40 Best UK News Podcasts

1. The Audio Long Read

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 more
Podcast theguardian.com
Email ****@theguardian.com
Apple Rating 4.6 / 5Facebook Followers 8.5MTwitter Followers 10.1MInstagram Followers 5.8M Frequency 3 episodes / week Avg Length 37 min Listen on Apple Spotify Play 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

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 weekday
Podcast theguardian.com
Hosts Nosheen Iqbal, Michael Safi
Email ****@theguardian.com
Apple Rating 4.6 / 5Facebook Followers 8.5MTwitter Followers 10.1M Frequency 1 episode / day Avg Length 30 min Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact

3. KSR

Matt Jones and the KSR crew bring you the latest in UK news and views Mon.-Fri. from 10 to noon.
Podcast spreaker.com
Host Matt Jones
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Facebook Followers 230.7KInstagram Followers 53.6K Frequency 2 episodes / day Avg Length 43 min Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

4. FT News Briefing

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.
Podcast ft.com
Host Marc Filippino
Email ****@ft.com
Apple Rating 4.6 / 5Facebook Followers 4.1MTwitter Followers 7.1MInstagram Followers 3.4M Frequency 1 episode / day Avg Length 13 min Since Oct 2018 Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact

5. Sky News Daily

The Sky News Daily podcast with Niall Paterson brings a deeper look at the big stories - with Sky News correspondents and expert guests.
Podcast news.sky.com
Email ****@sky.uk
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 10MTwitter Followers 7.4MInstagram Followers 2.1M Frequency 1 episode / day Avg Length 21 min Since May 2017 Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

6. UK Column Podcasts

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.
Podcast ukcolumn.org
Email ****@ukcolumn.org
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Facebook Followers 73.3KTwitter Followers 12.4K Frequency 2 episodes / day Avg Length 63 min Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact

7. Monocle 24: The Globalist

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.
Podcast monocle.com
Email ****@monocle.com
Apple Rating 4.4 / 5Twitter Followers 31.5K Frequency 3 episodes / week Avg Length 60 min Since Oct 2017 Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact

8. Politics Weekly UK

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 podcasts
Podcast theguardian.com
Email ****@theguardian.com
Apple Rating 4.2 / 5Facebook Followers 8.5MTwitter Followers 10.1MInstagram Followers 5.8M Frequency 1 episode / day Avg Length 30 min Since Oct 2017 Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

9. Six O'Clock News

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
Podcast bbc.co.uk
Hosts BBC Radio 4, BBC
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
Apple Rating 4.5 / 5Facebook Followers 6.9MInstagram Followers 33.3K Frequency 1 episode / day Avg Length 28 min Since Mar 2021 Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact

10. UC Today News

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.
Podcast buzzsprout.com
Email ****@uctoday.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 548Twitter Followers 14.5K Frequency 4 episodes / month Avg Length 24 min Since Nov 2017 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

11. WBUR News

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.
Podcast npr.org
Email ****@wbur.org
Apple Rating 4.2 / 5Facebook Followers 101.8KTwitter Followers 92.8KInstagram Followers 36.2K Frequency 3 episodes / day Avg Length 5 min Since Aug 2008 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

12. The Slow Newscast

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.
Podcast tortoisemedia.com
Email ****@tortoisemedia.com
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Facebook Followers 11.8KInstagram Followers 33.4K Frequency 1 episode / day Avg Length 40 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

13. BRB UK Podcast

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.
Podcast bigredbarrel.com
Email ****@bigredbarrel.com
Apple Rating 4.7 / 5Facebook Followers 1.3KTwitter Followers 2.1KInstagram Followers 782 Frequency 4 episodes / month Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

14. UK Column Radio

International News From Britain with Mike Robinson and Brian Gerrish
Podcast spreaker.com
Email ****@alternatecurrentradio.com
Facebook Followers 930Twitter Followers 2.1K Frequency 1 episode / day Avg Length 63 min Since Dec 2015 Play Get Email Contact

