This Is Why
The world’s a pretty confusing place right now – so how do you make sense of it all? This Is Why  takes one story every day, explains how we got here and why it matters to you. Sky News’ Niall Paterson speaks to experts and correspondents from around the world, getting simple answers to some complex questions. Available every weekday afternoon. This Is Why is a Sky News podcast – if you have a question, contact us: why@sky.uk

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'More lives lost than saved': why Britain's IRA spy never faced justice

'More lives lost than saved': why Britain's IRA spy never faced justice

Freddie Scappaticci was Britain's most highly prized IRA informant.   His codename was 'Stakeknife' and the unit he led - ironically in charge of hunting informants like him - was called the 'nutting ...

8 Mar 202420min

If National Insurance is scrapped, who wins and who loses?

If National Insurance is scrapped, who wins and who loses?

After cutting national insurance for the second time in yesterday's Budget, the prime minister has said it's his "long-term ambition" to eventually scrap the tax.As only those in work pay it, it's see...

7 Mar 202422min

Ed Conway and Beth Rigby: Was that a budget for a May election?

Ed Conway and Beth Rigby: Was that a budget for a May election?

It was a budget of few surprises. As promised, the chancellor cut the rate of National Insurance tax by 2p in every pound but admits the overall tax burden is still higher than it has been in the last...

6 Mar 202430min

Council Tax: What could bankruptcy mean for our bills?

Council Tax: What could bankruptcy mean for our bills?

For most of us, our council tax bills are going up - with nearly every local authority in the country increasing it by the maximum amount. Nottingham City Council is the latest to declare itself bankr...

5 Mar 202418min

Budget: Are tax cuts the vote winner they seem?

Budget: Are tax cuts the vote winner they seem?

As the country gears up for the general election, Wednesday's budget may be the last before the voters go to the polls. Hailed as "a budget to save the Tory party", speculation has been mounting that ...

4 Mar 202419min

Introducing… Electoral Dysfunction

Introducing… Electoral Dysfunction

Today, something different – we're bringing you the first episode of an exciting new podcast from Sky called Electoral Dysfunction.Beth Rigby. Jess Philips. Ruth Davidson.With polls suggesting trust i...

1 Mar 202450min

Putin's nuclear threat as Baltic states bolster their armies

Putin's nuclear threat as Baltic states bolster their armies

In a national address, Russian President Vladimir Putin has threatened to use nuclear weapons if NATO countries were to join a ground offensive in Ukraine.The suggestion of NATO forces was made by Fra...

29 Feb 202420min

Inside Ecuador's crackdown on drug cartels

Inside Ecuador's crackdown on drug cartels

Ecuador has become the deadliest country in South America with drug gangs and their Mexican cartel bosses murdering people, detonating car bombs and terrorising communities. The violence exploded earl...

28 Feb 202421min

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