
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 128 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsDaily News | |||

The co-chairman of West Ham football club, David Sullivan, steps down in response to allegations dating back to his time in the pornography industry. BBC Panorama and The Times are due to publish a joint investigation on Monday. Also: A Ukrainian com... more
A man has been sentenced to a minimum of 14 years in prison after being found guilty of the rape of a woman more than two decades ago. Andrew Malkinson served 17 years in prison after being wrongly convicted of the crime. The Russian leader, Vladimir... more
The prime minister has accused Elon Musk of 'interfering' in UK politics, after he posted repeatedly on X about the police's treatment of Henry Nowak.
NHS England says it will ban staff from wearing political badges as part of measures aimed at tack... more
The Princess of Wales has expressed her sorrow at the death of the three Royal Navy personel who died after their helicopter came down during a training exercise in Devon early this morning.
The Chief Constable of Hampshire Policehas has apologised ... more
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Nothing has changed. Sounds and iplayer still in a state of disarray.
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A crisp daily news briefing that covers UK and international stories with a focus on politics, policy, and major events. Episodes blend hard news, expert commentary, and human-interest angles, often including high-profile interviews and political analysis. The format tends to string together global developments with domestic issues like justice, immigration, and public policy, delivering a steady UK-centric snapshot accented by global context. A notable strength is its consistency and trusted staff voices, which can offer advertisers and guests reliable reach among educated, news-minded listeners who value impartial-sounding, straightforward reporting.
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Recent guests on Six O'Clock News include:
1. Nicola Sturgeon
2. Tony Blair
3. Alan Milburn
4. Chris Mason
5. Jack Keane
6. Zack Polanski
7. Sir Olly Robbins
8. Lord Robertson
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