15. Motoring Podcast | News Show

Motoring enthusiasts Alan and Andrew discuss their takes on the week's motoring news in this 45 to 60 minute audio podcast.
Podcast motoringpodcast.com
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5Twitter Followers 1.6K Frequency 3 episodes / month Avg Length 48 min Since Aug 2016 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

16. Global News Podcast

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.
Podcast bbc.co.uk
Host Jackie Leonard
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
Facebook Followers 6MTwitter Followers 1.9MInstagram Followers 5.4M Frequency 1 episode / day Avg Length 30 min Listen on YouTube Play Get Email Contact

17. UK Law Weekly

A weekly podcast on recent legal decisions and news.
Podcast soundcloud.com
Host Marcus Cleaver
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.7 / 5Twitter Followers 356 Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 10 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

18. The WIRED Podcast

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.
Podcast cms.megaphone.fm
Email ****@wired.co.uk
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 129.5KInstagram Followers 97.4K Frequency 1 episode / month Avg Length 40 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

19. Brainwaves

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.
Podcast giantbrain.co.uk
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 3.3 / 5Facebook Followers 301Twitter Followers 1.6KInstagram Followers 285 Frequency 1 episode / month Avg Length 42 min Since Apr 2018 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

20. Breaking the News

Topical comedy panel show takes a satirical view of the week's headlines.
Podcast bbc.co.uk
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
Facebook Followers 1.9MTwitter Followers 34MInstagram Followers 19.4K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 29 min Since Oct 2020 Listen on YouTube Play Get Email Contact

21. Times news briefing

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.
Podcast play.acast.com
Email ****@news.co.uk
Facebook Followers 842.2KTwitter Followers 1.6MInstagram Followers 1M Frequency 3 episodes / day Avg Length 4 min Since Sep 2020 Play Get Email Contact

22. Learning English News Review

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.
Podcast bbc.co.uk
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
Facebook Followers 7.3MTwitter Followers 13.1MInstagram Followers 427.1K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 8 min Since Oct 2017 Listen on YouTube Play Get Email Contact

23. 5 Live News Specials

Showcasing BBC Radio 5 Live's news specials, including in-depth interviews.
Podcast bbc.co.uk
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
Facebook Followers 445KTwitter Followers 1.9MInstagram Followers 78.8K Frequency 7 episodes / year Avg Length 47 min Since Aug 2013 Listen on YouTube Play Get Email Contact

24. The Week Unwrapped - with Olly Mann

The biggest unreported stories of the week, discussed, digested, and debated.
Podcast theweek.com
Email ****@theweek.co.uk
Facebook Followers 162.6KTwitter Followers 16.2K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 45 min Play Get Email Contact

25. Pod Save The King

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.
Podcast globalplayer.com
Email ****@reachplc.com
Twitter Followers 2.3KInstagram Followers 6K Frequency 4 episodes / month Avg Length 40 min Since Dec 2017 Play Get Email Contact

26. The Royal Rota

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.
Podcast itv.com
Email ****@itn.co.uk
Facebook Followers 2.2MInstagram Followers 486.1K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 21 min Since Aug 2018 Listen on YouTube Play Get Email Contact

27. Simple English News Daily

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.
Podcast send7.org
Email ****@send7.org
Facebook Followers 668Twitter Followers 104Instagram Followers 1.1K Frequency 1 episode / day Avg Length 8 min Since Mar 2020 Play Get Email Contact

28. The Virtual Vicar Radio

We talk about Christian matters, events in the news and give a hard hitting thought provoking commentary.
Podcast spreaker.com
Email ****@hotmail.co.uk
Facebook Followers 176 Frequency 17 episodes / year Avg Length 17 min Play Get Email Contact

29. The News show

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!
Podcast britishtechnetwork.com
Email ****@gmail.com
Facebook Followers 266Twitter Followers 926 Frequency 1 episode / month Avg Length 5 min Since Dec 2010 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

30. Comedians vs. the News

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.
Podcast bbc.co.uk
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Facebook Followers 5.7MTwitter Followers 1.9MInstagram Followers 5.4M Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact