainian fixer Artem Lysak, who have been reporting from the city. Producer: Soila Apparicio Editor: Philly Beaumont

In the fallout from the overturn of abortion rights in the United States, opponents have accused the Supreme Court of “judicial activism” and called for reform. On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson speaks to the campaigner who won the right to same-sex marriage in the US about fears the Justices will come for other civil rights next and to Carolyn Shapiro, from Institute on the Supreme Court of the United States, about what reform could look like. Plus, Sky’s Martha Kelner on why the Democrats did not move to protect Roe v Wade before it was too late. Editor - Philly Beaumont Producer - Rosie Gillott

G7 leaders have been meeting in Germany to discuss a range of issues from inflation to securing energy supplies amid the war in Ukraine – and to display a sense of unity. But with a resurfaced international division between East and West, has the G7 lost its power? On the Sky News Daily with Niall Paterson, senior diplomat and national security adviser to David Cameron, Sir Peter Ricketts shares some behind-the-scenes insight in why there is no real replacement for face-to-face diplomacy. Plus, our international affairs editor Dominic Waghorn, in Bavaria, explains the issues leaders at this week’s summit are discussing. Producer: Soila Apparicio Editor: Philly Beaumont

Trade and the future of the organisation were among key topics as Rwanda hosted the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting last week, several months after Barbados removed the Queen as head of state and recent controversies surrounding William and Kate’s royal Caribbean tour. On the Sky News Daily, host Niall Paterson dissects the debate with Yolande Makolo, Rwanda Government spokesperson; Philip Murphy, professor of British and Commonwealth history at the University of London’s School of Advanced Study; Professor Rosalea Hamilton, civil rights campaigner based in Kingston and Lord David Howell, former Minister of State at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce Interviews producer - Madeleine DrurySocial producer - Casey MagloireEditor - Philly Beaumont

Boris Johnson’s reputation as an election winner has come to an end with a double by-election loss and the resignation of Oliver Dowden as party chairman. In Tiverton and Honiton, the Conservatives saw a majority of 24,000 evaporate as the Liberal Democrats triumphed. In Wakefield, the “red wall” constituency won by the Conservatives in 2019 was taken back by Labour. On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson is joined by deputy political editor Sam Coates in Tiverton, chief political correspondent Jon Craig in Wakefield and political correspondent Tamara Cohen in Westminster. Producer: Soila Apparicio Editor: Philly Beaumont

Rising inflation and the squeeze on the cost of living is leading to calls for pay rises across the public sector, but is it realistic? On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson sits down with our economics and data editor Ed Conway to discuss the arguments for and against an inflation-matching pay rise. Editors - Philly Beaumont Podcast producers - Rosie Gillott Junior podcast producer – Casey Magloire Interviews producer – Madeleine Drury

Four years of failed rains in the Horn of Africa have led to the worst drought in four decades. Coupled with Russia's war in Ukraine which is pushing up the prices of grain and fuel to unprecedented levels, we’re exploring if a humanitarian disaster is on the horizon. On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson speaks to our international affairs editor Dominic Waghorn, who’s been in Somaliland, and Sir Mark Lowcock, former UN under-secretary general for Humanitarian Affairs, about the crisis and what can be done to help. Producer: Soila Apparicio Digital producers: Emma Rae Woodhouse and Casey Magloire Editor: Philly Beaumont

More than 40,000 members of the RMT union, which represents rail workers, are striking over pay and redundancies, bringing much of the country's railway system to a halt. The union has promised more walkouts throughout the summer if the dispute isn't resolved. On the Sky News Daily podcast, Niall Paterson speaks to an RMT representative, Conservative chair of the transport committee Huw Merriman, and A-level students who’re struggling to get to their exams. Editor - Philly Beaumont Podcast producers - Rosie Gillott & Emma-Rae Woodhouse

70 UK companies are testing out a four-day week for their employees. Workers get 100% of their previous pay but work 80% of the hours. On the Sky News Daily podcast, Vanessa Baffoe spoke to Joe Ryle, from the 4 Day Week campaign and two people taking part in the trial, plus asks an economist about the impact it could have on the country. Editor - Philly Beaumont Producer - Rosie Gillott Interviews producer – Rosie Jarvis

Against the backdrop of fierce fighting in the east and a growing feeling that international interest in Ukraine's plight is now waning, Seva experiences a surreal dining experience in a Kyiv now flip-flopping between conflict and a strange kind of normal.Meanwhile, Oksana hears from two friends who fled to Canada and Belgium respectively, about the challenges of starting again in a new country.And an unexpected parcel from Poland stirs up old feelings for Ilyas.BACKGROUND-Oksana, 34, works in overseas education. She lives with her husband, Seva, in an apartment complex in central Kyiv and has remained in the Ukrainian capital since the war started. Many of Oksana’s closest friends have left the country to begin new lives in Europe. Some may never return. She’s determined to stay.Ilyas is an IT specialist and married father who fled from Kyiv to Lviv shortly after the war started. Right now his wife Natalia, and two young sons are taking refuge in Poland.As of June 2022, Ilyas is back living in the family apa