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    • Aug 6, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    The Six O'Clock News podcast is a highly regarded source of news and information that has garnered tremendous praise for its quality reporting and professional delivery. With a team of talented BBC announcers, this podcast provides listeners with a dignified and memorable news experience. The restraint shown by the BBC in their reporting is greatly appreciated, as it adds to the sense of credibility and integrity of the news presented.

    One of the best aspects of The Six O'Clock News podcast is the exceptional delivery by the BBC announcers. Their voices are often compared to that of King Lear, adding a touch of sophistication and gravitas to the news being delivered. The skillful narration engages listeners, making them feel connected and informed about current events. Furthermore, the detailed and impartial reporting ensures that listeners receive accurate information without any bias or sensationalism. This aspect sets The Six O'Clock News apart from other news podcasts and makes it a reliable source for those seeking trustworthy journalism.

    However, there are some aspects of this podcast that may not resonate with all listeners. One criticism is directed towards the use of what some describe as "moronic adolescent American voices" for ad copy readings. It appears that these voices do not align with the overall tone and professionalism displayed throughout the rest of the podcast. This issue can be off-putting for some listeners who expect a consistent level of sophistication in all aspects of the program.

    In conclusion, despite minor issues related to ad copy readings, The Six O'Clock News podcast remains a highly commendable source for daily news updates. Its commitment to restraint and dignified reporting significantly contributes to its appeal among audiences seeking credible information without unnecessary flair or bias. It is particularly praised for its detailed and impartial coverage, ensuring that listeners receive well-rounded perspectives on important events worldwide. For those who appreciate excellent reporting and value a cosy cuppa while staying informed, The Six O'Clock News is certainly worth tuning into on a daily basis.



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    Trump gives update on Russia talks

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 30:22


    Trump threatens 50% tariffs on India for buying Russian oil.Also: The Prime Minister says the government will focus on improving living standards at the Budget this autumn.Medics in Gaza say they're struggling to deal with casualties after several lorries overturned.

    The BBC gains unprecedented access to a violent people-smuggling gang

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 30:45


    A BBC investigation has exposed the operations of a powerful and violent people-smuggling gang sending migrants to the UK in small boats. Also: A report by the US Coast Guard says the operator of the Titan sub which imploded used "intimidation tactics" to evade scrutiny from the regulator. And NASA is told to fast-track plans to build a nuclear reactor on the Moon.

    Israel to consider Gaza war goals as reports say escalation planned

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 30:15


    Hundreds of retired senior Israeli security and military officials have written to President Trump urging him to intervene to end the war in Gaza. The main hostage support group in Israel has accused Benjamin Netanyahu of leading Israel and the remaining captives being held by Hamas to doom. Also: Ukraine says it has stolen and published classified material about a new Russian nuclear submarine. And England and India draw their dramatic Test series in a cliff-hanger finish at the Oval.

    03/08/25 Details of a compensation scheme for victims of mis-sold car finance

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2025 16:52


    The financial regulator has said a compensation scheme for drivers over the mis-selling of car loans will likely cost between nine and 18 billion pounds.

    A man is accused of lacing sweets with sedatives

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2025 16:27


    A man has appeared in court accused of lacing sweets with sedatives and causing children to fall ill at a summer camp.Hamas has rejected US claims that it's ready to lay downs its weapons as part of a peace deal with Israel.India set England a huge victory target in the final test at the Oval.

    Millions denied car finance compensation payouts after Supreme Court ruling

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 30:08


    A landmark ruling by the Supreme Court appears to have dashed the hopes of millions of drivers, who thought they may have been eligible for what would have been one of biggest mass compensation schemes ever seen in the UK. Also: President Trump's envoy visits one of the American-run aid centres in Gaza where hundreds of Palestinians have died seeking food in recent weeks. And a wounded Ukrainian soldier escapes from the front line using an e-bike delivered by a drone.

    President Trump's envoy meets Israel's Prime Minister

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 30:24


    President Trump's special envoy has had talks with Israel's Prime Minister in Jerusalem, as international pressure grows for action to address the humanitarian crisis inside Gaza. Also: A 76-year-old man is arrested on suspicion of administering poison after children fall ill at a summer camp in Leicestershire. And the acclaimed children's author, Allan Ahlberg, has died at the age of 87.

    Flights across the UK hit by a technical issue

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 30:39


    There's been huge disruption at airports across the UK because of a technical issue affecting air traffic control. Also: Britain's plan to recognise a Palestinian state is condemned as a "moral failure" by a British-Israeli woman who was held in Gaza by Hamas. And thousands of fans have lined the streets of central Birmingham to pay their last respects to Ozzy Osbourne.

