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The UK government has laid out plans that will see migrants who arrive illegally in the UK sent more than 4,000 miles away to Rwanda. But the scheme has been described as "inhumane" and "cruel" by human rights organisations. On the Sky News Daily podcast with Leah Boleto, our communities correspondent Lisa Holland shares the stories from asylum seekers who say they're so frightened of being deported to Rwanda, they’re considering withdrawing their asylum status and attempting to live anonymously. We also speak to our correspondent Shingi Mararike, who was in Rwanda with the home secretary and has seen some of the places where asylum seekers will be staying. Producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse Junior producer: Josh Gafson Editor: Philly Beaumont

Russian forces have launched their latest offensive in the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine – where fighting between pro-Russia separatists and the Ukrainian army has been ongoing since 2014. The Kremlin has declared that capturing the region is now its main goal. But will they be successful? On the Sky News Daily podcast with Leah Boleto, our security and defence editor Deborah Haynes joins us in Kyiv, and our correspondent Mark Stone is currently in Dnipro, but has just been in the Donbas region. Producer: Soila Apparicio Digital producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse Editor: Philly Beaumont

Boris Johnson has addressed Parliament after becoming the first sitting prime minister to receive a punishment for breaking the law. He was fined by the Metropolitan Police for breaking his own COVID rules. On the Sky News Daily podcast, Leah Boleto gets the reaction in Westminster from Sky’s chief political correspondent, Jon Craig, and speaks to pollster James Johnson about how voters have reacted ahead of the local elections in May. Daily podcast team: Editors: Philly Beaumont Producer: Rosie Gillott Junior producer: Josh Gafson Digital producer: Emma-Rae Woodhouse

French President Emmanuel Macron will face the far-right challenger Marine Le Pen in the final round of the country’s elections on 24 April. With supporters of left-wing candidates knocked out in the first round divided on who to pick, could France find it wakes up to new nationalist president? On the Sky News Daily podcast with Anna Jones, French journalist Nabila Ramdani profiles Marine Le Pen and what she stands for. Also, Philippe Marliere, professor of French and European Politics at University College London, outlines the difficulties French voters face when making their decision. Producer: Soila Apparicio Junior producer: Josh Gafson Digital producer: David Chipakupaku Editor: Philly Beaumont

On Christmas Eve, at least 37 people in a mostly Christian community in Kayah state in eastern Myanmar were killed. The country’s junta claimed the dead were suspected terrorists but what more do the images tell us? On the Sky News Daily podcast Jonathan Samuels speaks to our south east Asia correspondent Siobhan Robbins and investigative journalist Victoria Elms from Sky’s data & forensics team as we examine the evidence and speak to family members and witnesses. Editor: Philly Beaumont Senior podcast producer: Annie Joyce Podcast producer: Soila Apparicio Junior podcast producer: Aishah Rahman Digital producer: David Chipakupaku

In Kyiv, Oksana rescues a parrot left behind by a fleeing neighbour. Ilyas returns to the Ukrainian capital for the first time in over a month. Here, he meets with his 84-year-old grandmother who shares stories of nazi occupation and makes comparisons with today. And we return to Oksana once more as she reflects on how the war is impacting her marriage.From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast, Ukraine War Diaries follows experiences, lived by and told by people, whose lives have been twisted out of shape by war. Week4 diary entries were first published on the Ukraine War Diaries podcast feed. To follow this series when it broadcasts, on weekdays, subscribe to Ukraine War Diaries wherever you get your podcasts.Series producer - Rob MulhernDigital producer - David ChipakupakuProduction support Annie Joyce and Paul Stanworth

As satellite images show troops amassing in western Russia, seemingly ahead of a new offensive, could Mariupol and other port cities along Ukraine’s southern coast fall to Putin’s forces? On the Sky News Daily podcast Anna Jones speaks to Sky’s Jason Farrell in southern Ukraine and to our Digital Investigations Journalist Victoria Elms, who has an update from Aleksey, ‘the Saviour of Mariupol’. Daily podcast team: Editors: Philly Beaumont Podcast producer: Rosie Gillott Junior podcast producer: Josh Gafson Digital producer: David Chipakupaku

Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Chancellor Rishi Sunak have been fined for breaking the law in lockdown. The fixed penalty notices are the result of a Metropolitan Police investigation into parties in Downing Street and Whitehall in 2020 and 2021. On the Sky News Daily with Anna Jones, our chief political correspondent Jon Craig outlines what led up to the fines. Also, Tim Montgomerie, founder of Conservative Home, and Mo Hussein, former Conservative special adviser, discuss what happens next for the prime minister. Producers: Emma Rae Woodhouse, Rosie Gillott, Soila Apparicio Junior producer: Josh Gafson Digital producer: David Chipakupaku Editor: Philly Beaumont

Conservative MP Sir David Amess died on 15 October 2021, after being stabbed more than 20 times during a constituency surgery. Ali Harbi Ali has been found guilty of his murder and of preparing acts of terrorism. Sir David is not the first MP to have been killed or injured in recent years. Is enough being done to keep MPs safe? On the Sky News Daily podcast with Anna Jones, our political correspondent Joe Pike gives us details on the Ali case and explores the wider issues of MPs’ safety. Also, Labour MP Kim Leadbeater, whose sister Jo Cox was murdered in her constituency in 2016, shares what it was like hearing the news of the attack on Sir David, Labour MP Angela Rayner on the daily online abuse of politicians, and security expert Ed Hill tells us what more can be done to protect our representatives. Producers: Soila Apparicio, Emma Rae Woodhouse, Rosie Gillott Junior Producer: Josh Gafson Digital Producer: David Chipakupaku Editors: Philly Beaumont, Paul Stanworth

Sophie, Helen, Aine and Mario live in different parts of the UK and have varying circumstances, but all share one thing in common - they are all under the age of 30 and finding the cost of living increasingly tough. On the Sky News Daily podcast with Helen-Ann Smith, we hear their stories and speak to money expert Claer Barrett.Email: SkyNewsDaily@sky.uk Daily podcast team: Editor - Paul Stanworth Senior podcast producer - Annie Joyce Junior podcast producer – Aishah Rahman Junior podcast producer – Josh Gafson Interviews producer – Reece Denton Digital producer - David Chipakupaku Archive - Simon Windsor

In Lviv, Ilyas tries to escape news of the terrible war crimes committed in Bucha.In Kyiv, the bleak reality of these alleged crimes, is visited upon Oksana’s neighbourhood. Meanwhile her husband, Seva, has a moving experience close to the frontlines.Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio recorded on the ground in Ukraine to give an intimate perspective of day-to-day life in a war zone.From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast, Ukraine War Diaries follows experiences, lived by and told by, people, whose lives have been twisted out of shape by war. Week 3's diary entries were first published on the Ukraine War Diaries podcast feed. To follow this series when it broadcasts, on weekdays, subscribe to Ukraine War Diaries wherever you get your podcasts.Series producer - Rob MulhernDigital producer - David ChipakapakuProduction support Annie Joyce and Paul Stanworth

Six weeks into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, cities have been bombarded, towns devastated, and countless lives have been lost. Now growing evidence of war crimes is emerging. On the Sky News Daily, Mark Austin interviews Vladimir Putin’s press secretary, Dmitry Peskov, about the Ukraine invasion and the alleged atrocities being committed by Russian troops.

Aleksey, a former submarine engineer who now repairs cars for a living, has rescued more than 175 adults and children from his home city of Mariupol. He has been back time and time again, taking people to safety in his saloon car, which he calls his "saviour" for helping him and others escape. On the Sky News Daily podcast with Ashna Hurynag, our digital investigations journalist Victoria Elms and translator Irina Rosenbrand share Aleksey’s story. https://news.sky.com/story/ukraine-war-the-saviour-of-mariupol-how-fearless-mechanic-rescued-180-people-in-besieged-city-12582140Producer: Soila Apparicio Junior Producer: Josh Gafson Digital Producer: David Chipakupaku Editor: Paul Stanworth

Manchester Airport's managing director has quit amid criticism of long security queues which have led to passengers missing flights. Other British airports have seen similar queues and airlines including British Airways and easyJet have cancelled flights. On the Sky News Daily podcast Vanessa Baffoe asks travel expert Simon Calder, and Unite representative John O’Neill what’s behind the delays, and hears from two travellers caught up in the chaos. Daily podcast team: Editors - Paul Stanworth Producers - Rosie Gillott Interviews producer - Reece Denton Digital producer - David Chipakupaku

As the war in Ukraine continues into its sixth week, reports of mass graves, torture and broken bodies have been uncovered in Bucha, 16 miles from the capital Kyiv. At the start of February, it was a vibrant commuter town, turned into a battleground and now destroyed. Russian forces have withdrawn from parts of the Kyiv region, but there are fears they could attack again. On the Sky News Daily podcast, Rob Powell speaks to our international affairs editor Dominic Waghorn about the horrors that have taken place in Bucha, whether they constitute as “war crimes”, and what further sanctions could be imposed against Russia in response. Producer: Soila Apparicio Junior Producer: Josh Gafson Digital Producer: David Chipakupaku Editor: Paul Stanworth

Since the first COVID lockdown in 2020, the number of serious cases waiting more than a year to be dealt with in crown courts across England and Wales has more than trebled – to around 9,400. On the Sky News Daily podcast, Tamara Cohen speaks to two women about the impact delays to their trials for justice had on them, and asks Justice Secretary Dominic Raab what the government is doing to clear the backlog.Daily podcast team: Editor: Paul Stanworth Senior Producer: Annie Joyce Podcast producers: Rosie Gillott & Emma-Rae Woodhouse Digital producer: David Chipakupaku

Ukraine War Diaries uses first-person audio diaries recorded on the ground in Ukraine to give an intimate insight into day-to-day life in a war zone.In Kharkiv, musician, Alex continues to record music despite the siege. In Lviv, Ilyas, starts planning for a return to Kyiv, while in the capital, amid the deployment of air-defences, Oksana and her husband seek an escape in their favourite movie.From the producers of Sky News’ multi-award winning series – StoryCast.Series producer - Rob MulhernDigital producer - David Chipakupaku

The energy cap has increased meaning the typical annual energy bill will cost hundreds of pounds more, with another rise due in October. On Sky News Climatecast, Anna Jones is joined by Sky News' science and technology editor Tom Clarke and Energy Shop chief executive Scott Byrom to discuss where we get our energy from, how that's changing and what impact it might have on the price we have to pay. Plus we speak to Karen Isaac who has been struggling to heat her home due to the spike in bills.Host: Anna JonesPodcast producer: Emma Rae WoodhouseInterviews producer: Reece Denton Editors: Paul Stanworth, Piers Scholfield

An independent review into maternity failings at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust found that at least 210 deaths could have been avoided. On the Sky News Daily podcast with Rob Powell, our Midlands correspondent Becky Johnson looks at the wider implications of the report. Rhiannon Davies and Richard Stanton, who lost their daughter Kate in 2009, share their experience. And Gill Walton, chief executive of the Royal College of Midwives, explains the importance of patient safety at a time of staffing shortages. We should warn you that there are some distressing details in this episode.Producers: Soila Apparicio, Annie Joyce, Emma Rae Woodhouse Interviews Producer: Reece Denton Digital Producer: David Chipakupaku Editor: Paul Stanworth

On the fifth day of the Ukraine invasion, a Sky News team covering the story came under fire close to the capital Kyiv. They escaped, but their story is similar to what Ukrainian civilians are facing every day. On the Sky News Daily podcast with Sarah Jane Mee, chief correspondent Stuart Ramsay, producer Dominique Van Heerden, and camera operator Richie Mockler talk together for the first time about their experience. Some listeners may find parts of this podcast distressing.