This Is Why

In recent days, Ukraine's army has reclaimed swathes of occupied territory in the east of the country, forcing Russian troops into a rapid retreat. On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson speaks to military analyst and former Air Vice-Marshall Sean Bell about how Ukrainian forces have managed to regain an area of land reported to be equivalent to half of Wales, and talks to Sky News’ Moscow correspondent, Diana Magnay, about the impact the retreat is having on President Putin’s hold on power. Editors - Philly Beaumont & Paul Stanworth Producers - Rosie Gillott & Emma-Rae Woodhouse Digital producer - David Chipakupaku

The Queen has left Buckingham Palace for the final time. The King, his siblings, Prince William and Prince Harry walked behind the Queen’s coffin on her journey to lie in state. Now the public have an opportunity to mourn their Queen. On the Sky News Daily Podcast, Leah Boleto talks to people queuing to pay their last respects to the Queen and she also speaks to the Archbishop of Canterbury who has some advice for people as they grieve.Podcast Producers: Soila Apparicio and Emma Rae WoodhousePodcast Promotions Producer: David ChipakupakuEditors: Philly Beaumont and Paul Stanworth

While Queen Elizabeth II's coffin travels from Scotland to London, the new King Charles III is in Northern Ireland as part of a tour of the United Kingdom, meeting Stormont's party leaders and receiving messages of condolence from the assembly. On the Sky News Daily podcast, Leah Boleto speaks to our senior Ireland correspondent David Blevins in Northern Ireland about the significance of the King's visit. Plus, Peter Sheridan, chief executive of Co-operation Ireland, discusses the previous relationship between Northern Ireland and the Queen.Podcast Producer: Soila Apparicio Senior Podcast Producer: Annie JoycePodcast Promotions Producer: David ChipakupakuEditor: Philly Beaumont

On the Sky News Daily, Leah Boleto - standing in for Niall Patterson - follows a procession on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh as the Queen’s coffin is laid to rest at St Giles' Cathedral to allow the people of Scotland to pay their respects. She speaks to Sky correspondent Joe Pike about the reaction from mourners in the city, and to the Queen's former Scottish press secretary Louise Tate about the Queen's special connection with Scotland.Editors - Philly Beaumont & Paul Stanworth Podcast producers - Rosie Gillott & Emma Rae Woodhouse Digital producer - David Chipakupaku

On the day the Queen’s coffin leaves Balmoral for Edinburgh, the Sky News Daily reflects on how royal tradition has mixed with the family’s more modern side.Mhari Aurora is joined by royal correspondent Laura Bundock and royal commentator Alastair Bruce. They discuss King Charles III’s proclamation, the new Prince and Princess of Wales, William and Kate, reuniting with the Sussexes, Harry and Meghan, to speak to crowds in Windsor and about the Queen’s coffin’s journey through Scotland. Plus, they preview some of the events in the week ahead.

Thousands of people have queued outside Buckingham Palace to pay their respects to the Queen. During the day after her death, the line of those wanting to lay flowers was sometimes more than half a mile long.On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson hears why people decided to make the trip and what Her Majesty meant to them. Plus, he gets the thoughts of author and historian Anthony Seldon.

The Queen was an enduring figurehead, devoted to her country and Commonwealth. She guided her family and the United Kingdom through extraordinary social changes, displaying unwavering commitment through her record-breaking 95-year reign. Rhiannon Mills, Sky’s royal correspondent, takes us through Queen Elizabeth’s story with those who knew her and worked alongside her. Guests: Richard Griffin, former Royal Protection Officer Lord David Richards, former Chief of Defence staff Baroness Amos, former president of privy council Lord Sebastian Coe, president of World Athletics Nicky Philipps, portrait artist

In her first full day as PM, Liz Truss took to the despatch box for her debut Prime Minister's Questions opposite Sir Keir Starmer. On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson takes a close look into her performance with Sky News political correspondent Joe Pike and talks to two MPs from both sides of the debate: Labour's Emily Thornberry and Conservative Damian Green. Editor - Philly Beaumont Podcast producer - Rosie Gillott Interviews producer – Alys Bowen Digital producer - David Chipakupaku

New prime minister Liz Truss has outlined her three priorities in office - the economy, energy and the NHS. She also promised to "get Britain working again". In her first speech as PM outside 10 Downing Street, Ms Truss also said the country could "ride out the storm" of the cost of living crisis. But will she be able to deliver? On the Sky News Daily podcast, Niall Paterson speaks to Baroness Kate Fall who was David Cameron's chief of staff about what it's like to enter Number 10 for the first time. He also talks to Sky's economics editor Ed Conway and chief political correspondent Jon Craig about the way ahead.Podcast producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse Interviews producer: Alys Bowen Podcast promotions producer: David Chipakupaku Editor: Philly Beaumont

After six weeks of campaigning, Liz Truss has been named the new leader of the Conservative Party. On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson gets the reaction of Tory MPs after the result was announced and speaks to Sky’s politics correspondent Tamara Cohen about the woman who is now the new prime minister. Editor - Philly Beaumont Producers - Rosie Gillott Digital producer - David Chipakupaku