    Sir Keir Starmer says the UK will recognise a Palestinian state unless Israel meets certain conditions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 30:46


    Sir Keir Starmer says the UK will officially recognise the state of Palestine, unless Israel reaches a ceasefire in Gaza. The prime minister's announcement marks a significant shift in British foreign policy. Also: Victims of the Rotherham Child Sex Abuse gangs tell the BBC they were also raped by police officers from the force that was supposed to be helping them. And tens of thousands of football fans have travelled to London to celebrate the Lionesses' European Championship victory.

    England's conquering Lionesses return home

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 30:17


    England's Lionesses have returned home after beating Spain on penalties in Basel last night. Crowds of fans waited at Southend Airport to greet the squad. Also: President Trump says there's real starvation in Gaza and Israel bears some responsibility. And there's a massive surge in demand for Virtual Private Networks.

    Jordan and UAE begin air drops into Gaza after Israel announced series of aid measures

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2025 16:26


    Crowds of Palestinians have been collecting food from lorries, in parts of Gaza where Israel has paused its military operations. Emirati and Jordanian planes have dropped pallets of aid from the air. Also: President Trump and the European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, are holding crucial talks at his Ayrshire golf resort, to try to strike a trade deal. Also: England are taking on Spain in the Women's Euros 2025 in Switzerland.

    A baby with severe malnutrition dies in Gaza as aid workers warn of "deepening starvation" in the territory

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2025 16:29


    The parents of a five month-old girl in Gaza who has died after suffering malnutrition have spoken of their struggle to find baby formula and their fear that many children are in the same state. Also: Sir Keir Starmer has told the leaders of France and Germany that the UK is working with other countries to help drop aid into Gaza. And: Protesters have insisted that Donald Trump is not welcome in Scotland as the president played a round of golf at his course at Turnberry.

    A former US soldier who worked at Israel-US backed aid sites in Gaza says there was "brutality" against civilians

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 30:53


    A former US special forces soldier, who was hired to provide security at aid collection points in Gaza, has told the BBC he's never witnessed such indiscriminate brutality against civilians. Also: Sir Keir Starmer gets a cross-party letter from 221 MPs, urging him follow France in recognising Palestine as a state. And: Thousands of hospital doctors start a five day strike over pay and conditions; their union demands a 29% rise.

    A UN agency says six thousand aid lorries are waiting to enter Gaza

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 30:16


    The head of the UN agency working in Gaza has said civilians in the Palestinian territory have been described as looking like "walking corpses”, as fears of a widespread famine continue to grow. Also: Jeremy Corbyn confirms he's setting up a new party to challenge Labour. And the American wrestler, Hulk Hogan, has died at his home in Florida at the age of 71.

    The World Health Organisation says Gaza is seeing mass starvation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 30:54


    The head of the World Health Organisation has described the situation in Gaza as "manmade mass starvation". The Israeli government claims there's aid currently waiting for international organisations to distribute. Also: Two former City traders jailed for 'manipulating' interest rates have their convictions overturned after a ten-year fight for justice. And the BBC says it will show the new series of Masterchef, despite sacking its two main presenters.

    Former Unite boss Len McCluskey enjoyed private flights and football tickets

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 30:45


    An internal report says the former Unite boss, Len McCluskey, enjoyed private flights and football tickets arranged by the company building a hotel for his union. Also: Medical officials and aid organisations are sounding the alarm about a rapid increase in starvation and malnutrition in Gaza. And an immersive show celebrating Elvis Presley in London has been described by some fans as "one of the most misleading" they've ever seen.

    The water regulator Ofwat is to be abolished

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 30:25


    The environment secretary, Steve Reed, has announced what he is calling the biggest overhaul of the water sector in a generation. The move to scrap Ofwat was one of 88 recommendations made by a landmark review of the industry. Also: Israel has launched a new ground offensive in an area of central Gaza it hasn't previously targeted. And Ryanair is considering bigger bonuses for staff who catch travellers with oversized bags.

    Government says water regulator is failing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2025 16:17


    The Government says the water industry regulator Ofwat is failing.Health authorities in Gaza say 67 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire waiting for a UN aid.At the Open, the world's number one golfer Scottie Scheffler is on course for victory.

    Fighting continues in southern Syria, despite ceasefire agreement.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2025 16:42


    Sectarian clashes have continued in southern Syria, despite a ceasefire agreement. And, arrests have been made at protests in support of the banned group, Palestine Action.

    Water Pollution Rises

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 30:38


    The Environment Agency says there was a big increase in the number of serious water pollution incidents recorded in England last year. The watchdog says water companies were behind the serious contamination of rivers and streams on seventy-five occasions -- that's a a rise of 60 percent on the year before. Also, Donald Trump calls the Wall Street Journal a "pile of garbage" newspaper -- as he denies its report that his name was on a lewd birthday greeting to the sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein. And heath chiefs warn of the risks of botulism from cosmetic procedures.

    Afghan Data Scandal Continues

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 30:53


    The High Court has heard that a database containing details of Afghans that was leaked in 2022 also had information about serving and former members of UK Special Forces and MI6. Also, the government sets out its plans to give the vote to 16 and 17 year olds at the next General Election; and Diane Abbott has been "administratively suspended" from the Labour party pending an investigation.

    Labour Cracks Down on Rebels

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 30:34


    After the rebellion over welfare changes, Labour suspends four MPs for repeated breaches of party discipline - and three others lose their roles as trade envoys. Also, there's anger at Westminster over the data leak that jeopardised Afghans who helped British forces. And changes are being made to the role of physician associates in the NHS.

    Afghans relocate to the UK after MOD data breach

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 30:44


    The High Court has lifted a super injunction revealing that the last government set up a secret relocation scheme for Afghans at risk of retribution by the Taliban after their personal data was leaked by the Ministry of Defence. John Torode has been sacked as a presenter of MasterChef, after an allegation that he used "an extremely offensive racist term" was upheld.The two men who felled the Sycamore Gap tree in Northumberland have each been jailed for four years and three months.

    BBC Gaza documentary breached guidelines, review finds

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 30:15


    The BBC's Director General Tim Davie has apologised after a review found the Corporation failed to disclose that the documentary 'Gaza: How To Survive A Warzone' was narrated by the child of a Hamas official. Separately, the former Masterchef presenter Gregg Wallace said he was deeply sorry for any distress his behaviour caused after dozens of allegations against him were upheld. Also: Constance Marten and Mark Gordon are found guilty the manslaughter of their newborn daughter after a retrial. And a 61-year-old Flymo lawnmower is set to be inducted in a hall of fame.

    Israel blames "technical error" for Gaza air strike

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2025 16:28


    Israel's military has blamed what it called a "technical error" for an airstrike that's reported to have killed 10 Palestinians -- including 6 children -- at a water collection point in Gaza. The IDF said a munition had fallen "dozens" of metres from its intended target.

    Trump Announces New Tariffs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2025 16:20


    The US President, Donald Trump, has said imports from the European Union and Mexico will face tariffs of 30 per cent from the start of August. Brussels has warned it could retaliate. Also - relatives of people killed in the Air India crash say they still need answers, after a preliminary report reveals fuel to the engines was cut off shortly before the plane came down. And in sport, Poland's Iga Swiatek has won the women's singles title at Wimbledon without dropping a single game in the final.

    New study says vaccine roll-outs have cut deaths by 60%

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 30:58


    The first comprehensive study looking at the impact of emergency vaccination programs on global health, has concluded that inoculation programs cut deaths dramatically. Five major diseases were studied, including measles, meningitis, and cholera. Also: Astronomers say a rare interstellar comet spotted heading our way is seven billion years old. And after an absence of four years, Jofra Archer, makes a swift impact on his return to test cricket.

    Sir Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron strike a deal to try to curb channel crossings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 30:28


    At the end of a three day state visit, the French President and Sir Keir Starmer have announced details of what has been described as a "groundbreaking" plan to deter migrants from crossing the Channel. Also: four people are arrested in connection with cyber attacks which wrought chaos at Marks and Spencer and the Co-op. And the owner of a pet supplies store in Liverpool celebrates settling a dispute with one of the world's best known fashion brands.

    Victims of the infected blood scandal are failed again

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 30:24


    The chairman of the inquiry into the infected blood scandal has said victims have been harmed further by delays in paying compensation. Also: Resident doctors in hospitals in England announce a five-day long strike. And how X's chatbot has sparked controversy.

    The first report of the Post Office Horizon inquiry has set out the human cost of the scandal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 30:15


    The first report by the inquiry into the Horizon IT scandal has set out the scale of suffering endured by thousands of sub-postmasters, who were wrongly accused or convicted of fraud. Also: The UK's official economic forecaster says the public finances are vulnerable amid pressure from recent government U turns on spending cuts. And Gregg Wallace has been sacked as presenter of Masterchef following an investigation into claims of misconduct.

    London remembers the 7/7 bombings 20 years on

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 30:23


    Twenty years on London has been remembering those who died in the suicide bomb attacks on the city's transport system on the 7th of July 2005. The King has paid tribute to the spirit of unity shown in the aftermath, which he said had helped the nation to heal. Also: Guilty verdicts for the Australian woman who murdered three of her in-laws with beef wellington, laced with poisonous mushrooms. And Wimbledon has changed its electronic line call system to stop any more human errors.

    The government warns Labour rebels that reversing welfare cuts will have consequences

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2025 16:20


    The government has hinted that scrapping the 2-child benefit cap may no longer be possible after Labour rebels forced a u-turn on welfare changes last week. The head of the Metropolitan Police, Sir Mark Rowley, has said radical reform is essential - because of what he called the disappointing settlement for policing in the government's Spending Review. And India's cricketers have levelled the series against England at Edgbaston.

    Reform UK MP James McMurdock loses whip after business Covid loan claims

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2025 16:18


    The Reform MP, James McMurdock, has resigned from the parliamentary party because of a newspaper's claims about his business activities during the pandemic. He denies wrongdoing.

    The BBC sees French police use a knife to sink a migrant boat bound for Britain

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025 30:17


    French police have made a rare intervention to stop a migrant boat from crossing the Channel to the UK. BBC News witnessed the officers suddenly charge into the sea to slash the overcrowded dinghy, as it struggled in shallow water. Everyone was able to get off the boat safely. Also: President Zelensky says he and Donald Trump have agreed to work together to strengthen Ukrainian air defences. And the first concert of the Oasis reunion tour kicks off in Cardiff this evening.

    A whistleblower from the US-backed aid centres in Gaza speaks to the BBC

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 30:43


    A former security contractor at the controversial Gaza Humanitarian Foundation centres in Gaza has told the BBC that he witnessed colleagues opening fire on civilians who were waiting for aid. The foundation has said the claims are "categorically false". Also: The Chancellor Rachel Reeves has spoken publicly for the first time since crying in the Commons yesterday. And Liverpool Football Club say they're devastated by the loss of their striker Diogo Jota who's died in a car crash in Spain.

    Sir Keir Starmer defends welfare reforms.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 30:53


    The Prime Minister has given the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, who was tearful in the Commons, his full backing. Also: the rapper, Sean 'Diddy' Combs, is found guilty of prostitution charges, but cleared of racketeering and sex trafficking. And: the Princess of Wales calls her experience of cancer treatment a 'rollercoaster'.

    Labour MPs force another concession from the government over its planned welfare changes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 30:15


    The government has offered another concession to potential rebels, ahead of a vote on its benefits changes. The timing of eligibility changes to the Personal Independence Payment will now wait until a review is published next year. Also: 20,000 people have crossed the Channel in the first six months of the year. And a happy ending for the Disney cruise ship passenger who rescued his daughter from the waves.

    Police begin a criminal investigation into anti-Israel chants at Glastonbury

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 30:33


    Avon and Somerset Police has said it's opened a criminal investigation into Bob Vylan's performance at Glastonbury. They are also conducting a separate investigation into the Northern Irish band, Kneecap's, set at the festival. The force said it would "closely consider all appropriate legislation, including relating to hate crimes." Also: The government lays out the concessions to its welfare reforms. And warnings about extreme heat are extended across much of England.

    Israel orders evacuations of parts of Gaza

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2025 16:13


    Israel orders people in Gaza to move towards areas where recent airstrikes have occurred

    State funeral in Iran for those killed by Israel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2025 16:50


    People gather in Tehran for the state funeral of soldiers and scientists killed by Israel

    The Government U-turns on welfare

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 30:30


    Sir Keir Starmer describes his U-turn on welfare reforms as "striking the right balance".

    Sir Keir Starmer has spoken to rebel Labour MPs about welfare cuts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 30:33


    Sir Keir Starmer has been personally calling MPs this afternoon as he attempts to curb a growing rebellion against proposed welfare reforms. 126 Labour backbenchers have signed an amendment opposing the plan to cut some disability and sickness-related payments. Also: Iran's Supreme Leader says US strikes on the country's nuclear sites were little more than showmanship from President Trump. And, there's a new director for the Bond franchise.

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