The Best News Podcasts in the United Kingdom

Cultaholic Wrestling

Cultaholic Wrestling

A daily news and discussion show from a team of British wrestling journalists known for its blend of candid reporting, community in-jokes, and humor.

Empire • World History

Two British authors, a historian and a journalist, interview academic experts to dissect the rise, fall, and modern legacy of global empires.

The Review of Religions

The video channel for a century-old Islamic magazine, using street interviews and social experiments to explain Muslim beliefs to the public.

Football Daily

Football Daily

A roundtable of young British presenters debating football news, which concluded in 2024 to relaunch on a major sports network.

Story Time with Dutch Mantell

James Romero

Veteran wrestler and booker Dutch Mantell tells road stories and dissects wrestling history with host James Romero.

Everything Electric TECH

Everything Electric TECH

A multi-host show from the Everything Electric team, covering the latest in electric vehicles, renewable energy, and clean tech through news, interviews, and on-site reports.

Stretford Paddock

A daily Manchester United fan channel offering news, transfer analysis, and passionate commentary from a rotating cast of dedicated hosts.

The Podcast of the Lotus Eaters

A daily British political commentary podcast from a right-wing, anti-progressive perspective, featuring a rotating panel of in-house hosts.

Shaun Attwood

Shaun Attwood

A former ecstasy kingpin turned author interviews ex-cons, cops, and conspiracy theorists about their life stories and hidden worlds.

Learn Japanese with Noriko

Noriko

A podcast for intermediate to advanced Japanese learners using literature, philosophy, and personal stories to improve listening comprehension.

Cloud Security Podcast

Cloud Security

A weekly interview show where a CISO host unpacks emerging cloud and AI security topics with vendor experts and practitioners.

Boxing Social

Boxing Social

A UK-based boxing media outlet providing on-the-ground interviews, press conference coverage, and fight analysis directly from the source.

We Need To Talk

A relationship expert creates a safe space for public figures to discuss the deeply personal and often traumatic conversations they usually avoid.

The Athletic FC Podcast

The Athletic's flagship daily football podcast, bringing together its roster of journalists to break down the biggest stories and transfer news.

talkSPORT Boxing

The YouTube home of the UK's talkSPORT radio network, broadcasting live fights, weigh-ins, and interviews with boxing's biggest names.

The News Agents

Three high-profile ex-BBC journalists explain the 'why' behind the daily UK and global political headlines.

EV News Daily Podcast

EV News Daily

A daily news podcast from the UK that rapidly covers global electric vehicle headlines, from new models and policy to market and tech trends.

The New Statesman

The daily politics podcast from the venerable British magazine, where its own journalists dissect the news from Westminster and beyond.

Times Politics

Times Politics

A daily feed of broadcast clips from Times Radio, featuring high-level UK political analysis and interviews with politicians and policy experts.

Institute of Economic Affairs

The official podcast of the UK's original free-market think-tank, applying economic principles to current political and social issues.

Cambridge Tech Podcast

Cambridge Tech

A weekly download of tech news and interviews with the founders, investors, and builders of the Cambridge, UK tech ecosystem.

The Telegraph

The Telegraph

Video and podcast dispatches from the newsroom of the UK's best-selling quality daily newspaper, featuring multiple shows and formats.

Talk Of The Devils

A panel of specialist journalists from The Athletic deliver insider analysis and reporting on Manchester United, twice a week.

Pod Save the UK

A weekly UK political deep-dive where a comedian and a journalist unpack the news with a left-leaning, often exasperated, perspective.

This Much is True Crime

A news reporter and a top UK criminologist dissect weekly true crime headlines, blending case narrative with expert academic analysis.

The British English Podcast

A podcast for English learners explaining the nuances of British culture, slang, and social etiquette through varied, practical lessons.

The Retro Hour (Retro Gaming Podcast)

A weekly UK podcast covering the latest retro gaming news, followed by a long-form interview with a veteran game developer.

That UFO Podcast

A UK-based podcast providing news, analysis, and interviews with key figures at the forefront of the modern UFO/UAP disclosure movement.

The Just Interesting Podcast

Three British friends humorously discuss weird news, historical oddities, paranormal mysteries, and popular conspiracies.

Veganuary

The official podcast of the global non-profit, offering practical advice and industry insights for those curious about a plant-based diet.

TRC Podcast

Three UK runners—an Olympian, an amateur, and a journalist—banter about running news, training science, and their own athletic mishaps.

PLZ Soccer - The Football Show

A daily video podcast and news hub covering the latest debates, results, and dramas in Scottish football, led by a panel of journalists and ex-pros.

The MMA Fan Show

A comedic MMA recap show where an actor and a veteran podcaster, both self-admittedly unqualified, enthusiastically discuss recent fights and news.

Dig Deep The Mining Podcast

A UK-based interview show where host Rob Tyson talks with CEOs, analysts, and experts about the business and technology of modern mining.

The Ponsonby & Massie Podcast

Two veteran Scottish political journalists, one from broadcast and one from print, offer a weekly insider briefing on Holyrood and Westminster.

Sportsman Boxing

Sportsman Boxing

A weekly boxing review and preview show where a host moderates a lively discussion between a former world champion and a veteran broadcaster.

BBC World Service

BBC World Service

The official audio and video home for the BBC's global journalism, featuring a wide array of documentaries, news analysis, and podcasts.

WhatCulture Wrestling

WhatCulture Wrestling

A high-volume, UK-based YouTube channel delivering daily wrestling news, listicles, and show reviews from a rotating cast of hosts.

SUSU PODCAST

A Nigerian entrepreneur's analysis of African business, economics, and policy, mixing solo commentary with interviews of the continent's builders.

Pilot TV

Three veteran UK TV journalists and critics review the week's new shows with insider knowledge, irreverent humor, and frequent, chaotic debate.

Coolest Disabled

A broadcaster's candid conversations with disabled creators, athletes, and advocates about their lives, work, and the realities of ableism.

SEND7 Podcast

A daily 7-minute world news summary delivered in simple, clear British English, structured by continent for easy listening.

Undefeated Podcast

Two British comedians and boxing heads break down the week's fight news with barbershop banter and live audience call-ins.

Travel Tech Podcast

Travel Tech

Long-form conversations on the business and technology of travel and aviation, with a focus on AI's real-world impact versus the hype.

Talking City - A Manchester City Podcast

The official Manchester City podcast from the Manchester Evening News, where staff journalists break down the latest news and transfer sagas.

Manchester is RED - A Manchester United Podcast

The official Manchester United podcast from the Manchester Evening News, where journalists break down the latest news, transfers, and club business.

On The Continent | A 2026 World Cup Podcast

A panel of European football journalists, moderated by Dotun Adebayo, dissects the tactics and narratives of the 2026 World Cup.

Kids Media Club Podcast

Kids Club

Three veteran kids' media executives dissect the industry's latest trends in animation, gaming, and digital platforms for a professional audience.

Khandaan - A Bollywood Podcast

Three Bollywood-obsessed friends deep-dive into the films of the three Khans, with a heavy side of current industry news and irreverent gossip.

Esports Insider

Esports Insider

Next Gen Politics

Next Gen Politics

The True Crime Page Podcast

The True

Gaming Careers Podcast

Gaming Careers

Talk Crypto Podcast

Talk Crypto

Polygon Forest Podcast

Polygon Forest

MMA Fokus Podcast

MMA Fokus

Conversations With Quuu Podcast

Conversations With Quuu

Juliet P. Morris

Juliet P. Morris