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Welfare vs Warfare: The Battle Keir Starmer can’t afford to lose

July 31, 2025 at 5:41 AM

Laura Scott

@skynewslaura.bsky.social

Welfare v Warfare: This short film by our VJ Lucy Marley and @bethrigby throws up some interesting questions for a Thursday morning… youtube.com/watch?v=8fF5...

Can people have real relationships with ChatGPT?

July 24, 2025 at 6:54 AM

Laura Scott

@skynewslaura.bsky.social

‘ChatGPT is the partner I always wanted’ Our VJ Holly Beaumont investigates whether people have real relationships with the AI on their phone 📱🤖

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Inside one of Britain's most overcrowded prisons

July 19, 2025 at 8:00 AM

Laura Scott

@skynewslaura.bsky.social

We take you inside one of Britain’s most overcrowded prisons to see what life is like. @sophyridge.bsky.social investigates. Film by Lucy Marley
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Why the fight for the Arctic is ramping up | Mapped

May 14, 2025 at 6:45 AM

Laura Scott

@skynewslaura.bsky.social

Arguing over the Arctic - our Russia Correspondent explains the race for the region in Mapped - a film by our VJ Lauren Pinkney
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Beth Rigby and Ed Conway’s spring statement challenge

April 12, 2025 at 12:53 PM

Laura Scott

@skynewslaura.bsky.social

Great nuggets of intel and debate at today’s Society of Editors’ Future of News conference with President @swhiteheadsky.bsky.social and special guest @jeremybowen.bsky.social

March 25, 2025 at 7:10 PM

Laura Scott

@skynewslaura.bsky.social

Spring Statement challenge for @bethrigby.bsky.social & @edconway.bsky.social - 45 seconds each to analyse it. Start the clock ⏰

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves will update the country on her plans for the economy during the spring statement on 26 March. We challenged Beth Rigby and Ed Conway to explain what might happen in 45 seconds...

Africa to Arctic: Meet the people hit by Trump's presidency

March 24, 2025 at 6:26 PM

Laura Scott

@skynewslaura.bsky.social

How Trump rocked the world in 50 days - this report by @dominicwaghorn.bsky.social takes a trip to meet people in Kenya, Finland and Greenland who are directly impacted by his words
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Why are Germans voting for the far-right?

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March 10, 2025 at 12:27 PM

Laura Scott

@skynewslaura.bsky.social

Why are Germans voting for the far-right? We sent @siobhanrobbins.bsky.social to investigate the rise of the AfD ahead of the election - our film is edited by @jameslillywhight 🇩🇪 youtu.be/7LzhTYA6kFI?...

‘It’s not you, it’s dating’: Where is modern love going wrong?

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February 18, 2025 at 8:28 PM

Laura Scott

@skynewslaura.bsky.social

Something a little different for Valentine’s Day… ❤️ Our VJ @charline_bm investigates the pitfalls of dating in the modern age. Here’s her brilliant short doco ‘It’s not you, it’s dating’: Where is modern love going wrong? 📱👇#ValentinesDay #dating

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Modern slavery: Inside the police operation to rescue victims in Greater Manchester

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February 13, 2025 at 8:24 PM

Laura Scott

@skynewslaura.bsky.social

Here’s Katerina Vitozzi on a police raid at an abattoir that operates at night… here’s what she found 👇

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More British people than ever before are being trapped in modern slavery, according to Home Office figures. A quarter of all referrals to the UK's national modern slavery safeguarding scheme were rela...

Off Limits: Should the UK have better paternity leave?

February 1, 2025 at 6:09 PM

Laura Scott

@skynewslaura.bsky.social

Are new dads in England getting a raw deal compared to other countries? Our VJ James Lillywight went to Sweden to find out

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The UK has one of the worst paid paternity leave offers in Europe. But campaigners say better leave for new dads could help with everything from improving mental health, to bringing down the gender pa...

Is there a 'new terrorism' facing the UK after Southport attack?

January 30, 2025 at 9:52 AM

Laura Scott

@skynewslaura.bsky.social

We investigate the ‘new terrorism’ facing the UK in the wake of the Southport killer sentencing 👇

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Keir Starmer says terrorism is changing - the threat previously came from highly organised groups, but now acts of violence are being perpetrated by loners, misfits and young men in their bedrooms.

Why the dark hat? Experts analyse Melania Trump’s inauguration outfit

January 28, 2025 at 4:53 PM

Laura Scott

@skynewslaura.bsky.social

Melania’s 🎩 We asked fashion experts what they think the new First Lady’s inauguration look says…

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Melania Trump attended her husband's inauguration wearing an outfit that became viral. Author of ‘Free, Melania: The Unauthorized Biography’, Kate Bennett, and Professor at the Parsons School of Desig...

Trump inauguration: What has happened so far?

January 22, 2025 at 10:20 PM

Laura Scott

@skynewslaura.bsky.social

Busy day in the newsroom covering Trump’s inauguration. Here’s a highlights reel we put together including the miss kiss #Melania #Trump

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Donald Trump has been sworn in as the 47th US president in Washington DC

Welcome to 'Cowtown': What do Texans want from Donald Trump?

January 20, 2025 at 6:53 PM

Laura Scott

@skynewslaura.bsky.social

Countdown to Trump’s inauguration… We sent our VJ Lauren Pinkney to Fort Worth in Texas that’s known as ‘Cowtown’ to navigate the bullfighting and saloons to ask what voters there want from him 🇺🇸 #inaug2025 #trump

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Sky News has visited Fort Worth in Tarrant County, Texas. It's the home of cowboys, bull riding, rodeos and saloons. Many voters here have put their trust in Donald Trump to deliver for them as he re-...

TikTok will be banned in the US from Sunday - here's everything you need to know

January 19, 2025 at 11:33 AM

Laura Scott

@skynewslaura.bsky.social

With a TikTok ban looming in the US we take a deep dive into RedNote where many users are migrating. @mickeycarroll.bsky.social

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The Supreme Court has banned TikTok in the US from Sunday, unless it is sold by its Chinese parent company. Sky's Mickey Carroll explains what's next for American users.

The Trump dynasty: Your guide to America’s first family

January 18, 2025 at 1:49 PM

Laura Scott

@skynewslaura.bsky.social

Check out our Trump Dynasty video which looks at the power balance in America’s incoming first family - with one honorary member… @jamesmatthewsky explains 👇

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Donald Trump has five children from three different marriages, and they have all spent time in the spotlight, supporting their dad’s political career.

Los Angeles mayor silent when asked if she owes citizens apology over handling of wildfires

January 17, 2025 at 8:47 PM

Laura Scott

@skynewslaura.bsky.social

And that’s a wrap from the Sky News TV gallery! Edited my final programmes yesterday and last night before I move roles - ending with a doubled-headed News at Ten. A bumper finale with a great team-photo mementos from Director Fin! @annabotting.bsky.social @jayneseckersky.bsky.social 📺 🎬

January 13, 2025 at 6:25 PM

Laura Scott

@skynewslaura.bsky.social

Watch👇Sky News asks the Los Angeles mayor if she regrets budget cuts as LA fires burn. Response interesting #palisades #losangelesfires #fires

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Karen Bass remained silent as Sky News asked the mayor if she regrets cutting the fire service's budget.

Wandsworth prison officer jailed for 15 months for misconduct

January 9, 2025 at 9:17 AM

Laura Scott

@skynewslaura.bsky.social

Interesting case…
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A prison officer who was filmed having sex with an inmate has been sentenced to 15 months in jail.